United States Department of Transportation facts for kids

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United States Department of Transportation

Seal of the Department of Transportation
Agency overview
Formed	April 1, 1967
Jurisdiction	United States of America
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Employees	58,622
Annual budget	$58 billion USD
Agency executives	Elaine Chao, Secretary TBD', Deputy Secretary
Child agencies	Federal Aviation Administration Federal Highway Administration Federal Railroad Administration Federal Transit Administration Maritime Administration Additional agencies
Website	http://www.dot.gov

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transportation. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966 and began operation on April 1, 1967. It is administered by the United States Secretary of Transportation. Their current mission statement is, "The mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is to ensure our Nation has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world, which improves the quality of life for all American people and communities, from rural to urban, and increases the productivity and competitiveness of American workers and businesses.'"

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In Spanish: Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos para niños