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 mandated that air traffic controllers rely on radar to manage aircraft flight paths, barring them from instructing pilots to avoid aircraft based on sight.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of the Kuihelani Highway on Maui was temporarily closed overnight due to "fast moving water", the Hawaii Department of Transportation posted on X, but had reopened by Sunday.

From BBC

The Department of Transportation said it is committed to making sure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation did not comment on why the parking restrictions occurred as far as a mile from the venue location.

From Los Angeles Times

The Department of Transportation estimated that, in 2024, 1 of every 100 wheelchairs or scooters placed on a domestic flight was lost, damaged or delayed.

From Los Angeles Times