Tag: Pete Buttigieg

New infrastructure program targets carbon emissions reduction

April 25, 2022 By Kevin Yanik

The Federal Highway Administration says its Carbon Reduction Program is designed to help states develop carbon-reduction strategies.

According to PennDOT, more than three-quarters of its annual budget is invested in Pennsylvania's 120,000 miles of state and local highways and 32,000 state and local bridges. Photo: Alex Potemkin / iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

DOT launches historic bridge investment program

January 14, 2022 By Carly Bemer

According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Bridge Formula Program represents the largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system.

$2B in grants available for airports affected by COVID-19

February 23, 2021 By Zach Mentz

The grants are available to more than 3,000 airports through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program.

Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts

February 2, 2021 By Zach Mentz

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate’s quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary.

Buttigieg to set agenda at Department of Transportation

December 16, 2020 By Kevin Yanik and Zach Mentz

President-elect Joe Biden revealed this week that Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, will serve as his transportation secretary.