Former Federal Highway Administrator Nominated for Transportation Secretary

Washington DC September 7, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Bush nominated Mary Peters, a former federal highway administrator, to be the new Secretary of Transportation -- only the second woman ever to hold the post.

If confirmed by the Senate, Peters would replace Norman Mineta, who resigned in July after holding the job longer than anyone else -- five-and-a-half years.

While serving as federal highway administrator, Peters worked for additional investment from the private sector for the U.S. road system; She was at one point considering whether to run for Governor in Arizona in 2006, reports Forbes.