In December, we announced a $1 billion grant to support passenger rail in North Carolina. This week, we broke ground to connect Raleigh, NC, to Richmond, VA. Thanks to President Joe Biden, we're breaking ground and connecting communities like never before!
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At the US Department of Transportation, we occupy a unique leadership role in global transportation. Since our first official day of operation nearly 50 years ago, our transportation programs have evolved to meet the demands of a changing Nation. Today, DOT is composed of the Office of the Secretary, the Office of the Inspector General and 10 Operating Administrations. At the DOT, the safety of the people who travel is our top priority. We are building a better America by making the nation’s transportation system making it safer, more accessible, more reliable, and multi-modal. Together we will increase economic strength, improve climate and equity outcomes, and build global competitiveness for the American people. And we want to continue bringing talented minds into public service to help us in the process. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is ranked #3 in the 2020 best places to work in the Federal Government. We hope you’ll join us!
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https://www.transportation.gov/careers
External link for U.S. Department of Transportation
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- Government Administration
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- Transportation safety, Economic growth, Innovation, Aviation, Highway travel, Rail travel, Hazardous materials transportation, Engineering, Freight transportation, Maritime transportation, Transit, and Creating opportunity and pathways into the middle class
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Washington, DC 20590, US
Employees at U.S. Department of Transportation
Updates
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Through President Biden's infrastructure law, we are investing in the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail Project in Connecticut and adding 16 miles of new trails. This project will enhance community connectivity and offer alternative routes for residents.
Federal grants to fund plans for work on Berlin Turnpike, Naugatuck River Greenway Trail and in Norwalk
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com
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Our Department is committed to holding airlines accountable for treating you fairly when you fly. If you are mistreated by an airline, we've got your back. Go to flightrights.gov to learn more.
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We are investing in contactless payment to make transit more accessible, safe, and reliable in Black Hills, South Dakota. With funding from President Biden's infrastructure package, it will be easier for people to get to appointments and work.
West River Transit Authority to receive $269K
https://www.keloland.com
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Good news for the tens of millions of Americans hitting the road this week! Wishing you a safe holiday.
July 4th gas prices expected to hit lowest level in 3 years
cbsnews.com
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Happy Independence Day and safe travels! If you're flying this week, you’re in good company—we’ve already seen record air travel numbers this summer while maintaining some of the lowest rate flight cancellation rates in a decade. Visit FlightRights.gov for more information.