U.S. Department of Transportation

General Information

U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4000
https://www.dot.gov

Brief Description

The Office of the Secretary (OST) oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. Other responsibilities range from negotiation and implementation of international transportation agreements, assuring the fitness of US airlines, enforcing airline consumer protection regulations, issuance of regulations to prevent alcohol and illegal drug misuse in transportation systems and preparing transportation legislation.