Detroit bridge to be demolished after racially-divisive history
The infamous Interstate 375, a 1-mile freeway through Detroit, has been a notorious source of racial divisiveness since it was built by destroying Black neighborhoods almost sixty years ago. The Biden Administration has granted the city $104.6 million through the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law in order to transform the stretch of highway into a street boulevard instead. This boulevard will connect neighborhoods and include bike lanes.
This effort has been noted as part of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s mission of racial justice.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been actively promoting the Biden administration's infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing the progress made on various projects, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are seeking information from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regarding aviation and rail safety issues.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg responded to criticism regarding flight delays across the country, downplaying his department's responsibility.
According to projections released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities in the first three months of 2023 decreased by approximately 3.3% compared to the same period in 2022.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the port of Yokohama in Japan and emphasized the importance of establishing "green shipping corridors" to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has pledged to assist in the rapid repair of a section of Interstate 95 (I-95) on the East Coast, following its collapse in Philadelphia.
The Biden administration is granting $570 million to address the issue of railroad crossings in 32 states, where longer trains have been causing traffic delays and hindering emergency response.
Recently, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg made headlines for suggesting that the unequal racial road fatalities in America are linked to how roads are built.
Republican criticism has been rampant over Buttigieg’s response to the East Palestine train derailment, with senators like Mitt Romney (R-OH) and and Marco Rubio (R-FL) calling for his resignation.
Some state “no” - the real issue lies with the railroad industry’s lack of accountability and regulations after years of lobbying against compliance efforts.
While some have speculated that Buttigieg would be aiming for a Senate seat in Michigan, he himself has stated he doesn’t plan on leaving the Biden Administration’s DOT anytime soon.
While some have voiced suspicions that the US Department of Transportation Pete Buttigieg may run for Senate in Michigan, the secretary himself is vocalizing his intention to remain in the Biden Administration
Being Secretary for the U.S. Department of Transportation may have its perks, but it is not without consequences.
Unfair”, by the Department of Transportation’s definition, means “likely to cause substantial injury and the harm is not outweighed by benefits to consumers or competition.
Logistics Viewpoints is diving into the hottest topic during the week between Christmas and New Year’s: Southwest Airlines’ massive corporate collision of bad weather, poor customer service, and angry customers.
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary spoke out on CNBC’s Power Launch show, reminding holiday travelers to check in with their airlines and find out if ticket changes are available.
With the trucking industry as the star of the show, U.S. transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, participated in World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR).
At the American Trucking Associations 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, California last Tuesday, Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had a clear message: the trucking industry needs more women.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the Texas Tribune Festival last week to enough Texans to purchase electric vehicles.
The infamous Interstate 375, a 1-mile freeway through Detroit, has been a notorious source of racial divisiveness since it was built by destroying Black neighborhoods almost sixty years ago.
Sick of your summer flights being delayed? Well, you aren’t the only one.
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be visiting six states this week as part of the White House’s ‘Building A Better America’ infrastructure tour.
Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary has spearheaded a new federal grant program meant to encourage veterans into the trucking field.
In March 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an emergency order in light of the pandemic, providing some regulatory relief from a handful hours-of-service regulations truckers had been relegated to previously.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced major changes at the Tropicana Avenue interchange, which also leads to the airport.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a warning about potential airline disruptions if Congress fails to pass funding bills or reach a short-term resolution before the looming government shutdown deadline.