Transport Topics

The federal spending budget for fiscal 2023 includes an increase in funding for the Department of Transportation that is higher than the level requested by the White House. The $1.7 trillion bill — which advanced through the House of Representatives on Dec. 23rd after moving through the Senate the day before — allocates $106.3 billion to DOT and its agencies, $3.4 billion more than the agency received a year ago and $1.9 billion more than was sought by the White House. As of recording, President Joe Biden has yet to sign the bill, but is expected to soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices