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FAA Cites Software Failure in US Flight Disruptions
Nov 19th, 2009 - Bloomberg
Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Federal Aviation Administrationblamed a four-hour software failure for causing airline delaysand cancellations across the U.S. in at least the third suchdisruption since September 2007.
The shutdown lasted from 5 a.m...Transportation Dept. pushes for federal oversight of transit
Nov 16th, 2009 - USA Today
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will propose that the federal government regulate local transit agencies in the wake of an increase in subway and light-rail passenger injuries...
Government wants to oversee safety for subways, light rail
Nov 15th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration plans to propose that the U.S. government oversee safety for subway and light rail systems, a move prompted in part by the deadly collision of two trains in Washington this year.California: Bay Bridge Is Open Again
Nov 2nd, 2009 - New York Times
Nearly a week of frustration ended for commuters when the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reopened after emergency repairs. Traffic began moving across the span after two rods and a crossbar were replaced and passed vibration and other tests...
San Francisco Bay Bridge Remains Closed During Part of Weekend
Oct 31st, 2009 - Bloomberg
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Workers are having difficultyrepairing the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, and an estimateof when the structure will re-open has been pushed back again,an official said.
Transportation Department videos from YouTube:
6:31Department of Transportation - Amazing Train Crashes
A series of train crashes designed to measure the effects of different kinds of collisions with other trains, trucks and other obstacles. Footage in both regular and slow motion.
1:30Click it Quick! - North Dakota Department of Transportation
North Dakota Department of Transportation Video Testimonial of a High School Student, Tyler, whose life was saved by a safety belt when he lost control of his truck and it rolled on him. Click it Quick!
6:13Department of Transportation Approved Reflective Truck Tape
Information video on the different types of DOT approved conspicuity tapes available.
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Transportation Department from WikiPedia:
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT or just DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transportation. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966 and began operation on April 1, 1967. It is administered by the United States Secretary of Transportation.
Its mission is to "Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future."
Prior to the Department of Transportation, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation administered the functions now associated with the DOT. In 1965, Najeeb Halaby, administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency, suggested to President Lyndon Johnson that transportation be elevated to a cabinet-level post, and that the FAA be folded into the DOT.
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