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

Department of Transportation took action, exacerbating the ongoing conflict between California and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times

Since 2010, fatalities and serious injuries related to speeding and aggressive driving have increased by 52%, according to the California Department of Transportation.

From Los Angeles Times

Repairs to the road are expected to continue for several weeks, according to the California Department of Transportation.

From Los Angeles Times

Authorities closed State Route 2 between Cedar Springs, 3.3 miles east of Newcomb’s Ranch, and State Route 138 on Christmas Eve, according to the California Department of Transportation.

From Los Angeles Times

The Pasadena Department of Transportation “strongly” advises parade-goers park before 6 a.m. the day of the event.

From Los Angeles Times