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SR 400 Peach Partners
A rendering of a bus rapid transit interchange at Holcomb Bridge Road shows a piece of the planned SR 400 Express Lanes Project.
The project will add new lanes in both directions along a 16-mile section from the MARTA North Springs Station to one mile north of McFarland Parkway for a future BRT system.
Aug. 6, 2025
USDOT
secretary duffy stands at a podium in front of a room full of people with a sign behind him that says america is building again
The secretary hosted a conference bringing together a variety of transportation stakeholders to foster collaboration on priorities for the next surface transportation bill.
July 21, 2025
USDOT
official portrait of James Crawford
James A. Crawford joined the U.S. Department of Transportation in May 2025 as the deputy assistant secretary for tribal affairs.
July 16, 2025
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rendering of high speed train
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, the report contains nine key findings including missed deadlines, budget shortfalls and overrepresentation of projected ridership...
June 5, 2025
MTA
Andy Byford shakes hand with a subway operator standing inside a rail car
As special advisor to Amtrak’s Board of Directors, Byford will work closely with USDOT as he oversees the Penn Station project through a master developer public-private partnership...
May 28, 2025
The multi-phased project is a large-scale effort supported by local, state and federal funding designed to alleviate rail congestion in downtown Springfield, Ill.
May 14, 2025
Up to $20 million will be made available in no-match grants.
May 9, 2025
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky
A Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Express bus.
The funding is being delivered through 180 infrastructure grants for more than 3,200 transportation projects, including rail and bus projects.
May 7, 2025
U.S. Department of Transportation
USDOT showcases winners of Modernizing National Environmental Policy Act challenge
The nine winners of this challenge received $50,000 each for work towards the advancement and modernization of NEPA documents.
Dec. 30, 2024
Federal Transit Administration
The FTA is supporting a seven-mile, 15-station all-electric BRT line that will connect UTA commuter rail and light rail at either end of the line, improving access to key aspects of the community.
The seven-mile, 15-station all-electric BRT line will connect UTA commuter rail and light rail at either end of the line, improving access to key aspects of the community.
Dec. 23, 2024

Videos

Stop Trains Can't
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Railroad Administration have launched a new railroad crossing safety ad campaign.
Jan. 13, 2017

Resources

Detailed information about each of the projects that received funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery...
June 22, 2012

Blogs

Larry Penner
Larry Penner
Some critical details were missing from New York Sen. Chuck Schumer's announcement that he has secured $72 million from the United States Department of Transportation for various...
Nov. 22, 2024
Larry Penner
Larry Penner.
According to the USDOT OIG, in January 2013, the FTA received $10.9 billion for the widespread damage Hurricane Sandy caused to transportation infrastructure when it hit the mid...
Nov. 15, 2024

News

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A rounded green entrance kiosk marked 'NJ Transit Penn Station' with the agency's colorful chevron logo sits beneath a modern black steel canopy in Midtown Manhattan, with brick buildings, rooftop water towers and the Hudson Yards skyline visible in the background.
The phase I report highlights platform and wayfinding improvements that can be made to increase capacity and ease of use.
July 20, 2026
Skanska
Amtrak and Penn Transformation Partners have finalized a pre-development agreement for the overhaul of New York Penn Station.
During the PDA phase, Amtrak and PTP will finalize the project’s design and gather stakeholder input.
June 23, 2026
Penn Transformation
A rendering of the redeveloped Penn Station.
The completed station will reduce congestion, eliminate dead ends, improve visibility and expand waiting areas throughout the station.
June 10, 2026
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The dome of the United States Capitol against a blue sky with light clouds, with an American flag flying below the dome and an equestrian statue visible at right.
The funds will go toward infrastructure improvements, vehicle procurements, upgraded facilities and expanded service.
May 28, 2026
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Pedestrians cross a busy midtown Manhattan intersection outside the 34th Street entrance to New York Penn Station, marked with Amtrak signage. A Chase Bank advertisement and Madison Square Garden branding are visible on the building above the entrance.
Penn Transformation Partners is tasked with building a new station that will provide daily commuters and tourists with a more seamless travel experience.
May 21, 2026
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A wide-angle, symmetrical view of the west facade of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The neoclassical structure features a large central dome with scaffolding near the top, flanked by colonnaded wings extending to either side. The foreground shows a broad brick plaza. The sky above is partly cloudy with blue patches visible.
The program seeks to advance projects that advance safety, innovation and easier commuting.
May 12, 2026
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A railroad crossing signal assembly photographed from below against a clear blue sky. The X-shaped crossbuck sign reads 'Railroad Crossing' and a rectangular placard below reads '4 Tracks.' Three red warning lights are mounted on the signal mast, and a white metal overhead gantry extends to the right.
The funds will go toward new safety technology and redesigns to split off pedestrian traffic.
April 27, 2026
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An aerial view of an Amtrak passenger train traveling along an electrified rail corridor beside a wide river. The double-track line runs through a tree-lined stretch flanked by a residential neighborhood of brick homes to the right and dense vegetation along the riverbank to the left. A curved roadway runs parallel to the tracks, and a bridge is visible in the distance where the river narrows toward the horizon. The scene is photographed during golden hour under a partly cloudy sky.
The funding will support renovation projects on the line, including upgrades to New York Penn Station and Washington, D.C.’s, Union Station.
April 22, 2026
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Railroad tracks extend straight toward the horizon through an arid desert landscape under a clear blue sky, with scrub brush, yucca plants and distant mountains flanking both sides of the track. Wooden ties and gravel ballast are visible in the foreground.
The grants aim to reduce congestion and jumpstart ridership growth on passenger rail.
April 21, 2026
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A white WTA (Whatcom Transportation Authority) paratransit/cutaway bus, fleet number 24718, built on a Ford E-Series chassis with an Endera body, photographed in a three-quarter view in a parking area surrounded by evergreen trees. The vehicle features the WTA logo and a teal, green, and blue horizontal stripe livery, a wheelchair accessibility symbol near the front passenger door, and a Washington state license plate. The door is open, revealing yellow interior handrails.
The program offers support for hiring staff or procuring financial, technical or legal assistance for pre-construction activities.
April 8, 2026

Articles

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Rush hour with cabs and melting pot people in New York.
The decision comes after more than a year of legal battles between the Trump Administration, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA.
March 5, 2026
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Washington Union Station on a sunny day.
USDOT has launched the Penn State Transformation Project and is taking back management of Washington Union Station.
Aug. 28, 2025
CTDOT
CT transit BEB.
The NOFO is through the FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low or No Emission Program while the agreement with Connecticut could cut up to six weeks from...
May 19, 2025
MTA
NYPD officer.
USDOT aims to improve the perception of public transit in Washington, D.C., as federal employees return to the office while the MTA has seen a decrease in crime on its subway...
March 11, 2025
Kristie Boyd, U.S. House Office of Photography/House Creative Services
Sean Duffy Official Portrain
Duffy becomes the 20th secretary of USDOT by a bipartisan vote of 77 to 22.
Jan. 29, 2025
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Plans for the bus terminal replacement project are mapped out in a phased construction approach and will be supported through the USDOT Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.
Plans for the bus terminal replacement project are mapped out in a phased construction approach and will be supported through the USDOT Transportation Infrastructure Finance and...
Jan. 16, 2025
SacRT
SacRT received funding to construct its Dos Rios light-rail station.
The RAISE program aims to support a broad selection of communities and projects of local and regional significance, with this round of funding split equally between urban and ...
Jan. 14, 2025
MBTA
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's North Station Draw One Bridge is one of the projects receiving Mega grant funding.
The funding will support 44 projects that improve safety, mobility and economic competitiveness, constructing major bridges, expanding port capacity, redesigning interchanges ...
Oct. 22, 2024
USDOT
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and USDOT have broken ground on the S-Line Project.
The S-Line Project will establish a new passenger rail route between Raleigh, N.C., and Richmond, Va., as part of the Southeast Corridor that will better connect North Carolina...
July 3, 2024
Brightline West
Brightline West breaks ground on first high-speed rail system in U.S.
The 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 in the western portion of the U.S.
April 23, 2024

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Two vessels cross New York Harbor with lower Manhattan's skyline and Governors Island in the background. A white passenger ferry cuts a wake in the middle distance while a smaller tugboat or work vessel passes in the foreground. One World Trade Center rises above the dense cluster of skyscrapers under a partly cloudy sky.
The NOFO is targeting plans that address safety, wayfinding challenges and the travel experience for families and people with disabilities.
April 7, 2026
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A CTA train is pictured from a lower angle moving along an elevated track.
The special directive requires IDOT to take 11 actions to improve CTA oversight.
March 19, 2026
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The image shows A Chicago L train station, a station eligible for refurbishment as the CTA is a qualifying legacy operator.
The funding is intended to make rail stations easier to navigate for wheelchair and stroller users and with wayfinding materials.
March 3, 2026
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The image shows a wide shot of the US Capitol at night.
The updated program will award $33 million over the next three years to UTCs working on innovation and safety in public transport.
Dec. 23, 2025
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The image shows the U.S. Capitol building.
The funding is aimed at projects that increase safety, expand transit options and improve the travel experience.
Dec. 18, 2025
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Railroad crossing sign against blue sky background.
The five-year waiver allows agencies to demonstrate how ATI technology can assist safety inspectors by identifying defects or hazards that might otherwise be missed.
Dec. 9, 2025
Sacramento Regional Transit District
The back of a Sacramento Regional Transit District compressed natural gas bus.
The funding will deliver 2,400 buses in 45 states and Washington, D.C., through the FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program and the Low-No Program.
Nov. 21, 2025
Amtrak
The U.S. Department of Transportation has reached three key milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project.
According to USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy, the project is on track for construction to break ground by 2027.
Oct. 31, 2025
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A wide shot of the U.S. Capitol building.
The council will develop best practices and success metrics for federal projects.
Oct. 27, 2025
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The Chicago Transit Authority Elevated Train crossing a bridge in downtown Chicago.
The T&I hosted a closed-door roundtable to improve safety on public transit while U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy called for transit agencies to hold themselves accountable for ...
Sept. 23, 2025
Amtrak
Amtrak trains looking over the city of Chicago.
The NOFO allocates more than $5 billion in funding for projects that enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.
Sept. 23, 2025
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Washington Union Station on a sunny day.
The agreement follows USDOT revealing in August its intention to reclaim management to fix the station’s infrastructure and improve security.
Sept. 22, 2025