Tag: USDOT

May 11, 2022

Truckers will have to battle wind gusts exceeding 50 mph Wednesday and possibly Thursday across the Four Corners region and other parts of the Southwest. This will increase the risk of rollovers not only for drivers who are deadheading (hauling […]

April 18, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it would provide up to $1.76 billion in low-interest loans for the Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project in Maryland. The loan is part of the Build America Bureau program and will […]

April 5, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Friday that it had developed new, landmark fuel economy standards. The new standards would require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light […]

March 7, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the Build America Bureau would be providing an up to $1.05 billion low-interest loan to Capital Beltway Express, LLC to refinance an existing loan for construction of the Capital Beltway express lanes, […]

March 4, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced Wednesday that $25 million in funding for America’s Marine Highway Program (AMHP) is available to support the development and expanded use of America’s navigable waterways and improve the country’s supply chains. […]

February 4, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a guide Wednesday to help rural communities take advantage of federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging station infrastructure. The guide, Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure, […]

January 26, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced Monday a final rule that would allow it to act quickly to protect aviation consumers from unfair and deceptive practices. The DOT said the rule will simplify and speed up the department’s hearing […]

January 14, 2022

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Bose was nominated by President Joe Biden on April 22, 2021, and served as Deputy Administrator when […]

January 4, 2022

Louisiana’s transportation department is among the groups recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation for its anti-human trafficking efforts. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development earned recognition for an outreach meant to target more than 5 million motorists. […]

December 8, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Monday it is asking the public to comment on its goals and priorities for the next five years. In light of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DOT said it would be updating its […]

December 2, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Monday that the Build American Bureau (the Bureau) will provide up to $338.6 million to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel District to construct the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel. As a direct loan from the […]

November 30, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Transportation was recently awarded a federal grant for a corridor essential to the region’s flow of freight, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced. A $22 million grant was provided for connectivity and safety upgrades meant […]

November 29, 2021

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) announced it had reached a $4.5 million settlement agreement with Air Canada over American customer refunds. The refunds stem from an OACP action against the carrier for […]

November 22, 2021

Infrastructure projects around the country linked to freight and passenger networks were awarded nearly $1 billion in federal grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg indicated the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity […]

November 2, 2021

With the Biden administration seeking remedies to ameliorate freight connectivity concerns related to the national supply chain, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a partnership with agencies in California. The Emerging Projects Agreement is meant to assist with the transport […]

September 20, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently issued a notice seeking a low-cost or ultra-low cost carrier to operate 16 peak afternoon and evening runway slots at Newark-Liberty International Airport. The notice is in response to President Joe Biden’s executive […]

August 9, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Thursday that it would be proposing new fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks. Part of President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 13990, the new fuel economy […]

July 13, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Friday that it was proposing a new rule that would require airlines to refund fees for checked bags and ancillary services if consumers pay for services they do not receive. According to the […]

July 2, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently awarded $905.25 million in Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grants to 24 projects in 18 states. Rural projects received approximately 44 percent of the grants, exceeding by 19 percent the statutory requirements set by Congress. […]

May 25, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently updated guidance that clarifies the eligibility of transit-oriented development (TOD) projects for specific department resources. TOD projects create walkable residential and commercial centers by focusing economic development around transit, rail, and intercity bus […]