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National Household Travel Survey

The 2001 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) was a joint effort undertaken by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to collect data on the volumes and patterns of passenger transportation. The 2001 survey collected detailed information on both the long-distance and local travel by the American public. This included items such as the mode(s) of transportation, purpose of the trip, duration and distance, and accompanying household members.

Targeted Survey

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) develops targeted surveys to address transportation issues of special interest populations (i.e. elderly, pedestrians, etc...) identified by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies.

Targeted surveys may use telephone interviews, just like the Omnibus Survey does. But they also may use other data collection methods, such as focus groups, intercept surveys, mailout/mailback questionnaires, or web-based surveys.

Omnibus Surveys

The Omnibus Surveys were designed as a convenient way to get very quick input on transportation issues, as well as to gauge public satisfaction with the transportation system and government programs.

American Travel Survey

The 1995 American Travel Survey (ATS) was conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to obtain information about the long-distance travel of persons living in the United States. The survey collected quarterly information related to the characteristics of persons, households, and...