April 26, 2024

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Milestone in First-of-its-Kind Supply Chain Initiative
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Milestone in First-of-its-Kind Supply Chain Initiative

Recent analysis shows that supply chain improvements and reduced shipping costs have resulted in more than 80 percent of reduction in inflation in the U.S. economy  WASHINGTON – On the second anniversary of the launch of the Freight Logistics Optimizations Works (FLOW) initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that the FLOW platform […]

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Secretary Buttigieg Announces First Industry-Wide Privacy Review of U.S. Airlines
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Secretary Buttigieg Announces First Industry-Wide Privacy Review of U.S. Airlines

Review will look at airline policies and training to ensure that passengers’ sensitive personal information is not improperly monetized or shared with third parties   WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg today announced the Department of Transportation (DOT) will undertake a privacy review of the nation’s ten largest airlines regarding their collection, handling, […]

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ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Travels to Hawai‘i, Highlights Federal Investments in Infrastructure and Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Wildfire Recovery
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ICYMI: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Travels to Hawai‘i, Highlights Federal Investments in Infrastructure and Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Wildfire Recovery

WASHINGTON — Last week, as a part of the Biden Administration’s fourth Investing in America Tour, Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Hawai‘i to highlight key infrastructure investments across the islands and reaffirm the Biden Administration’s commitment to the wildfire recovery in Lahaina. Secretary Buttigieg views fire damage on tour led by FEMA  Secretary Buttigieg began his […]

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Readout of Deputy Secretary Trottenberg’s Mission to Panama
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Readout of Deputy Secretary Trottenberg’s Mission to Panama

Monday, February 26, 2024 Panama City, Panama – On Friday, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg and Maritime Administrator Admiral Ann Phillips traveled to Panama to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Panama relationship, promote continued cooperation, and underscore the importance of building resilient global supply chains.   Deputy Secretary Trottenberg met with officials from the […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Sends Another $9.9 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Transit Agencies Across the Country
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Biden-Harris Administration Sends Another .9 Billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Transit Agencies Across the Country

See state-by-state funding HERE WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that $9.9 billion in federal formula funding, part of the largest investment in public transit in U.S. history, is available to support public transportation in communities throughout the country thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This […]

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Secretary Buttigieg Announces Proposed Rule to Ensure Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs Can Fly with Dignity
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Secretary Buttigieg Announces Proposed Rule to Ensure Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs Can Fly with Dignity

Proposed rule would be the biggest expansion of rights for passengers who use wheelchairs since 2008  WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg today announced a new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that would ensure airline passengers who use wheelchairs can travel safely and with dignity.  The proposed rule would require […]

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Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2023, Full Year 2023 Numbers
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Air Travel Consumer Report: December 2023, Full Year 2023 Numbers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of December 2023 and calendar year 2023 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs and scooters, and oversales. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for Over $180 Million in Safety Grants for Commercial Motor Vehicles
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Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for Over 0 Million in Safety Grants for Commercial Motor Vehicles

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes way for funding that will boost innovation, expand partnerships, and enhance training to make roadways safer for all  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the availability of more than $180 million in grants to promote roadway safety. These grants, part of the […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Major Step to Boost Domestic Manufacturing in Transportation, Create Good-Paying American Jobs
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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Major Step to Boost Domestic Manufacturing in Transportation, Create Good-Paying American Jobs

Proposed rule would end longstanding Buy America waiver for manufactured products in federal-aid highway projects  WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) today to discontinue its general waiver of Buy America requirements for manufactured products used in federal-aid highway projects. In the rulemaking, the agency proposes […]

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