Secretaries of Commerce and Transportation meet with Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister for launch. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg have launched a U.S.-Ukraine Infrastructure Task…
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$600 Million in Infrastructure Funding to Replace Old Railcars
Transporation’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program opens fiscal year 2023 funding. This week, the Federal Transit Administration announced they will be distributing $600 million through the Rail Vehicle Replacement…
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DOT Updates National Road Safety Strategy
U.S. pedestrian traffic fatalities at a 16-year high. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently updated the National Roadway Safety Strategy. Since the previous update in January, multiple road…
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Transportation Department Announces Transit Development Loans
Infrastructure loan coverage percentage raised. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that flexible financing for transit-oriented development will be offered at the maximum level. The Department of Transportation…
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Transportation Department Highlights Pedestrian Safety
Officials seek to curb rising pedestrian injury and death. The Department of Transportation has designated October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. The department reported that pedestrian deaths rose…
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Transportation Department Approves Mass EV Station Investment
$1.5 billion in funding is authorized for all 50 states and American territories. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the approval of all 50 states and U.S. territories’…
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FAA Rule Extends Flight Attendant Rest Periods
Increases rest period to 10 hours. This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new rule that will give flight attendants 10 consecutive hours off between shifts.…
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Transportation Department Announces $1.5 Billion for Reconstruction
First of $8 billion allocated for highway and rail projects. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced that $1.5 billion in project funding is now available through the…
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Dashboard for Air Traveler Rights Launches
Transportation Department site includes airline improvements to customer service. The Department of Transportation launched its Airline Customer Service Dashboard ahead of the Labor Day weekend to provide airline…
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TSA Reports Labor Day Air Travel Higher Than 2019
First holiday to exceed pre-pandemic levels. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported this week that 8.76 million travelers were screened over Labor Day weekend. This exceeds numbers recorded…
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