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Passenger Jet Collides With Army Copter Near D.C.-Area Airport

ARLINGTON, Va. — A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Jan. 29 with an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers around 9 p.m. EST while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington.

January 30, 2025
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USDOT Officials, NTSB to Headline TRB Annual Meeting

The transportation community will meet in Washington Jan. 5-9 for the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

January 2, 2025
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White House Report Highlights Supply Chain Accomplishments

The U.S. Department of Transportation released a four-year review of how it strengthened the supply chain, and identified future challenges such as cybersecurity, within a massive report.

December 27, 2024
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MARAD Awards $4.85M to Improve Cargo Flow on Marine Highways

USDOT's Maritime Administration has awarded $4.85 million in grants to fund several marine highway projects including new cargo-handling equipment in Louisiana and Washington.

December 4, 2024
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Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy

Transportation stakeholders are lining up to support President-elect Donald Trump’s selection to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 21, 2024
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USDOT Praises Trucking’s Efforts in New Trafficking Report

The report, three years in the making and made public on Sept. 6, lauds the trucking industry for its efforts to join the fight at high-level federal and state government agencies.

September 19, 2024
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Buttigieg Announces $1 Billion for Transportation Safety

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced a new wave of funding aimed at improving transportation safety around the country.

September 5, 2024
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Houston Receives $3.4M to Study Police-Fire Response

Federal officials announced that Houston would receive $3.4 million for a project to study emergency response times, part of $1 billion aimed at improving street safety nationwide.

September 5, 2024
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DOT Safety Plan Promotes Wireless Communications on Roadways

USDOT released a plan to promote the advancement of a developing technology enabling vehicles and road infrastructure to communicate with each other to improve safety.

August 16, 2024
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Senate Panel Approves FY25 Bill With $965M for FMCSA

A Senate committee on July 25 easily advanced a bill that would ensure funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation in fiscal 2025.

July 29, 2024