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GET OFF YOUR PHONE WHILE DRIVING! 📱
Being distracted while on the road is DANGEROUS and @NHTSAgov is doing what it can to prevent senseless deaths- investing in new technology like cameras that can spot a driver talking on their cell when behind the wheel 🚗
Watch this report👇 @29NewsWVIR
SAFER roads SAVE lives 🚑
The Federal Highway Administration helped get the JOB DONE for a roundabout at a critical intersection near a hospital in Carmel, New York that sees 10,000+ cars & trucks going through it EVERY DAY!
“This is decades of discussion that is now going to result in shovels in the ground… jobs building this infrastructure… and this is going to be delivered for Putnam County next year.” - @USDOTFHWA Administrator Sean McMaster
Now it will be easier for first responders to get patients to the hospital safer and faster 🏥
Today, I welcomed FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster to Putnam County to highlight critical safety improvements coming to the Stoneleigh Avenue and Drewville Road intersection near Putnam Hospital. After years of work, we’re moving this $5 million project toward construction to make our roads safer for patients, families, first responders, and everyone who travels here.
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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
DID YOU KNOW…
40% of truckers spend MORE THAN AN HOUR every day FINDING A SPOT TO PARK!
That is NOT RIGHT
Not only is it frustrating and dangerous, it holds them up from doing their job of delivering valuable products to YOU
We are FIXING THAT by adding safe parking spaces for them in 12 STATES @FMCSA
MAKING TRUCKING GREAT AGAIN IS A WIN FOR AMERICA 🇺🇸
REDUCING TRAFFIC CONGESTION means:
Less headaches, less time in the car, and more time with your family and friends 🚘 🔜 🧑🧑🧒🧒
That’s the message from @USDOTFHWA Administrator Sean McMaster touring THREE major highway projects happening NOW in Mississippi
AMERICA IS BUILDING AGAIN @WLOX 🇺🇸
AMERICA IS BUILDING AGAIN
Two years after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, nearly 425 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway are now open to drivers because of President Trump’s commitment to rebuilding the state’s infrastructure @USDOTFHWA👇
Today, FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster joined @Interior and @NatlParkService officials to inspect recovery sites and celebrate a major step forward in our ongoing commitment to rebuild North Carolina’s infrastructure.
Marking two years of Hurricane Helene recovery and renewed re-investment by the Trump Administration, leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Phase 2 of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s recovery work. Now, 421 miles of the 469-mile Parkway are officially reopened to the public!
When Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024, it caused the most severe damage in the Parkway's history, triggering 60 landslides and washouts across 200 miles of roadway in North Carolina alone. Because tourism and travel along the Parkway are the economic lifeblood for neighboring gateway communities, restoring safe access has been our top priority. FHWA is proud to work tirelessly with our federal and local partners until every mile is safe, accessible, and stronger than before.
@BlueRidgeNPS
ALT A group of individuals wearing high-visibility safety vests stands at a construction site on a dirt road surrounded by trees. One person appears to be explaining something, gesturing towards the construction area. In the background, a white truck is parked near a barrier. Photo Credit: FHWA.
ALT A construction site on a hillside with a paved pathway curving along the slope. A traffic cone is placed in the foreground. The area is surrounded by dense green trees.
ALT This image shows a group of people standing in the middle of a road, participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a large blue ribbon and a flag featuring a hemlock tree. The background is filled with trees and a wooded area, with colorful autumn leaves visible. Participants include park rangers and formally dressed individuals.
Please check state DOT updates and road closure alerts if you must travel in effected regions
You can find it here 🔗:
highways.dot.gov/traffic-inf…
It is NEVER worth risking your safety during severe weather events and that is our top priority
If you’re traveling in areas affected by Hurricane #Isaias, stay informed about road closures and detours to ensure your safety. For real-time updates on closed roads and alternate routes, visit highways.dot.gov/traffic-inf… or your state DOT website:
Mississippi: mdottraffic.com/?showMain=tr…
Alabama: algotraffic.com/map
Florida: fl511.com/
ALT A smartphone displaying a U.S. Department of Transportation webpage with a map and state DOT updates is shown. The background is a stormy sky. A text box reads, "Get real-time state DOT updates this hurricane season." Below, a yellow box contains the link: www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo for more information from the Federal Highway Administration.
If you plan to fly please stay updated on flights that may be impacted by Hurricane Isaias:
🔗 nasstatus.faa.gov
We encourage all travelers to monitor local conditions and check status directly with your airline before heading to the airport. Safety will be the deciding factor on any flight delays or cancellations.
The FAA is monitoring the path of #HurricaneIsaias and its impact on flights. Check your flight status with your airline and get real-time airport updates at nasstatus.faa.gov/.
We’re fixing America’s roads so you can connect with your loved ones faster and safer 🚙
I-81 is getting a BIG BEAUTIFUL makeover in the tune of 💲90 MILLION towards improving I-81 in Virginia:
✔️ Dedicated truck climbing lanes
✔️ Improvements on exit ramps and merge lanes
✔️ Replacing and upgrading bridges
More details @WDBJ7 ⬇️
This is REMARKABLE 🙌
BILLIONS of YOUR dollars were wasted on California’s boondoggle train to NOWHERE
We REDIRECTED some of that money towards a NEW @GoBrightline station in Cocoa Beach with upgrades for the safety of Florida’s train passengers
@USDOTFRA Administrator Fink presenting a $356 MILLION investment towards this project and it’s all part of President Trump’s work to bring in a GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL 🇺🇸
12 MILLION GOING TO DRONES💰
@FAANews is AWARDING 19 COMPANIES money to SAFELY test and expand drone operations across our airspace
American innovation will always lead the way 🇺🇸
“This is one of the most significant projects in the country.” - @USDOTFHWA Administrator Sean McMaster at the Gold Star Memorial Bridge in Connecticut
💲900 MILLION is going to strengthen this critical connector for moving supplies across the state and country
America is BUILDING AGAIN! 🚜🏗️ @WTNH ⬇️
Innovation is changing transportation - from developing AI technology to autonomous cars
@Research_USDOT is working with @UofOklahoma to develop ways to modernize our roads while making them more efficient and safer for drivers 🚙 @koconews ⬇️
✈️ History made with a RECORD BREAKING number of future air traffic controllers entering the pipeline this year @FAANews 👇
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO 👇
Behind the scenes of OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 🕺
@FMCSA, @DHSgov and state law enforcement agencies in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida conducted operations last weekend to CRACK DOWN on illegal trucking WATCH NOW ‼️
The SC State Transport Police conducted an overnight commercial motor vehicle enforcement initiative September 26 with the goal of identifying unsafe commercial motor vehicles and drivers during late-night and early-morning hours across South Carolina interstates.
The enforcement effort was enhanced by a partnership with @NCSHP, @ga_dps, and Florida Highway Patrol conducting simultaneous enforcement activities in their respective states. The operation resulted in 78 drivers and 25 vehicles being placed out of service following 568 inspections.
Thanks to our state partners in helping us keep our highways safe! And thanks to our federal partners at the @FMCSA for helping coordinate this multi-state effort!
Read the full press release here - scdps.sc.gov/index.php/news/…