Washington, D.C.—In response to the Trump Administration’s indiscriminate firing of probationary employees at the Department of Transportation (DOT), Democratic Members of the T&I Committee wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanding transparency on all decisions related to reductions in force.
“Communities across the country want roads and bridges in good condition, more, better, and safer passenger and freight rail service, safe streets and safe skies, and reliable and affordable mobility options,” the Members said. “States, local governments, Tribes, and transportation providers need certainty and steady rules of the game to make these goals a reality.”
“The Administration’s personnel actions will have consequences beyond the immediate economic impact of people losing their jobs. We are not willing to jeopardize the stability and safety of our transportation system or the federal-state-local partnership model of building infrastructure. We are not willing to risk devolving our systems into chaos. Instead, we hope you will work with us to deliver cleaner, safer, more efficient transportation,” the Members continued.
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