| 单词 | Transportation Secretary |
| 例句 | "We need to really break people's bad habits," Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said at a Washington rally against distracted driving. Oprah: Drivers, put down your phones 2010-04-30T16:50:00Z Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said his agency would try to stop truckers from using phones while driving. The 2010 Pulitzer Prize winners 2010-04-12T22:55:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Thursday that the emergency relief funds would be available immediately from the Federal Highway Administration. Minnesota news in brief at 7:58 p.m. CDT 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z “Will the new dashboard give paying air customers a timeline of when the Transportation Secretary and his colleagues will start to enforce the law and provide them some basic consumer protections?” he wrote. Pete Buttigieg Is Trying to Fix Air Travel With a ‘Dashboard.’ What’s on It? 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who helped kick off the program this morning at the University of Michigan campus. Get Ready For Talking Cars That Don't Crash And Get You To Work On Time 2012-08-21T17:41:56Z Though the crash was not attributed to fatigue, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood made pilot fatigue a top priority in its aftermath. F.A.A. Offers Guidelines to Fight Pilot Fatigue 2010-09-15T22:12:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx also determined that drones used for such operations do not need an FAA-issued certificate of airworthiness after concluding that they are not a threat to national airspace users or national security. Demand surges for drones on film and TV sets 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Washington state Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond suggests a quota for maintenance in the next round of Washington state transportation taxes — even if fewer new lanes are built. 'Too Big to Fall:' the hazardous health of America's roads and bridges 2011-08-22T21:26:08Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the FAA will look into “any safety considerations” that come out of investigations of the Horizon Air incident. How safe are cockpits? Aviation experts weigh in after security scare on board Horizon Air flight 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin told the Times last year the state will no longer add freeway lanes solely to allow more cars and trucks to use them. A Caltrans executive protested a freeway expansion. Then she was demoted 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is the only major Democratic candidate vying for the seat, while Lake Charles-based attorney Hunter Lundy is one of five independents. AP Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana’s statewide primaries 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned on Wednesday that a partial government shutdown could disrupt air travel and said the government would need to furlough 1,000 air traffic controllers in training. US government shutdown could add misery to air travel 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that air travel will remain safe in a shutdown, but that the training of new air traffic controllers will stop and 1,000 trainees will be furloughed. What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Training for new air traffic controllers would stop, which Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has warned could worsen a shortage of qualified workers. US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters the administration has been very engaged and "is going to do everything we can to be helpful while respecting the basic fact that this is down to the negotiators." UAW, Detroit Three automakers in standoff as wider strike looms 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Perhaps the most attractive alternative for the Democrats is Pete Buttigieg, the current Transportation Secretary and a darling of the Democratic Party, but he too has negatives that pose a potential election problem. What if Biden bows out? 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned in June that airlines could face operational constraints in bad weather if they had not updated airplanes ahead of a July 1 deadline. Delta Air says its entire in-service fleet now 5G-compliant 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Florida Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue told the briefing that state National Guard teams were conducting water rescues from vehicles in Hernando and Taylor counties. Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida, then weakens and turns fury on Georgia 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Florida Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue said at the briefing that the state's National Guard was conducting water rescues from vehicles in Hernando and Taylor counties. Hurricane Idalia grinds into Georgia after slamming Florida 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z “This is the latest action in our continued drive to enforce the rights of airline passengers,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. US fines American Airlines for keeping passengers on tarmac 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines deliver energy to tens of millions of Americans, heating homes and powering businesses. New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in Massachusetts 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Washington state’s eight Democratic representatives, and both senators, signed the funding request to federal Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a letter dated Tuesday. WA Democrats ask Buttigieg for $200M to plan B.C.-Seattle-Portland bullet train 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z After a freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in February, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg secured what seemed like a significant victory. Before Joining Federal Safety Program, Freight Railroads Push to Change It 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told employees "we need to be around each other in-person more than we are now to ensure this department's long-term success." White House pushes US agencies to 'aggressively' boost in-person work 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will travel to central and southern Illinois to highlight investments in clean energy, as well as Houston, Texas, to participate in a ribbon cutting for the Houston Port, the official added. Biden heads to Arizona, other Western states to tout his economic policies 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z “Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about being able to access a restroom,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the new rule will give travelers in wheelchairs “the same access and dignity as the rest of the traveling public.” The US is requiring more planes to have accessible restrooms, but change will take years 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z But it caused enough of a scene that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg decided to address the situation — calling it "shocking" and vowing an investigation. Airlines Grapple with Flights Delayed by Climate-Fueled Heat 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg separately told department employees in a video "we need to be around each other in-person more than we are now to ensure this department's long-term success." US FAA, DOT tell government teleworkers to boost in-person work 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday his agency has national security concerns about Chinese autonomous vehicle suppliers in the American market. Chinese autonomous vehicle tech raises concerns, US transportation chief says 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Many lawmakers and the industry have urged Congress to act and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to develop a comprehensive federal framework for autonomous vehicles, warning the United States could lose the AV race to China. US House panel looks to revive stalled self-driving legislation -sources 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z “Our crews have been working tirelessly all week to repair the damaged state roads and bridges, and to restore the state’s transportation infrastructure for Vermonters and visitors,” Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn said. Flash flooding claims at least 5 lives in Pennsylvania as rains swamp Northeast 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that the blame leveled at the Federal Aviation Administration by airline companies over flight cancellations around the busy July Fourth holiday is misplaced. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg goes on defense on flight cancellations 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently told airlines that flights could be disrupted because a small portion of the nation’s fleet has not been upgraded to protect against radio interference. As if air travel isn’t hard enough, 5G wireless signals could disrupt flights starting this weekend 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z As United continued to struggle throughout the week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whose department includes the administration, said on Twitter that airlines had recovered from the storms “with the exception of United.” Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whose department includes the FAA, has been beating up on the airlines for more than a year. Airline travel delays pick up early and are expected to grow steadily worse as holiday weekend nears 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z “Every day, millions of Americans climb aboard over 60,000 buses to get to work, to school, doctor’s appointments, everywhere they need to be,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a call with reporters. The U.S. government is awarding $1.7 billion to buy electric and low-emission buses 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned the nation’s airlines Friday that flights could be disrupted starting next week because some planes lack updated equipment to prevent interference from transmissions by wireless companies. Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other regulators have pressed for changes, urging railroads to do more to prevent similar disasters and issuing advisories about various aspects of railroad operations. New rule would make all railroads alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed train cargo 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z A PennDOT spokeswoman said the idea came from Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll, a former state lawmaker who represented a district near the racetrack in Long Pond, about 100 miles north of Philadelphia. In the effort to reopen I-95 in Philadelphia, crews get some help from a NASCAR fan 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the federal government will help to ensure the busy patch of highway, which carries tens of thousands of motorists each day, is repaired as quickly as possible. Collapsed I-95 bridge in Pennsylvania expected to take months to rebuild 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and had been assured that there would be “absolutely no delay” in getting federal funds quickly to rebuild what he called a “critical roadway” as safely and efficiently as possible. Long commutes start after part of I-95 collapses in Philadelphia following tanker truck fire 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “We share your priorities of providing these flights with safety, security, service, and reliability as our highest concerns,” the airline’s CEO, Russell Childs, wrote in a letter last week to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Airline unions accuse SkyWest of evading safety rules by seeking charter status for flights 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the government will hold airlines responsible to treat passengers fairly when the carriers cause cancellations or long delays. Expect big crowds for the summer travel season — and big prices, too 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday there are concerns about the interaction between Tesla's advanced driver assistance system Autopilot and drivers that is the subject of an ongoing government investigation. US says 'real concern' about Tesla Autopilot driver interaction 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he’s concerned about Tesla’s marketing of the system, which is under investigation by his department in connection with crashes that have caused at least 14 deaths. Tesla shouldn’t call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z “Quick detection of methane leaks is an important way to keep communities safe and help curb climate change,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. New pipeline agency rule aimed at cutting methane leaks 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told airlines on Tuesday the Biden administration does not plan to extend a July 1 deadline for airlines to retrofit airplane altimeters to address potential interference, the department confirmed. U.S. will not extend July 1 5G airplane retrofit deadline 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the program will "help us to smooth out supply chains to make us more resilient to whatever it is that is coming next." Biden administration ramps up data exchange program to boost US supply chains 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has instructed Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista to restore normal power operations at the airport's Terminal 3 as soon as possible while providing assistance to affected passengers, his office said. Manila airport cancels 40 domestic flights after power outage 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued several safety measures and has called on Congress to raise fines for railroad safety violations. Federal advisory urges railroads to review effects of long trains on communities 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Airlines have clashed with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over blame for high rates of canceled and delayed flights in the past two years. New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “Billy is a tremendous leader, a true expert, and a dedicated public servant,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement Friday. Top F.A.A. Official Says He Will Depart, Aggravating Leadership Void 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z And, of course, there is Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, who, like all of these three modern-day stooges, has a dreadful time getting down to our southern border to see how things are going. Harris, Mayorkas and Buttigieg: Biden’s three stooges typify least distinguished Cabinet in history 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld said collaboration with Virginia and Delaware is critical to creating a transit network that expands opportunities and options for residents. Maryland advances plan for MARC train service to Virginia, Delaware 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z The Congressional Black Caucus is demanding Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg take immediate action to tackle the racial imbalance between White and Black Americans when it comes to traffic stops. ‘Driving while black’: Lawmakers push Buttigieg to address racial imbalance in traffic stops 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z In a response to the audit dated March 21, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld, who serves as chairman of the MDTA, cited an equipment malfunction that was repaired. Maryland audit uncovers $1 million in potential toll overcharges 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg described the opposition as “partisan attacks and procedural obstruction” in a tweet over the weekend, confirming that Mr. Washington withdrew his name from consideration to run the FAA. Biden FAA nominee withdraws amid pushback from GOP senators, Sinema 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z At a hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill, senators and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg cited the crash in calling for increased road safety efforts across the country. 6 road construction workers die in Maryland when car crashes into them 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Spring break will be a test for the nation’s air carriers, particularly Southwest Airlines, whose December meltdown has drawn scrutiny from Congress and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Leaving for spring break? Travelers have plenty of company this year. 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the grants would "foster innovations that improve people's day-to-day lives, making transportation safer, more reliable, more efficient, and more sustainable." U.S. awards $94 million for innovative mobility projects 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the summit was a reflection of the aviation industry’s commitment to safety, adding, “We take nothing for granted.” After airline close calls, industry highlights covid workforce disruptions 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in the statement that the overarching goal is “modernizing our infrastructure and creating good jobs in the process.” $2.5B in grants for EV chargers aim at underserved US areas 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Even before the dinner was over, Pence was facing criticism for his jokes about Transportation Secretary Buttigieg, the first openly gay Cabinet member in U.S. history. Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ on Jan. 6 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has faced criticism from the left and right after he waited nearly three weeks to visit the crash site. Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes, testifies his company will clean derailment site 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The measures were announced on the eve of the first congressional hearing on the East Palestine derailment and come as lawmakers and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg push the industry to improve its safety record. Freight railroads agree on safety measures after Ohio derailment 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told the nation’s freight railroads in February to immediately act to improve safety while regulators were focusing on strengthening safety rules. Safety agency opens probe of Norfolk Southern rail accidents 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The dispute over the project comes as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pledged to make racial equity a priority in his department. Texas, feds settle probe over $9B Houston highway project 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z “Parents traveling with young kids should be able to sit together without an airline forcing them to pay junk fees,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a release announcing the dashboard. In ‘junk fee’ fight, US details airline family seating rules 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z In a letter last fall to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, she wrote: “Airline industry competitiveness is in free fall, and consumers are feeling the consequences.” JetBlue is at the center of two cases that could remake the industry 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Senate Democrats could throw a lifeline to embattled Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg next week during a congressional hearing when lawmakers will question the head of Norfolk Southern Railway over the recent Ohio train derailment. Democrats to shift focus from Pete Buttigieg during hearing with Norfolk Southern CEO 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Republican lawmakers have been quick to blame Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for the derailment, demurring on imposing new regulations on the railway industry. Bipartisan group of senators propose railway safety bill after East Palestine derailment 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued several safety measures and has called on the industry to offer paid sick leave and for Congress to raise fines for railroad safety violations. Federal advisory urges railroads to improve use of safety detectors 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Last week, James Comer - the chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee - sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urging him to "provide transparency" on the incident. East Palestine train derailment: Toxic waste removal restarts in Ohio town 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Biden’s order came as House Republicans opened an investigation into the Feb. 3 derailment, blaming Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for what they contend was a delayed response to the fiery wreck. After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z His order came as House Republicans opened an investigation into the Feb. 3 derailment, blaming Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for what they contend was a delayed response to the fiery wreck. After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made his first visit to the crash site and took shots at former President Donald Trump, who had visited the day before and criticized the federal response to the train derailment. Train crew had little warning before Ohio wreck, probe finds 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The report was released as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the scene in East Palestine, where he pledged regulatory changes to the industry. Crew tried to stop Ohio train after alert on overheating wheel bearing, NTSB says 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Ms. Jean-Pierre also defended Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who traveled to East Palestine on Thursday after weeks of criticism from Republicans and Democrats for not heading to the derailment site sooner. White House defends response to Ohio train derailment, dismisses criticism of Buttigieg 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who served as a Republican congressman, called Trump's visit a "political stunt." “He should be apologizing”: Critics call out Trump’s lie to East Palestine residents 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured the wreckage of this month's train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as federal investigators prepared to release their initial report of the Feb. 3 incident later on Thursday. U.S. weekly jobless claims fall ; fourth-quarter growth trimmed 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will travel to the site on Thursday to meet with community members and attend a briefing on the accident investigation. Norfolk Southern takes responsibility for Ohio crash environment cleanup, CFO says 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Shortly before Trump arrived in Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he would be there on Thursday after also facing criticism for not coming earlier. Trump, reprising White House role, to tour train derailment 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Ms. Jean-Pierre also brought up former Trump administration Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, saying that no one asked her to resign when a chemical spill or transportation incident happened under her watch. White House defends response to Ohio train derailment, dismisses criticism of Buttigieg 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said his department would begin a round of inspections on train routes used for transporting hazardous materials and called for the rail industry to implement new safety measures. EPA to take control of Ohio derailment response 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Separately, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a package of reforms Tuesday, calling on railroad operators to take immediate steps to improve safety, such as accelerating the planned upgrade of tank cars. EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, in particular, has come under fire for remaining silent on the derailment and for declining to mention the incident in public remarks after the crash. Trump to visit East Palestine as Biden under fire for toxic train derailment response 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z It’s been more than two weeks since a train derailment and massive chemical fire in East Palestine, Ohio began wreaking havoc on the surrounding community, but Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been a no-show. Where’s Pete? Ohio train derailment spurs more criticism of Biden’s transportation secretary 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday questioning U.S. freight rail system oversight in the aftermath of a toxic train derailment in Ohio on Feb. 3. Biden, 80, to have closely watched physical exam 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday questioning U.S. freight rail system oversight in the aftermath of a toxic train derailment in Ohio on Feb. 3. U.S. Republicans target transgender youth healthcare in legislative push 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday questioning U.S. freight rail system oversight in the aftermath of a toxic train derailment in Ohio on Feb. 3. Nikki Haley, Trump's first major challenger, hits the road in New Hampshire 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday questioning U.S. freight rail system oversight in the aftermath of a toxic train derailment in Ohio on Feb. 3. Parts of report on Trump's Georgia election meddling to be released 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said his agency was fully supporting an investigation on the Ohio derailment led by the National Transportation Safety Board. High-profile chemical spills on rails, roads prompt transport concerns 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated, we are facing “a national crisis of fatalities and serious injuries on our roadways, and these tragedies are preventable …“ Use every available tool to stop traffic fatalities 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z But in seeking to marshal the power of the federal government to help localities cut the nation’s tragic toll of road deaths, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said focusing on building successes is a priority. Pete Buttigieg says U.S. can fix the most dangerous thing in transportation 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Union officials recently sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, calling on him to address a “national transit worker safety crisis.” Metro employee killed while trying to stop man shooting at D.C. commuters 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Metro board member and Maryland Transportation Secretary James F. Ports said Metro leaders are not questioning the safety commission’s role in providing oversight, but how the agency is carrying out that task. Metro says relationship with regulator is untenable, needs ‘mediation’ 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNN that the FAA had grounded flights out of "an abundance of caution" after it noticed irregularities with its Notice to Air Missions System. FAA outage: Officials say corrupt file caused grounding of flights 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told a news conference that the problems “led to a ground stop because of the way safety information was moving through the system.” Minimal airline delays, cancellations a day after US outage 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The FAA rebooted the main system around 5 a.m., but it took a while to verify that all the information was validated and available, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. Explainer: How NOTAM caused widespread flight disruptions 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The situation was a headache for travelers and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who oversees the FAA and had prodded airlines to improve their own performance. FAA says a damaged database file caused morning problems with pilot notice system 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z President Biden is fully confident in Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s ability to lead the department despite Wednesday’s nationwide ground stop of flights prompted by the failure of a pilot notification system, the White House said. Biden confident in Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg despite FAA outage 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The Federal Aviation Administration is probing what caused a key pilot notification system to fail overnight, prompting a 90-minute group stop early Wednesday and more headaches for air travelers and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. WH says FAA will probe ‘root causes’ of system outage, says cyberattack unlikely 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z “We must work together in an integrated way to confront the climate crisis,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. Biden administration plan seeks elimination of transportation emissions 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday visited New London, Conn., where that state hopes to use $158 million to accelerate repairs to the Gold Star Memorial Bridge in the Interstate 95 corridor. How huge infrastructure projects will use billions in new federal money 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z In a Dec. 29 letter to Southwest Chief Executive Bob Jordan, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called the disruptions "unacceptable" and said the law requires refunds when carriers cancel flights unless passengers accept rebooking. Southwest Airlines is sued for not providing refunds after meltdown 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista in an evening news conference apologized for the inconvenience and said authorities are working to assist all affected passengers. Air traffic outage in Philippines causes long flight delays 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has said his department will ensure Southwest fulfills promises to customers, and congressional lawmakers have pledged to investigate the incident. Southwest Airlines returns to normal operations as investigations loom 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a letter to Jordan on Thursday warned that the company would be held accountable if it did not fulfill commitments to customers for "controllable delays and cancellations." Southwest Airlines operations back to normal after being crippled by storm 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took fresh swipes at the airline on Thursday, tweeting that he would hold Southwest responsible for “unacceptable performance.” Southwest: Normal flight operations to resume Friday 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who ran for president in 2020 and is considered a likely future White House contender as well, moved to northern Michigan this year to be closer to his husband’s family. ‘You’ve got to deliver’: Democrats take charge in Michigan 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z In an interview on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said of Southwest, “We are past the point where they could say that this is a weather-driven issue.” More Mass Cancellations as Southwest Struggles to Untangle Travel Meltdown 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z The Southeast Asian country is being "very cautious" and could impose measures such as testing requirements on visitors from China, but not an outright ban, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said on Wednesday. Factbox: COVID rules for travellers from China rolled out around the world 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has criticized airlines for previous disruptions, said his agency would examine the causes of Southwest’s widespread cancellations and whether the airline was meeting its legal obligations to stranded customers. Southwest cancels more flights, draws federal investigation 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z “The whole system feels it when you have one or two major hubs impacted,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Friday morning. Winter Storm Disrupts Thousands of Flights on a Busy Holiday Travel Day 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has reportedly taken at least 18 flights on taxpayer-funded private planes since taking office despite his push to curb carbon emissions and criticism of his predecessors for using private travel. Pete Buttigieg used private FAA fleet for over a dozen trips: Report 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has disputed such claims, saying that the vast majority of delays and cancellations are caused by the airlines themselves. Thanksgiving might bring changes in holiday-travel habits 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z “When the airport was first opened almost exactly 60 years ago today, President Kennedy said that the building symbolizes the aspirations of the United States,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday at Dulles. Perspective | Don’t want to drive to catch a flight? We tried the new D.C.-Dulles train. 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The enforcement actions helped ensure the six carriers paid required refunds "to hundreds of thousands of passengers who had their flights canceled or significantly changed," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters. U.S. says six airlines issue $622 million in refunds, pay $7.25 mln in fines 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z “Katie Porter has a unique appeal” to voters drawn to Warren, Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, said one Democratic operative who has worked on past presidential campaigns and requested anonymity to speak candidly. Who will lead progressives after Bernie Sanders? 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z “America led the original automotive revolution in the last century, and today … we’re poised to lead in the 21st century with electric vehicles,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in announcing the money. New EV charging stations to dot highways beginning next year 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Last month, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to exercise a rarely used authority to prevent the merger, saying it would reduce competition. Spirit Airlines Shareholders Back Sale to JetBlue 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Her encounters with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg have drawn similar interest, given his role as a former candidate and rising star in the party. Kamala Harris campaigns with Gretchen Whitmer in potential 2028 preview 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z The summer disruptions also led to greater scrutiny from consumer advocates, lawmakers and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who repeatedly pressed airlines on what steps they were taking to improve service. Despite higher airfare prices, consumers still want to travel 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Despite threats from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, airlines didn’t do much better until September, when kids were back in school and the number of vacation travelers subsided. Delta posts $695 million profit, sees busy holiday season 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z In a letter to federal lawmakers in July, Maryland Transportation Secretary James F. Ports said there were concerns about scour if the bridge were left standing. New Potomac River bridge to open; judge allows demolition of old span 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The lawsuit was filed against DeSantis, Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue, the state of Florida and the state Department of Transportation. Mysterious woman who allegedly helped DeSantis lure migrants to Martha’s Vineyard flight identified 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z “We congratulate Amtrak for this ambitious commitment to further reduce its carbon footprint, cementing its place as a leader in the clean transportation revolution,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. Amtrak pledges net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “Moving over or slowing down isn’t much to ask to help keep everyone on our roads safe,” Maryland Transportation Secretary James F. Ports Jr. said. New Md. driver safety laws take effect Saturday 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “This new proposed rule would require airlines to be transparent with customers about the fees they charge, which will help travelers make informed decisions and save money,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. Biden wants the full cost of flights to be clearer for U.S. travelers 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z "The difference between a normal level of cancellation -- it is never going to be zero with weather and stuff -- a normal level is between 1 and 2%," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said last week. U.S. flight cancellations fell in July but complaints remained high 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z “Traffic deaths appear to be declining for the first time since 2020, but they are still at high levels that call for urgent and sustained action,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a press release. Traffic deaths projected to decline for first time since 2020, transportation officials say 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged railroads and unions to reach a deal ahead of a Friday deadline for a potential rail shutdown. Buttigieg says railroads, unions need to move to reach deal 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is also involved in trying to broker the impasse, said the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak freely about internal deliberations. As U.S. rail strike looms, White House aides scramble to avert crisis 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote earlier this month to airline chief executives ahead of Labor Day weekend, calling recent delays “unacceptable.” It seems everyone is mad at airlines. Fall could bring calmer skies. 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The dashboard is part of an extended pressure campaign from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has publicly challenged the major carriers to improve service and transparency after a summer marred by cancellations and flight delays. New online dashboard helps flyers with delays, cancellations 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg last week urged the 10 largest U.S. airlines to do more to help stranded and delayed passengers, saying that the level of disruption travelers have faced this summer is "unacceptable." Energy Dept. warns refiners it may take ‘extraordinary measures’ on fuel exports 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg last week urged the 10 largest U.S. airlines to do more to help stranded and delayed passengers, calling the level of disruption travelers have faced this summer as "unacceptable." U.S. says air travel complaints jumped 35% in June 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Priorities listed by Transportation Secretary Shep Miller include several federal programs that have long been in the works. Youngkin unveils unusual partnership to fix problems in Petersburg 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary James F. Ports Jr. wrote that maintaining the existing bridge was “not an option.” Bike advocates, lawmakers want to save Potomac bridge as demolition begins 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has urged the 10 largest U.S. airlines to do more to assist stranded and delayed passengers and warned the government may adopt new regulations. U.S. wants airlines to boost help for stranded, delayed passengers 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to appear with Sen. Mark Kelly, Arizona Democrat, to highlight projects in his state, including a $25 million grant in Tucson for a new bridge and road updates. Biden administration unveils transportation projects set to boost vulnerable Dem states 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z The nation’s top transportation official, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, had to make alternative arrangements after two of his flights were canceled earlier this summer. More than 4,000 flights canceled since Thursday amid strong storms 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will unveil the program at an event Tuesday, the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Biden administration to spend $1.75B to upgrade train stations 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is gay, called out the vast majority of House Republicans who voted against the same-sex marriage bill. “GOP hypocrisy”: Republican attends gay son’s wedding days after voting against gay marriage 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Airline executives, under a barrage of criticism from the public, lawmakers and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have sought to shift blame for flight troubles this summer onto the nation’s air traffic control system. Airlines tried shifting blame, but they’re the biggest cause of delays 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met virtually with airline executives to discuss the problem, but only days later his own flight between Washington, D.C., and New York was canceled. Who is to blame for the summer of flight delays and cancellations? 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z The second time, he thought of warnings by Transportation Secretary Roger Millar that lanes will close across the state unless lawmakers invest more to catch up on maintenance. Broken pavement causes an awkward nine-month lane closure on I-90 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the projects will help meet future demand for travel and make flying safer and more efficient. FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said, arguing no one could look at U.S. airports and say "the existing system and existing levels of funding have been adequate." U.S. awards $968.6 million for airport terminal projects 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is under fire from fellow Democrats for flight delays and cancellations that have paralyzed the nation’s airports, wrecked holiday travel plans and caused Americans undue financial stress. Pete Buttigieg faces friendly fire from Democrats over flight cancellations, delays 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Airline executives blame their flight problems on the Federal Aviation Administration, which runs the nation’s air traffic control system, but Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg disputes that claim. Pre-pandemic sized crowds descend on US airports for holiday 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z “Our focus isn’t about assigning blame. It isn’t about getting caught up in guilt or regret. It is about fixing a problem,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a briefing with reporters. Biden administration launches $1 billion effort to correct racist highway designs of the past 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said he would be paying close attention to airline performance during the July 4 weekend after a large number of flight cancellations over the last holiday weekend. U.S. transport chief says he'll be watching airline performance over July 4 weekend 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned airline CEOs in a meeting that he could force them to hire more pilots. More flight delays, cancellations predicted for upcoming holiday 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Even Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, fresh off a virtual meeting with airline executives the previous day to press for more accountability, was not spared. Flight cancellations stressing weary travelers as July 4 approaches 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Airlines for America, a nonprofit group that represents the nation’s 10 major passenger and cargo air carriers, made the claim in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, shared with The Washington Times. Airlines warn of federal air traffic controller shortage ahead of July 4 holiday 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The report comes after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was forced last week to drive to New York from Washington after his flight was canceled. Complaints by U.S. airline passengers soar as flight delays climb 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said he would be paying close attention to airline performance during the July 4 weekend after a large number of flight cancellations over the last holiday weekend. U.S. transport chief says he'll be watching airline performance over July 4 weekend 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Last Thursday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged major U.S airline CEOs to ensure they could reliably operate planned summer schedules after thousands of Memorial Day weekend flight disruptions. EXCLUSIVE United to cut 12% of daily Newark flights to boost performance 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Among those caught in the disruptions: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who ended up driving to New York after his flight from Washington was canceled Friday. Flight cancellations mar busy Father’s Day, Juneteenth travel weekend 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told the AP he is aware of the problem and his own flight from Washington to New York City was canceled this past week, forcing him to drive. Airlines struggle to keep up with travel demand, scrap flights amid worker shortages 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z The day after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with airline leaders to quiz them about widespread flight disruptions, his own flight was canceled and he wound up driving from Washington to New York. Buttigieg: US may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z And they happened as airline CEOs held a virtual meeting with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — a sign of the Biden administration’s concern about the prospect of snarled airports and unhappy travelers this summer. Flight cancellations create a bad travel day across the US 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z "Everybody should be able to find a working charging station when and where they need it - without worrying about paying more or getting worse service because of where they live," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. U.S. proposes standards for fast electric vehicle charging projects 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z One key component of that equation will be building fast charging stations every 50 miles and no more than one mile off highways, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters during a call with administration officials. Biden unveils rules for nationwide network of 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z “Look at where this administration began, where there was a very real risk of recession, if not depression,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said during an appearance Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” White House paints rosy economic picture, ducks responsibility for inflation, baby formula shortage 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z In the wake of increasing fatalities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pushed a “safe system” approach, encouraging cities and states to take into account more than just driver behavior when designing roads. Rising US traffic deaths put focus on one Philadelphia road 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Deputy Transportation Secretary R. Earl Lewis Jr. wrote that the state properly selected the proposal with the best overall value. MDOT again rejects bid protest on I-270, Beltway toll lanes design 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was one of the first public officials to offer personal testimony about what the shortage has meant to him. Opinion | The formula shortage is a crisis for men, too 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, speaking from Berlin on Tuesday, said the trends in the United States are “moving in the wrong direction and the numbers are flatly unacceptable.” Deaths on U.S. roads soared to 16-year high in 2021 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday announced the availability of money over five years under his department’s new Safe Streets & Roads for All program. Buttigieg sends $5B to cities for safety as road deaths soar 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Republicans have repeatedly clashed with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over a memo that sought to discourage states from using the money to build new highways, including at a hearing on his department budget Thursday. White House pushes for accountability on infrastructure spending 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Activists, researchers and officials including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg argue that such developments have been vehicles of oppression, dividing poor and nonwhite neighborhoods from more prosperous communities and severing access to opportunity. Struggling Louisiana Neighborhood Sees New Highway as a Perilous Exit 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z “Today’s rule means that American families will be able to drive further before they have to fill up, saving hundreds of dollars per year,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. Biden administration reverses Trump rollback of fuel efficiency standards, sets 40 mpg rule 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z On Friday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called the rule “a big step, and just one part” of a broader strategy to address climate change by shifting toward cleaner energy and electric vehicles. Administration finalizes rule to raise fuel standards for new cars, light trucks by 2026 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z In a letter to Youngkin, Transportation Secretary W. Sheppard Miller III and Public Safety Secretary Robert Mosier claimed there was “almost no apparent involvement by the Governor or his senior staff.” Report scrutinizes Virginia response to snowy I-95 gridlock 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg unveiled stricter fuel economy standards today that he said would save Americans money at the pump, as well as help reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. US unveils stricter tailpipe emissions standards for new vehicles 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Q: The roadway safety plan released by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg earlier this year relies on a “safe system” approach, something you have long advocated. NTSB chair escaped her smashed Subaru with a concussion, and many questions 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that Chinese civil aviation authorities invited experts from the National Transportation Safety Board to be “on the ground” in China, adding that his department will support the work. One of the China Eastern ‘black boxes’ is recovered as heavy rain falls at crash site 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said federal policy on autonomous vehicles will undergo "meaningful" developments in the coming years, saying policy frameworks had not fully caught up with technological developments. U.S. will see 'meaningful' autonomous vehicle policy in 2020s -U.S. Transportation Secretary 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Republican and conservative commentators are accusing Vice President Kamala Harris and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of being “tone-deaf,” given their recent focus on electric vehicles and not on soaring gas prices. Harris, Buttigieg criticized for being ‘tone-deaf’ on energy 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “There’s a crisis on America’s roadways: 3,000 people die every month, and the numbers have only gotten worse in recent years,” said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a statement. The US government finally realizes that cars kill people outside the vehicle, too 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday announced the availability of a first batch of competitive grants for ports that will be double last year’s amount annually for five years. US ports to get $450M to speed flow of goods, lower prices 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z “A century ago, America ushered in the modern automotive era; now America must lead the electric vehicle revolution,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who will have final signoff over most aspects of the funding. States get go-ahead to build electric car charging stations 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said funding "will help us win the EV race by working with states, labor, and the private sector to deploy a historic nationwide charging network." U.S. to detail $5-bln plan to fund EV charging network 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has stressed the need to improve safety for all road users and not just drivers, noting that safer roads for all open up transit options. Slow down: States get infrastructure cash for speed cameras 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to investigate shipments of primates for research, saying it believes shippers are violating rules governing hazardous materials — in this case, monkeys that might carry disease. Airline says it will stop monkey shipments after Penn. crash 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pledged help and released a new national strategy last week aimed at reversing the trend, which he calls a crisis. US road deaths rise at record pace as risky driving persists 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the funds will "support more projects than ever, and help make our transportation system safer, more accessible, and more sustainable for people across the country." U.S. government opens $1.5 billion infrastructure grant program 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Roger Millar described the rescue act transfer as preservation funds, saying Wednesday it sustains a needed replacement of the seismically weak Highway 520 structures, improving “lifeline” access after any future disaster. Cost of Highway 520 rebuild rises $406 million for stretch near Capitol Hill 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z In the central and western portions of the state, roads are covered with ice, the North Carolina Transportation Secretary J. Eric Boyette said. Southeast winter storm leaves hundreds of thousands without power 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced over $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25 projects to improve port facilities in 19 U.S. states and one territory to address supply chain challenges at ports. U.S. transportation secretary announces over $241 mln in grants for U.S. ports 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z "States can now actively pursue solutions to address the climate crisis and environmental challenges in their communities," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. U.S. reverses Trump effort to quash California vehicle emissions rules 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build safer and more sustainable airports that connect individuals to jobs and communities to the world,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. FAA awards first $3 billion in new airport infrastructure funds 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, have repeatedly referenced the often racist history of freeway construction from the middle of the last century. Proposed state law seeks to ban freeway expansions in underserved communities 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement the funds "will help us move more goods, more quickly and more efficiently" and ease the movement of goods along navigable waterways. U.S. awarding $12.6 million for marine highway projects 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z “The good news is that we know what to do about it, and America is fully capable of rising to the occasion,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said when the plan was issued. A changing climate is buckling concrete and flooding roads. States are moving slowly to guard the nation’s infrastructure. 2021-11-28T05:00:00Z The dispute over the project comes as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pledged to make racial equity a top priority at his department. Houston highway project sparks debate over racial equity 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z And he said that the two birds were now “Indiana’s power couple” — with apologies to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, who are from Indiana. Biden says pardoned turkeys will get ‘boosted,’ not ‘basted’ 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater, who chairs the board, noted that most of the commenters opposed the general idea of paying tolls, rather than the authority’s specific pricing structure. Maryland board approves final rates for toll lanes planned on part of Beltway 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z At a White House briefing last week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the country had a duty to reckon with past decisions that may have harmed communities of color. Racial Equity in Infrastructure, a U.S. Goal, Is Left to States 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg repeatedly contended Wednesday morning that access to affordable child care is a root problem in the country’s supply chain and labor shortage issues. Buttigieg: Child care a key issue in supply chain disruption, labor shortage 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Calling the declaration “a big step forward,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that the U.S. would help lead the effort to limit the industry’s environmental impact. As L.A. fights port gridlock, U.S. and global leaders pledge to curb shipping emissions 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will represent the United States as a coalition of countries led by Britain are expected to announce the "International Aviation Climate Ambition Declaration," Reuters reported, citing sources. U.S. airlines and Amazon join push to reduce aircraft emissions 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Note that it was just last month that it was liberals defending Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg after he took paternity leave to care for his two prematurely born newborn babies. Sorry, Josh Hawley, the left doesn't hate masculinity — women just don't want to make you a sandwich 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the funding "will save thousands of manufacturing jobs, support hundreds of small businesses, and help keep America’s aviation industry strong." U.S. offers $184 million to 158 aviation manufacturing firms 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said he was excited to “move full speed ahead” with the new contractor. New Purple Line contractors selected to resume full construction this spring 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said a team of companies that will finance, build and operate the lanes will reimburse the state. Maryland board approves $45 million more for consultant on Beltway, I-270 toll lanes project 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that a National Roadway Safety Strategy will be released next January to try to cut down on traffic fatalities. US sees 18.4% rise in traffic fatalities in first half of 2021, largest 6-month increase on record 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Already, states like Texas are considering levying new fees on electric-vehicle owners, while Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has mulled the feasibility of replacing the gas tax with a charge on vehicle miles traveled. Perspective | Five myths about highways 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that the supply chain issues wracking the U.S. economy are likely to “continue into next year.” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: Supply chain issues to plague U.S. well ‘into next year’ 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z The day after the couple’s announcement, it was Deputy Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg who led a trip to Seattle touting investments that would flow from the infrastructure bill. Buttigieg attacked by Republicans, defended by Democrats over time off with babies 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said in a statement that bringing more trains to downtown Richmond is critical to “connect our vibrant capital city to Washington D.C. and population centers along the East Coast.” Virginia expands Amtrak service to downtown Richmond as part of $3.7 billion rail program 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z "Opening up more slots at Newark to lower cost carriers will provide air travelers with more choices and lower prices," said Deputy Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg. EXCLUSIVE U.S. to award Newark flights to low-cost carrier 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian, who chairs the turnpike board, said the state’s overall toll collection rates are consistent with those in other states and slightly better than the national average. Free rides take $104M toll on Pennsylvania Turnpike finances 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z One of the contributions of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign was his insistence that progressives must no longer cede to the political right rhetorical control over the word and the idea of “freedom.” Opinion | Labor Day is a celebration of solidarity — and freedom 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten revealed Saturday they are the parents of a baby girl and boy, Penelope Rose and Joseph August, and shared a photo showing them altogether. Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten become parents to baby boy and girl 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Former Trump administration Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has few regrets serving as the head of the agency despite mixed results on the administration’s agenda. Trump Cabinet member Chao on tenure at Transportation: ‘We tried our best’ 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Porcari’s record of “leadership in both the public and private infrastructure sectors make him uniquely qualified to work with stakeholders and federal agencies to address supply chain disruptions.” White House taps veteran transportation official to help break logjams at the nation’s ports 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z “This is now up to Democrats,” said Representative Tom Malinowski, Democrat of New Jersey, who toured infrastructure projects with Mr. Gottheimer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as the administration was pressuring lawmakers to move forward. House Moderates Say They Won’t Back Budget Vote Until Infrastructure Bill Passes 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said as much in an interview with The Verge in May: “When we fix things, let’s fix them right,” he said, “not just redo the status quo.” The bipartisan infrastructure bill is good for EVs, bad for the climate 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, California Speaker Anthony Rendon and 17 other Assembly Democrats say the federal grant unnecessarily directs California to use overhead electrical lines to propel the trains down their tracks. Democrats in California and D.C. clash over how state's high-speed rail should be powered 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is looking at ways to address supply chain disruptions - from clogged ports to addressing the shortage of truck drivers. U.S. officials look to address transportation supply chain issues 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said the state will release an analysis after the firms have finalized construction costs. Maryland lawmakers question why state needs private financing for Beltway, I-270 toll lanes 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z The tunnel reconstruction ranks among the four “most critical” infrastructure projects in Maryland, State Transportation Secretary Greg Slater said last week. Expansion of CSX railroad tunnel, which would boost Port of Baltimore, to begin this year, Maryland Gov. Hogan says 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z He said he directed state Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater to advance discussions with Amtrak on “an historic partnership” to replace the tunnel. A 148-year-old tunnel is the biggest rail bottleneck between D.C. and New Jersey. Here’s the new plan to replace it. 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Along with House Republicans from California, Trump officials were highly critical of the California project, with former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao calling it a “bait and switch” on promises made to taxpayers. Nearly $1 billion restored to California bullet train after Biden officials reverse Trump 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg circled June 7 as the date by which negotiations with Senate Republicans must have a "clear direction." Wall St Week Ahead Investors eye Washington talks after big rally in infrastructure shares 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z For instance, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, one of the administration’s sharpest messengers, has continued to promote infrastructure projects across the country, even in its most conservative pockets. Time could be running out for infrastructure deal 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, speaking on ABC's "This Week," said of the latest Republican counteroffer: "There's movement in the right direction, but a lot of concern." 'Real compromise' on U.S. infrastructure bill possible - Republican senator 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z “This is a big step for the Northeast, and for the entire country, as these tunnels connect so many people, jobs, and businesses,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. $11 billion New York rail tunnel gets key federal approval 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory I. Slater called him an “amazing professional” and “out-of-the-box thinker.” Maryland administrator who oversaw Purple Line construction is chosen to lead Vancouver transit agency 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z At the White House on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg kicked off the daily media briefing by ticking though all of the strategies the administration had used to deal with the problem. Biden says that fuel is ‘beginning to flow,’ as administration struggles to limit political damage from gas shortage 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, facing his first crisis in the job, said the episode was a test of the nation’s ability to secure its infrastructure. Gasoline Buying Fever Rages as Pipeline Company Begins Restart 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z “It won’t have that same kind of concrete quality, so to speak, of something like the interstate highway network,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in an interview with The Washington Post. In Biden’s infrastructure moonshot, a big question: Can the nation still achieve its highest ambitions? 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says while commuting patterns may be shifting, now is the time to boost public transportation, not downsize it. Public transit hopes to win back riders after crushing year 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z On Thursday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took his own action by proposing to withdraw his department’s part of a Trump administration rule blocking states from setting their own tailpipe standards. EPA moves to give California right to set climate limits on cars, SUVs 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z The administration didn’t do that, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg telling lawmakers “that certainly seems to be where the U.S. auto industry is headed” already. How politics is shaping Biden’s infrastructure proposal 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg presented his department’s budget to lawmakers Thursday as a miniature version of the administration’s mammoth infrastructure plan, with new money for transit, rail and racial justice. Buttigieg casts proposed transportation budget as down payment on infrastructure 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig, a Democrat, said on Monday that his pitch to Republicans was about the jobs the infrastructure projects would create. Report: Utah infrastructure best in country with C grade 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has also signaled the administration may need to dispense with Republican votes in pursuit of a broad infrastructure package. Facing GOP opposition, Biden seeks to redefine bipartisanship 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg refused to rule out a path to citizenship for young illegal immigrant “Dreamers” as part of the infrastructure and tax package. Ready to listen? Infrastructure meeting with Republicans to test Biden’s willingness to negotiate 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z During the Obama administration, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx launched a program that encouraged communities to rethink highways and design ways to cross them. A woman called for a highway’s removal in a Black neighborhood. The White House singled it out in its infrastructure plan. 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in 2019 paid a $40,000 fine for allegedly making misleading statements to federal agents about a loan and failing to disclose it on ethics forms, according to the U.S. Ray LaHood paid fine to resolve investigation into loan 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z “Living through this extraordinary year, everyone stayed at the table, everyone was committed to seeing this through,” Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said. Virginia seals deal for $3.7 billion rail plan, including new Potomac River bridge 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z “Left uncontrolled, noxious weeds can grow so large that they interfere with a driver’s line of vision on highways,” said Transportation Secretary Jim Gray. Transportation crews to begin weed treatment along roadsides 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z The nation’s top transportation official, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, tweeted “I’m thrilled for the airline employees who are literally tearing up their furlough notices.” Transportation gets a big boost in recovery package but still faces an uncertain future 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater called it “the next step in moving the Purple Line forward,” adding that “MDOT is committed to successfully delivering this important transit project.” Firms managing Purple Line construction narrow list of potential new contractors 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The state sent engineers to assess the problem and emergency officials are placing sandbags to help control the erosion, state Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said. Kentucky seeking federal help as floodwaters cause damage 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z “Now is the time to be aggressive,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a former South Bend, Indiana, mayor who knows potholes. Biden team readies wider economic package after virus relief 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z “Now is the time to be aggressive,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a former South Bend, Indiana, mayor who knows potholes. Biden team readies wider economic package after virus relief 2021-02-28T05:00:00Z At his confirmation hearing last month, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told senators that the administration will use climate change policy to spur economic development. Biden’s $2 trillion plan for infrastructure focuses on fighting climate change 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said the winning proposal included the most private money for mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists. Maryland selects Transurban, Macquarie to develop toll lanes for Beltway, I-270 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Road crews were treating and plowing over most of the state, Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said. Kentuckians urged to stay off roads as winter weather hits 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z In interviews this week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said there was an “active conversation” with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about a testing program. White House says no plan to require virus testing for domestic air travelers 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z With 34 vaccination sites set up so far statewide, demand continues to far outpace available vaccine, said Transportation Secretary Jim Gray, who is overseeing the vaccine distribution project. Kentucky wants to limit drive time for COVID-19 vaccinations 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory I. Slater said the lanes would provide a “consistent, reliable transportation network,” starting with replacing the 60-year-old American Legion Bridge. Maryland narrows Beltway, I-270 expansion options to adding four toll lanes to each 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said the firms selected for the “predevelopment agreement” will work with local governments, utility companies, residents and property owners to sort through design challenges. Maryland could face millions in cost risks if toll lane plan for Beltway, I-270 stalls 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z The majority leader's wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, was the first Cabinet member to resign in the wake of the riot. McConnell privately backs Trump impeachment in hopes it will “purge him from the party”: report 2021-01-13T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who served the entire four years of Trump’s presidency, announced her intention to resign, effective on Monday. Calls intensify to remove Trump from office even as he acknowledges ‘a new administration’ 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao became the first Cabinet member to resign Thursday over the episode, saying the riot at the Capitol “has deeply troubled me in a way that I simply cannot set aside.” Republicans rethink Trump support amid Capitol siege fallout, administration exodus 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z There did not appear to be public support for the move among members of Trump’s Cabinet, especially after Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigned in protest Thursday following the Capitol attack. Discussions swirl on Trump’s removal after chaos at Capitol 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z Kansas Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz heads the governor’s office that works with counties on spending the federal money. Kansas gets creative in using federal COVID-19 aid 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Under the agreement, the firms will hire a new construction contractor within one year, although that is expected to take closer to six months, Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory I. Slater said. Maryland board approves $250 million legal deal to complete Purple Line construction 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Reports say Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has done an interview with her father, chairman of a shipping company in China, in front of the Transportation Department emblem. Perspective | Trump has shredded norms. Here’s an exhaustive – and still partial – list. Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said the state “officially took over the day-to-day management” of the 16-mile light-rail project on Sept. 28. MTA takes over hundreds of subcontracts on Purple Line 2020-10-10T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said the state “officially took over the day-to-day management” of the 16-mile light-rail project through Montgomery and Prince George’s counties Sept. 28. Maryland takes over contracts on Purple Line construction after contractor quits 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z The deal brokered by Mr. Paxton, a Republican, stemmed from Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s request last year for an investigation of whether San Antonio violated the law against religious discrimination in rejecting Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A squawks at San Antonio airport deal 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z In May, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asked airlines to be “as flexible and considerate as possible to the needs of passengers who face financial hardship.” Colorado attorney general wants Frontier refund probe 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the agency’s suggestions, released on July 2, would reduce risks and allow an increase in passenger volume. Airlines stumble ahead with COVID plans that may heighten risks 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z One morning in the mid-1980s, as federal Transportation Department employees pulled into their parking lot in Washington, they were greeted by their boss — Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole — holding a sign that said “STOP.” How mask fights echo seat belt fights: ‘The right to be splattered all over their windshields’ 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao at a conference in Washington when she mentioned that roads were empty in Wuhan, the Chinese city where the virus was first detected. Reeling from the loss of gas tax revenue during pandemic, states are deferring billions of dollars of transportation projects 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said her agency is glad to see the project moving forward, and is designing plans to keep traffic and trains flowing during construction. Construction project over Mass Pike gets rolling 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z In an email, Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory Slater said the study shows a range of “cashflow estimates” because the lanes will be built over several years, with construction and financing costs varying throughout. Adding toll lanes to Maryland Beltway, I-270 could require government funds, study finds. 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z Among businesses that received money was a California hotel partially owned by the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as a shipping business started by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s family. Data: Congress created virus aid, then reaped the benefits 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z The next step in the process is to deliver on the design and construction plans for the new bridges, according to state Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack. Memo signed to approve replacing Bourne and Sagamore bridges 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Under Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, the agency already is taking a more hands-off approach to complaints by air travelers, with enforcement actions on a sharp downward trend. DOT wants to weaken its own power to penalize airlines over consumer complaints 2020-07-06T04:00:00Z “This document provides clear guidance to airlines and airports to protect the traveling public, and we encourage people to pay attention to it,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said. ‘Runway to Recovery’ offers airlines, airports advice on managing coronavirus; critics say it doesn’t go far enough 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z An FAA spokesman declined to respond directly, referring instead to a response from a key deputy to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao. Boeing minimized to FAA the importance of flight control system implicated in 737 Max crashes, new report says 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z In the current political climate, after President Donald Trump recently fired two prominent Inspectors General, he questioned the independence of the IG’s office from influence by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who oversees the FAA. Critics say IG’s report let FAA off the hook in certification of Boeing’s flawed 737 MAX 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z They have been joined by more than a dozen Democratic lawmakers who have appealed to Vice President Pence, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson to take more aggressive action. With few rules in place, airlines, airports adopt their own strategies for combating the coronavirus 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory I. Slater hinted at a time extension during a recent video briefing before the Prince George’s County Council. As deadline passes, Purple Line firms won’t say if construction team will remain on the job 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said the expansion “will bring the Mountain Parkway Expansion one step closer to closing the only gap in a 400-mile, four-lane, high-speed corridor” across the state. Kentucky Mountain Parkway expansion draws $55M federal grant 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Gregory I. Slater said in a statement that the discussions have been “productive.” Maryland likely to be on the hook for millions if it wants to save the Purple Line project, analysts say 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said in an interview with The Washington Post last week that the Trump administration plans to release its own proposal soon. House Democrats unveil $500 billion transportation package with focus on buses, rail and the environment 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z In a video briefing to the Montgomery County Council, Transportation Secretary Greg Slater provided few details of the conference calls, except to describe them as “very focused” and “very productive.” Maryland transportation chief says he’s trying to keep Purple Line builders on the job 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z The contract installs or repairs track infrastructure, train layover space, grade crossings, bridges, parking lots and stations, state Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said in a statement. $159M contract to help expand commuter rail service 2020-05-12T04:00:00Z “This program couldn’t come at a better time,” said Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. Kansas lawmakers pass transportation plan seen as stimulus 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z Republican leaders in Congress have shown less appetite for sweeping changes, and a report compiled for Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao explicitly warned against overhauling the safety review system. House report on 737 Max crashes faults Boeing’s ‘culture of concealment’ and labels FAA ‘grossly insufficient’ 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary Jim Gray told the House panel on Tuesday that the cabinet is making progress, saying it’s “squeezing three years of work into 11 months.” Bill advances to shift KY driver’s licensing operations 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z But a panel of safety experts convened by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao warned against attempts to overhaul the system, saying changes could undermine collaboration between industry and government, undermining safety rather than bolstering it. Democrats introduce bill to tighten FAA oversight after Boeing 737 Max crashes 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z “A single death is one too many,” Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said. Officials: Highway traffic fatalities increase in 2019 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said doing nothing isn’t an option. Va. Gov. Northam proposes gas tax increase as part of major transportation bill 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z “And the day that we finish it is just as congested as the day that we started,” Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said. How Virginia’s $3.7 billion rail plan fits Amtrak’s long-term vision 2020-01-25T05:00:00Z “We are working with our regional partners to determine how it will be funded and implemented,” Virginia Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue said. Virginia’s $3.7 billion rail plan called a ‘game changer.’ Here’s what we know about it. 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z In a speech at the show, a vast annual get-together for tech companies, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the new policy would ensure that the United States is at the forefront of innovation. New federal self-driving car policy talks up government’s safety role but leaves industry in charge of technology 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Byrd White urged motorists to be cautious and alert while traveling overnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning. W Virginia motorists urged to watch for refreezing on roads 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z The new chairman of the presidential library board, former federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, praised the study. Study: No evidence museum’s stovepipe hat was Lincoln’s 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn, who announced his resignation from state government last week, said the renovated station “will welcome travelers from all over the world to Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region.” $4.7 million revamp of BWI Rail Station adds amenities, but fails to fix leaky roof 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z FAA leaders have repeatedly said they will review the results of outside inquiries, including one set up by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, as they decide how the agency might change its highly delegated oversight system. FAA to create new safety branch following Boeing 737 Max crashes 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said Monday he would resign Jan. 9 to return to New Mexico to be with his wife, Sue, and their two grown children and five grandchildren. Pete Rahn, Maryland transportation secretary, resigns 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says public are critical for millions of Americans to get to work, access health care, get to the grocery store, and other vital services. State gets $4.5M grant to improve bus service 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon R. Valentine added: “There will be no public subsidy for this infrastructure project.” Maryland and Virginia to rebuild and widen the American Legion Bridge, governors say 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said she was creating an internal deliberative body to help resolve jurisdictional and regulatory gaps that may impede new technology, “such as tunneling, hyperloop, autonomous vehicles, and other innovations.” Virgin Hyperloop seeks backing to build U.S. certification center 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn told the Times Argus part of the system being tested is a new piece of software that allows the state to project damage estimates in real time. Vermont road agency using drones in emergency exercise 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary David Kim says the three projects weren’t ready to proceed. Are California transportation officials pulling a bait and switch on gas tax funds? 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Under grilling from the state Board of Public Works on Wednesday, Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said he understood that last Friday was a “miserable day” for motorists. Maryland transportation chief apologizes for hours-long backups at Bay Bridge 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z In a press release issued by the company, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the airline designation, called a Part 135 certificate in FAA terminology, is a step forward in integrating drones into the U.S. airspace. UPS gets government approval to become a drone airline 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta used a monitor to track the locations of every plane in the country. New 9/11 account recalls harrowing moments before Flight 93 crash: 'I’ll ram the cockpit' 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for about two hours on Tuesday, six months after the plane crashed into farmland outside the capital Addis Ababa. Families meet with U.S. transport chief after 737 MAX crashes 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z West Virginia Transportation Secretary Byrd White says the board discussed selling it because of a funding shortage. Board delays possible sale of Heartland intermodal facility 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z “Our customers want to save time when paying tolls and the convenience of cash free travel,” Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said in April. Maryland to cut cash on two toll bridges, stepping up effort toward automated tolling system 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine said the port is a catalyst for commerce, generating $88 billion of economic impact annually throughout Virginia. Expansion completed at Virginia International Gateway 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Pressed repeatedly about how he would react if his wife, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, was told to go back to her native Taiwan, McConnell didn’t answer, instead calling legal immigration “good for America.” A divided House votes for resolution condemning Trump’s racist remarks 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Purple Line Transit Partners has appealed the decision to Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn, a move required by the contract before the companies could pursue a claim in court. Maryland grants contractor a 5-month delay in Purple Line’s opening date 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary Byrd White says the facility is operating at a loss of about $500,000 a year. West Virginia officials approve leasing railway facility 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz told a state transportation panel Monday that Oklahoma now is ranked 13th in the nation for fewest deficient bridges in its highway system. Number of deficient Oklahoma bridges continues to drop 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z Maryland stated that it would not provide the capital funds, which were scheduled to be delivered Monday, in a strongly worded letter from Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. Maryland withholds $55.6 million from Metro, citing ‘stonewalling’ on audits 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z Last week, Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn complained to The Washington Post about “a very active and vocal minority opposed to reducing the region’s traffic congestion.” Perspective | Who are the sick Marylanders Gov. Hogan accused of craving traffic congestion? 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z At a ceremony on Friday, Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, the first person of Chinese descent to hold the position, paid tribute to the diverse workforce. Chinese railroad workers were almost written out of American history. Now they’re getting their due. 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and a reenactment of the final “golden spike” that was hammered into the ground. The Latest: Crowds gather for 150th railroad anniversary 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z The first hurdle was nailing down a funding plan, according to state Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack. A long-promised transit project is quietly chugging forward 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z Secretary of Transportation Secretary, also called for her agency’s internal watchdog to investigate the process through which designs for the 737 Max were approved. Everything that's happened with the Boeing 737 Max 8 since the Ethiopian Airlines crash 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood also called for the U.S. to ground the 737 Max, just as his agency halted flights of another Boeing plane six years ago because of safety concerns. Criticism of FAA mounts as other nations ground Boeing jets 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood also called for the U.S. to ground the 737 Max, just as his agency halted flights of another Boeing plane six years ago because of safety concerns. Criticism of FAA mounts as other nations ground Boeing jets 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z “The FAA continuously assesses and oversees the safety performance of U.S. commercial aircraft,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said in a conference call with reporters regarding President Trump’s budget. Here’s why China and foreign carriers have grounded the 737 Max 8 and the U.S. and Europe haven’t 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Former State Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond said she couldn’t recall an instance when the governor being out of state was a big deal. While Gov. Jay Inslee is out running for president, who’s running the state? 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z “It’s not really consistent with the mission of the organization to become a landlord or owner of several properties,” South Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall said. Empty expensive houses bought for I-526 extension years ago 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z In presenting the decoration, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the achievement encapsulates “an era of innovation that historians may one day call the rocket renaissance.” Two Virgin Galactic pilots who flew Richard Branson’s aircraft to the edge of space earn astronaut wings 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says that her agency will propose letting some drone operators do those things without a special waiver from current rules. Feds to ease rules on drone flights over people and at night 2019-01-14T05:00:00Z “We are not tolling in Northern Virginia to raise revenue,” state Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue emphasized at a recent panel. Year-old 66 Express Lanes have caused shifts in commuter behavior, but not necessarily in ways officials hoped 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z “This storm is expected to hit at a time when millions of people are on the roads, heading home after visiting friends and family,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn said in a statement. Winter storm to bring 'hazardous' conditions during busy post-Thanksgiving travel rush 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Shawn Watson said getting one lane open in each direction will not solve travel problems, but it will help until repairs are completed. Louisiana expects 1 lane in each direction soon on bridge 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack says it helps communities meet what they consider “critical” infrastructure needs. State announces $40M in additional road and bridge funding 2018-10-27T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said her department is looking at streamlining commercial space regulations, including launch licensing that currently needs to be obtained through several agencies. Trump’s Space Force should be created — and here’s how to start, National Space Council says - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon said one of his top priorities was determining how to restore ground access to the area. Hurricane Florence cuts off road access to N. Carolina city 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon said one of his top priorities was determining how to restore ground access to the area. Hurricane Florence cuts off road access to N. Carolina city 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon said the department is also recommending the contract be renegotiated with better terms for drivers, discounts for frequent users and permission for medium-size trucks to use express lanes, news outlets reported. Transportation secretary suggests free lane for I-77 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary, urging her to "keep the federal government's promises" by providing $1.2 billion in funding to expand light rail to Lynnwood. Washington’s Congress members, big businesses urge feds to help fund light rail to Lynnwood 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, huddled late into the evening at the Transportation Department to sort out their response. ‘Ongoing dumpster fire’: How close the federal government came to shutting down Metro 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced 26 grants spanning 23 states on Friday, calling them a down payment on the administration’s plan to improve infrastructure. Feds outline $1.5 billion in proposed infrastructure grants 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn says that due to the popularity of the causeway, officials would work to repair it as quickly as possible. Vermont, town push to repair Lake Champlain tourist causeway 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn says winners were selected because of accomplishments throughout the year. 6 air fields cited as ‘Airport of the Year’ by IDOT 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall dropped by the center Sunday before going to the Mount Pleasant side of the Wando River bridge to monitor preparations for the lane reversal. Inside the DOT nerve center in wake of bridge shutdown 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Christy Hall says her agency is cooperating with McMaster’s request. South Carolina governor wants review after bridge problems 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z The Bristol Herald Courier reports that State Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine recently outlined plans to begin a study next month on putting tolls on the highway. Virginia to study putting tolls on I-81 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z Last October, President Trump instructed Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to launch a pilot program creating new drone “innovation zones,” and Chao on Wednesday followed through by announcing partnerships with 10 state, local and tribal governments. Projects in Virginia, Kansas and Nevada among those tapped by Trump administration to pilot expanded drone use 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z “The enthusiastic response to our request for applications demonstrated the many innovative technological and operational solutions already on the horizon,” Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said. FedEx, Alphabet and Uber — but not Amazon — win drone sweepstakes 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will unveil the winners for 10 drone projects involving cities, universities, an Indian tribe, counties and states. U.S. sends rules on drone regulation to White House for review 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z “I am not satisfied that our threshold for transparency has been met in this case,” Hogan wrote in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. Hogan drops controversial contract that went to his transportation secretary’s former firm 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z State Department of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith says the project will cost around $80 million and last around two years. Officials: Work to widen turnpike expected to start in July 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is ordering her department’s inspector general to audit a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Florida last week, killing six people and injuring 10. The Latest: US DOT to audit ill-fated Florida bridge project 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asked the department’s inspector general to probe whether a federally funded pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed six in Florida complied with all rules, her office said on Tuesday. U.S. Transportation Secretary seeks probe of fatal Florida bridge... 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao confirmed to members of Congress earlier this month that Trump had demanded that the Gateway financing be stripped from the spending bill. Congressional leaders haggle over abortion rights and healthcare in dispute over spending bill 2018-03-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recommended that Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia provide annual dedicated funding of $500 million for capital costs. Virginia lawmakers approve new Metro funding 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said on Thursday that regulators will seek public input on rules for self-driving commercial vehicles and trains, as the administration grapples with how to regulate their expected future use. U.S. regulators seek public views on self-driving trucks and trains 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The original I-66 toll plan included tolls in both directions, but the reverse-commute toll was dropped as part of a compromise based on feedback from the community, Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue said. Think rush-hour, peak-direction tolls on I-66 are bad? How about tolling drivers going both directions? 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Deputy Transportation Secretary Jeff Rosen, who heads DOT’s task force that evaluates regulations for repeal or modification, is an attorney who previously represented General Motors and an airline industry trade group. AP Exclusive: Transport safety rules sidelined under Trump 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon unveiled at a House transportation committee Monday more details of an idea he floated last fall and now calls “Build NC.” Highway chief wants new debt type to keep up project pace 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z The Intelligencer Wheeling News-Register quotes state Highways Commissioner and Transportation Secretary Tom Smith in a Monday report as also saying that hiring for the “West Virginia Roads to Prosperity” plan will start in February. West Virginia to hold job fair for highway projects 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said on Thursday that regulators will seek public input on rules for self-driving commercial vehicles and trains, as the administration grapples with how to regulate their expected future use. U.S. regulators seek public views on self-driving trucks and trains 2018-03-01T05:00:00Z The authority has tapped former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to investigate the problems that followed the Jan. 4 snowstorm. The Latest: Luggage limbo: Bags still missing after JFK woes 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z The Port Authority has tapped former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to investigate all the problems that followed the snowstorm, while the Federal Aviation Administration probes whether the Port Authority fell down on clearing snow. Luggage limbo: Bags still missing after JFK airport woes 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao made the decision to withhold 5 percent of a key funding category because the District, Maryland and Virginia officials missed the Feb. 9, 2017, deadline to prop up the oversight group. Launch of Metro safety group, which officials targeted for end of 2017, is still months away 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z The verdict, Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne said, is the new variable tolling system “is working. . . . It’s been a good opening. It is about what we expected.” Still have questions about the new I-66 toll lanes? We’re here to help. 2017-12-09T05:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne acknowledged Tuesday that the tolls are higher than many anticipated, but he said that there is nothing unfair about the new system, that it is working as intended. ‘No one has to pay a toll.’ Virginia transportation chief defends high tolls on I-66 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z “The goal is to move more people,” Virginia Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue said at a recent meeting about the Dec. 4 launch of the I-66 toll lanes. Next on Virginia’s extensive toll-road system: Interstate 395 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Trump signed a memorandum directing Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to create a pilot program allowing local, state and tribal governments to apply to establish “innovation zones” where far-reaching drone operations would be permitted. Trump administration to allow quick and dramatic expansion of drone use 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao urged “Silicon Valley, Detroit, and all other auto industry hubs to step up and help educate a skeptical public about the benefits of automated technology.” Alphabet launches U.S. ad campaign to promote driverless car safety 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao had planned to fly commercial to Detroit in early June for events on the future of American roads. Chao used government planes seven times when cheaper flights would not work 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z As Transportation Secretary Tom Smith has observed: “There is a cost of doing nothing.” West Virginia editorial roundup 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao saying the projects will reduce commute times to Chicago and help bring more residents and businesses to the area. Indiana governor seeks federal funding for railroad project 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn said the initial phase of soliciting ideas from private companies and reviewing their qualifications — to prepare a request for proposals — typically takes up to a year and a half. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proposes widening the Beltway and I-270 to include 4 toll lanes 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao urged “Silicon Valley, Detroit, and all other auto industry hubs to step up and help educate a skeptical public about the benefits of automated technology.” Alphabet launches U.S. ad campaign to promote driverless car safety 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is scheduled to announce the new guidance—entitled “A Vision for Safety”—at an event in Ann Arbor, Mich., where companies test automated vehicles and technologies in simulated... New Rules Coming for Self-Driving Cars 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z “We are pleased that this project is now moving forward and appreciate Department of Transportation Secretary Chao’s efforts to secure the funding,” they said in a statement. Maryland to get $900-million federal full funding agreement for Purple Line 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said Sunday she appreciates the traveling public’s “support and patience.” Turnpike lanes reopening early in Boston amid bridge work 2017-08-06T04:00:00Z “Quite frankly, the passing of legislation doesn’t do a whole lot unless you have this set up,” said Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne. Regional leaders aim to launch Metro Safety Commission by end of year 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z The federal agency will “administratively close the complaint without finding,” according to the letter sent to Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. Federal officials close civil rights complaint about Baltimore light-rail project 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn recently scaled back work on the project, saying the state needed to cut costs while the legal case continues. Maryland to ask judge to allow Purple Line to proceed while court fight continues 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao thanked Trump for visiting her department last week, relaying that “hundreds and hundreds of people were just so thrilled.” Praise for the chief: Trump’s Cabinet tells him it’s an ‘honor’ and ‘blessing’ to serve 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z A day later, before the House Transportation Committee, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said the White House would decide whether Democrats get responses to routine inquiries made to her department. Grassley blasts administration for policy to limit information shared with Congress 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn says the aviation community in the state “helps Illinois to strengthen its status as the transportation hub of North America.” State recognizes Illinois ‘Airport of the Year’ recipients 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Preliminary approval "demonstrates the administration’s commitment to leveraging innovative financing strategies to revitalize our nation’s aviation infrastructure," Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said in a statement. St. Louis wins U.S. approval to explore airport privatization 2017-04-24T04:00:00Z In Virginia, no applications or permits are required, and “a lot of times the companies that are testing don’t share the information with us,” Assistant Transportation Secretary Ronique Day said. This state wants to usurp California as the capital of driverless cars 2017-04-23T04:00:00Z The actions will fund another 21 projects around the state in June, according to Transportation Secretary Dave Ross. Walker says he’s adding $100 mln to transportation budget 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Tuesday, citing a passenger who was dragged off a United Express flight in Chicago on Sunday. Christie calls for halt to airline ‘bumping’ regulations 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn says though motorcycles are only on the roads for part of each year, they account for nearly 14 percent of all traffic fatalities. Illinois urges motorcyclists to take steps to improve safety 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Infrastructure, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and other top administration officials, was something the administration would handle when the other two bills were passed. Trump Weighs Infrastructure Bill but Keeps New York Up in the Air 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn says in a statement that officials are determined to prevent what happened in Atlanta last week from happening in Maryland. Maryland to move flammable materials stored under bridges 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z This dangerous practice is, indeed, a “national epidemic,” as described by former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Recent editorials published in Iowa newspapers 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao imposed the sanction after the region failed to meet a February deadline to set up the body. Hogan signs Md. bill to create long-delayed Metro safety board 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z The cost is expected to be in the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, according to Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne. Virginia Gov. McAuliffe taps Ray LaHood to head panel to study Metro 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z Hogan also is scheduled to meet with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to push for priority projects in the state, including securing grants for the Howard Street Tunnel expansion in Baltimore and Interstate 81 upgrades. Hogan to meet with Cabinet secretaries in Washington 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z A Senate committee agreed Wednesday to issue a subpoena for Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon to appear before the panel next week. More Cooper Cabinet secretaries getting asked to appear 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said on Sunday she was reviewing self-driving vehicle guidance issued by the Obama administration and urged companies to explain the benefits of automated vehicles to a skeptical public. Trump administration re-evaluating self-driving car guidance 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z House sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao asking her to suspend federal funding for high-speed rail while her office conducts a “full and complete audit of the project and its finances.” Oroville Dam flood danger recedes; state criticized for spending on rail, illegals 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao emphasized at her confirmation hearing that the administration wants to “unleash the potential” of private investors and come up with creative ways to tap their capital. Trump advisers' tax credit plan for infrastructure has risks 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne said GOP lawmakers might just be trying to draw attention to their ideas about how to fix Metro. Virginia GOP lawmakers threaten to derail Metro safety body — but maybe only temporarily 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z He said Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn offered several times to meet with members of the civil rights office, but they declined. U.S. Department of Transportation to review Maryland’s civil rights compliance on projects 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z “This new automation committee will work to advance lifesaving innovations while boosting our economy and making our transportation network more fair, reliable, and efficient,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. New Transportation Department panel on automation to weigh in on self-driving cars 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z The commission will not be set up in time to meet a Feb. 9 deadline set by Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Following concession, Va. and Md. legislatures expected to okay Metro safety body 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Obama administration Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx estimated public-private partnerships may be able to address at most 10 percent to 20 percent of infrastructure needs. Trump advisers' tax credit plan for infrastructure has risks 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined local transportation officials to pledge the federal help. Feds to grant, loan $1.6B for Los Angeles subway expansion 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z A day earlier, Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb announced his resignation, effective next month, with little explanation. Wisconsin transportation study considers interstate tollways 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z “While building this recommendation would require significant investment, the cost of doing nothing is much greater,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. FRA unveils recommendations for faster rail travel in the Northeast Corridor 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said hopefully more regions apply for these kinds of loans. Government agrees to up to $2 billion in light rail loans 2016-12-24T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is leveraging the pact for national publicity, to encourage other regions to apply. Feds agree to give Sound Transit $2 billion in low-interest loans for light rail 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z JetBlue Chief Executive Robin Hayes wrote to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Dec. 2 commending the decision, and said in an interview the industry “is at a real tipping point for competition.” U.S. Toughens Stance on Global Airline Partnerships, Cheering Smaller Carriers 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Republican former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, part of the Issue One effort, said the current system is “awash in money, with little or no accountability” and said Washington should embrace voters’ calls for change. Trump urged to tackle campaign finance in 'swamp draining' 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement the "tarmac rule is meant to prevent passengers from being trapped in aircraft on the ground for hours on end." U.S. fines American Airlines $1.6 million for violating tarmac delay rule 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Amtrak board Chairman Anthony Coscia will serve on the newly established oversight body, called the Gateway Program Development Corporation, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Exclusive: Board members selected to oversee Amtrak's $24 billion Gateway project 2016-11-30T05:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne said the state would be “open to the idea” of a control board but that it’s “probably premature.” Federal takeover of Metro? Board chairman’s proposal triggers debate but has some support 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Then in June, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx abruptly suspended the training year at sea for midshipmen on commercial ships. Sexual misconduct has started a civil war at this federal service academy 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z “There’s a tremendous power in harnessing this technology for good,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Will driverless cars really save millions of lives? Lack of data makes it hard to know. 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z “We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. U.S. bans Galaxy Note 7s on all flights 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and other officials on Friday said the federal government would expedite the environmental review for a new train tunnel between New York and New Jersey underneath the Hudson River. Hudson train tunnel between NY, NJ gets fast environmental review 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx met with them in July 2105 to press them to work together more effectively to fix the transit agency’s problems. Region’s leaders split over 1-cent regional sales tax to pay for Metro 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z One member of the compensation committee on Kansas City Southern’s board is former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater. Lobbyists as Directors Test Rules for Corporate Boards 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said that the newer oil tank cars remain explosion prone. Oil trains: There's more safety and jobs in renewables 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told Reuters he expects automakers and tech companies will comply with voluntary guidelines his department issued last month for autonomous vehicles. U.S. transport chief: automakers will back self-driving car oversight 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Kentucky Transportation Secretary Greg Thomas said Thursday that one southbound lane will reopen to traffic Friday, while two other lanes will open by Oct. Progress reported on improvements to Ohio River bridge 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Chris Cole says it’s the state’s largest such award ever. Vermont getting an additional $16m in federal highway funds 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx spelled out that determination Monday in issuing a long-awaited policy paper that details 15 points he expects automakers to comply with as they rush to put autonomous cars on the road. Federal officials plan aggressive approach to driverless cars 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said on a conference call with reporters that a new premarket approval system overseen by the government would "would require a lot more upfront discussion, dialogue and staffing on our part." U.S. may seek power to pre-approve self-driving car technology 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z “This is a change of culture for us,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on a call with reporters Monday, noting officials typically make cars meet specific standards. Obama Administration Rolls Out Recommendations for Driverless Cars 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z “Because of Metro’s current problems, we think it would be premature to start preparing for another tunnel,” Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne said. Officials push for new Metro tunnel, American Legion Bridge fixes — but have no way to pay 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx instead recently confirmed the worst instinct of regulators by signaling an end to open innovation for self-driving cars. Humans: Unsafe at Any Speed 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z State Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson said in a news release Friday that the goal of the annual Booze It & Lose It campaign is to reduce alchohol-related fatalities. North Carolina launches annual drunken driving enforcement 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn held back-to-back meetings with county officials from across the state throughout the conference to discuss their transportation priorities. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan plans to call for repeal of a transportation-funding law 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z "This is going to be a net savings to operators of these heavy duty and medium-size trucks," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, according to The Washington Post. Feds release new regulations to curb big truck emissions and fuel use 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey Layne, an advocate for the HOT lanes plan, thinks air travelers will be okay with this trade-off. Drivers wary of HOT times ahead on I-66 2016-08-13T04:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn is clearly off track in criticizing efforts in Montgomery County to create smart-growth communities reliant on transit and to suggest that we need more road capacity. Smart growth requires more than roads 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn said working with the private sector will teach the department best practices for similar projects and potentially save taxpayer money. Illinois asks for private partners to join toll lane project 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says that he has been heartened by the recent work done in Metro’s jurisdictions to get ready for the establishment of a regional Metro safety oversight body. For lawmakers, Metro’s recent woes mean tougher prospects on the Hill 2016-08-06T04:00:00Z Hogan’s point man on the issue, Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn, is well aware that Washington-area drivers struggle with horrid congestion and has said transit alone is insufficient to solve the problem. Northern Virginia lays miles of pavement to ease traffic, while Md. suburbs dither 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Last fall, Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey L. Layne Jr. notified local governments, including Arlington County, that the state planned to proceed with the northern part of the project. I-395 HOT lanes plan pretty close to a done deal 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Tuesday that government regulators and the auto industry need to engage in a more rigorous review of self-driving technology before it enters the marketplace to assure consumers it is "stress-tested." Autopilot technology drives Teslas but comes with warnings 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Tuesday it may not be released until "late summer." Top U.S. vehicle safety regulator stands by self-driving cars 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told reporters last month they might not be released until later this summer. Google self-driving car project names general counsel as scrutiny rises 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z “I told her that the state is winnable. I think she believes that in her core,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, a former Charlotte mayor, describing a recent conversation with Clinton. Clinton's choice for first event with Obama: North Carolina 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z “With as high as a 50 percent chance of a dangerous air-bag inflater rupture in a crash, these vehicles are unsafe and need to be repaired immediately,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. Citing Takata air bags, regulators tell some Honda and Acura owners not to drive 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the vehicles are unsafe and need to be repaired immediately. Business Highlights 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to complain that United, Delta and American were driving up fares at New York-area airports by controlling the vast majority of slots, which are takeoff and landing authorizations. Discount airline to land at Newark with opening up of slots 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Plans by Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to reveal the winning city Thursday — after paring down 78 applicants to seven finalists in March — were short-circuited, in part, by the enthusiasm of Brown. Columbus nabs $50 million ‘smart city’ prize 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the expected growth of drones “truly has the potential to transform the way we fly.” Government Issues Rules on Commercial Drones 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx urged companies, including Toyota and Fiat Chrysler, to disclose the vehicles that would subject to the future recalls. Fiat Chrysler to phase out air bag inflators subject to recall by 2019 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Seven mayors made a pilgrimage to the Long View Gallery in downtown Washington to pitch Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in person. This government competition could completely change the American city 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z "Today we are delivering on his promise," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. US airlines to start scheduled flights to Cuba 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx a letter on Tuesday urging him to make sure underwater pipeline segments in and around the Great Lakes are classified as separate “offshore” facilities. Senators want higher liability for Great Lakes spills 2016-05-22T04:00:00Z The 10-mile addition to Rio de Janeiro’s tiny metro system is now slated to open on Aug. 1—just four days before the Games’ opening ceremony, Rio state Transportation Secretary Rodrigo Vieira said Friday. New Subway Line in Rio de Janeiro Faces Delay Ahead of Olympics 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z At a meeting with reporters Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx described the video as “very scary.” Federal safety officials demand immediate fixes on Red, Orange, Silver, Blue lines 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told reporters Tuesday he seriously considered ordering a shutdown of Washington's troubled subway last week and warned the subway agency he would not hestitate to use that authority if necessary. U.S. 'seriously' considered shutting down DC subway system 2016-05-10T04:00:00Z “This is the type of system that we are building. This is the type of system we want to be connected to, to the rest of the East Coast,” Vermont Transportation Secretary Chris Cole said. Federal grant will restore passenger rail to western Vermont 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx replaced three members of Metro’s board last week, part of a broader assertion of federal authority over the system, which has been plagued by safety problems. The nation's subways are falling apart, but the next president might actually fix them 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z “Today’s action is a significant step in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s aggressive oversight of Takata on behalf of drivers and passengers across America,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. U.S. regulators pinpoint cause of Takata air-bag explosions, expand recall 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z State Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall says the bill is a good first step. South Carolina House gets information about $2B road bill 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z "Today's action is a significant step in the US Department of Transportation's aggressive oversight of Takata on behalf of drivers and passengers across America," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Takata to recall 40 million more airbags in US - BBC News 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z "The acceleration of this recall is based on scientific evidence and will protect all Americans from air bag inflators that may become unsafe," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, whose department oversees NHTSA, said in the statement. Takata has agreed to recall another 35 million to 40 million air bag inflators, a stunning increase that will more than double what already is the largest automotive recall in American history 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is aware of Metro’s underlying problems, namely its unwieldy, possibly unworkable governance structure and unmet liabilities running to billions of dollars. Metro: Orphaned and sick 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx stepped up his pressure on Metro to improve its safety performance Thursday by replacing three members of the transit agency’s board with experienced transportation-safety professionals. Foxx, saying ‘no more excuses’ for Metro, replaces 3 board members 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Members of the subcommittees also criticized the Federal Transit Administration, which took over responsibility for Metro safety last October at the direction of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. House Members Refuse Washington Subway System’s Plea for More Funds 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z After the vote, Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said money for the Purple Line will not come at the cost of Maryland helping to pay to rehabilitate the region’s aging Metro system. Maryland board approves $5.6 billion Purple Line contract 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the changes represent commonsense measures needed to handle a dramatic increase in domestic natural gas production in recent years. U.S. officials are moving to strengthen natural gas pipeline safety rules following numerous fiery accidents, including a 2010 California explosion that killed eight people and injured more than 50. 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said on Friday that regulators would hold public meetings this spring in California and Washington to gather information on potential guidelines for autonomous vehicles. General Motors to Buy Cruise Automation in Push for Self-Driving Cars 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Saturday will announce the five finalist cities in Austin. Designated 'Smart City' will get vehicle technology boost 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z “The draft is just that — a draft that is still being reviewed and updated,” said Erin Henson, spokeswoman for Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn. D.C., Maryland, Virginia reach deal on new Metro safety oversight agency 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z "This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes that occur when electronic cigarettes are used onboard airplanes," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. Electronic cigarettes were prohibited on any domestic or foreign airline flying to, from or within the United States under a final rule the government issued Wednesday 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z “This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes that occur when electronic cigarettes are used onboard airplanes,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a press release. Feds Ban E-Cigs From Commercial Flights 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z "This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes that occur when electronic cigarettes are used onboard airplanes," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. U.S. bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said the administration is open to working on an alternative scoring system that would be fair for all jurisdictions. Vote to send adults to jail for letting teens drink moves forward in Md. Senate 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z The first one takes place March 3 with former Transportation Secretary Sue Minter, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Norwich holds forums with candidates for governor 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z "The Department continues to be bullish on new technology," said US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. FAA begins exploring how to allow drone flights over crowded cities 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a keynote address, adding government needs to promote innovation. Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Idea for Sonic Tubular Travel Gets Real 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z He sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx seeking the investigation. An auto safety advocate is calling on the government to reopen an investigation of rear-crash fires in older Jeep SUVs after finding at least 11 more deaths since the vehicles were recalled 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the commercial flights marked a "critically important milestone in the US effort to engage with Cuba". US-Cuba commercial flights to resume - BBC News 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is to fly to Havana on Tuesday to cement the deal. U.S. retail sales increased slightly in January 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will sign the bilateral arrangement with his Cuban counterpart Tuesday in Havana to reestablish regular commercial air travel, and to start government screening of eligible air carriers. Commercial flights between the U.S. and Cuba could resume as early as this fall 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is scheduled to fly to Havana on Tuesday to cement the deal. US, Cuba to sign agreement on restarting commercial flights 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx flies to Havana on Tuesday to cement the deal. U.S. officials say the United States and Cuba will sign an agreement next week to restart commercial air traffic for the first time in five decades 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Its silence has been governed by the fact that neither the White House nor Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has weighed in beyond saying it would take time to “digest the ideas.” Air traffic controllers ready to break away from FAA 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z This article was updated with comments from Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Who's the driver of that Google car? Feds ready to say it's the computer 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx issued a statement that suggested the White House has yet to decide whether to support the proposed move. Lawmakers want to move 38,000 federal jobs to private, nonprofit entity 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx told reporters on Tuesday that NHTSA's investigation "has not been closed. There is still ongoing work. ... We will continue to take action as we deem appropriate." Honda Expands Takata Air Bag Recall Again in North America 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Samuel Skinner determined that Takata has no program in place to find quality problems once its products are installed in cars and trucks. Business Highlights 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx also said the government would remove hurdles to developing autonomous vehicles and set further guidelines for them within six months. For Now, Self-Driving Cars Still Need Humans 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said on Thursday at the North American International Auto Show, an annual auto industry get together in Detroit. U.S. Proposes Spending $4 Billion to Encourage Driverless Cars 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z But in an announcement here at the North American International Auto Show, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the government would remove hurdles to developing autonomous vehicles and set further guidelines for them within six months. U.S. Proposes Spending $4 Billion on Self-Driving Cars 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z This article was updated with comments by Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Transportation Department to ease the way for self-driving cars 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Mike King argues that the highway fund transfers will not hurt the T-Works program or the state’s highways. Kansas contractors warn against more raids on highway funds 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z The FAA said it used some of the recommendations from a task force appointed by Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, but the move disappointed a large group representing model airplane users. As close calls with planes mount, FAA unveils drone registration rules 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z Interim Transportation Secretary Christy A. Hall said in a statement Saturday that she conferred with Mayor Joe Riley before agreeing to allow the city to submit an alternative plan. State DOT suspends removal of live oak on Johns Island 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z “Operator error is the current focus of the investigation,” Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said, adding that the extent to which the operator was responsible would be determined by the investigation. Runaway train in Massachusetts investigated as operator error 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement that it is critical that license services be free from discrimination. Federal agency probing Alabama license office reductions 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z “We believe this competition will punch well above its weight,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a conference call with reporters. Dept. of Transportation offers $40M prize to most innovative mid-sized city 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z Former Transportation Secretary Sue Minter and former lawmaker Matt Dunne are both seeking the Democratic nomination. Republican Phil Scott kicks off campaign for governor 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue described the HOT lanes program as “a game-changer for regional mobility” that was “unimaginable 10 years ago.” HOT enough for you? Virginia has a new plan for interstate toll lanes. 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx proposed the regulations last month, saying they needed to be adopted quickly because drones are endangering manned aircraft. U.S. Task Force to Recommend Drone Registration, Sources Say 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z At least $400 billion over six years is needed to prevent traffic congestion from getting worse, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has said. House votes to keep highway spending level, ignores warnings 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z “Delay, misdirection and refusal to acknowledge the truth allowed a serious problem to become a massive crisis,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said. AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EST 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. U.S. to announce actions on air bag probe, Takata remedies 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said last week that he was pleased that the board was focusing on a candidate with a long résumé of top financial jobs. Metro’s top choice to run the agency is no longer in the running for the job 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z “We believe for the city of Baltimore this is a tremendous improvement to the transit system that frankly does not currently exist,” Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn said. Maryland Gov. Hogan announces plan to overhaul Baltimore bus system 2015-10-22T04:00:00Z |
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