Transportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Safe and Private Rides Act, legislation which would protect rideshare passengers’ privacy by requiring transportation network companies (TNCs) to notify passengers when their driver has a video recording device…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As America celebrated Mother’s Day this weekend, U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) unveiled the bipartisan Baby Changing on Board Act, legislation that would require each Amtrak train to be outfitted with baby changing stations in all accessible restrooms…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act with bipartisan support. The bill contains several priorities Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, fought for – including provisions to support Vermont’s…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), today announced the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will receive a combined $1 million to develop long-range plans to improve existing passenger rail services and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and representatives from Congresswoman Becca Balint’s office met yesterday with JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to call for the reinstatement of flight service between Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) and John F. Kennedy International…