U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), executive agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for programs and policies relating to transportation. Established in 1966, it controls the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Maritime Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
16 September 2026
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November 14, 2026