November 21, 2025 – In this article, former FRA Administrator Allan Rutter reflects on working for President George W. Bush and navigating defining moments—from 9/11 to Amtrak’s near-bankruptcy.
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November 21, 2025 – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on November 19 approved the nomination of Steve Carmel to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration.
November 21, 2025 – Yesterday, USDOT announced over $2 billion in new grant funding for bus purchases and bus facility upgrades spread across 165 different U.S. public transportation providers.
November 21, 2025 – The Trump Administration is considering a proposal to abolish the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund and transfer its 2.86 cents per gallon of dedicated motor fuel tax receipts to support highways instead. Problem: it’s a drop in the budget compared to how deep the Trust Fund’s overall revenue hole is.
November 20, 2025 – In this spotlight, Sue Kuwahara reflects on how Eno’s leadership programs challenged her thinking, expanded her network, and strengthened her ability to lead with purpose.
November 14, 2025 – When federal housing, transportation, and economic development programs operate in silos, project delivery slows and costs rise. A unified approach under a strengthened USDOT could help align priorities and improve results.
November 14, 2025 – USDOT’s legacy structure no longer reflects how modern transportation systems operate, and in this article, Duvall proposes a functional model centered on project delivery, safety, finance, and emerging technology. The goal is a more agile, outcomes-focused Department better aligned with today’s challenges.
November 14, 2025 – Executive Order 14215 and the administration’s recent removal of independent agency commissioners have raised a fundamental question: is the era of truly independent regulatory agencies nearing its end?