Transport Topics (February 3, 2021)
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.
