DOT News Updates

Government

Transportation Funding Bill Set for US House Floor Consideration

Legislation that would fund operations at the U.S. Department of Transportation and its agencies will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives before the end of July.

July 23, 2020
Government, Technology

DOT Finalizes Transportation Self-Governance Program for Tribes

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to create the Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program.

June 5, 2020
Government, Business, Technology

Carmakers Pledge 5 Million ‘Talking Cars’ in FCC Airwaves Bid

The U.S. auto industry will deploy millions more wireless systems to help prevent traffic collisions if the Federal Communications Commission abandons a proposal that would take away most of the radio frequencies reserved to carry those signals, according to an industry trade association.

April 23, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

DOT Opens Funding Opportunity for University Transportation Centers

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a competitive grant solicitation that makes nearly $5 million available as part of its University Transportation Centers program.

March 31, 2020
Government, Business

DOT’s Elaine Chao Announces $8.9 Million in Grants for Tribal Nations

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao recently announced that $8.9 million in grant funding will be dedicated to improving highway safety in tribal lands.

February 18, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Elaine Chao Calls for Industry Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao challenged industry leaders to commit to combating human trafficking through workforce training and by raising awareness of the issue.

January 28, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

DOT Unveils Updated AV Guidance at CES 2020

The Department of Transportation has released AV 4.0, which serves as the agency’s policy update of autonomous vehicle technology guidelines.

January 8, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Public Comment Period for USDOT Technology Council Ends Jan. 10

The public has until Jan. 10 to offer feedback to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding its Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council.

January 7, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

USDOT Announces ‘Rule for Rules’ to Structure Reforms

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking to improve the way it proceeds with rulemaking, guidance and enforcement by structuring a series of reforms.

December 10, 2019
Government

US Senate Confirms Kramer as CFO at USDOT

The U.S. Senate on Nov. 21 easily confirmed John Kramer to become chief financial officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 27, 2019