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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is under the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. It is one of fifteen executive departments. This guide provides an overview about the DOT, including its operating administrations, highlighted publications, and featured online information, as of April 2025.
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Mission: "To deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movement of people and goods."
Established: 1967 (Public Law No. 89-670)
Secretary: Sean Duffy
Strategic Plan: US DOT FY2022-26 Strategic Plan
| Resource | Information |
|---|---|
| Main Website | Visit the official website of DOT. |
| Contact Us | Reach out by phone or mail correspondence. |
| Bureau of Transportation Statistics | Dive into the bureau's data and statistic products on a range of transportation topics, including on the economy, geography, freights, airlines and airports, and more. |
| Cybersecurity | Check out how DOT is "committed to ensuring our nation's transportation critical infrastructure is secure and resilient by design when encountering cybersecurity threats." |
| Grants | Apply for community grants concerning transportation infrastructure projects and services. |
| History | Learn more about DOT's history. |
| National Transportation Library | Explore current and archived resources on transportation at one of the country's national libraries. |
| Newsroom | See the latest news, speeches, and multimedia postings. |
| New and Emerging Technologies | Discover the latest research and technology concerning transportation. |
| Regulatory Information | Search for guidance, regulations, and rulemaking processes. |
| Topics |
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| TRANServe |
Find more information on the "largest federal shared service provider for transit benefit administration." |
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