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PERSPECTIVE: Evolving the Transportation Security Administration's Role in Aviation and DHS Operations
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (704+ words) Recent political events have significantly affected the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) bearing much of the burden. PERSPECTIVE: Evolving the Transportation Security Administration's Role in Aviation and DHS Operations Rethinking TSA's Future and Privatization…...
Transportation Department Announces Record-Low Traffic Deaths & Fatality Rates in 2025
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (322+ words) 2025 had the second-lowest fatality rate on America's roads in recorded history The U. S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 2025. With an estimated 36, 640 traffic fatalities in 2025a 6. 7% decrease from 2024the nation…...
U. S. Department of Transportation Announces $657 M Investment to Modernize U. S. Ferry Infrastructure
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (167+ words) FTA grant program provides funding to improve family-friendly travel on ferries The U. S. Department of Transportation has announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will invest $657 million into America's ferry services and infrastructure. "Under President Trump, America is building again and…...
OIG: FAA Does Not Effectively Secure Its High-Impact Systems Supporting the National Airspace System
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (389+ words) FAA relies on critical information systems to meet its mission of safely and efficiently managing air travel in the United States. OIG: FAA Does Not Effectively Secure Its High-Impact Systems Supporting the National Airspace System Why the OIG Did This…...
Transportation Department Invests Over $13 M to Support U. S. Marine Highway'Infrastructure
1+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) The U. S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced an investment of $13, 280, 351 in 11 marine highway projects across seven states through the'U. S. Marine Highway Program. The funding will support public and private partners in developing supply chains on marine highway routes'including…...
Federal Transit Administration Launches Safety Review of Illinois DOT Oversight of Chicago Transit Authority
3+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is launching a Safety Management Inspection(SMI) and a Special Directive for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) " the state agency responsible for safety oversight of the Chicago…...
Aviation Security Under Stress: Operational Risk at America's Airports During Disruption
3+ week, 5+ day ago (636+ words) In high-volume environments such as airports, operational stress does not necessarily produce immediate failure. What it can do is gradually reduce the system's ability to'maintain'consistent vigilance across all screening interactions.' Aviation Remains a Strategic Target' Since September 11, the United States…...
Transportation Department Opens $650 K Design Challenge for U. S. Infrastructure Projects
3+ week, 6+ day ago (276+ words) Homeland Security Today Transportation Department Opens $650 K Design Challenge for U. S. Infrastructure Projects U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today launched the "Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Challenge" " an exciting competition where individuals of all ages and experience can submit creative infrastructure design concepts that…...
GSA Advances the Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry Project
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (184+ words) The U. S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that a major milestone has been reached for the Coburn Gore, Maine Land Port of Entry (LPOE)expansion and modernization project. GSA has completed the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) with a Finding of…...
Transportation Department Hosts Nationwide Events to Connect Small Businesses With Infrastructure Contracts
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (362+ words) Homeland Security Today Transportation Department Hosts Nationwide Events to Connect Small Businesses With Infrastructure Contracts U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced that Department officials are traveling nationwide to host Small Business Matchmaking Summits across America. At the summit, small businesses…...