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Glossary of Acronyms

Acronym Meaning
BCA Benefit-Cost Analysis
DOT Department of Transportation
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FRA Federal Railroad Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
MARAD Maritime Administration
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NOFO Notice of Funding Opportunity
NHTSA National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
OA Operating Administration
OIG Office of the Inspector General
OST Office of the Secretary of Transportation
PHMSA Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration
R.O.U.T.E.S. Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success
GLS Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
TIFIA Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
USDOT United States Department of Transportation

 

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Last updated: Wednesday, August 25, 2021