DOT 162-10
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Office of Public Affairs
Tel: 202-366-4570

U.S. Department of Transportation Moves up in Best Places to Work Federal Government Survey

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today applauded the Department of Transportation’s significant rise in the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings....

DOT 161-10
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Contact:  Bill Mosley
Tel.:  (202) 366-4570

DOT Updates “Fly Rights” Airline Consumer Guide

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today unveiled an updated version of Fly Rights: A Consumer Guide to Air Travel, its popular guide to air travelers’ rights.

“We take the rights of airline passengers...

FMCSA 11-10
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Contact: Candice Tolliver
Tel:  202-366-9999

U.S. Department of Transportation Strengthens Commercial Bus Safety with National Passenger Carrier Strike Force

WASHINGTON — At an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. today, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Ann Ferro joined state and local officials...

DOT 160-10
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Contact:  Rob Kulat
Tel:  202-493-6024

USDOT Announces New, Historic Uniform High-Speed Rail Design Standards to Help U.S. Manufacturers to Compete

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the first-ever uniform technical standards for the manufacture of high-speed intercity passenger rail cars, a development that will enhance...

BTS 41-10
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Contact: Kim Riddle
Tel:  202-366-5128     

BTS Releases North American Surface Trade Numbers for June:
June 2010 Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico Rose 37.6 Percent from June 2009
(State Rankings in Tables 5 and 7)

            Trade using surface...

DOT 159-10
Monday, August 30, 2010
Contact:  Bill Mosley
Tel.:  (202) 366-4570

AirTran Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Air Travelers with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today assessed a civil penalty against AirTran Airways for violating rules protecting air travelers with disabilities. ...

FHWA 40-10
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Contact: Doug Hecox
Tel: 202-366-0660

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $11.6 Million in Grants for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Resources will Help Small Businesses Compete for Federal Highway Contracts

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $11.6 million in grants to...

FHWA 39-10
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Contact: Doug Hecox
Tel: 202-366-0660

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $5.9 Million for On-the-Job Training Grants
Resources will Aid Worker Training in 19 States and Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $5.9 million in grants to support transportation-related job...