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The BTS Pocket Guide to Transportation is a quick reference guide that provides transportation statistics at your fingertips. It provides key information and highlights major trends on the U.S. transportation system.…
Updated Oct 25, 2026
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Daily Passenger Travel section provides a specialized look at the high-frequency movement of individuals. Unlike annual metrics that smooth out spikes, this section focuses on the daily 'ebbs and flows' of the American…
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This data identifies the premier hubs connecting the United States to the rest of the globe. These 'gateways' are the critical nodes where international nonstop flights land and depart, serving as the primary ports of…
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Provides a data-driven snapshot of the nation’s freight logistics infrastructure. This edition offers the latest statistics on tonnage, value, and ton-miles across all major modes—trucking, rail, water, air, and…
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Transportation Facilities section inventories the physical locations and structures that enable the movement of people and goods. While the 'Network Length' focuses on the miles of road or rail, 'Facilities' focuses on…
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Moving People section serves as a comprehensive 'vital signs' report on American mobility. It shifts the focus from infrastructure and cargo to the actual movement and behavior of the 330 million+ people living in the…
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The Transportation Services Index (TSI) data provides a monthly snapshot of the volume of services performed by the for-hire transportation industry. It is a major economic indicator that helps analysts understand the…
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The Passenger Miles Traveled (PMT) section provides a comprehensive measure of the total distance traveled by all passengers across various transportation modes. While 'Vehicle Miles Traveled' (VMT) tracks how far…
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A 'vital sign' for the U.S. roadway system. It measures the total mileage traveled by all motor vehicles on public roads during a specific period.
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This section provides a bird's-eye view of the sheer scale of the U.S. infrastructure. It measures the physical extent of the various 'veins and arteries' that move the nation's people and goods.
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Pocket Guide to Transportation-Transportation Vehicles
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Moving People' focuses on the personal mobility of the U.S. population. It captures the 'how, where, and why' of human movement, tracking the shift from daily commutes to leisure travel and long-distance tourism.
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Pocket Guide to Transportation Information Page
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Moving Goods section illustrates how the American economy relies on a massive, complex network to transport products from origins to destinations. As of early 2026, the data shows that while the sheer volume of goods…
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The Infrastructure section serves as an inventory of the nation's physical transportation assets. It provides a statistical snapshot of the 'fixed' components that form the backbone of the U.S. economy and daily life.…
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Performance section evaluates how effectively the U.S. transportation system serves its users. It focuses on reliability, congestion, and the efficiency of moving people and goods.
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The Safety data in the Pocket Guide to Transportation provides a overview of fatalities and risks associated with the U.S. transportation system across all major modes. It serves as a critical benchmark for evaluating…
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Economy section quantifies the deep financial link between the nation's mobility and its wealth. As of early 2026, transportation services—including for-hire, in-house, and household operations—contribute approximately…
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The environment data in the Pocket Guide to Transportation provides an overview of how the U.S. transportation system interacts with and impacts natural resources. This section highlights major trends in energy…
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The Major Trends data in the Pocket Guide to Transportation provides a high-level, longitudinal view of the U.S. transportation system's performance, usage, and recovery. This section is designed to illustrate how…
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