Other Resources
Local Organizations
- A Better City
The ABC participates in a proactive and constructive capacity in the planning, design and construction of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, and supports the vast efforts required for its successful completion.
- MassCommute
If you commute in Massachusetts and are tired of fighting congestion – or you just want to save some commuting dollars – then this site is for you. Find a complete listing of all Transportation Management Associations in Massachusetts.
- TransitWorks
Is dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of the MBTA, and seeks to use customer outreach and feedback activities to help the MBTA provide you, the rider, with the best service possible.
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National Organizations
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State Agencies
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Regional Planning Agencies
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Federal Agencies
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics
BTS is a statistical agency, mapping agency, and an organization for transportation analysis.
- Federal Aviation Administration
Oversees the safety and regulation of civil aviation.
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Part of the Department of Transportation, it’s vision is to create the best transportation system in the world. The FHWA is in charge of the Federal Aid Highway Program, Motor Carrier Safety Program, and the Federa Land Highway Program.
- Federal Railroad Administration
As part of the Department of Transportation promotes safe and environmentally sound rail transportation.
- Federal Transit Administration
As part of the Department of Transportation assists in developing improved mass transportation system for cities and communities nationwide.
- Maritime Administration
Promotes development and maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine.
- National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse (NBPC)
A program of the Bicycle Federation of America; supports the new federal goals of doubling the percentage of total trips taken by bicycles and walking.
- National Highway Institute
The mission of the National Highway Institute (NHI) is to provide proactive leadership, expertise, resources, and information to improve the quality of the U.S. highway system in order to enhance economic growth, quality of life, and the environment.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. The NHTSA investigates safety defects in motor vehicles and sets and enforces fuel economy standards
- National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC)
NTEC operates as an information resource and technical assistance center to ensure increased understanding and support of transportation enhancements (TE) programming for all Transportation Enhancement Activities as defined in the Transportation Equity Act of 1998 (TEA-21).
- Surface Transportation Board
Responsible for the economic regulation of interstate surface transportation, primarily railroads, within the United States. The STB’s mission is to ensure that competitive, efficient, and safe transportation services are provided to meet the needs of shippers, receivers, and consumers.
- Transportation Research Board
The Board’s mission is to promote innovation and progress in transportation by stimulating and conducting research, facilitating the dissemination of information, and encouraging the implementation of research results.
- Transportation Science and Technology
This web site is to provide a place where information on transportation science and technology can be exchanged and be shared as the nation moves toward a more integrated, seamless and intermodal transportation system.
- United States Coast Guard
This web site provides easy and timely access to accurate and essential maritime information and services.
- United States Department of Transportation
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