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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.

The US Department of Transportation in Washington is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Americans across all regions, from rural to urban areas. The department strives to boost the productivity and competitiveness of American workers and businesses, contributing to the overall prosperity of the nation. Generated from their website's infomation