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The Federal Role in National Transportation Policy

Due to our recent website upgrade some of the links in legacy documents might point to the decommissioned site location.  We recommend that users take advantage of the search engine above to locate the material they seek on the current website.  Be assured that we are working...

Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008

Chairman Lautenberg, Ranking Member Wicker and members of the Subcommittee: It is my honor to represent Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood before you today to discuss the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). PRIIA has contributed to forming a strong, robust and vital...

California High-Speed Rail Plan: Skyrocketing Costs and Project Concerns

Chairman Mica, Ranking Member Rahall and members of the Committee: It is my honor to represent President Obama and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood before you today to discuss the California high-speed rail (HSR) project. This testimony will first explain why we believe high-speed rail is...

Metrolink Press Event

To reach this milestone today, Metrolink received Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approval of its Positive Train Control Implementation Plan in May 2010; approval for field testing, which is ongoing; and has secured more than $200 million in federal, state, and local funding. And based on...

Gulf Coast Mayors Summit Remarks

Now, let me share some good news. Right now we’re working with the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission on a million-dollar grant to plan for improvements to the city’s Union Passenger Terminal, a vital hub for three of Amtrak’s long-distance routes.

Nippon Sharyo Grand Opening Remarks

Governor Quinn, Congressman Manzullo, and Chairman Katsuyuki Ikushima – I’m honored to join you in celebrating this win for jobs, for American manufacturing, and for economic competiveness. In building this plant, Nippon Sharyo is fulfilling a commitment made to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray...

15th Annual Transportation and Infrastructure Summit

I’d like to talk about the future of our country, our economy, and why high-speed and higher-performing intercity passenger rail needs to be a growing part of a balanced, multimodal transportation network. It is fundamental that no economy can ever grow faster than its transportation network can...