Creation of Department of Transportation - Summary

Prior to the creation of the Department of Transportation, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Transportation administered the functions now associated with the DOT. Although many realize the creation of the new Department was a legislative priority...

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 origins the various organizations, agencies and offices of DOT and the paths by which it became...

Legislative Chronology of the Department of Transportation Bill

Timeline of events from January 12, 1966 through October 15, 1966 outlining the key dates that resulted in both Houses acceptance and the President, Lyndon B.Johnson, signing the Department of Transportation Bill. 

Halaby Letter Proposing Creation of the Department of Transportation

Letter from Najeeb Halaby, Administrator of the independent Federal Aviation Agency, who proposed the idea of a cabinet-level Department of Transportation to President Lyndon Johnson’s aides in 1965. 

Date posted: June 30, 1965

Department of Commerce response to proposal for Department of Transportation

Memoriandum for:

Data posted: December 22, 1965

Creation of a 12th Cabinet Post

The proposal for a Cabinet-level Department of Transportation consolidating various existing transportation agencies. 

Cabinet created on March 9, 1966

Letter to President Lyndon B. Johnson from WH Advisor Joe Califano

White House domestic policy chief Joseph Califano, Jr.'s letter to President Lyndon B. Johnson planning a meeting wtih Secretaries Connor and Boyd to develop a Department of Transportation as well as other transportation functions. 

Dated:  September 22, 1965

Comments on the Memorandum for and against the creation of a Department of Transportation

This is an analysis of the attached paper commenting on a proposed Department of Transportation. 

From the Under Secretary of Commerce and Transportation, Alan S. Boyd.

Dated: January 1, 1966

EVEN MORE Questions and Answers for the Smart City Challenge

1.  Can I submit last minute questions on the forms and application requirements to SmartCityChallenge@dot.gov?

Yes, please submit any questions you may have. We will respond promptly.

2.  The Notice of Funding Opportunity provides a link to grants.gov for the Standard...

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