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3 Moving Goods

The freight transportation network links natural resources, manufacturing facilities, labor markets, and customers across the nation and with international trading partners.

3-1 Freight Shipments Within the U.S. by Mode 3-2 U.S. Trade by Coasts and Borders: 1990-2012 3-3 U.S.-NAFTA...

2 Moving People

The U.S. transportation system makes personal mobility possible. Every day, people use the transportation system to get to and from work, school, and shopping, and for recreation, social and personal purposes.

2-1 Vehicle Miles Traveled 2-2 Highway Travel: 1970-2012 2-3 Passenger...

1 Infrastructure

The U.S. transportation system consists of a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, railroads, transit systems, ports, waterways, and pipelines.  The American people rely on this interconnected system to get to work, travel, conduct business, and ship goods. The transportation...

Table 7-4: Motor-Fuel Use: 2011(1)

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(Millions of gallons)

State Gasoline Special fuel (mainly diesel) Total use Highway use Nonhighway use Private and commercial Public use Private and...