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Press Releases

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
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
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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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
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
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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
The nine winners of this challenge received $50,000 each for work towards the advancement and modernization of NEPA documents.
Dec. 30, 2024
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

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

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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
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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

The completed station will reduce congestion, eliminate dead ends, improve visibility and expand waiting areas throughout the station.
June 10, 2026

Articles

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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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USDOT has launched the Penn State Transformation Project and is taking back management of Washington Union Station.
Aug. 28, 2025
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
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
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Duffy becomes the 20th secretary of USDOT by a bipartisan vote of 77 to 22.
Jan. 29, 2025
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
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
The funding will support 44 projects that improve safety, mobility and economic competitiveness, constructing major bridges, expanding port capacity, redesigning interchanges ...
Oct. 22, 2024
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
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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The special directive requires IDOT to take 11 actions to improve CTA oversight.
March 19, 2026
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 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 funding is aimed at projects that increase safety, expand transit options and improve the travel experience.
Dec. 18, 2025
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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
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
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The council will develop best practices and success metrics for federal projects.
Oct. 27, 2025
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
The NOFO allocates more than $5 billion in funding for projects that enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.
Sept. 23, 2025