Ryan McCormack Named Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Ryan McCormack has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy at USDOT, the agency’s No. 3 position. Formerly deputy chief of staff, McCormack serves as a key advisor to Secretary Sean Duffy, focusing on regulatory streamlining, project permitting, and advancing autonomous vehicle technologies. He previously served as chief of staff for Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI).

“APTA and its 1,700 member organizations congratulate Ryan McCormack on his confirmation as Under Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Transportation,” said APTA President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas. “We look forward to working with Under Secretary McCormack, Secretary Duffy, and the DOT team as Congress and the Administration develop the next Surface Transportation Authorization bill to ensure strong federal investment in public transit and passenger rail that grows our economy and serves communities across the nation.”