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America's transportation system continues to change along with the population, the economy, and employment. The following social and economic trends present a backdrop for the transportation data in this publication.
The American Landscape: 1990–2012 A Closer Look: 2007-2012The Pocket Guide to Transportation is a compilation of statistics related to the performance and impact of the U.S. transportation system. Intended as a compact reference, it supports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics' mission to create, manage, and share transportation statistical...
U.S. Department of Transportation
Anthony Foxx Secretary
John Porcari Deputy Secretary
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Gregory Winfree Administrator
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Patricia Hu Director
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U.S. Department of Transportation
Anthony R. FoxxSecretary
John D. PorcariDeputy Secretary
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Gregory D. WinfreeAdministrator
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Patricia S. HuDirector
Rolf...
Air taxi: For-hire passenger or cargo aircraft operations in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135. An air taxi operates on an on-demand basis and does not meet the flight schedule qualifications of a commuter air carrier.
British thermal unit (Btu): The amount of...
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State Agency Website address Telephone Alabama Alabama Department of Transportation www.dot.state.al.us (334) 242-6358 Alaska Alaska Department of...Excel | CSV
Publication/databaseSourceWebsiteTablesUpdate available (approx.)Air Carrier Activity Information System (ACAIS)U.S. DOT, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Airportshttp://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/airports/planning_capacity/passenger_allcargo_stats/passenger/3-94th...The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT), Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) collects and compiles data on the volume of revenue passengers, freight, and mail traffic handled and reported by...