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DOT Summer Transportation Internship Program (2089 words) |
 | The U.S Department of Transportation consists of modal administrations that focus on specific areas, or modes, of transportation. |
 | DOT must ensure the safety and reliability of the entire transportation system, protect the interests of consumers, conduct planning and research for the future, and assist states, cities and other communities in meeting their local transportation goals. |
 | The mission of the SLSDC is to serve the U.S. intermodal and international transportation system by improving the operation and maintenance of a safe, reliable, environmentally responsible deep-draft waterway, in cooperation with its Canadian counterpart. |
| Federal Highway Administration Home Page (972 words) |
 | It provides transportation engineering services for planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of the highways and bridges providing access to federally-owned lands. |
 | A primary goal of scenario planning is to engage the general public, the business community, resource agencies, and elected officials on a broad scale; to gain a thorough understanding of community values, growth trends, and tradeoffs; and to incorporate participants' values and feedback into future plans. |
 | The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) was enacted June 9, 1998, as Public Law 105-178. |