The agency is seeking to reduce pedestrian fatalities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a number of updates to its New Car Assessment Program, including…
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Transportation Department Clarifies New Rule on Airline Refunds
Passengers will be entitled to refunds in certain situations for canceled or significantly changed flights. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule in April 2024 to…
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FAA Prepares for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel
TSA anticipates 18.3 million air passengers between Tuesday and Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is predicting record air travel during this Thanksgiving season, expecting to process a…
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NOAA and DOT Sign Collaboration Agreement on Climate Data Sharing
Administrator Spinrad highlights the need to make transportation more resilient. Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) signed a memorandum…
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NHTSA Investigating 1.4 Million Honda and Acura Engines
A fire and 1,450 warranty claims prompt the investigation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a probe into a wide range of Honda and Acura vehicles…
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Transportation Department Sends Funding to Repair National Parks After Hurricanes
The Blue Ridge Parkway will receive some of the emergency funds. The Department of Transportation made $43 million in emergency funds available for the restoration of National Parks…
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NHTSA Ends Investigation Into Ford Engine Failures
The production period of faulty valves was identified, and the agency is satisfied with the company’s response. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ended its two-and-a-half-year…
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Transportation Secretary Announces Funding to Improve Small Air Services
14 states are set to restore and improve flight routes to rural communities. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $12 million to 14 small air service programs…
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Transportation Department Funds 122 Railroad Improvement Projects
$2.4 billion in funding will reconstruct tracks, and improve bridges and intercity routes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $2.4 billion has been allocated to 122 rail…
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FTA Finalizes National Safety Standards for Transit Workers
The standards allow rail transit agencies one year to create approved protection program. The Transportation Department’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has finalized a regulation requiring rail transit agencies…
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