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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood says he won't serve second term

LaHood says he plans to stay until a successor is confirmed.

Registration opens for presidential inauguration motorcoach parking

Events DC, the convention and sports authority for Washington D.C., announced last week that advance registration for RFK Stadium Inauguration Motorcoach Parking on Monday, January 21 is now available online.

Lawmakers compromise on transportation bill

The Senate and House have negotiated a deal on a much-debated transportation reauthorization bill that’s expected to pass by week’s end.

Bipartisan transportation bill to be unveiled Wednesday

Sources on Capitol Hill say that a deal is completed to pass a much-debated transportation authorization bill that’s been stalled between the House and the Senate.

Republicans propose $51.6 billion transportation bill

On Wednesday House Republican lawmakers unveiled a $51.6 billion budget for the proposed new road and public transit spending bill.

Obama signs transportation bill extension; APTA applauds move

President Obama today put his signature on the transportation bill 90-day extension, funding Congress pass earlier this week.

Obama calls out House on transportation bill

In his weekly address on Saturday, President Obama called on the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan transportation bill.

LaHood streamlining federal funds competition process

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed a significant change in the way major transit projects compete for federal funds.

Melaniphy praises President Obama for transportation investment focus

A day after President Obama’s State of the Union address, American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Michael Melaniphy applauded the President for what he called his “focus on investment in our nation’s transportation infrastructure.”

Obama tricked-out coach rolls through Midwest

President Obama now has something in common with Cher, Lady Gaga, Sarah Palin, Tom Hanks, Josh Groban and The Rockettes.