DOT 94-09
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Contact: Sasha Johnson
Tel: 202-366-5037

Secretary LaHood Announces Extension of California High-Speed Rail Corridor to Las Vegas

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, along with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, key members of the Nevada labor community, business leaders and other elected officials, announced today an...

DOT 89-09
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Contact:  Cathy St. Denis
Tel:  202-366-0660

Vice President Biden Applauds States for
 

All 55 U.S. States and Territories Obligate Half of
ARRA Highways Funding Ten Days Ahead of Schedule

Washington, DC –Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today...

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DOT 87-09
Wednesday, June 24, 2009                                                     
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FHWA 17-09
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Contact:  Nancy Singer, Tel:  202-366-0660

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $5.2 Million
For Innovative Highway Bridge Improvements in 14 States

WASHINGTON – U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced more than $5.2 million in grants to 14 states to promote the use of innovative technologies in highway bridge...

FHWA 16-09
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Contact:  Doug Hecox, Tel:  202-366-0660

Feds Release $140 Million to 36 States
New Resources to Help Communities Meet Transportation Needs

WASHINGTON – Thirty-six states were awarded nearly $140 million in additional federal aid this week to assist 249 transportation improvement projects, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

Statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday's Washington DC Metro Rail Crash

Washington, DC – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released the following statement on Monday's Metro Rail Crash

“This morning I spoke to John Catoe, General Manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and offered him any assistance he needs from the Department of...

FMCSA 01-09
Monday, June 22, 2009
Contact:  Candice Tolliver
Tel.:  (202) 366-2309/306-4580

FMCSA Conducts Operation Safe Student Passenger Carrier “Strike Forces” To Improve Bus Safety

WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the results of its spring passenger carrier strike force initiative, Operation Safe Student, carried out in all...

DOT 85-09
Friday, June 19, 2009
Contact: Sasha Johnson
Tel:  202-366-4570                           

Statement from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Concerning Passage of the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act

“Today’s vote by Congress to pass the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act is an important step forward for America.  It provides incentives for consumers...