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Elaine Chao served as the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Joined January 2017

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 7

    It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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  2. As my time comes to an end at the U.S. Department of Transportation, I am tremendously proud of the many accomplishments we were able to achieve together for our country, and I will forever be grateful for the hardworking men and women of this Department.

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  3. Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Over 500 transportation entities have pledged to combat . Together we can put an end to this tragic practice. Learn more and join the fight today:

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  4. Retweeted
    Jan 10

    FAA employees are in a unique position to report suspected human trafficking. During Human Trafficking Prevention Month, learn how the FAA and are working with transportation partners to stop human trafficking.

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  5. Jan 8
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  6. Jan 6

    Today’s final rule from and is a significant step toward reintroducing civil supersonic flight and demonstrates the Department’s commitment to safe innovation. Read more here:

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  7. Jan 6

    Announcing over $41M in awards to improve transportation for people with disabilities. These exciting projects support the development of new innovative, inclusive, and affordable transportation technologies that address mobility and access challenges.

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  8. Jan 5

    This administration has made great strides for rural America! that 44% of rural passenger vehicle traffic is urban residents traveling to and from their homes in urban areas?

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  9. Jan 4

    ICYMI: Last week announced a new grant program to provide much-needed economic relief to airports around the country as they address the public health emergency. Read more here:

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  11. As we look ahead to 2021, may we reflect on all we have to be thankful for and remain hopeful for a great year ahead. I wish everyone a joyful and healthy new year! (2/2)

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  12. This has been a challenging year for our world. As 2020 comes to an end, I’d like to give special thanks to all our first responders & front-line workers, including those in the transportation sector, who are helping our country through the COVID-19 public health emergency. (1/2)

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  13. New Year’s Eve can be one of the most dangerous nights on the road! Always designate a sober driver if you plan to drink and never get behind the wheel of a car impaired.

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  14. Awarding $49.6 million from to 10 projects to support innovative solutions that improve connectivity and help prepare America’s transportation systems for the future.

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  15. The Forces to Flyers demonstration project concludes this week. This important initiative has helped veterans transition from military service to good paying jobs as pilots.

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  16. For the first time ever, positive train control (PTC) has been implemented on all 57,536 required freight and passenger railroad route miles. A tremendous accomplishment that reflects ’s top priorities – safety, innovation, and infrastructure!

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  17. ICYMI: announced 2 new final rules to advance opportunities for innovation and utilization of drone technology, carefully addressing safety, security and privacy concerns.

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  18. Relief is on the way for the transportation sector! will do our part in getting this funding out as quickly as possible to help meet payroll for millions of workers and keep transportation systems moving.

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  19. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season!

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  20. Great news! has given Santa’s sleigh special flight permission so he can safely deliver his gifts and goodwill around the U.S. and even to the International Space Station!

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