The Bridge Investment Program supports planning, repair, and replacement projects. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened applications for improvement projects under the Bridge Investment…
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Transportation Inspector General Releases Secretary’s Travel Review
The extensive flight use complied with government regulations. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General, the department’s internal accountability office, concluded that Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s use…
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DOT Fines Southwest Airlines for 2022 Holiday Meltdown
The largest-ever penalty for violating consumer protections. The Department of Transportation has issued a civil penalty against Southwest Airlines, requiring the company to pay $140 million for canceling…
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Transportation Department Issues Loan for Louisiana Interstate Connector
Build America Bureau expedites new connector between LA1 and LA 415. The Department of Transportation issued a $88.3 million loan to the state of Louisiana this month, granting…
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President Announces $8.2 Billion for Passenger Rail Systems
A high-speed rail line between Nevada and California is included. President Joe Biden said his administration has authorized $8.2 billion in funding for ten passenger rail projects. He made…
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Transportation Department Launches Freight Office
The transportation secretary says the new office will strengthen supply chains. President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the creation of the Office of Multimodal…
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New FAA Committee Focuses on Pilot Mental Health
They want to reduce stigmas and barriers. The Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General issued a report in July that discussed the state of the mental…
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FAA Announces Steps to Address Issues Raised in Safety Review
The agency seeks to improve air traffic controller training and retention. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released action steps to address America’s shortage of air traffic controllers. A…
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New Highway Emission Rules Released by Administration
Some senators voice opposition to the climate agenda rules. On Thanksgiving eve, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a set of new highway regulations dealing with emissions. Under the…
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Transportation Department Pilots Rural and Tribal Grants
Underserved communities receive $3.4 million in funding to advance transportation solutions. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the awarding of grants for rural and tribal transportation solutions, allocating…
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