Department of Transportation

    The Department establishes the Nation's overall transportation policy. Areas included in this mission are: highway planning, development and construction; motor carrier safety; urban mass transit; railroads; aviation; the safety of waterways, ports, highways and oil and gas pipelines.

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    Federal Aviation Administration

    This Administration oversees commercial and civil aviation in the U.S. to ensure safety and efficiency.

    National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

    This Administration works to reduce the number of deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle accidents by helping to improve highway safety measures.