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 plow truck involved in the incident was a Colorado Department of Transportation vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times

The Department of Transportation did not respond to a request for comment or make Duffy available.

From Salon

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