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Origins of the Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation represents the combination of organizations in existence at the time of enactment of the DOT stature on August 15, 1966. 

This document summarizes the...

Press Release

News Digest DOT 07-16

DOT Cautions Consumers on Super Bowl Air Travel Game Ticket Scams.  Air travelers going to Super Bowl 50 this year should be aware that not all tour packages include a ticket...

Press Release

News Digest - DOT 06-16

BTS’ National Transportation Statistics Updated - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated...