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.@SecElaineChao, “Let me share some thoughts about how the United States—specifically, the Federal Aviation Adminis… https://t.co/hRD4yvs9O1 — PolitiTweet.org

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At the @wef in #Davos, @SecElaineChao met with industry leaders and government officials to discuss some of the bes… https://t.co/whmZK7GW5P — PolitiTweet.org

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Today in #Davos, @SecElaineChao delivered remarks at the Rural Transport Poverty Lunch. Read her remarks here:… https://t.co/zTvf9gBl8P — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, USDOT announced that it is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to its Air Carrier Access Act regul… https://t.co/ooStB72AYe — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “Access to #transportation can also be a significant challenge for #seniors, people with disabilities and low-income communities in #rural communities... So the ROUTES initiative will be addressing public transit in rural areas, as well.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “A Rural Project Initiative was implemented. It allows more sponsors of #infrastructure projects in #rural communities to utilize the Department’s major loan program, which offers very generous financing and loan repayment terms.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “The Department is directing substantially more federal grant funds to rural projects than in the past…Since FY 2016, the rural share of funds awarded nearly doubled in the 9 transportation programs that distinguish between rural and non-rural.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “The U.S. Department of Transportation is working hard to address the inequities in our country’s rural transportation systems. Let me share just a few recent initiatives.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “In fact, 46% of total highway fatalities in our country occur on rural roads-… https://t.co/1v0NE08PLp — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, The result is a disproportionate high rate of highway fatalities in rural areas: •72 percent of large truck occupant fatalities, •67 percent of pickup occupant fatalities, and •58 percent of SUV occupant fatalities occur in rural areas. — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “Only 19 percent of Americans live in rural communities. Yet 69% of our country’s highway lane miles are in rural areas. Nearly half of all truck vehicle miles traveled occur on rural roads. And, two-thirds of all U.S. rail freight originates in rural areas.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “In many countries, including the United States, rural transportation networks are vital to economic growth, creating opportunity, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the 4th Industrial Revolution.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @wef .@SecElaineChao, “I’m pleased that @wef has included #rural communities as a key part of the M… https://t.co/pvY7z74enM — PolitiTweet.org

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Today @SecElaineChao delivered remarks at the @wef Annual Meeting in #Davos regarding the #transportation needs of rural communities. — PolitiTweet.org

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USDOT honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a tribute to his memory and vision for our Nation, @SecElaineChao reminds us that #MLKDay2020 marks the 25th anniversary of Congress designating this day as a national day of service. https://t.co/Y83zO2kHhG — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FAANews: The #FAA encourages manufacturers and consumers of electronic smoking devices to know the rules about traveling on #aircraft w… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ITS_USDOT: This March, the @USDOT is excited to be attending #SXSW! Come say hello and learn how we are changing the future of #transpo… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AAAnews: @USDOT has announced their endorsement of standardized naming for ADAS created by @AAAnews , @ConsumerReports, @JDPower & @NSC… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Research_USDOT: #ICYMI @SecElaineChao announces new pilot program to help prevent accidents involving #FirstResponders - up to$38M to e… — PolitiTweet.org

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Aircraft Certification Committee Releases Findings & Recommendations to Enhance Aviation Safety https://t.co/l2doBFrZXQ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @FTA_DOT: We're pleased to announce projects to receive $5M in grants to American Indian & Alaska Native tribal governments. The 2019 gr… — PolitiTweet.org

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You can view @SecElaineChao's remarks from #TRBAM here: https://t.co/BGQhewSFfK — PolitiTweet.org

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Today at the 99th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board @NASEMTRB #TRBAM, @SecElaineChao announced several new initiatives to improve #safety on America's roads. Read more here: https://t.co/6xhSsINm9B https://t.co/7EnlGEFcAR — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB @NSCsafety @AAAnews @ConsumerReports @JDPowerAutos .@SecElaineChao, “Working together, we can help enable a future in which transportation innovations will increase safety, strengthen economic growth, improve quality of life and ensure that our country remains a global technology leader.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB @NSCsafety @AAAnews @ConsumerReports @JDPowerAutos .@SecElaineChao, “These systems will use the 5.9 GHz Safety Band of #spectrum currently allocated for use in #transportation systems. We believe it is very important to retain this bandwidth for this purpose and USDOT is actively advocating the FCC to do so.” #SafetySpectrum — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB @NSCsafety @AAAnews @ConsumerReports @JDPowerAutos .@SecElaineChao, “This brand new initiative—the First Responder Safety Technology Pilot Program-- will provide up to $38 million to equip emergency response vehicles, transit vehicles and related infrastructure… with V2X technology.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB @NSCsafety @AAAnews @ConsumerReports @JDPowerAutos .@SecElaineChao, “I’m announcing a new pilot program to deploy V2X around the country to help prevent accidents involving First Responders. Every year there are about 46,000 crashes, 17,000 injuries and 150 fatalities involving emergency response vehicles.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB .@SecElaineChao, “Entitled 'Clearing the Confusion,' this initiative is spearheaded by @NSCsafety, @AAAnews, @ConsumerReports and @JDPowerAutos. The recommended ADAS terminology is based on ADAS system functionality.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB .@SecElaineChao, “In the interest of clarity for consumers, and to help drivers better understand what the various ADAS systems do, today the U.S. Department of Transportation is endorsing a standardized listing of recommended ADAS terminology.” — PolitiTweet.org

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@SecElaineChao @NASEMTRB .@SecElaineChao, “PARTS II will expand participation to nearly 70 percent of the U.S. automobile market, allowing data sharing through a third-party so that private sector partners can learn from each other to resolve safety issues before they arise.” — PolitiTweet.org