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05.15.2017 - Infrastructure Week Kickoff

Remarks Prepared for Delivery byU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. ChaoInfrastructure Week KickoffMonday, May 15, 2017 

Thank you, Tom [Donahue], for that gracious introduction.

And a special thanks to you, and all the other friends of infrastructure, for putting together this...

What is Spectrum Management?

 PNT & Spectrum Management Fact Sheet

Spectrum Management is the art and science of managing the use of the radio spectrum in order to minimize interference and ensure radio spectrum is used to its most efficient extent and benefit for the public. For USDOT this is...

What is Radio Spectrum?

Radio spectrum is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging from 1 Hz to 3000 GHz (3 THz). Electromagnetic waves in this frequency range, called radio waves, have become widely used in modern technology, particularly in telecommunication.

The spectrum is divided into...

What is Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)?

PNT is a combination of three distinct, constituent capabilities:

Positioning, the ability to accurately and precisely determine one's location and orientation two-dimensionally (or three-dimensionally when required) referenced to a standard geodetic system (such as World...

TRANServe Debit Cards

The TRANServe Debit Card brings a more secure efficient solution to transit benefit delivery and use.  New security features incorporate Pin & Chip technology to protect each participant’s transaction activity. The 5 year card life improves efficiency by reducing card...

04.24.2017 - First 100 Days Listening Tour

Remarks Prepared for Delivery by

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao

First 100 Days Listening Tour

Vehicle Research and Testing Center and

Transportation Research Center, East...

2016 Winter Greeting

As federal employees we are making measurable differences simply by choosing and supporting choices to commute to work using mass transit.

Now, more than ever…

A well-functioning transportation system is critical to America’s economic future and to the quality of our lives....