US DOT launched crucial talks on the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization, bringing leaders and stakeholders together to shape policy before the current authorization expires in September 2026. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

US DOT Highlights Key Priorities for Future Policy

The meeting opened under President Trump’s America is Building Again initiative, aiming to accelerate infrastructure growth and modernize systems. Secretary Sean P. Duffy emphasized urgency, stating that safety improvements and regulatory streamlining top the agenda.

US DOT Outlines Key Goals for Transport Reauthorization
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Kicks Off Surface Transportation Reauthorization/ US DOT

He outlined priorities that include NEPA reforms to shorten permitting timelines and remove delays. Additional goals involve boosting private investment, adding capacity, and reducing congestion on critical transportation routes across the nation.

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“Our mission is clear: build faster and build more,” Duffy declared. “We want funds deployed quickly, regulations simplified, and projects moving without unnecessary holdups. Speed and efficiency will define this reauthorization.”

US DOT Strengthens State Partnerships for Faster Delivery

US DOT also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Transportation, granting the state more authority on environmental permitting. Officials expect this move to accelerate projects and set an example for similar agreements.

The signing event included Senator Ted Cruz, TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams, and Federal Highways Administrator nominee Sean McMaster. This partnership underscores the administration’s commitment to empowering states in the delivery process.

Additionally, the department issued a Request for Information to collect feedback from the public and industry on future policy strategies. These insights will guide funding and operational frameworks for key transportation agencies.

The upcoming reauthorization affects agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Leaders see this as a unique chance to reshape America’s infrastructure.

Source: railway-news.com

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