Railroad Administration Unveils Domestic Manufacturing Standards for Freight Cars

New freight cars from other countries must have sensitive technologies removed. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its final rule for freight car manufacturing security this month, requiring…

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Transportation Department Proposes a Rule for Airline Accountability on Delays and Cancellations

New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…

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FAA Awards $20 Million for Traffic Control Tower Upgrades

Twenty airports in 15 states will receive funding for construction or renovation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that 20 airports will receive $20 million to construct or upgrade…

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Transportation Secretary Meets With Indiana Union Workers

He returns to his mayoral hometown to review local investments. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with union workers and apprentices in South Bend, Indiana on Thursday, touching base…

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Transportation Projects Receive Funding for Domestic Materials

39 state transportation agencies awarded a collective $1.2 billion. The Department of Transportation (DOT) distributed $1.2 billion to state-level transportation agencies last month, allocating the funding for construction…

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NHTSA Finalizes Updates to New Car Assessment Program

The agency is seeking to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a number of updates to its New Car Assessment Program, including…

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Transportation Department Clarifies New Rule on Airline Refunds

Passengers will be entitled to refunds in certain situations for canceled or significantly changed flights. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule in April 2024 to…

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FAA Prepares for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel

TSA anticipates 18.3 million air passengers between Tuesday and Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is predicting record air travel during this Thanksgiving season, expecting to process a…

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NOAA and DOT Sign Collaboration Agreement on Climate Data Sharing

Administrator Spinrad highlights the need to make transportation more resilient. Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) signed a memorandum…

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NHTSA Investigating 1.4 Million Honda and Acura Engines

A fire and 1,450 warranty claims prompt the investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a probe into a wide range of Honda and Acura vehicles…

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