US Department of Transportation

The U.S. Maritime Administration, also known as MARAD, is an agency of the Department of Transportation and promotes the development and maintenance of the United States merchant marine that carries the United States domestic waterborne commerce and serves as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war and national emergency. MARAD also ensures the maintenance of adequate shipbuilding and repair services, efficient ports, intermodal water and land transportation systems and reserves shipping capacity for use in time of national emergency. It also offers a wide range of programs and services, national security, financial approvals and cargo preference, shipbuilding, port, intermodal, operations international and environmental activities, and training and educational programs. It is located in Washington, D.C. The Department of Transportation is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transport.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a public agency that saves lives, prevents injuries, and reduces traffic-related health care and other economic costs. It develops, promotes and implements educational, engineering and enforcement programs to end preventable tragedies and reduce safety-related economic costs associated with vehicle use and highway travel. The agency operates a vehicle safety hotline that helps in the reporting of suspected safety defects in vehicles, vehicle equipment and child safety seats. Additionally, it provides a fatality analysis reporting system that assists the traffic community in identifying traffic safety problems and evaluating the motor vehicle safety standards and highway safety initiatives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a part of the Department of Transportation and is located in Washington, D.C.

The Federal Highway Administration is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides financial and technical support for constructing, improving and preserving roads and highways throughout the United States. It ensures safety, congestion mitigation, and environmental stewardship and streamlining. The Federal Highway Administration carries out the federal highway programs in partnership with the state and local agencies to research, develop, test and implement the latest technological advancements, including intelligent transportation systems. It has various divisions, such as operations, policies, safety, civil rights, research, development and technology and professional development. Its budget includes a variety of programs, including the Federal-aid Highway Program and the Federal Lands Highway Program. It employs more than 2,800 professionals and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.