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…
Read MoreDOT Announces $1.4 Billion in Rail Grants
A new implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of Transportation has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for over $1.4 billion in funding through the Consolidated…
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Transportation Secretary Co-Hosts Freight Logistics Meeting
The event seeks to strengthen the domestic supply chain. On Wednesday, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Port Envoy General Stephen Lyons hosted a meeting for Freight Logistics…
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Secretary Buttigieg Discusses Airline Regulation Updates
Rules proposed by DOT last week are being deliberated. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke on Monday about his department’s current perspective on airline regulation. Record numbers of flight…
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DOT Provides Loan for Louisiana Highway Development
$86.6 million for 2.4 miles of interchange The Department of Transportation announced this week that they will be loaning $86.6 million for the funding of Louisiana’s fourth infrastructure…
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Transportation Department Funds Veteran Truck Driving Programs
$3.1 million awarded to colleges and training institutes. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that $3.1 million in grants is being…
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DOT Allocates $16.9 Million for Small Air Services
Department will help air services in 25 communities across 20 states. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced this past Wednesday that $16.5 million will be awarded to assist…
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