Federal Management: Challenges Facing the Department of Transportation

T-RCED/AIMD-99-94 Published: Feb 25, 1999. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 1999.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the critical management challenges facing the Department of Transportation (DOT), focusing on DOT's ability to: (1) achieve its goals of ensuring safe and efficient movement of people and goods; and (2) make cost-effective investments in the nation's transportation infrastructure.

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