Department of Transportation (DOT)

• The Dept. Of Transportation was established in 1966. The first official day of operation was April 1,1967.
• This dept. is headed by Secretary of Transportation.
• The head office is located in Washington.
• It consists of 9 organizations , these are

• Federal Aviation Administration
• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Transit Administration
• Federal Railroad Administration
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• U.S Coast Guard
• Maritime Administration
• Research and Program Administration

• Aims :-

• To provide an efficient and economical transportation system.
• Advance America?s Growth domestically and internationally.
• Protect the natural environment affected by transportation.
• Ensuring national security by providing quick and safe transportation system for the security forces.
• Planning and designing of transport network.

• Fully Y2K compliant by June 1999.
• The official website for DOT is www.dot.gov

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