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The Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), plays a crucial regulatory role in the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. It is responsible for licensing and overseeing commercial space launch and reentry operations, ensuring public safety, protecting property, and considering national security and foreign policy interests. The DOT also encourages and facilitates the growth of the commercial space sector, working with partners like NASA and the Department of Defense to streamline regulations and promote innovation.

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Concerns have been raised about how much attention an independent Office of Commercial Space Transportation would receive from the Department of Transportation's leadership.

LegalValue 0.9May 13, 2024Is it time for space to come out from under the FAA’s wings?

The Department of Transportation accepted the GAO recommendations and will provide a detailed response within 180 days.

GeneralLegalValue 2.0Dec 8, 2023GAO report recommends FAA evaluate launch mishap investigation procedures

Working alongside the Minnesota Department of Transportation, MCP will develop a statewide strategy to achieve the state's communication interoperability plan goals.

PlanGeneralValue 2.0Jun 16, 2023State of Minnesota Selects MCP to Modernize Public Safety Communications

The two NITC-funded studies received additional support from the cities of Arlington and Irving, the Oregon Department of Transportation, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the University of Utah.

RelationshipsValue 2.0Apr 28, 2023Cepton Lidar deployed in Government-funded Pedestrian Safety Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for two programs that will make approximately $160,000,000 available annually for the next five years for projects that use technology to improve transportation infrastructure and make communities safer.

FinancialLegalValue 3.0Sep 20, 2022US DOT announces $160Mn for smart transportation technology

1Spatial secured a US$400,000 contract through the ETC Traffic Data Marketplace with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.5Sep 7, 20221Spatial wins contracts from State of Arkansas and TDM

Comtech’s next-generation 911 solutions route calls quickly and accurately and provide first responders with precise location data, caller information, live traffic, weather, routing, and Department of Transportation camera feeds in a single Common Operating Picture.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Aug 29, 2022Signals is arriving from Comtech

Volvo Cars has applied for a testing permit with the California Department of Transportation to begin testing autonomous driving on highways.

LegalCapabilityValue 3.5Jan 6, 2022Luminar and Volvo Cars announce plans for next generation SUV to be revealed in 2022

1Spatial Inc. is collaborating with the Arizona Department of Administration, Arizona 9-1-1 Agency Partners, the State Cartographer’s Office at the Arizona State Land Department, and the Arizona Department of Transportation.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 18, 2021ADOA selects 1Spatial to support Next Generation 9-1-1 buildout

The Illinois Department of Transportation deployed CompassTrac Enterprise software statewide to support snow fighting and enhanced highway safety.

CapabilityValue 4.0Sep 14, 2021Illinois DOT deploys CompassCom for snow fighting

NV5 Geospatial will implement the VMX-2HA for work being done for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

RelationshipsValue 3.5Aug 18, 2021NV5 Geospatial expands mobile mapping fleet with state-of-the-art RIEGL VMX-2HA platform

Multiple Department of Transportation and infrastructure agencies utilize drones for routine maintenance of bridges, roads, stockpiles, and other infrastructure.

GeneralValue 1.2Apr 6, 2021NUAIR fortifies partnership with DRONERESPONDERS to enhance New York State agency operations

US President Joe Biden has appointed Professor Robert Hampshire from the University of Michigan as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

GovernanceValue 3.2Jan 25, 2021University of Michigan professor appointed as Key National PNT player in Biden administration

The U.S. Department of Transportation is the federal lead for civil positioning, navigation, and timing issues.

LegalValue 2.1Jan 25, 2021University of Michigan professor appointed as Key National PNT player in Biden administration

In his new role, Professor Hampshire will be responsible for research, development, and technology activities across the U.S. Department of Transportation and the 40 University Transportation Centers.

GovernanceValue 2.0Jan 25, 2021University of Michigan professor appointed as Key National PNT player in Biden administration

TerraPoiNT has undergone extensive testing by the US Department of Transportation and US Department of Homeland Security.

CapabilityValue 3.0Jan 6, 2021MetCom and NextNav to deliver next-generation resilient location services in Japan

The National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2018 requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a terrestrial system to back up GPS timing services by December of 2020.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Oct 19, 2020Precise Time for All, Paper calls for Resilient National Timing

The U.S. Department of Transportation completed a technology demonstration program for GPS backup technologies earlier 2020.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.0Oct 19, 2020Precise Time for All, Paper calls for Resilient National Timing

The House Armed Services Committee asked each of the five FCC commissioners to confirm that they received a briefing from the Department of Defense on the classified test data contained in the Department of Transportation Adjacent Band Compatibility Assessment from April 2018.

LegalValue 1.0May 8, 2020HASC joins critics of FCC’s Ligado decision, FCC denounces ‘baseless fear mongering’

The Department of Transportation announced a deadline for a final FAA commercial launch and reentry rule at the National Space Council meeting on 2019-08-20, setting a target of fall 2020.

LegalPlanValue 3.5Oct 10, 2019FAA expects revised launch regulations to be completed next fall
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