ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Reuters) - Cars that "talk" to each other to avoid crashes or traffic jams, like those being tested here, will save lives but the cost of the systems will determine consumers' acceptance of such technology, the U.S. transportation secretary said on Tuesday.Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration has sufficient funds to keep 149 low activity contract towers originally slated for closure in June open for the remainder of fiscal year 2013, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement. Full story
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has assured lawmakers the Obama administration will prevent the closure of 149 small airport towers as well as end furloughs of air traffic controllers nationwide as a result of legislation passed by Congress, according to officials involved in negotiations on the Full story
President Obama is expected to nominate the next Department of Transportation secretary to succeed Ray LaHood today. James Pethokoukis, American Enterprise Institute, provides perspective.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the effects of sequestration on airport delays are only going to get worse.
CNBC's Phil LeBeau speaks to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the sequester, and its impact on flights.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joins Morning Joe to discuss the sequester's impact on the budget and furloughing air traffic controllers. According to LaHood, the DOT will have to cut roughly $1B and the FAA plans for about $600M in cuts.
David Gregory analyzes this morning’s Meet the Press including interviews with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as well as Governors Bobby Jindal, R-La., and Deval Patrick, D-Mass.
U.S. President Barack Obama and Charlotte, N.C., Mayor Anthony Foxx listen as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood speaks at the White House in Washington February 22, 2013. REUTERS/Larry Downing
Ray LaHood, pictured in 2011, announced on Tuesday that he will step down as the head of the Department of Transportation.
