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2013 U.S. / China Workshop

Transportation Research Collaboration Site (TRCS)

TRCS is a collaboration site for the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) externally-facing research communities. The environment is owned and managed by the Department’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and open for use as a collaborative environment for other operating...

U.S. Department of Transportation Ranked Eighth Best Place to Work

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation was ranked as the eighth best place to work among large federal agencies in rankings released today by the Partnership for Public Service. This ranking is up from ninth place in 2012 and marks a continued dramatic turnaround for the...

Overview

Everyone benefits from streets, sidewalks, trails and public transit for everyday needs, whether traveling to and from work, school and play or accessing basic necessities, such as health services and grocery stores. At the same time, too many people are negatively impacted by our transportation...

Indicators

State indicators – Information

Commute Mode Share – Bicycle

This indicator measures the percentage of workers aged 16 years and over who commute by bicycle. Data come from the 2012 American Community Survey one-year estimates.

Active Transportation and Health

Almost a quarter of adults report that they do not engage in any physical activity outside of their jobs, and sedentary lifestyles are an important reason that two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. By improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transportation agencies...

2013 Agency Financial Report

The AFR is the first in a series of two reports required by Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and it provides readers with an overview of the Department’s highest priorities and our strengths and challenges.