19th Secretary of Transportation. Working to ensure safety and make transportation more equitable while fighting climate change and creating jobs. (he/him)
Our high-speed rail future is underway. Once completed, the Brightline West project will cut travel time between Las Vegas, NV, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA in half, to just over 2 hours on new high-speed rail versus by car.
This is the future of passenger rail in America.
Time is running out. NOW is the time to evacuate for Hurricane
#Helene
.
If you need a safe place to go, text SHELTER and your zip code to 43362 to get a list of open shelters near you. You can also locate one using the
@redcross
map:
After the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, President Biden said we'd do whatever it takes. We made it a mission to reopen the port and we did—in less than 100 days.
We will continue to work to rebuild the bridge and make the city stronger than ever.
Due to rain, flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Helene, several states have issued Emergency Declarations that affect the commercial motor vehicle industry. Visit to see if there is a declaration in your area.
It's been six months since a shipping vessel struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Since then, we have used every tool of the federal government to support the Baltimore community and reopen the Port of Baltimore.
When we took office, only 5% of railroad workers had access to paid sick leave.
We supported workers' efforts to change that, and now it's 90%—it should be 100%.
@ActSecJulieSu
& I are calling on the railroads to provide this benefit to all workers who still lack access.
We're monitoring the path of Tropical Storm
#Helene
and its impact on flights. Be sure to check your flight status with your airline before leaving home. Find real-time airport updates at .
#FAAWeatherSquad
#Travel
First responders in Hamilton County, OH, are dealing with a chemical release from a tank car in a rail yard near Cleves. FRA also has personnel en route. Those near the intersection US-50 and OH-128 should follow safety recommendations and directions from local officials.
Our department is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene’s impact on transportation, including flights, as it approaches landfall.
If you're traveling in the Gulf Coast, plan ahead and stay informed. Follow
@FEMA
and
@MyFDOT
for real-time updates and info.
Air Traffic Control is a great career for people who can make quick decisions and adapt to the unexpected, the FAA's Tim Arel told
@tomcostellonbc
. See if you qualify for jobs that keep the nation's airspace safe at . Applications open Oct 11!
#BeATC
We're focused on ensuring every community—including remote, rural, Tribal, and low-income communities—can participate in America's Infrastructure Decade.
🚧CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE🚧
The first concrete for the new Hudson Tunnel Project has been poured at the Tonnelle Ave construction site! Construction is ramping up fast on both sides of the Hudson River - and in it!
Get the latest updates at
Great news that FAA has exceeded its goal of hiring 1,800 air traffic controllers for 2024. This is important progress after decades of declining staffing levels.
The next hiring window opens on October 11. Learn more about these rewarding careers at .
We hired more than 1,800 controllers in 2024, but we’re not resting on success. Our next ATC entry-level hiring window opens on October 11! Do you have what it takes to keep our nation's airspace safe? Learn if you qualify for the job at .
#BeATC
Increasingly severe storms, record-breaking heat, coastal erosion…. climate change is affecting transportation now, whether everyone admits it or not. We're planning infrastructure that reduces emissions from the transportation sector and is more resilient.
Good news for anyone whose job or travel takes them outside the U.S. This week, the
@StateDept
made it possible for Americans to renew their passport online, an easier, streamlined way to get what you need before a trip.
For three and a half years, this Cabinet has done big things.
And folks, Kamala and I are determined to continue ensuring our democracy delivers what Americans deserve over the next few months:
Investing in America, rebuilding our infrastructure, and implementing historic laws.
For the first time in the history of our Department's airline merger review process, we have locked in consumer protections up front to ensure Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines passengers were treated fairly before the merger moved forward.
Right now, we are delivering America's largest infrastructure investment in generations.
Over 60,000 projects are moving forward—in communities of all sizes across America.
We're investing in communities of all sizes through President Biden's infrastructure law.
In Green River, UT the population is a little under 1,000 and growing. We're supporting plans for a new road with updated lighting, utilities, and signage to accommodate growth.
President Biden met with his Cabinet today to discuss our Administration’s continued work to deliver for the American people – from lowering costs to rebuilding our infrastructure to fighting the climate crisis.