DOT Expands AV TEST Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has expanded the Automated Vehicle Transparency and Engagement for Safe Testing (AV TEST) Initiative from a pilot to a full program.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Resigns
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced her resignation Jan. 7 on her Twitter account, one day after a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol Building.
Biden Introduces Buttigieg as Transportation Choice
Pete Buttigieg, the former Democratic presidential candidate and onetime mayor of South Bend, Ind., was tapped to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Biden administration, according to the Biden-Harris transition team.
Biden Administration Ready to Advance Infrastructure Policy, Porcari Says
John Porcari, a former senior Obama era transportation official currently working with President-elect Joe Biden’s team, expressed optimism about the incoming administration’s potential for advancing a major infrastructure package.
DOT’s Transportation Self-Governance Program for Tribes Takes Effect
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program has officially taken effect.
Self-Driving Car Bill Reintroduced in House Minus Biggest Backer
Legislation that would allow carmakers to sell as many as 100,000 self-driving vehicles per year in the U.S. is being reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, but one of its biggest cheerleaders is staying on the sidelines until next year.
USDOT IG Nominee Eric Soskin Affirms Investigative Role
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s internal watchdog division told senators that if confirmed he would pursue investigations without bias.
DOT Funds Four New University Transportation Centers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced $4.9 million in funding has been awarded to support four new University Transportation Centers.
DOT Releases Policy Document on Emerging Tech Engagement
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on July 23 unveiled guidelines that technology innovators can follow to help them engage with the federal government as they develop new projects.
Transportation Funding Bill Set for US House Floor Consideration
Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation and its agencies will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives before the end of July.