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Senate transportation committee approves Rosen for deputy secretary of transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation approved Jeffrey A. Rosen’s nomination as deputy secretary of transportation in a 15-12 vote. President Donald Trump nominated Rosen for the position, which is the second highest in the U.S. Department of Transportation, in early March. The deputy secretary oversees the daily operations of the department. Rosen […]
April 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Former WV Transportation Sec. invents tire-based pothole repair method that “will last indefinitely”
Morgantown inventor and former West Virginia Secretary of Transportation Samuel G. Bonasso and his partner, Jim Matuga, have developed what they say is a long-term repair for potholes called the Pothole Terminator by Mechanical Concrete, and they hope the West Virginia Division of Highways will begin using it. “We’ve got a long-term, permanent solution that can actually reduce […]
March 29, 2017
Roadbuilding
Senate confirms Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation
The Senate has confirmed Elaine Chao as the next Secretary of Transportation in a 93-6 vote Jan. 31. She was sworn in the same day. Chao’s husband Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), voted “present.” Voting against Chao were Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), Kristen Gillibrand (D-New York), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Senate Minority […]
February 1, 2017
Roadbuilding
Senate committee approves Chao’s nomination for Secretary of Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has approved the nomination of Elaine Chao for Secretary of Transportation. Her nomination will proceed to the full Senate once a hearing has been scheduled. Chao previously served as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush and as Deputy Transportation Secretary under George H.W. Bush. She is married […]
January 26, 2017
Roadbuilding
Washington governor announces new acting DOT Secretary
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee named Roger Millar as the state’s new acting Secretary of Transportation. According to a press release from the governor, Millar, current Deputy Secretary, will take over leading the Washington Department of Transportation immediately. “WSDOT is fortunate to have Roger, an accomplished engineer and transportation leader, to step up in this pivotal […]
February 15, 2016
Roadbuilding
USDOT launches local hiring pilot program
The U.S. Department of Transportation is introducing a one-year pilot program through the Federal Highway Administration that allows local hiring provisions as part of contracting requirements. The program, called Local Hire, is a result of a clarification by the Department of Justice of FHWA’s bidding statute that will allow such a provision as long as […]
March 4, 2015
Business
White House, transportation leaders push Congress to find a long-term highway funding solution sooner rather than later
The White House, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and several industry associations are urging Congress to find a highway funding solution before the primary source of money, the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), becomes insolvent. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) projects that insolvency to occur by the end of August. White House press secretary Josh Earnest […]
July 9, 2014
Roadbuilding
Obama touts infrastructure investment during New Orleans visit
During his visit to the Port of New Orleans last week, President Obama called on Congress to invest more in U.S. infrastructure, particularly ports and waterways, according to a report from The Hill. Obama noted that the U.S. is falling behind other countries with its infrastructure, adding that “we’re relying on old stuff.” He also […]
November 11, 2013
Roadbuilding
Foxx outlines three main DOT goals
Newly-sworn in Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx took to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fast Lane blog yesterday to reiterate his goals for the USDOT. “I believe in safe, effective transportation, and whether it is a bus, road, train, plane, or ship, our transportation system –at its best– connects people to a better quality of life,” […]
July 3, 2013
Roadbuilding
Anthony Foxx sworn in as Secretary of Transportation
Anthony Foxx has been sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced today. Judge Nathaniel Jones swore in Foxx at 11 a.m. today during a private ceremony at the USDOT headquarters in Washington, D.C. Foxx invited Jones, who he worked for as a law clerk after law […]
July 2, 2013
Roadbuilding
Foxx to be sworn in as Transportation Secretary today
Anthony Foxx will be sworn in as the new Secretary of Transportation today, according to a report from The Hill. Foxx resigned from his post as mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday. He will be the 17th Secretary of the Department of Transportation. The Senate unanimously confirmed Foxx last week. President Obama nominated Foxx […]
July 2, 2013
Roadbuilding
Anthony Foxx likely to be sworn in as Transportation Secretary this week
Anthony Foxx will likely be sworn in as Secretary of Transportation this week, according to a report from The Hill. The Senate confirmed Foxx for the position last week. Foxx is currently the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, and will have to resign when he takes over as U.S. Transportation Secretary. Outgoing Transportation Secretary Ray […]
July 1, 2013
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