New USDOT Advisory Board to Focus on Infrastructure Goals

USDOT Appoints New Advisory Board Members

USDOT Names New Members to Help Shape Transportation Policy

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has appointed 12 people to its Advisory Board. The announcement was made on July 16. These individuals come from different industries tied to transportation. Their backgrounds include infrastructure, finance, project delivery, transportation operations, economics, law, and policy.

The USDOT hopes this group will offer advice to help modernize transportation in the United States. Board members are expected to share guidance with Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. These efforts may focus on improving safety, efficiency, and resiliency in transportation systems.

Advisory Board Members Come From Across the Industry

Each member will serve a two-year term. The following people were named to the USDOT Advisory Board:

• Chair: Gregg Reuben, CEO, Centerpark
• Peter Bartek, Founder and CEO, FTS Rail
• Michael Capasso, CEO, C.A.C. Industries
• Stephen M. Dickson, Former Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
• Todd Ehmann, Senior International Captain, United Airlines
• David Horner, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
• Steven Lefton, Executive Chair, Kimley-Horn
• Brigham McCown, Chair and Founder, Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure
• Francis Sacr, Principal, Lorne Infrastructure and Former Executive Director, Gateway Development Commission
• Trent Morse, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel, Executive Office of the President
• Mark Tedesco, CEO, Academy Bus
• Robert Valentine, Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Group

These individuals are recognized leaders in transportation-related fields. The agency aims to use their experience to help address challenges in transportation today.

Advisory Board Focuses on Key Transportation Areas

The USDOT formed its Advisory Board in May 2025. The first meeting took place on July 16. The board will focus on several important areas.

These areas include:

• Offering strategic advice to modernize and expand transportation infrastructure
• Identifying opportunities to invest in new technology and innovation
• Sharing ideas to improve regulations and reduce red tape
• Advising on partnerships between the public and private sectors to help fund projects

The USDOT believes these efforts may support national transportation goals. These goals include updating old infrastructure and preparing for future needs.

Advisory Board Created Under Federal Law

The USDOT created its Advisory Board under the authority of the Secretary of Transportation. This was done in line with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972. FACA outlines how advisory committees operate. It helps ensure their work remains open and transparent.

The USDOT expects this board to help shape long-term strategies for the nation’s transportation system. More information about the Advisory Board and its meetings will be shared through official updates.