Mandatory Content

The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Operating Administration websites include required links to the following information:

• USA.gov
• The DOT Privacy Program webpage
• The DOT Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) webpage
• A webpage with the DOT organizational structure, mission, and statutory authority, and links to the following information:
  • DOT strategic plan and annual performance plan
  • DOT Privacy Program webpage
  • DOT point of contact as required by the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002
  • DOT Open Government webpage
  • DOT Plain Writing webpage
  • DOT No Fear Act of 2002 webpage
  • DOT implementation of the Information Quality Act webpage.

DOT and Operating Administration websites include a text link back to the DOT and OA homepage on every page of our DOT and OA websites (typically in the website header and in the breadcrumb trail.)  When a graphical link is used, such as a link from the DOT logo to the DOT homepage, the appropriate alt text is provided.