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The Truth About Motorcycle Helmets - Styles and DOT, Snell, ECE, BCI Ratings

Some states require motorcyclists to wear helmets, and other states and agencies encourage the use of helmets. But is it really necessary if you...

Virgin America makes DOT consumer report debut

The Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR), published monthly, is the federal government’s compilation of statistics that, in theory, gives the...

Air Tran tops ontime arrivals in December, ends Hawaiian Air streak

Air Tran Airways operated the most ontime flights in December 2011, ending a 37 month streakheldby Hawaiian Airlines, the Department of...

National parks, forests and refuges to receive $40.8 million from DOT

Federal lands in 24 states and the District of Columbia will benefit from a significant grant to improve tourist access to national parks, forests...

Lois Flagston's crippling depression threatens to end 'Hi and Lois'

In an expected (down)turn of events, once-plucky Lois Flagston is now grappling with a crippling bout of depression, making her presence in future...

Continental Airlines fined $120,000 by DOT for deceptive advertising

The Department of Transportation has finedContinental Airlines$120,000 for deceptive advertising practices in a consent order handed down Thursday....

US Airways fined $45,000 by DOT for deceptive advertising

The Department of Transportation has fined US Airways $45,000 for deceptive advertising practices in a consent order handed down Thursday. The...

New rules in August for natural gas pipelines

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said last week the federal government will issue new safety rules for natural gas and other pipelines this...