US Department of Transportation (DOT)
Visiting address
New Jersey Ave 1200
DC 20590
Washington
Postal address
New Jersey Ave 1200
Washington , DC 20590
United States of America
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Mission
The mission of the Department is to:
Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
Statutory Authority
The Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966. The Department’s first official day of operation was April 1, 1967.
Press releases
- US Secretary of Transport Announces $1B to Modernize US Infrastructure
- U.S. DoT Announces $41+M in Awards Improve Transportation for Disabled
- U.S. DoT Grants Approval & Immunity for Aer Lingus into joint venture
- U.S. DoT Secretary Announces Marine Highway Project in North Carolina
- U.S. DoT Gives $8.5M in Grants to Transit Projects to the Disadvantaged
- U.S. DoT Launches Stop. Trains Can’t. Awareness Campaign
- U.S DoT Announces $277.5M Funding for Hurricane Damaged Transit Systems
- U.S. DoT Makes Progress with India in Bilateral Aviation Relations
- US Transportation Dept. Announces $5M to 4 Uni Transportation Centers
- US Transportation Department Declares 851.15M Loan for NE Train Project
- U.S. Transportation Secretary E. Chao Announces $800M in Grants to 347 Airports
- US DoT Announces $40.4m for Virginia Street Bus Extension Project
- US DOT announces availability of $900m in infrastructure grant funds
- US DOT releases guidance document for automated vehicles
- US DOT announces $75M grant for rapid transit project in Albuquerque
- U.S. DOT announce a $25M grant for Lincoln South Beltway project
- MBTA secures $225 million for Green Line light-rail extension
- U.S. DOT announces $75M grant for rapid bus project in Indianapolis
- U.S DOT launches BUILD transportation program
- Billions in Federal Transit Funding at Stake if States Miss April 15, 2019 Deadline to Improve Rail Transit Safety Programs
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $55 million in grants to support high-tech Low-No buses, American manufacturing
- US Department of Transportation announces Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative Application Development Awards
- US Department of Transportation announces $500 million funding opportunity through TIGER Program
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $900 million for Maryland Purple Line Project
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $30 million funding opportunity for passenger ferry service
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $226.5 million funding opportunity to improve transit bus services
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $537.1 million loan for New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall Redevelopment Project
- Secretary Chao joins President Trump for roads, rails, and regulatory relief event
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $197 million in grants for Positive Train Control implementation
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces $527.8 million in infrastructure grants to airports
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $55 million funding opportunity for clean-energy transit bus projects
- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao highlights Administration’s First 100 Days with visit to Ohio Transportation Research Center Inc.
- U.S.-China race to Zero Emissions Challenge official guidelines released
- Secretary Foxx releases Beyond Traffic 2045 Final Report on future of transportation
- USDOT releases Transportation Toolkit to engage public in the transportation decision-making process
- Federal Transit Administration announces technical assistance to help communities create successful transit-oriented development
- DOT proposes rule to protect airline passengers from being unwillingly exposed to voice calls on aircraft
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx announces $300 Million for University Transportation Center Grants
- DOT proposes to deny antitrust immunity for American Airlines-Qantas Airways
- DOT proposes new Los Angeles-Beijing flight for American Airlines
- Secretary Foxx participates in White House Frontiers Conference, Announces Nearly $65 Million in Advanced Technology Transportation Grants
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $14.7 million to improve transit access in selected communities around the country
- U.S. Department of Transportation announces $5 Million to improve transit options on Tribal Lands
- U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $7.3 Million in Grants for Innovative Ways to Connect People to Healthcare Via Transit
- FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants to Upgrade Safety at Railroad Crossings, Stations
- U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $211 Million in Grants for New Buses, Facilities to Improve Bus Service Nationwide
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Arrives in Cuba on First Scheduled Flight in Over 50 Years
- FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants for Positive Train Control Implementation
- U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $7 Million in Funding for Innovative Research to Improve Public Transportation
- Federal Transit Administration Issues Public Transportation Safety Program Final Rule
- U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million TIGER Grant for Carlisle Connectivity Project
- U.S. Department of Transportation Announces New Rule to Improve Bus Testing, Safety, Reliability
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces TIGER Awards Nearly $500 Million in Grants to Projects Focused on Safety and Economic Opportunity
- DOT Announces $199 Million Available for Positive Train Control Implementation on Commuter Railroads
- A New Era for U.S-Mexico Travel, Trade as Air Transport Agreement to Enters Into Force
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Proposes U.S. Airlines and Cities for New Tokyo Haneda Routes
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Proposes U.S. Airlines and Cities for New Scheduled Service to Havana
- U.S. Department of Transportation Seeking Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Travel and Tourism Infrastructure
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces Four Winning Cities of the Every Place Counts Design Challenge
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx, NASA Administrator Bolden Launch New NextGen Aviation Test Lab at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Columbus as Winner of Unprecedented $40 Million Smart City Challenge
- U.S. Department of Transportation Partners with DC Solar for Smart City Challenge
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Approves U.S. Airlines To Begin Scheduled Service to Cuba
- Communities Across America Seek $9.3 Billion in Transportation Funding
- Secretary Foxx and China’s Minister of Transport Yang Chuangtang Kickoff the Race to Zero Emissions Challenge
- US Department of Transportation adds NXP Security Technologies to Smart City Challenge
- FRA Announces $25 Million Available for Rail Infrastructure Safety Upgrades
