The Boston-bound plane made an emergency landing in Denver. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the damage to a United Flight that made an emergency landing due to…
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DOT Addresses Red Sea Disruptions, Prepares for Supply Chain Issues
Agency collaboration seeks to mitigate potential port congestion during threats to maritime commerce. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight convened with stakeholders from the nationwide…
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DOT Approves Loan for North Carolina Turnpike Completion
The ongoing project will extend the highway near Raleigh by 10.8 miles. The Department of Transportation approved a $417 million loan to extend the I-40 to an interchange…
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Human Trafficking Solutions Award for 2024 Launched by DOT
The contest is part of the department’s recognition of February as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has opened applications for their 2024 Combating…
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TSA To Expand Facial Recognition in Airports
The administrator says biometrics are more effective and efficient. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to expand its facial recognition technology to more than 400 federally-run airports across…
Read MoreTransportation Agency Issues Guidelines for Catchy Highway Signs
Highway safety officials are concerned about driver distractions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued new guidelines on the use of clever highway signs. While not banning the use…
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DOT Funds Infrastructure Projects Through 2 Grant Programs
Grants focus on complex infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of Transportation announced the release of $4.9 billion to fund 37 uniquely large and complex infrastructure…
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FBI Director Says China Hacking a Threat to America
The U.S. has put “far too little” focus on hacking targets. On Wednesday, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray told the House Select Committee on the Chinese…
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Group of Legislators to Meet with Boeing CEO
At issue is the grounding of the 737 Max 9 aircraft. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas and Mark Warner of Virginia, as well as other members of Congress,…
Read MoreDOT Launches Committee for Transportation Innovation
The transportation secretary commends the”deep expertise and diverse perspectives” the group will provide. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched the new Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, selecting 27…
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