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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DOT to Enhance Air Service in Small Communities Across 16 States
The department announces funding to support air services at small airports. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $14.8 million in funding under the Small Community Air Service…
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State of Florida Sues Administration Over Transportation Union Requirements
Secretaries of Labor and Transportation were named as primary defendants. The state of Florida has sued President Biden’s administration for allegedly withholding transportation funding because of the passage…
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Transportation Department Announces Airline’s Wheelchair Improvements
United Airlines implementing wheelchair access and information. The Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced that United Airlines is beginning to implement the terms of a disability complaint brought…
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Transportation Secretary Warns of Shutdown-Related Air Travel Disruptions
A government shutdown would mean unpaid TSA and air traffic controllers. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg warned that America’s already strained airports will be impacted by a government…
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Transportation Funding Awarded to 8 Marine Highway Projects
$12 million invested in expanding freight services along waterborne supply chains. The Department of Transportation awarded $12 million in grants to eight projects dedicated to expanding freight services…
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House Oversight Committee Investigates DOT’s Response to Safety Failures
The committee requested internal communications surrounding railroad and flight safety issues. Members of the majority in the House Oversight Committee recently wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete…
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NHTSA Proposes Seat Belt Reminders for Back Seat Passengers
Nearly half of 2021 crash fatalities were due to not wearing seat belts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a proposed rule that would require car…
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24 Members Appointed to Transportation Equity Committee
New officials are acquainted with accessibility strategy and policy The Department of Transportation appointed 24 new members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE). The committee is…
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DOT Releases Emergency Funding for Rhode Island
“Quick release” funds as a downpayment on infrastructure repairs after flooding. The Department of Transportation released $10 million in “quick release” emergency relief funds to the state of…
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