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  Transportation in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The primary modes of passenger transportation in the United States are the airplane and the automobile.
Greyhound Lines is the largest intercity bus company in the United States, with routes in all parts of the continental U.S. There are also many smaller regional bus companies, many of which use the terminal and booking facilities provided by Greyhound.
All highways are maintained by state governments, although they receive federal aid to build and maintain freeways signed as part of the nationwide Interstate highway network.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transportation_in_the_United_States   (1183 words)

  
 United States Transportation Command   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is one of nine unified commands of the United States's Department of Defense.
Within the United States, the SDDC works with the Federal Highway Administration to designate the Strategic Highway Network.
Stating the command's mission to be "to provide air, land and sea transportation for the Department of Defense, both in time of peace and time of war," the charter greatly expanded the authorities of the USTRANSCOM commander.
www.toshare.info /en/United_States_Transportation_Command.htm   (1374 words)

  
 Category:Transportation in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This category refers to transportation in the United States.
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Transportation_in_the_United_States   (97 words)

  
 Transportation in the United States : Transportation in the United States
Similarly, seagoing passenger ships are used only for pleasure cruises and not as a routine method of intercity transportation.
However, there are thriving mass transit systems with extensive bus, subway, rapid rail, and ferry networks in major cities.
Highways: total: 6,348,227 km paved: 3,732,757 km (including 88,727 km of expressways) unpaved: 2,615,470 km (1997 est.) All highways are maintained by state governments, although they receive federal aid to build and maintain freeways signed as part of the nationwide Interstate highway network.
www.gogeeky.net /title/transportation-in-the-united-states   (469 words)

  
 Federal Highway Administration Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Join a group of your peers throughout the highway community to discuss, collaborate, and exchange ideas and practices on a wide range of interesting and timely topics on one of the FHWA Knowledge Communities.
The purpose of this notice is to invite State and local governments and other public authorities to apply to participate in the Value Pricing Pilot (VPP) program and presents guidelines for program applications.
The report also offers a number of suggested operational solutions for transportation agencies to incorporate to help ease the growth of congestion and to help increase the reliability of travel times across the nation.
www.fhwa.dot.gov   (1056 words)

  
 :: Regional :: North America :: United States :: Transportation
Includes interstate transportation resources for those traveling to and from, and within the United States.
The Transportation Directory - North America Edition - Listing of all known web sites that provide information concerning common carrier transportation within North America.
United States Local and State Transportation Sites - Index of web sites compiled by the American Public Transportation Association.
www.localadsearch.com /Regional/North_America/United_States/Transportation   (309 words)

  
 Nationwide Personal Transportation Study, 1983: [united States]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Additional data are available for trips of 75 miles or further (one-way) that were taken during the preceding 14-day travel period.
Trips and travel are described by purpose, mode of transportation, trip length, day of the week, time of day, vehicle used, and vehicle occupancy.
The Day Trip and the Period Trip Files offer information on the length and purposes of trips and the means of transportation used, while the Vehicle File details vehicle make and model, seating capacity, type of fuel used, and safety devices in vehicle.
sun3.lib.uci.edu /~gacodev2/archive/econ/trans83/trans83.htm   (270 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Transportation, United States Department of (U.S. Government) - Encyclopedia
Transportation, United States Department of, executive department of the U.S. government, established by the Department of Transportation Act of 1966.
Its principal constituent organizations include the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Maritime Administration, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Research and Special Programs Administration, and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
The National Transportation Safety Board, established in 1966 as an entity within the department, was made totally independent in 1975.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/T/Transpor-1.html   (231 words)

  
 Nationwide Personal Transportation Study, 1977 [united States]
Nationwide Personal Transportation Study, 1977 [united States] United States Department of Transportation.
ICPSR NUMBER: 07992 SUMMARY: The Nationwide Personal Transportation Study (NPTS) was designed to collect information on all trips taken during a designated 24-hour period and some additional detail on trips of 75 miles or more during the preceding 14-day period.
Data was also gathered on the availability and use of public transportation, types of motorized vehicles available to the household, characteristics of the trips taken including mode, purpose, miles traveled, time required, and persons on the trip.
sun3.lib.uci.edu /~gacodev2/archive/econ/trans77/trans77.htm   (154 words)

  
 PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
The HMR cover hazardous materials definitions and classifications, hazard communications, shipper and carrier operations, training and security requirements, and packaging and container specifications.
With responsibility for compliance with the HMR, other than those regulations applicable to a single mode of transportation, OHM places emphasis on packaging manufacturers, retesters and reconditioners, and multimodal shippers of hazardous materials.
OHM uses risk management principles and security threat assessments to understand, communicate, and reduce dangers inherent in hazardous materials transportation.
hazmat.dot.gov   (154 words)

  
 Transportation Warehousing Canada United States
transportation services across Canada and the United States.
Keystone serves you with dependable equipment that is available when you need it.
On-time, safe transportation and warehousing is our specialty.
www.keystonewestern.com   (29 words)

  
 Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) - United States ...
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) - United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
Transportation Services Index (TSI) Fell 0.1 Percent in January from December
Research and Innovative Technology Administration • U.S. Department of Transportation
www.bts.gov   (176 words)

  
 Hoppa - Public Transportation in the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
the United States, Railway Information and online ticketsales of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation called "Amtrak", created by the federal government to takeover the nation's intercity passenger rail services in 1971.
New York City, Subways, Busses, Railway, Government Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA New York) includes New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Bus, Bridges and Tunnels.
San Francisco, Railway, Public Transportation, Busses, Subways The San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) provides public transit within San Francisco, California.
hoppa.com /us/Public_Transportation   (167 words)

  
 Find in a Library: Trade and transportation between the United States and Spanish America.
Find in a Library: Trade and transportation between the United States and Spanish America.
Trade and transportation between the United States and Spanish America.
To find this item in a library, enter a postal code, state, province, or country in the field above.
www.worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/7c617ea2f3726458.html   (69 words)

  
 Transportation Tanks - US (United States)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It's what we call "Delivering Value to Your Bottom Line." Working with LeSaint means you can spend more time focusing on your core business, because we provide the full range of bundled and unbundled services that make up a complete and effective supply chain network.
By integrating the design and management of dedicated and public warehousing, fulfillment, hazardous materials management, transportation, technology, information management and other value added services, LeSaint consistently meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of all our clients.
We offer creative solutions to solve complex solid waste transportation and disposal challenges for government municipalities, large industrial companies, environmental firms and commercial customers.
www.kellysearch.com /us-product-92324.html   (440 words)

  
 DOT Briefing Room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Transportation Secretary Mineta Discusses Best Practices in Safety and Security with ABF® Officials
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta Unveils New Commuter Rail Safety System That Is Being Tested, May Make Millions of Train Riders Safer During a Crash (03/23/06)
BTS Releases Transportation Services Index (TSI) on Accelerated Schedule: Index Fell 0.1 Percent in January from December (03/07/06)
www.dot.gov /affairs/briefing.htm   (396 words)

  
 Home | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) | U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Transportation Chief Declares Low Child Booster Seat Use "Unacceptable" (2/14/06)
El Secretario del Departamento de Transporte declara "inaceptable" el bajo índice de uso de asientos...
States with Primary Safety Belt Enforcement Laws Have Lower Fatality Rates
www.nhtsa.dot.gov   (224 words)

  
 Transportation and Logistics. Los angeles. Tatet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
ASAP Logistics Inc is a premium freight transportation solutions provider for all expedite service needs.
Directory listintg of auto transport and car shipping companies for vehicle delivery worldwide.
Search by state or nationwide list of auto transport and vehicle shipping companies.
www.tatet.com /reg-Transportation_and_Logistics-27-12.html   (221 words)

  
 Boat Transportation Services - US (United States)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Jag International of South Florida is licensed, bonded and insured so whether it is the family auto or a priceless antique, you will be in good hands.
Provides rental, sales and service of airboats, crewboats, cableboats and Marsh Buggy's to the seismic and other related oil and gas industry worldwide, and also provides seismic drilling with airboats, marsh and swamp buggies, pull boats, rams, jack ups, auger and heliportable.
From household relocation and custom logistics solutions, to vital record storage services or motorcycle transportation, we have the capabilities to be your one-stop provider.
www.kellysearch.com /us-product-8985.html   (551 words)

  
 LookSmart - Directory - Transportation in the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Transportation in the United States - Find categories for various types of transportation in the United States.
Take the train from New York to New Orleans, with a wealth of places to see along the way.
Join the Zeal community and help build the "Transportation in the United States" Directory Category.
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 U.S. Department of Transportation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Find information on a local issue (Find your state transportation department)
Transportation Solutions for An Aging Society: An Officially Designated Event for the White House Conference on Aging
SAFETEA - Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2003
www.dot.gov   (60 words)

  
 Local Option Transportation Taxes in the United States (Part One:
Local Option Transportation Taxes in the United States (Part One:
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Todd Goldman, Sam Corbett, and Martin Wachs, "Local Option Transportation Taxes in the United States (Part One: " (March 1, 2001).
repositories.cdlib.org /its/reports/UCB-ITS-RR-2001-3   (77 words)

  
 An Overview Of The Wood In Transportation Program In The United States (ResearchIndex)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
An Overview Of The Wood In Transportation Program In The United States (1998)
INTROOUCTION The FHWA, working with the States and local transportation authorities, assists in maintaining the U.S. highway system.
The Forest Service has Its own vast network of roads and bridges it maintains in the U.S. National Forest System, plus it provides technical assistance to others.
citeseer.ist.psu.edu /465556.html   (245 words)

  
 Computer-Security-News.com - Former Director of United States Transportation Command and Central Command Joins ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Brigadier General Steve Kelley, former Director of United States Transportation Command and Central Command COM, has been named to the Advisory Board for CyberShield Networks, the world leader in Intrusion Prevention and Deception Management with Next Generation Proactive Security Technologies.
As Director, he was responsible for all operations of C4 systems supporting these global warfighting commands, defining and justifying future requirements, programming and execution of all C4S funding, and interfacing with the Joint Staff, the DOD staff, and other DOD agencies.
His other assignments included responsibilities for presidential travel communications to Air Force One, direct daily communications support of the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman, JCS and their immediate staffs as well as wartime secure communications between the president and the nuclear forces.
www.computer-security-news.com /artman/publish/advisory-9157.shtml   (967 words)

  
 1997 Economic Census: Transportation and Warehousing - United States
1997 Economic Census: Transportation and Warehousing - United States
For descriptions of column headings and rows (industries), click on the appropriate underlined element in the table.
Rail Transportation (not covered in the Economic Census)
www.census.gov /epcd/ec97/us/US000_48.HTM   (184 words)

  
 National Traffic and Road Closure Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Click on State for Traffic and Closure Information.
TravelForecast.com - United States Road and Traffic Conditions
All trademarks referenced are properties of their respective owners
www.fhwa.dot.gov /trafficinfo   (142 words)

  
 Hoppa - Transportation in the United States   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The National Transportation Safety Board: access to on-line publications, databases, and press-releases regarding safety in all transportation modes.
Highway conditions and road conditions for Canada and the United States.
Also weather, ferry, traffic and transit information Great Plains
hoppa.com /us/Transportation   (39 words)

  
 Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program
Links to "Kids Pages" of Agencies of the Department of Transportation
Secretary Mineta's message on working together to educate and ensure a skilled transportation workforce for tomorrow.
education.dot.gov   (53 words)

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