The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), codified at 49 U.S.C. 20168, requires FRA (as the Secretary (Secretary) of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) delegate) to promulgate regulations requiring each railroad carrier that provides regularly scheduled intercity or...
The Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT) makes triennial recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on countering human trafficking in the transportation sector.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 30182 and 23 U.S.C. § 403 to collect data on motor vehicle traffic crashes to aid in the identification of issues and the development, implementation, and evaluation of motor vehicle and highway safety...
In celebration of the 37th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a campaign, #AccessibleAirTravel, to raise awareness about the right of air travelers with disabilities to safe, dignified, and accessible air travel. DOT is partnering with disability organizations, airlines, airports, and ticket agents in this campaign.