Chapter 4 - Mobility

The U.S. transportation network makes possible a high degree of personal mobility and freight activity. The data in this section show growth in travel and freight shipments over time. Factors influencing this growth include, among others: vehicle availability, travel...

Chapter 3 - Security

Ensuring security of all transportation systems and the people who use them is a national priority. While much of the initial national focus after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks was on aircraft and airports, attention is also directed at other modes, including...

Chapter 2 - Safety

The safety of the traveling public is of major concern for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Although progress has been made in reducing fatalities, roughly 45 percent of U.S. deaths due to unintentional injury involve transportation. Roughly 93 percent of...

Chapter 1 - System Extent and Use

The U.S. transportation system is an extensive, inter-related public and private network of roads, airports, railroads, transit routes, waterways, terminals, ports, and pipelines. Millions of people and businesses rely on this expanding system to get to work...

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Norman Y. Mineta Secretary

Maria Cino Deputy Secretary

Ashok G. Kaveeshwar Administrator

Eric C. Peterson Deputy Administrator

Table 29 Government Transportation Expenditures by Mode and Level of Government From Own Funds

(Millions of current dollars)

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Table 28 Government Transportation Revenues by Mode and Level of Government

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Table 27 U.S. Trade in Transportation-Related Commodities: 2003

(Millions of current U.S. dollars)

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Table 26 Top 20 U.S. Foreign Trade Freight Gateways by Value of Shipments: 2003

(Billions of current dollars)

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Table 25 U.S. Merchandise Trade with Canada and Mexico by Mode Share: 2003

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