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Training Opportunties

Experience at the Department of Transportation, in other Federal agencies, and in the private sector have shown that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can improve communications and achieve mutually acceptable solutions more effectively than traditional, non-collaborative processes. The...

Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution works with organizations and individuals to increase the knowledge, quality, and use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The Center serves as an information resource to both DOT ADR providers and users. ADR is designed to assist parties in...

Office of Operations

What We Do

The Office of Operations provides legal advice on a broad range of issues affecting the Department's programs.  We are the principal legal advisors to the General Counsel and Departmental Offices in the following areas of law: 

The Freedom of Information Act (...

Recent Judicial Decisions

Recent Judicial Decisions Supreme Court Cases Docket Number Date of Decision 2015 Reed et al. v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, et al. 13-502 June 18, 2015 Perez v. Mortgage Bankers Association, et al. 13-1041 March 9, 2015 DOT v. Association of American Railroads 13-...

Office of Litigation and Enforcement

What We Do

The Office of Litigation and Enforcement provides advice and legal counsel for litigation in which the Department is a party or has an interest. The Office oversees all Supreme Court cases and appellate cases involving the Department and provides legal advice concerning...

Office of International and Aviation Economic Law

What We Do

The Office of International and Aviation Economic Law provides legal support to the Office of the Secretary and all modes of transportation.  Our areas of responsibility include: 

Transportation negotiations with foreign countries International...

Office of General Law

What We Do

The Office of General Law advises the Secretary and other senior Department leaders and coordinates with lawyers in the Operating Administrations on critical legal issues associated with the management and operation of the Department. The Office of General Law is responsible for...

Social Media

Complete listing for U.S. Department of Transportation social media accounts.

Video Gallery

A collection of video playlists from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) YouTube Channel.