United States Department of Transportation Law and Legal Definition
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal agency of the U.S. government. It is responsible for shaping and administering policies and programs to protect and enhance the safety, adequacy, and efficiency of the U.S. transportation systems and services. DOT’s mission is: “to serve the U.S. by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.”
DOT was established in 1966, and is devoted to transportation. DOT began its operation on April 1, 1967. It aims to keep the traveling public safe and secure, increase their mobility, and have the U.S. transportation system contribute to the nation's economic growth.
DOT is headed by the United States Secretary of Transportation. DOT consists of the Office of the Secretary and individual Operating Administrations. The DOT agencies are:
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Maritime Administration
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Research and Innovative Technologies Administration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Surface Transportation Board
Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Office of Inspector General
Legal Definition list
- United States Department of the Treasury
- United States Department of State
- United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
- United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
- United States Department of Justice Civil Division
- United States Department of Transportation
- United States Department of War
- United States Disciplinary Barracks
- United States District Courts
- United States Domestic Trade
- United States Employment Service
