Transportation Secretary
Coverage of Transportation Secretary in the Nexus archive.
- How did bicycles get dragged into it
The article discusses personal experiences with bicycling, the benefits of bike lanes in Copenhagen, and criticizes the U.S. Department of Transportation's recent policy changes that eliminated funding for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and removed bike-related content from official websites.
- ‘People movers’ out, more parking in: Trump to announce $22.5B Washington Dulles makeover
President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport, including removing 'people movers' and expanding the AeroTrain. The project, funded by airlines and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, involves redesigning terminal interiors and concourses while preserving the airport's iconic roof.
- Inside the marriage of Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao married in 1993. Chao served as Transportation Secretary under President Donald Trump and as Labor Secretary under George W. Bush. McConnell has been hospitalized for nearly four weeks with limited health details disclosed.
- Wife says Transportation chief Sean Duffy ‘not a corrupt man’ amid family road trip criticism
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's wife defends him against corruption allegations, saying he has done his job well. A watchdog group has urged an investigation into the couple's reality series, 'The Great American Road Trip'. The wife's statement aims to clear her husband's name amid criticism.
- WATCH: Backlash over Sec. Sean Duffy's series, 'The Great American Road Trip'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is starring in a five-part reality TV series called 'The Great American Road Trip', but critics argue it's tone deaf due to skyrocketing gas prices. The series has sparked backlash. Sean Duffy's return to reality TV has been met with criticism.
- Duffy: Iran war ‘was not the impetus’ for Spirit shutting down amid rising fuel prices
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy denied that rising fuel prices from the Iran war caused Spirit Airlines' shutdown, stating the airline was already struggling financially. Spirit had previously filed for multiple financial issues before the conflict.
- Other airlines offering help for Spirit ticket holders, employees
Spirit Airlines has announced the end of its 34-year operations, prompting other airlines to offer discounts for ticket holders and preferential employment interviews for employees. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed these measures following the airline's shutdown.
- Duffy: Effort to recruit gamers as air traffic controllers ‘wildly successful’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recruiting video gamers for air traffic controller roles, an initiative Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called 'wildly successful.' Duffy highlighted the relevance of gamers' multitasking and communication skills to the job.
- U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help
The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of air traffic controllers, prompting Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to highlight gamers' potential as candidates due to their possession of relevant technical skills. This initiative represents a novel approach to addressing workforce gaps in aviation management.