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Major Agency Web Sites
- U.S. Department of Transportation
Offers links to major DOT administrative units such as the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration.
- Virginia Department of Transportation
Includes city maps, traffic information, highway construction projects/studies and contracting opportunities.
Major Statistical Agencies
Statistics
- Government Transportation Financial Statistics
Offers transportation revenues and expenditures for Federal, state and local governments since 1977. Also covers federal grants to state and local governments since 1977. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- National Transportation Statistics
Annual detailed data on the transportation system, including sections on transportation safety, transportation and the economy, transportation energy use and environmental effect, and the use/performance of the transportation system. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- North American Transportation in Figures
Over 90 data tables which cover passenger and freight traffic, merchandise trade, safety, and other topics for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. From the Census Bureau with data contributed by Canadian and Mexican government agencies.
- North American Transportation Statistics Database
Comparable transportation-related data available from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in a one-stop online resource. From the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics with contributions from statistical agencies of Canada and Mexico.
- Summary State Transportation Profile
An annual statistical profile of transportation in the nation and the 50 states. Covers freight and passenger travel, safety, vehicles, economy, finance, energy, environment and more. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Transportation and Warehousing: 1997 Economic Census
Provides subject and geographic data on industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. From the Census Bureau.
- Transportation and Warehousing: 2002 Economic Census: Geographic Area Series
Provides geographic data on industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. From the Census Bureau.
- Transportation and Warehousing: 2002 Economic Census: Subject Series: Product Lines: 2002
Offers data on number of establishments, total revenue, and product line revenues for transportation-related firms arranged by North American Industry Classification System Codes. From the Census Bureau.
- Transportation Statistics Annual Reports
Data on the condition, performance, and use of the nation's transportation system. Also includes an annual feature article on some aspect of transportation. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- TranStats: The Intermodal Transportation Database
Aims at one stop shopping for transportation data. Offers a searchable index for over 100 transportation-related databases, interactive analysis and selective downloads. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Periodicals
- FAA Aviation News
Articles and data on aviation topics in a monthly magazine from the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Journal of Transportation and Statistics
Articles on the measurement of transportation trends, activities and the performance of transportation systems. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Public Roads
Bimonthly publication of the Federal Highway Administration. Articles and information on federal highway policies, programs, research and technology. Also covers major construction projects and critical national transportation issues.
Air Travel
- Air Traffic Control System Command Center Real-Time Airport Status
Offers up-to-the-minute information about storm-related or other flight delays, though not by individual flight numbers, at major airports around the country. Also includes a glossary of air traffic management terms. From the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Air Travel Consumer Report
Monthly reports on flight delays, mishandled baggage, oversales, and consumer complaints by carrier and airport
- Air Travel Price Index
A measure of the change over time in the prices paid by air travelers. Offers price information by major metro areas. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Airline Consumer Air Fare Report
Quarterly reports on airline ticket prices for the largest domestic markets by carrier.
- Airline Information
Includes statistics on airline flight delays and on-time performance records, airline finances, air traffic, fuel cost and consumption, airport traffic, and links to the Air Travel Consumer Report. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Security Checkpoint Wait Times
Interactive database which allows travelers to select state, airport, day of travel, and time to examine data on average wait times at security checkpoints. From the Transportation Security Administration.
Fuel Economy
- Fuel Economy Site
Offers details on fuel efficiency, annual fuel cost, and annual greenhouse gas emissions for all makes and models of U.S. and foreign vehicles. Sponsored by the Energy Department and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Green Vehicle Guide
Interactive database of information on motor vehicle emissions and gas mileage by selected vehicle or type of vehicle. Assigns a Green Vehicle Class Rating to each vehicle for comparison shopping by car buyers.
Highways
- America's Byways
A state index to descriptions of federally sponsored scenic byways, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Colonial Parkway in Virginia. From the Federal Highway Administration and National Scenic Byways Online.
- Dashboard
Shows status of road construction projects in Virginia. Uses color code with green for projects on-time and on-budget; yellow for projects a little behind; and red for projects in serious trouble. Searchable by type of project, stage of project, geographic location, and road name/number. Also provides details about projects and link to project supervisor for e-mail comments.
- Highway History
Articles and other information on the history of highways including the interstate highway system, road songs, articles from Public Roads, and a bibliography. From the Federal Highway Administration.
- Highway Statistics
Annual data on motor fuel, motor vehicles, driver licensing, highway-user taxation, highway mileage, and financing of highways by federal, state, and local governments. From the Federal Highway Administration.
- National Traffic and Road Closure Information
Offers state level reports on construction projects, closures, and traffic condition reports. Also features links to cameras to show actual current conditions and traffic volume at various locations.
International
- International Travel and Transportation Trends
Text, data and charts on travel between the U.S. and other countries. Special tables devoted to travel exchanges between North American countries. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- North American Trade and Travel Trends
Statistics on trade and travel between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Travel and Tourism
Offers data on inbound travel to the U.S., outbound travel from the U.S., bookings, travel projections and more. From the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries of the International Trade Administration.
Maps
- GeoData.Gov
Offers access to federal, state, and local geospatial data and information by topic categories. Also offers links to related sites for generating maps. Part of the federal government's multi-agency e-government initiative.
- Historical Maps and Charts
Over 20,000 maps and nautical charts from the late 18th century to date. Includes topographic surveys, city plans, and Civil War battle maps. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- National Atlas
Digital successor to the 1970 printed National Atlas. Includes national geospatial and geostatistical datasets including soils, county boundaries, watersheds, population distribution, crime patterns, and disease patterns. From the Geological Survey of the Interior Department and partner agencies. See also Printable Maps of the National Atlas, which offers simple maps on basic topics such as Congressional Districts, State Outline Maps, and Presidential Elections 1789-2000 for quick viewing and printing.
- National Geodetic Survey
Defines and manages the national coordinate system, provides navigational and aeronautic charts, and other information about the shape of the earth and locations of points on the earth.
- Office of Coast Survey, Nautical Charts
Online versions of the nautical charts and coast pilots that guide mariners in coastal waterways. Historical charts and chart updates are also available. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Seamless Data Distribution System
Offers interactive access to a national map with free national and international data download capabilities. Various layers available including places, land cover, boundaries, transportation, elevation and more. From the U.S. Geological Survey.
- A Tapestry of Time and Terrain: The Union of Two Maps - Geology and Topography
Features a merged pair of geologic and topographic maps of the U.S. with detail about land surface and underlying rock formations. From the U.S. Geological Survey.
- TerraServer-USA
Map file server by Microsoft which offers opportunity to view or download free digital orthophotoquad and digital raster graphic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey. Search file by place name desired and view list of available aerial photo, relief or topographic maps available. Also offers links to related Encarta Encyclopedia articles.
- Topozone
Commercial map file site which offers U.S. Geological Survey topographic map files in four different scales ranging from 1:25,000 to 1:200,000. Search engine allows user to select any U.S. site.
- U.S.G.S. [U.S. Geologoical Survey] Geographic Data Download
Offers a library of downloadable mapping files, such as Digital Elevation Models and Digital Line Graphs, for use with Geographic Information Systems and other mapping applications.
National Parks/Forests
- Directory of National Park Service Historians
Annual directory with contact information for nearly 300 historians in the national parks. Also has a Subject Specialty Index to tap into the expertise of the historians. From the National Park Service.
- National Forests Website
Actually, the Forest Service website with access to information about the national forests by state or name.
- National Park Service Park Histories
Booklets covering the history, culture, anthropology, archeology and natural resources in our national parks. From the National Park Service.
- National Park Service Parks and Recreation
Contains data on national parks including size, date added to the system, historic and scenic trails, boundaries, visitors services and an Interactive Map Center with maps of national parks.. From the National Park Service.
- Visit Your National Parks
Maps, guides, fees, reservation information, and a directory of the U.S. national parks. Also features a park of the month. From the National Park Service.
Research Databases
- Online Digital Special Collections
An historical archive of older Department of Transportation and Civil Aeronautics Board Regulations, Circulars, Orders and Reports. Includes Historical Aircraft Accident Reports (1934-1965).
Transportation Safety
- Aviation Accident Reports
Detailed reports on the circumstances behind major airliner accidents over the past ten years. From the National Transportation Safety Board.
- Aviation Accidents Reports and Statistics
Includes searchable database of more than 140,000 aviation accidents, links to recent major investigations, aviation accident statistics and more. From the National Transportation Safety Board.
- Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing System
Includes data on national airspace accidents and incidents and studies based on the data. From the Federal Aviation Administration.
- FARS: Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
A searchable database of all fatal auto accidents on U.S. public roads. FTP site allows users to download data from 1975 to date. Sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- SAFER: Safety and Fitness Electronic Records System
Search for freight carrier safety data and ratings under "Carrier Snapshots" portion of this database, developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- State Traffic Safety Information
Annual state and national data on traffic crashes including number of fatalities, causes including speed and alcohol, use of seat belts, and cost of accidents. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Virginia Crash Facts
Annual data on number of traffic accidents, number and characteristics of persons killed and injured, types of vehicles involved, and cumulative mileage death rates. Also offers 10 year Virginia Driving Trends with additional data on registered vehicles, licensed drivers, and alcohol-related crashes/injuries/fatalities. From the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Travel Information
- Health Information for International Travel
A biennial publication, the Travelers' Health Yellow Book offers information about immunization requirements, disease outbreaks, drug availability, and emerging infections for world travelers. From the Centers for Disease Control.
- Hotel-Motel Lodging Guide for the Commonwealth of Virginia 2006-2007
A city by city listing of hotels and motels that have agreed to established state rates for their region. Also has contact and credit card information. From the Virginia Department of Purchases and Supply.
- National Register Travel Itineraries
Offers self-guided tours to historic places listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Offers alphabetical list of itineraries by name and index by states. From the National Park Service.
- National Traffic and Road Closure Information
Offers state level reports on construction projects, closures, and traffic condition reports. Also features links to cameras to show actual current conditions and traffic volume at various locations.
- Travel.State.Gov
Information about passports, visas, travel warnings tips for travel abroad, foreign entry requirements, medical information and more. From the State Department.
- Travelers' Health
Web site of travelers' information about disease outbreaks, vaccinations, safe food and water, traveling with children, special needs travelers, cruise ship health inspections and other information by world region. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Travel Per Diems
- Domestic Per Diem Rates
Maximum allowable daily charges for lodging and meals for federal employees by state and locality. From the General Services Administration.
- Foreign Per Diem Rates
Lists maximum per diem lodging and meals rates for travel by U.S. government employees and contractors and widely used as benchmarks by other organizations. From the State Department.
Travel Trends
- International Travel and Transportation Trends
Text, data and charts on travel between the U.S. and other countries. Special tables devoted to travel exchanges between North American countries. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- National Household Travel Survey
Surveys conducted every five years by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to provide data for national estimates of trips and miles traveled by travel mode, purpose and other characteristics. Covers daily, local, and long-distance travel. Formerly called the Nationwide Personal Transportation Survey.
- North American Trade and Travel Trends
Statistics on trade and travel between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Vehicles
- Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey: 1997
Data on the physical and operational characteristics of trucks, vans, and truck-tractors. Reports available for states and the nation. Part of the 1997 Census of Transportation, Communications, and Utilities. From the Census Bureau.
- Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey: 2002
Provides data on the physical and operational characteristics of the nation's truck and van population. Survey program ended with 2002 survey. From the Census Bureau.
