Norman Y. Mineta, a giant of U.S. transportation policy who as U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary led the aviation system through the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath, and as a 10-term House member played a key role in major surface transportation legislation, died on May 3 at his home in Edgewater, Md., according to published reports. He was 90.
“What a tremendous loss,” says Brian Turmail, Associated General Contractors of America’s vice president for public affairs and strategic initiatives.