The SMART grant distributes funding to 24 demonstration projects. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the recipients of the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program, selecting…
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Transportation Department Proposes Phase-Out of Domestic Products Waiver
The administration says the policy under the 1983 Buy America program does not align with domestic manufacturing goals. The Department of Transportation (DOT) introduced a rule that would…
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FAA Conducts Investigation into United Airlines 4th Incident
The airline has had planes with separate programs including a hydraulic issue, an engine fire, and a tire falling off. The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating yet…
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DOT Proposes Rule for Air Travel for Wheelchair Users
New standards plan to enhance assistance, penalties for mishandling, and on-board accessibility. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg introduced a new rule from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure…
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DOT Makes Additional Investment in Public Transit Development
The department will fund repairs, upgrades, and additions to trains, buses, and ferries. The Department of Transportation released an additional $9.9 billion to support public transit in the…
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Transportation Department Opens Grants for Roadway Safety Improvements
Applications are being accepted for 2024 funding. The Department of Transportation opened applications for $1.25 billion in competitive grants to fund local roadway safety projects. Last year, more…
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FAA Awards $970 Million to Improve 114 Airports
The funding will build and expand terminal facilities in 44 states and three territories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 44 states and three…
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FAA Investigating United Airlines Flight with Damaged Wing
The Boston-bound plane made an emergency landing in Denver. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the damage to a United Flight that made an emergency landing due to…
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DOT Approves Loan for North Carolina Turnpike Completion
The ongoing project will extend the highway near Raleigh by 10.8 miles. The Department of Transportation approved a $417 million loan to extend the I-40 to an interchange…
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DOT Supports FTC Protections Against Predatory Towing
The department urged the FTC to implement additional restrictions curbing junk fees. The Department of Transportation expressed support for policies banning junk fees, especially with regard to the…
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