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General

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1 Infrastructure

The U.S. transportation system consists of a network of roads, bridges, airports, railroads, transit systems, ports, waterways, and pipelines, connecting the Nation to the rest of the world.

1-1 Transportation Network Length 1-2 Transportation Facilities 1-3 Transportation...

Major Trends

Moving People: January 2000–July 2016 Moving Goods: January 2000–August 2016

About the Pocket Guide to Transportation

The BTS Pocket Guide to Transportation is a quick reference guide to significant transportation statistics. All the previous seven sections plus a new Major Trends section are included.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Pocket Guide, which now features an innovative smart...

Acknowledgments

U.S. Department of Transportation

Anthony Foxx Secretary

Victor Mendez Deputy Secretary

Gregory Winfree Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Sophie Shulman Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

Bureau of...

Front Matter

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Pocket Guide to Transportation 2017

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Front MatterAcknowledgmentsAbout the Pocket Guide to TransportationMajor Trends1 Infrastructure2 Moving People3 Moving Goods4 Safety5 Performance6 Economy7 EnvironmentGlossaryFinal Notes

Box 8-1 Capital Stock

Capital stock refers to the capital in existence on a certain date. To be classified as capital, an asset must be durable and expected to remain in service for at least one year. Assets expected to remain in service for less than a year are categorized as consumption goods. Capital stock for...