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Joined October 2011
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PHMSA Deputy Administrator Ben Kochman joined industry leaders at the 22nd @AmericasGas LNG Summit & Exhibition in Lake Charles, LA, highlighting LNG safety, regulatory streamlining, and the PHMSA National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety. #AmericasLNGSummit
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FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster and CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto recently visited the Gold Star Memorial Bridge—Connecticut’s largest bridge structure! Under @SecDuffy, FHWA is getting back to basics: building durable infrastructure that enhances safety, boosts mobility, and strengthens our economy. Why does this $900M multi-year rehabilitation effort matter? ⚓ National Defense: The bridge is a vital transport link for nearby Electric Boat and submarines. Upgrading this bridge ensures suppliers can ship vital materials and heavy military equipment without costly detours. 🚚 Freight & Mobility: Strengthening the structure will eliminate a 12-mile detour for oversized freight along I-95, removing bottlenecks along the entire northeast I-95 corridor as part of @USDOT's commitment to Freedom to Drive. 🛠️ Major Upgrades & Jobs: Modernizing deck, lighting, and steel components while supporting thousands of local jobs! FHWA is proud to partner with @CTDOTOfficial as major work on the northbound span gets underway. #FreedomtoDrive #AmericaIsBuildingAgain
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
UPDATE: An Amtrak construction crew accidentally cut into a fiber line in New Jersey which caused a telecom outage and forced FAA to pause flights in the Northeast. Right now: - Flights are resuming at LGA and PHL - Flights into EWR, JFK, and Teterboro Airport are paused This incident underscores the need for additional funding to modernize aging infrastructure and prevent disruptions like this in the future. Follow @FAANews for updates.
BREAKING NEWS: Ground stops at JFK, LaGuardia, other major airports due to equipment outages
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Amtrak stated the cut was by a New Jersey Transit contractor on NJ Transit property, not an Amtrak crew. businessinsider.com/faa-outage-new… nbcnewyork.com/new-jersey/new… Verizon said contractors cut its cable running adjacent to an Amtrak rail line. reuters.com/world/us/faa-h…
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
🏈 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬' 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐃.𝐂.! 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 NOW 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞! 🎟️⚓🇺🇸 🌐 Goto SecretariesCup.com 46th Secretaries' Cup, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., Saturday, Nov. 14! #SecretariesCup #BEATCOASTGUARD #USMMA #KP #KingsPoint
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
My heart breaks for the family of 50-year-old Brenda Watson, who was killed in the horrific crash by a dangerous foreign driver. Here’s what we know: *Singh is in jail on an active Homeland Security detainer *FMCSA is investigating the carrier and the training school where the trucker, Manjit Singh, received his CDL *Singh received his CDL from California To Brenda Watson's loved ones, my prayers are with you. May she rest in peace. This is exactly why @FMCSA, @DHSgov, @TheJusticeDept, and the @WHFraudTF are fighting so hard to secure our roads.
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We’re working to meet the demand for truck drivers in North Dakota and calling on the administration to empower programs like TrainND and at @ndscswildcats to meet the demand for qualified CDL operators, as well as advance federal rules that work for our state’s economy. We appreciate @FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs for coming to North Dakota to hear directly from transportation, agriculture, and workforce leaders on these issues.
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
Summer travel is winding down but #LaborDay travel is gearing up! 🌞✈️ Tomorrow will be the busiest day of the week with nearly 54,000 expected flights and the FAA is ready to get you to your destination safely and efficiently. Before you head out, check out our helpful travel tips at faa.gov/summer-travel.
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
Getting America moving again! 🚗💨 FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster joined @SCDOTPress Secretary Justin Powell to tour Phase 3C of Columbia’s Carolina Crossroads Project—a major key to the Trump Administration’s #FreedomToDrive initiative. With a 70% population surge coming to the Midlands by 2040, this overhaul of the I-20/I-26/I-126 interchange will eliminate bottlenecks, slash gridlock, and keep drivers safe. Key Highlights: ❇️ 14 Miles Modernized: Upgrading an 8-mile core corridor to keep freight moving. ❇️ Streamlined Delivery: Under President Trump & @USDOT @SecDuffy, we’re cutting red tape & getting back to basics. ❇️ Record Investment: $1.7B obligated to South Carolina across 380 active statewide projects. FHWA is proud to partner with SCDOT to build safe, modern infrastructure! #AmericaIsBuildingAgain #Infrastructure
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time to celebrate our almost 1-year-old 🥹🎉🎂
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Safety is our top priority and drives public transportation. @FTA_DOT’s Associate Administrator Connor Torossian in St. Louis to support the city’s MetroLink for leading the way as the nation’s FIRST public transportation system to transition to a closed system! They are setting the standard of how to make our rail systems more secure and crack down on fare evasion🚊 f.io/1aZqMOze
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
They said a street race in D.C. couldn’t happen… We proved them wrong and did it OUR WAY 🏁🔥 Thank you @POTUS for making the impossible happen AGAIN 🇺🇸 Happy Birthday, America- we hope you enjoyed every single second! 🏎️💨 @Team_Penske @IndyCar @FOXSports @Freedom250GP
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Big News! 🚨 We’re buying up to 43 more trains thanks to a huge $2B investment from @USDOT & @USDOTFRA! These built in America trains will modernize our fleet, add more seats to the network, and improve customer experience nationwide.
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It’s official America, Washington, DC is NOW a racetrack! 🏎️ 🇺🇸
Streets are closed ⛔️ D.C. is now a racetrack! 🟢
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HAVE YOU HEARD?! A $5 BILLION INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN RAIL 🚂🇺🇸 WATCH ⬇️
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🚨🚨WATCH TO GET PUMPED FOR RACE WEEK 🚨🚨 The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is HERE. It's never been done, and it's a once-in-a-lifetime event you can't miss 🏎️ 250 LAPS 💨 200+ MPH 🦅 100% PURE FREEDOM Can't wait to see all you PATRIOTS there 🇺🇸 @Freedom250 @Interior @IndyCar @Freedom250GP
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Huge step forward for American infrastructure! 🚗🌉 FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster and Deputy Administrator Jay Payne recently visited Ohio to highlight progress on the transformational Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project—a model for America under the @USDOT’s Freedom to Drive initiative. Spanning the Ohio River between Cincinnati, OH, and Covington, KY, the Brent Spence Bridge is the backbone of the I-71/I-75 trade corridor. This project will eliminate one of the nation's worst traffic chokepoints and build high-efficiency, high-performance solutions of the future. This incredible collaboration between @ODOT_Statewide and @KYTC shows what is possible when state and federal partners work together to get shovels in the ground and get America moving again. #Infrastructure #FreedomToDrive #AmericaIsBuildingAgain
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🚨IN MINUTES: a big announcement about the Golden Age of Rail from the historic Cincinnati Union Terminal👇 youtube.com/live/yc1ZZxesFdc…
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
📺 ALL NEW 👇 @SecDuffy @USDOT are bringing in MODERN SKIES at Newark International Airport with BRAND NEW surface movement radar to help the travel experience for YOU ✈️
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
PHMSA continues to raise awareness of the importance of contacting 811 before any digging project, which is a year-round commitment to prioritizing safety and protecting our communities. 🪏🕳️ 8️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ is a life-saving tool and failure to do so can put you and your community at risk. Contact 811. Every dig. Every time.
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U.S. Department of Transportation retweeted
Giving veterans an opportunity at an excellent career in a crucial industry, instead of illegal aliens. 📰 "@SecDuffy Freedom Haulers puts veterans in the drivers' seats of new careers"
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