Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks with Travel + Leisure about his time and accomplishments leading Department of Transportation for the Biden administration.
The article from Travel + Leisure discusses U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's views on the future of transportation, particularly focusing on airlines and rail travel. Buttigieg emphasizes the importance of improving both sectors to enhance travel efficiency and environmental sustainability. He highlights ongoing efforts to modernize air travel, including better customer service, tackling delays, and reducing carbon emissions through sustainable aviation fuels. On the rail side, he supports the expansion of Amtrak services and the development of high-speed rail corridors, aiming to make train travel a more viable and attractive option for Americans. Buttigieg also touches on the need for infrastructure investment to support these initiatives, reflecting the Biden administration's broader goals of infrastructure improvement and climate action.