USDOT Nominee Joel Szabat Touts Long-Term Highway Reauthorizations
Multiyear federal guidelines on highway policy contribute to long-term planning at state agencies, USDOT nominee Joel Szabat said June 16.
Stakeholders’ Input Key to Shaping AV 4.0, Says USDOT Nominee Finch Fulton
WASHINGTON — Industry stakeholders will assist U.S. Department of Transportation officials in shaping their latest version of guidelines for autonomous vehicles, said Finch Fulton, nominee to become assistant secretary for transportation policy.
Trump Stresses Travel Precautions, Anticipates Market Rebound
President Donald Trump stressed public safety is his administration’s priority as it addresses growing concerns with the spread of the coronavirus. Trump also told reporters at the White House Feb. 29 he believed markets would rebound after experiencing recent record lows.
Legislation Proposes Naming USDOT’s Headquarters After William T. Coleman Jr.
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate proposes naming the U.S. Department of Transportation’s headquarters after William T. Coleman Jr., secretary of transportation during the Ford administration.
USDOT Announces $900 Million for Freight, Highway Grants
Transportation officials nationwide who are seeking a federal boost to help advance major freight or highway projects may find it in the form of a federal grant.
FHWA Issues $871 Million in Emergency Relief Infrastructure Repair Funds
The Federal Highway Administration has earmarked $871 million in emergency relief funds to help dozens of states and tribal government agencies rebuild infrastructure mangled by natural disasters.
USDOT Announces BUILD Program to Replace TIGER
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a replacement for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.
USDOT Accepting Applications From States, Municipalities for TIGER Grants
States and cities seeking additional funding to help pay for large-scale infrastructure projects will be able to apply for grants under an Obama-era program, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Sept.
Idaho Man Pleads Guilty to Making Thousands of False Statements to FMCSA
A 27-year-old Kuna, Idaho, man pleaded guilty July 24 to making thousands of false statements to the U.S. Department of Transportation.