Department welcomes first commercial vessel of the season through Great Lakes port. Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrated the opening of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence…
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Minnesota Train Derailment Brings Evacuation Orders
Firefighters on the scene are dealing with burning ethanol and other liquids. In Raymond, Minnesota, Thursday morning, another freight train derailed, this time spilling a form of ethanol and…
Read MoreTransportation Department is Funding “Smart” Road Safety
59 projects will use sensors and drones to reduce accidents. The Department of Transportation announced this week that 59 projects that install “Smart” technology at accident-prone traffic areas…
Read MoreDOT Receiving Applications for EV Charging Infrastructure
The grant program was established under infrastructure legislation. The U.S. Department of Transportation is receiving applications for funding to build electric vehicle charging infrastructure. President Biden’s administration has…
Read MoreFee-Free Family Seating Proposed for Airlines
The transportation secretary wrote to Congress regarding updates to FAA Act. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote to members of Congress proposing an amendment to part of the…
Read More18 Transit Projects Recommended for Funding
Transportation secretary advocates for large rail and bus rapid transit construction. The U.S. Transportation Department announced that 18 large transit projects in 11 states have been recommended for…
Read MoreFloating Offshore Wind Shot Summit Held
Multiple federal agencies support transmission study and partner with research facilities. The Department of Energy announced multiple efforts to move forward with floating offshore wind development. Secretary of…
Read MoreBuilding Standards for EV Charging Stations Published
Transportation Department issues electric version of guidelines used for American gas stations. The Department of Transportation published the final version of the standards for American electric vehicle (EV)…
Read MoreFederal Railroad Administration Inspects East Palestine Crash
Transportation officials met with first responders and railroad unions for improvement input. Officials from the Department of Transportation visited the town of East Palestine, Ohio, last week, the…
Read MoreCongress Urged to Address Train Safety
Transportation Department would like additional regulations in the wake of freight train wrecks. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said that he would pursue new train safety regulations after…
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