What You Need To Know About The Department of Transportation
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1) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - This operating division is considered as the national aviation authority of the United States. It works by way of regulating and overseeing all the aspects of civil aviation in America.

2) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - The FHWA is the division with the DOT that is largely responsible for overseeing the country's highway transportation.

3) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - The division the DOT is was established to regulate the trucking industry of the United States.

4) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) - The agency within the DOT that is designed to enforce and promulgate railroad safety regulations and administer railroad assistance programs.

5) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - The agency within the DOT that provides essential financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems.

6) United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) - The department under the DOT that is largely accountable for maintaining the National Defense Reserve Fleet, which is a source of ships that could be utilized during national emergencies.

7) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - The department that is liable for saving lives through working towards the prevention of injuries and the alleviation in vehicle-related incidents.

All of the operating divisions that are discussed above are capable of providing grants and financial assistance programs to eligible local governments and organizations. In order to read more about these specific funding opportunities, you can visit http://www.dot.gov/.

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