5-2 U.S. Transportation Spending: 1995–2012

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5-1 U.S. GDP by Spending Category: 2012

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percent of GDP

5 Economy

Transportation is a major sector of the U.S. economy. The transportation system moves people and goods, employs millions of workers, generates revenue, and consumes resources and services provided by other sectors.

4-7 Amtrak Delays by Cause: FY2012

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aDelays not attributable to Amtrak or other host railroads, such as customs and immigration, law enforcement action, weather, or waiting for scheduled departure time.

Source: As cited in U.S...

4-6 Amtrak On-time Performance: FY1990–FY2013

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Note: On-time performance is a percentage measure of train performance. A train is considered on-time if it arrives at the final destination, or end-point, within an allowed number of minutes, or tolerance, of its scheduled arrival time....

4-5 U.S. Major Airport Performance Rankings: 2013

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Note: Flights arriving at the gate within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival time are on time.

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Office of...

4-4 U.S. Airport Delays by Cause: 2013

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aIncludes weather events that prevent flying. Other weather delays that slow operations are included under other categories. bDelay resulting from a previous flight with the same aircraft arriving late.

4-3 U.S. Airport On-Time Performance: 1995–2013

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Note: Flights arriving at the gate within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival time are on time.

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Office of Airline Information, available at www...

4-2 Top 10 Urban Congested Areas: 2011

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Note: The 2012 Urban Mobility Report includes 498 urban areas.

Source: Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2012 Urban Mobility Report, available at mobility.tamu.edu as of October 2013.

4-1 Road Congestion: 1985–2011

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Source: Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2012 Urban Mobility Report, available at mobility.tamu.edu as of October 2013.