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U.S. DOT announces launch of new council

March 21, 2019
The Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology Council (NETT) will work to identify and resolve jurisdictional and regulatory gaps that may impede the development ...
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U.S. DOT provides more than $63B in transportation infrastructure investments in 2018

Oct. 10, 2018
In addition to highways receiving major funding through the BUILD and INFRA programs, highway bridge projects can receive a share of a total $225 million in Competitive Highway...
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FMCSA to propose rule addressing regulatory gaps in automated driving system maintenance

Oct. 8, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation released new guidance for automated vehicles in an effort to "advance its commitment to supporting the safe integration of automation into...
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DOT grants $55M for support of high-tech, low-emission buses

Sept. 18, 2017
Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.
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Silicon Valley startup KeepTruckin, Inc. raises $18 million in its efforts to digitize the long-haul trucking industry

May 18, 2017
The company KeepTruckin provides software and hardware for truck drivers to keep digital logs of their hours on the road. The hardware device is connected to the driver's smartphone...
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DOT releases fact sheets on three connected vehicle pilot sites

March 10, 2017
As part of the USDOT's Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program, these sites are designing, building, and testing the nation's most complex and extensive deployment of integrated...
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PrePass expands tolling services in Texas through cooperation with Texas DOT

Feb. 22, 2017
The expanded PrePass service provides commercial drivers and fleets consolidated billing and toll cost savings as part of the nationwide network.
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New FHWA rules aim to improve performance on nation's highway system

Jan. 11, 2017
The rules call for states to account for air quality improvement by establishing performance targets, and greater transparency and accountability in setting and achieving performance...
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Transportation secretary releases report on challenges the U.S. will face over next three decades

Jan. 10, 2017
The report finds that the U.S. transportation system, and the current planning and funding mechanisms, will not meet the demands presented by trends including population growth...
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DOT issues proposed rule on connected vehicles

Dec. 20, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation published a proposed rule to establish new a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that would mandate vehicle-to-vehicle communications for...

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Feb. 19, 2016
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DOT releases Transportation Toolkit to engage public in the transportation decision-making process

Dec. 14, 2016
The Toolkit has been prepared as part of a complete package of user-friendly, educational materials that are downloadable and free for any individual or organization to use.
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U.S. DOT accelerates replacements of Takata air bags

Dec. 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an amended order to continue the acceleration of recall repairs for millions of U...
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U.S. DOT issues consent order and fines up to $1 million to Ride the Ducks International

Dec. 9, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation found RTDI to be in violation of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and under this terms of this consent order the company...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx seeks applications for Beyond Traffic Innovation Centers

Dec. 8, 2016
These Centers will be capable of driving solutions to the challenges identified in Beyond Traffic through research, curriculum, outreach and other activities.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary grants $300 million to University Transportation Centers

Dec. 6, 2016
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced $300.3 million in grants to 32 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address...
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Report finds establishing a system for self-reporting equipment problems is feasible

Dec. 6, 2016
The report, by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), found self-reporting to be feasible, but safety benefits are questionable and costs are unknown.
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FHWA prepares for first National Traffic Incident Response Week, November 13-17, 2017

Nov. 22, 2016
This month, FHWA began a year-long effort to engage state DOTs, first responders, community traffic reporters, drivers' education instructors and motorists as part of their preparation...
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Federal Highway Administration unveils national ‘alternative fuel and electric charging’ network

Nov. 7, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced 55 routes that will serve as the basis for a national network of “alternative fuel” corridors...
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U.S. DOT, National Safety Council aim to end traffic fatalities with new partnership, program

Oct. 5, 2016
The Department of Transportation has committed $1 million a year for the next three years to provide grants to organizations working on lifesaving programs.
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U.S. driving up 3.3 percent In first half of 2016, latest federal data shows

Aug. 23, 2016
New data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration show that U.S. driving reached 1.58 trillion miles in the first six months of...
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U.S. Department of Transportation teams up with Continental Automotive for Smart City Challenge

June 23, 2016
The Smart City Challenge is a competition which will create a fully integrated, first-of-its-kind city that uses data, technology and creativity to shape how people and goods ...
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On average, U.S. drivers travel farther by noon than International Space Station has ever flown, federal data show

June 2, 2016
New data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving reached 746 billion miles in the first ...
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U.S. Department of Transportation announces $8 million funding opportunity for innovative public transportation mobility

May 5, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced an opportunity to apply for $8 million in federal funding for projects that demonstrate...
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FHWA proposes new performance measures to reduce congestion on U.S. highways

April 19, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a proposed rulemaking outlining new performance measures to assess travel reliability, congestion...
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USDOT releases Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study Report to Congress

April 15, 2016
The department was called upon in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) to study the issues associated with trucks operating within and in excess of current...
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U.S. DOT, IIHS announce automaker commitment for automatic emergency braking standard on new vehicles

March 18, 2016
Automakers making the commitment are Audi, BMW, FCA US LLC, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan...
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U.S. DOT to host public meetings on safe operation of automated vehicles

March 14, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will hold a pair of public meetings this spring to gather input as it develops guidelines...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx unveils President Obama's proposal for $4B for automated vehicles

Jan. 15, 2016
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx revealed part of the president’s proposal: a 10-year, nearly $4 billion investment to accelerate the development and adoption of safe...
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U.S. DOT offers online connected vehicle course

Dec. 18, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released an online course that highlights the basics of connected vehicle technology.
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U.S. DOT brings 5-Star Safety Ratings into a new safety era

Dec. 9, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently proposed high-tech changes to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Safety Ratings for new vehicles.
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DOT announces up to $20M in next-gen connected vehicle technologies for NYC

Sept. 16, 2015
New York City, along with Tampa, Fla. and Wyoming, was selected in a competitive process to develop and deploy vehicles that can anonymously communicate critical vehicle information...
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U.S. driving tops trillion-mile mark in year's first five months

July 22, 2015
New estimates released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving topped an estimated 1.26 trillion miles ...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx sends six-year transportation bill to Congress

April 2, 2015
Over the past year, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has visited more than 100 communities and heard one common story – shared by all – about crumbling infrastructure...
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U.S Department of Transportation unveils "Beyond Traffic," a 30-year outlook on the future of traffic trends

Feb. 3, 2015
"Beyond Traffic" is offered to the public as a draft to ignite a national conversation about the future of the U.S. transportation system and to objectively frame critical policy...
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President Obama sets new fuel standards for medium and heavy duty trucks

Feb. 19, 2014
The first round of standards put forward by his administration, which were finalized in September 2011, are projected to save 530 million barrels of oil – an approximate $50 billion...
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Trucking industry leaders offer guidance on new fuel efficiency standards

Feb. 18, 2014
Some of the biggest names in trucking welcomed President Obama’s announcement of firm deadlines for the next generation of national fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission...
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Mandatory DVIRs no longer required, says D.O.T.

Aug. 5, 2013
Paperwork reduction can save $1.7 billion a year for trucking industry.
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Anthony Foxx confirmed as Transportation Secretary

June 27, 2013
The young mayor of Charlotte, N.C. has been unanimously confirmed to be the new Secretary of Transportation by the U.S. Senate.
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Boston-based bus company Lucky Star declared an imminent hazard

June 7, 2013
Ordered by U.S. DOT to cease operations.
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DOT sets guidelines for self-driving vehicles

May 31, 2013
Guidelines provide guidance to states permitting testing of emerging vehicle technology.
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Transportation coalition asks FCC to protect vehicle Wi-Fi spectrum

Federal Communications Commission originally allocated 5.9 GHz band for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications.
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U.S. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood to resign

Jan. 29, 2013
LaHood plans to stay on until a successor can be chosen.
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Energy Department announces new clean cities projects to diversify U.S. fuel economy, prepare for advanced vehicles

Nov. 20, 2012
Projects across 17 states help communities by streamlining permitting and training local workers.
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US DOT launches updated website

Oct. 11, 2012
Web team has redesigned the DOT gateway from the bottom up
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Carfax issues warning about counterfeit auto airbags

Oct. 10, 2012
Carfax advises consumers about free airbag checking.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announces $59.3 Million for "green" transit projects

Sept. 26, 2012
A total of 27 projects will receive a combined $59.3 million