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 Sends Funding to Repair National Parks After Hurricanes

The Blue Ridge Parkway will receive some of the emergency funds. The Department of Transportation made $43 million in emergency funds available for the restoration of National Parks…

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NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures

The production period of faulty valves was identified, and the agency is satisfied with the company’s response. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ended its two-and-a-half-year…

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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Small Air Services

14 states are set to restore and improve flight routes to rural communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million to 14 small air service programs…

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Transportation Department Funds 122 Railroad Improvement Projects

$2.4 billion in funding will reconstruct tracks, and improve bridges and intercity routes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $2.4 billion has been allocated to 122 rail…

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