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U.S. Department of Transportation Oversees federal highway, air, railroad, and maritime and other transportation administration functions; components include the FAA, FHA, FRA, NHTSA, OIG, and STB. Site links to related agencies and organizations, safety resources, and current news. Volpe Center An organization within the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness of other Federal organizations with critical transportation-related functions and missions. Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) The Office oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. National Transportation Library Provides online access to documents and databases covering all aspects of transportation in the US. Material is contributed by public and private organizations around the country and access is free. Grants Management Division Implements Federal grant policy by providing guidance to managers of the 41 DOT grant programs. Links to acquisition and grants, business opportunities and vendor information; tools for procurement professionals, and the electronic acquisition reference library (EARL). Aviation Consumer Protection Division Handles and reports air travel problems and complaints, offers aviation travel tips and publications, lists recent airline service cessations, and has links to each airline's customer service plan. Value Engineering (VE) The VE process is aplied to suitable Federal, State and local highway agencies projects to help in getting the best overall project value for the taxpayer. |
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