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APTA statement on selection of Anthony Foxx for secretary of transportation

On behalf of the 1,500 members of APTA, I applaud President Obama’s selection of Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and look forward to working with him to advance public transportation nationwide.”

President to nominate Charlotte Mayor Foxx to lead DOT

A source has confirmed to NBC that President Barack Obama is planning to nominate Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte, NC, to replace Ray LaHood as secretary of transportation.

LaHood, Ferro meet with motorcoach safety representatives

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood and FMCSA Administrator Ferro met Friday with a group of motorcoach representatives as part of the department’s efforts to improve the safety of the industry.

$390 million to transit agencies recovering from Hurricane Sandy

Ray LaHood yesterday announced the allocation of nearly $390 million in Disaster Relief Appropriations Act funds to reimburse the New York MTA and PATH.

DOT announces immediate action to target higher risk passenger carriers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro announced a safety crackdown that will focus on high-risk motorcoach companies.

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

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

FMCSA orders two drivers to cease U.S. operations

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FMCSA has declared two drivers employed by Mi Joo Tour & Travel to be imminent hazards to public safety.

FMCSA implements CSA changes

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this week implemented 11 changes to its Safety Measurement System.

Secretary LaHood celebrates new Bus Rapid Transit Service in Monterey

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last week attended the grand opening of the first completed high-tech bus shelter on the new Monterey-Salinas Transit JAZZ BRT line.

Sun Metro awarded $1.2 million grant

Federal funds will help purchase clean energy vehicles.