The industry still faces staffing shortages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched efforts to modernize and enhance the country’s aviation…
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NHTSA Launches Probe into Hyundai and Kia Recalls
Reporting of potential fires from leaking brake fluid has continued since 2017, affecting over 6 million vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reviewing 16 different…
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DOT Releases Emergency Funding for Fire-Damaged Interstate
A section of I-10 in Los Angeles closed due to fire has reopened. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $3 million in “quick release” funding to kickstart repairs…
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Government Accountability Office Finds Massive Spending Discrepancies
Four administration departments and 49 agencies “flagged.” The Government Accountability Office issued a report on incorrectly reported spending or missing reports on government spending information. The Departments of…
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Transportation Secretary Visits Ukraine
Seeks to hasten “economic self-sufficiency.” The Department of Transportation announced Secretary Buttigieg’s surprise visit to Ukraine last week, saying that he met with leaders there to help “return…
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Senators Ask Transportation Department About Frequent Flyer Practices
Airlines have reportedly changed point systems in ways that make rewards more difficult to achieve. Senators Dick Durbin of Illinois and Roger Marshall of Kansas have requested the…
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Digital Infrastructure for Vehicle Safety Grant Applications Open
The transportation department program supports innovation in the communication of vehicle data. The Department of Transportation has opened applications for a grant program totaling $40 million that seeks…
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Maritime Administration Enhances Defense and Supply Chains
Transportation Department programs support tanker security. The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced full enrollment for the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Tanker Security Program (TSP). The…
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FTA Announces Funding to Modernize Rail Transit Systems
Rail Vehicle Replacement Program improves safety, accessibility, and reliability nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced approximately $197 million this year to replace…
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Third Round of Funding Distributed for Infrastructure Repair Projects
Federal Highway Administration sends out a total of $61 billion to all 50 states. The Department of Transportation announced the third round of funding for America’s roads, bridges,…
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