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2021 Incoming Correspondence Log - U.S. Senate
Pay and Benefits
CompensationCompensation “pay” for job opportunities within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is determined by the pay plan under which the position is classified. Most DOT job opportunities are classified under the General Schedule (GS) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA...
Student Internship and Recent Graduate Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) offers meaningful opportunities to students and recent graduates who demonstrate creativity, innovative thinking, and a passion for public service.
Post-Crash Care
Our ability to save lives does not end when a crash occurs. Appropriate medical care for people injured in a crash to prevent their injuries from becoming fatal is critical. The timely arrival of emergency responders and well-trained Emergency Medical Services clinicians is a major factor ensuring...Safer Speeds
The Department believes it is important to prioritize safety and moving individuals at safe speeds. Both exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions are speeding-related crash factors. Speeding increases both the frequency and severity of crashes, yet it is both persistent...Safer Vehicles
Expand the availability of vehicle systems and features that help to prevent crashes and minimize the impact of crashes on both occupants and non-occupants.
The role of vehicle safety performance in avoiding or mitigating the harm of crashes cannot be overstated. Seat belts and air...
Safer Roads
Roadway design strongly influences how people use roadways. The environment around the roadway system—including land use and the intersections of highways, roads, and streets with other transportation modes such as rail and transit—also shapes the safety risks borne by the traveling public. U.S....Safer People
Encourage safe, responsible driving and behavior by people who use our roads and create conditions that prioritize their ability to reach their destination unharmed.
The safety of people is U.S. DOT’s core mission. Enabling people to be safer includes actions to encourage safer...