Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

President Biden has nominated Ryan McCormack to serve as the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. In this high-level federal role, McCormack would be responsible for shaping the strategic direction of national transportation initiatives, including infrastructure investments, safety regulations, and long-term transit planning. For Arlington residents, this appointment is significant because the Department of Transportation oversees the federal funding and regulatory frameworks that impact regional projects, such as improvements to the Metro system, major highway corridors like I-66 and I-395, and local pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. If confirmed by the Senate, McCormack’s policy decisions will directly influence how federal resources are prioritized to alleviate local congestion and support the connectivity of Arlington’s growing transit-oriented communities.