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Secretary Pete Buttigieg

@SecretaryPete

19th Secretary of @USDOT from 2021-2025. This account is archived and no longer updated.

 Washington, D.C.
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We are leaving America's transportation systems in much better condition than we found them. I'm proud of all we have done together, and it has been an enormous honor to serve as your Secretary of Transportation.

Thank you, America | Secretary Pete Buttigieg

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As my time as Secretary of Transportation concludes, I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished: tens of thousands of infrastructure projects, millions of manufacturing and construction jobs, & stronger, more resilient communities across America. Thank you for this opportunity to serve.
Black-and-white image of Secretary Pete Buttigieg shaking hands with a child at an event.

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When we took office, roadway deaths had been going in the wrong direction for years and spiked during the pandemic. In December, we announced the 10th straight quarter of roadway deaths going down—steady progress that must continue.
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Join me as I give my final address as the 19th Secretary of Transportation at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Tune in. youtube.com/live/QIL5oP2OxgQ…
Graphic reads: Investing In America. Secretary Pete delivers remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors. January 17, 2025

ALT Graphic reads: Investing In America. Secretary Pete delivers remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors. January 17, 2025

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We are leaving every mode of American transportation in better condition than when we came into office four years ago. Today, I will give my final address as the 19th Secretary of Transportation at the U.S. Conference of Mayors. I hope you'll tune in. youtube.com/live/QIL5oP2OxgQ…
Graphic reads: Investing In America. Secretary Pete delivers remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors. January 17, 2025

ALT Graphic reads: Investing In America. Secretary Pete delivers remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors. January 17, 2025

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DOT filed suit against Southwest Airlines for disrupting passengers’ travel with unlawful chronic flight delays. Our department is prepared to go to court to enforce passenger protections. npr.org/2025/01/16/nx-s1-526…
The Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines for alleged oft-delayed flights

The Transportation Department sues Southwest Airlines for alleged oft-delayed flights

The agency is seeking civil penalties against Southwest Airlines, and also fined Frontier Airlines for its continuous delays.

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Every mode of American transportation is in better condition today than when we came into office four years ago. With 72,000 projects across America, I'm proud of the investments we made in America’s future.
Secretary Pete listening to two students in Los Angeles.

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We're in the business of getting people where they need to go.
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The I-5 bridge is a key piece of infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest over the Columbia River. But the bridge sees daily back-ups and wouldn't withstand a big earthquake. Now, through President Biden's infrastructure plan, a new bridge will finally take its place.
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It was an honor to welcome my predecessor, Secretary Anthony Foxx, back to USDOT headquarters for his portrait unveiling, a chance to reflect on his leadership and example.
Official portrait of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

ALT Official portrait of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.

Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, artist Simmie Knox, former Secretary Anthony Foxx, and his family stand for a photo at Foxx' portrait unveiling.

ALT Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, artist Simmie Knox, former Secretary Anthony Foxx, and his family stand for a photo at Foxx' portrait unveiling.

Secretary Buttigieg and Secretary Foxx walk in the hallway at USDOT HQ.

ALT Secretary Buttigieg and Secretary Foxx walk in the hallway at USDOT HQ.

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When I became mayor in South Bend, they told us the building trades and manufacturing jobs were gone for good. Today, years of hard work at the local level, combined with a national industrial strategy, have delivered levels of growth that I didn't dare dream of before.
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Joined United Steelworkers at their Pittsburgh headquarters to celebrate the progress we've made to create enormous job growth in manufacturing and construction as we rebuild our nation's infrastructure with made-in-America products.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands for a photograph with a woman following a visit to USW.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands for a photograph with a woman following a visit to USW.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg in conversation at USW.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg in conversation at USW.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands for a photograph with leadership following a visit to USW.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands for a photograph with leadership following a visit to USW.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg at a tour at USW.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg at a tour at USW.

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This week, we honored President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and impact on our nation and the world. His leadership, intellect, faith, and ethos uplifted our country during his presidency and ever since.
The casket of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America, is on display at a state funeral in Washington, D.C. Image credit to the Carter Center.

ALT The casket of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America, is on display at a state funeral in Washington, D.C. Image credit to the Carter Center.

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Very impressed to see the progress on a major project at Pittsburgh International Airport. With support from our administration, this new terminal will improve the experience for passengers at PIT while creating a more efficient and sustainable transportation future.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour at Pittsburgh International Airport.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour at Pittsburgh International Airport.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour at Pittsburgh International Airport.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour at Pittsburgh International Airport.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour at Pittsburgh International Airport.

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Rode Pittsburgh’s light rail and met with staff and workers shaping the future of Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Improvements are underway across the system, including the Downtown-Uptown-Oakland BRT project we’re funding via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands aboard the Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit line.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands aboard the Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit line.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour of the Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit line.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg on a tour of the Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit line.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands with workers for a group photo at the Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit line.

ALT Secretary Pete Buttigieg stands with workers for a group photo at the Pittsburgh Light Rail Transit line.

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Over the past four years, this administration has worked to improve and rebuild our national transportation infrastructure. Today I'm in Pittsburgh to see how those improvements are strengthening transportation systems and improving everyday life.
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Record job growth. The leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris is rebuilding America’s infrastructure with American-made materials and American workers.

Jobs and America's Infrastructure Decade.

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Congratulations to ILA and USMX for reaching a tentative agreement to keep ports working and supply chains moving. The power of collective bargaining to benefit workers and the whole American economy continues to be felt across our transportation sector.
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Joining all Americans in feeling shock and heartbreak over the destruction that we're seeing in Southern California from horrific wildfires. Our thoughts are with all those affected, and we'll be doing everything we can to support response and recovery efforts.
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Our department announced a $2 million penalty against JetBlue for operating multiple chronically delayed flights. We're putting the airline industry on notice that we expect & require their flight schedules to reflect reality. abcnews.go.com/Business/wire…
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