Transport Topics

The U.S. Department of Transportation has a new leader in Pete Buttigieg, a 2020 presidential candidate and the former mayor of South Bend, Ind. Buttigieg was confirmed to become secretary of transportation by a Senate vote of 86-13 yesterday. Buttigieg, who succeeds former Secretary Elaine Chao, will lead a department tasked with ensuring the safety of the nation’s mobility networks, managing the introduction of new technologies and addressing growing concerns linked to climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices