The transportation secretary says the funding will strengthen transportation systems’ resistance to flooding and heat waves. The Department of Transportation recently distributed $830 million to support the climate…
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NHTSA Launches Awareness Campaign on Distracted Driving
The slogan is “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a safe driving campaign this month, urging drivers to avoid distracted…
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NTSB Interviews Workers from Cargo Ship that Collapsed Baltimore Bridge
The board chair says investigators continue to collect evidence. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have interviewed members of the cargo ship that crashed into the…
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NTSB Chair Testifies at Renomination Hearing
Chair Homendy expresses her commitment to travel safety before the Senate panel. The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing for the renomination of Jennifer Homendy as chair of…
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NHTSA Reports Traffic Fatalities Down 3.6% in 2023
The numbers are still higher than before the pandemic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released preliminary reports on deaths by traffic crashes in the U.S., reporting…
Read MoreSenate Schedules First Hearing for NTSB Chair Nominee
Jennifer Homendy to appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on April 10. The Senate Commerce Committee has scheduled its first nomination hearing for Jennifer Homendy on April 10,…
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Panel Recommends FAA Drop Therapy Disclosure Requirement for Pilots
Says requirement “leads to healthcare avoidance” for high-stress workers. A panel of experts recommended that the Federal Aviation Commission (FAA) should drop the disclosure requirement for pilots and…
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Temporary Passageways Cleared in Patapsco River
Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and state agencies and law enforcement assess debris removal. The U.S. Coast Guard announced that they cleared a temporary channel to the…
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DHS Trains Over 275K to Address Human Trafficking
The annual report highlights the department’s efforts, resulting in thousands of arrests and victim support. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its third annual report from the…
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Task Force Discusses Economic Ramifications of Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Secretary Yellen directs Treasury Department to conduct financial assessment. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen stated that a task force is meeting to assess the financial ramifications of…
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