Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profileg
Secretary Pete Buttigieg

@SecretaryPete

19th Secretary of Transportation. Working to ensure safety and make transportation more equitable while fighting climate change and creating jobs. (he/him)

ID:1356958547603513346

linkhttp://transportation.gov calendar_today03-02-2021 13:32:51

5,4K Tweets

543,1K Followers

488 Following

Follow People
Stop AAPI Hate(@StopAAPIHate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For decades, an expressway divided Philadelphia’s historic Chinatown neighborhood with 13 lanes of traffic — threatening the quality of life of local families. 🧵

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the President’s direction, this administration has taken historic action to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the derailment in East Palestine, OH.

Our department was proud to work with the DOJ & EPA to ensure this settlement enhanced rail safety.

thehill.com/policy/energy-…

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're anticipating high levels of traffic on our roads this holiday weekend. If you're driving, put safety first - plan ahead, allow extra time, and pay attention to state and local guidance on any closures or detours.

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Before you get on a flight, take a look at flightrights.gov.

We've created an easy-to-use dashboard that provides information on which airlines compensate passengers, cover meals and hotels, and provide free rebooking when an airline causes a major delay or cancellation.

Before you get on a flight, take a look at flightrights.gov. We've created an easy-to-use dashboard that provides information on which airlines compensate passengers, cover meals and hotels, and provide free rebooking when an airline causes a major delay or cancellation.
account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re anticipating today to be the busiest day for air travelers this Memorial Day holiday travel weekend.

Go to fly.faa.gov for real-time airport updates.

We’re anticipating today to be the busiest day for air travelers this Memorial Day holiday travel weekend. Go to fly.faa.gov for real-time airport updates.
account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

America is significantly better positioned to handle supply chain disruptions than we were three years ago.

We've built unprecedented partnerships and data-sharing systems to increase efficiency and lower shipping costs. supplychaindive.com/news/flow-balt…

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congresswoman, in what way do you believe that your support helped this project? We chose it because it's a good project, and funded it using President Biden's infrastructure package, which you voted against.

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this Maritime Day we renew our commitment to mariners and waterfront workers, past, present, and future. The maritime sector is key to our national security and economy—and the Biden-Harris administration is proud to support all who work in this vital field.

account_circle
More Perfect Union(@MorePerfectUS) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW: High-speed rail is coming to the United States soon.

Construction just began on the first high-speed rail line, which will connect LA and Las Vegas and reach 200mph.

And it’s being built by 11,000 union workers.

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're supporting community planning and development in the city of Monroe, Louisiana, with funds from the President's infrastructure package. Right now, neighborhoods and businesses are divided by an interstate, creating a physical barrier between parts of the city.

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're supporting the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska, AK, with a PROTECT grant from President Biden's infrastructure package. The grant will protect their community's roads, ports, and other infrastructure from rising sea levels and extreme weather. apnews.com/article/biden-…

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Everyone is better off when communities are re-connected over past divide. Grants from the President's infrastructure law are revitalizing communities across the country from Birmingham, AL, to Philadelphia, PA—making it easier and safer to get from one neighborhood to the next.

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good news for travelers: airline cancellation rates remain below average, around 1.3% for the year to date. This comes as travel demand remains elevated. In fact, with nearly 53,000 flights, May 16 was one of the busiest days for our skies in years.

Good news for travelers: airline cancellation rates remain below average, around 1.3% for the year to date. This comes as travel demand remains elevated. In fact, with nearly 53,000 flights, May 16 was one of the busiest days for our skies in years.
account_circle
Axios(@axios) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Dali cargo ship that collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge nearly two months ago was moved from the crash site today.

The move marks a critical step toward the Port of Baltimore's full reopening. trib.al/hwowtrm

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After decades of advocacy at the local level, the Biden Administration is responding to the community by funding this vision to cap multiple blocks of the Vine Street Expressway to reconnect Chinatown in Philadelphia. storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/fe16ad…

account_circle
U.S. Department of Transportation(@USDOT) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Passenger rights are expanding under the Biden-Harris Administration. From automatic refunds to fee transparency and better accommodations for passengers with disabilities, Secretary Pete Buttigieg is overseeing big changes when it comes to how airlines do business.
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/05…

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A key lesson from the 2021 COVID-driven supply chain disruptions was the problem of limited visibility—the lack of a shared picture of the supply chain. Since then, we've built unprecedented partnerships & data-sharing systems to increase efficiency and mitigate shipping costs.

account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're investing in 50,000+ infrastructure projects across the country. Each project will deliver tangible benefits in the long term and good-paying jobs in the meantime, in every part of the USA.

account_circle
The FAA ✈️(@FAANews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're expecting Thursday, May 23 to be the busiest day for air travel since 2019 with 53,515 forecasted flights and even busier days to come this summer. The FAA is prepared to help get you to your destination safely. Learn how at bit.ly/3WK99AG.

We're expecting Thursday, May 23 to be the busiest day for air travel since 2019 with 53,515 forecasted flights and even busier days to come this summer. The FAA is prepared to help get you to your destination safely. Learn how at bit.ly/3WK99AG. #MemorialDay
account_circle
Secretary Pete Buttigieg(@SecretaryPete) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We all count on America's ports every day. Through President Biden's infrastructure package, we've awarded more than $650 million to improve capacity and strengthen supply chains.

We all count on America's ports every day. Through President Biden's infrastructure package, we've awarded more than $650 million to improve capacity and strengthen supply chains.
account_circle