Department of Transportation

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that coordinates and institutes national transportation programs. DOT

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Department of Transportation Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

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Example Sentences

The California Department of Transportation warned that flooding could occur with little notice and advised residents to evacuate or prepare to shelter in place.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for the Department of Transportation, which oversees the FMCSA, would only say that it was continuing to work with the state to ensure compliance.

From Los Angeles Times

The White House press office and the Department of Transportation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

Additional planning and construction is estimated to cost more than $65 million, according to the California Department of Transportation, which is leading the effort.

From Los Angeles Times

Hale said he met with representatives from the mayor’s office as well as from the Department of Transportation in September but there has been little follow-up.

From Los Angeles Times