U.S. Department of Transportation Rural Transportation Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is the federal body that oversees national transportation agencies, programs, and administrations, managing passengers and freight moved by air, by land, and by water. DOT is comprised of multiple agencies and bureaus, including, for example:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• Maritime Administration (MARAD)
• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R)

DOT offers billions of dollars in subsidies and grants to support transportation program implementation and maintenance in communities throughout the country. DOT also partners with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on key grant programs addressing environmental impact and transportation systems.