Denver's youngest riders can take RTD in Denver for free now that the transit agency has made a fare-free youth program permanent. During the testing phase, truancy dropped & kids aged 0–17 could take transit to activities without worrying about fares. https://lnkd.in/emDP5QUF
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At the US Department of Transportation, we occupy a unique leadership role in global transportation. Since our first official day of operation nearly 50 years ago, our transportation programs have evolved to meet the demands of a changing Nation. Today, DOT is composed of the Office of the Secretary, the Office of the Inspector General and 10 Operating Administrations. At the DOT, the safety of the people who travel is our top priority. We are building a better America by making the nation’s transportation system making it safer, more accessible, more reliable, and multi-modal. Together we will increase economic strength, improve climate and equity outcomes, and build global competitiveness for the American people. And we want to continue bringing talented minds into public service to help us in the process. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is ranked #3 in the 2020 best places to work in the Federal Government. We hope you’ll join us!
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https://www.transportation.gov/careers
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Navigating air travel is getting easier. Under Secretary Buttigieg's leadership, flightrights.gov lays out the info you need if an airline causes a cancellation or delay. Stay ahead of the curve and make your air travel a positive experience.
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Your rights as a passenger matter. If an airline isn’t honoring its commitments, make sure to contact them first. If the response doesn’t meet your expectations, don’t hesitate to file a complaint with us: https://lnkd.in/g-SFCUC8
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In San Diego, we're boosting local transit with funding from the infrastructure law! We're adding 3.6 miles of new track, building new bridges, and creating a brand-new station platform—making commutes smoother and more efficient.
San Diego transportation projects win $15 million in federal funding
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U.S. Department of Transportation reposted this
FHWA is announcing a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the nation’s infrastructure. Today, we announced $26.5 million for 28 grants from the Bridge Investment Program (BIP) aimed at creating a pipeline for future bridge construction projects to improve safety, support economic competitiveness, and to provide resilient highway infrastructure against climate change. The Bridge Investment Program is the single largest dedicated investment in bridges since the construction of the Interstate highway system. To date, $7.4 billion in funding from the Bridge Investment Program has been awarded for 78 projects in 38 states. More: https://lnkd.in/eJQ7i7PQ #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #InvestingInAmerica
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