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A Dynamic System

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: 2007-2012

About the Pocket Guide to Transportation

The 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...

Acknowledgments

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

Rolf...

Front Matter

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Pocket Guide to Transportation 2014

PDF: Pocket Guide to Transportation 2014 Front MatterAcknowledgmentsAbout the Pocket Guide to TransportationA Dynamic System1 Infrastructure2 Moving People3 Moving Goods4 Performance5 Economy6 Safety7 EnvironmentGlossary

Front Matter

Acknowledgments

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...

Appendix D: Glossary

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...