March 19, 2012 | DOT, Headlines
(Source: Department of Transportation press release, March 16, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that a new report on the state of America’s transportation infrastructure, 2010 Status of the Nation’s Highways, Bridges...
March 5, 2012 | DOT, FRA, Headlines
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, March 2, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that twelve cities and states will share $16.9 million to relocate, replace, and improve segments of railroad track...
February 28, 2012 | DOT, Headlines, Legislation
(Source: Journal of Commerce, February 27, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to the Journal of Commerce, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Monday urged state transportation officials to “be bold, don’t be afraid” as they meet with members of Congress in what is...
February 24, 2012 | DOT, Headlines, KCS
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, February 22, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a $54.6 million loan to Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) for the purchase of 30 new General Electric...
February 15, 2012 | Commuter Rail, DOT, Headlines
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, February 14, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today recommended $2.2 billion in funding to begin or advance construction of 29 significant rail and bus rapid transit projects in...
February 14, 2012 | DOT, Headlines
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, February 13, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today praised President Obama’s $74 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will lay a new foundation...
February 10, 2012 | DOT, Headlines, High Speed Rail
(Source: Los Angeles Times, February 9, 2012) LOS ANGELES — Despite a series of a cautionary reports by outside agencies and groups, the Obama administration is reaffirming its commitment to California’s $98.5-billion bullet train project. Full story: Los...
February 8, 2012 | DOT, FRA, Headlines
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, February 7, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a proposal to require railroads to train and qualify employees in safety-related positions on federal railroad...
January 18, 2012 | DOT, Headlines
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, January 17, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that...
January 5, 2012 | DOT, Headlines, High Speed Rail
(Source: U.S. Department of Transportation press release, January 4, 2012) WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded more than $186 million to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a high-speed rail project that will...
