Department of Transportation & Infrastructure

The United States Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (US DoTI or DoTI) is one of the executive departments of the US federal government. It was established on 27 October 2001. The department is headed by the Secretary of Transportation, who is a member of the president's Cabinet.

History
The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure traces its history back to the Department of Transportation formed in 1996. The Department of Transportation was merged with the Department of Infrastructure to create the new Department of Infrastructure prior to the 2000s. The Department of Infrastructure was relatively understaffed and unfilled until Thom Henson was nominated for the spot. On 27 October 2001, Henson renamed the Department of Infrastructure to the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure and increased the employee count from 900 to 4,000.

Current Events
The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure is combatting the United States Post Office Terrorist Organisation. In January 2002, the DoTI announced the use of civilian and military helicopters against the organisation.

Agencies

 * Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
 * Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
 * National Road Transport Administration (NRTA)
 * Nautical Transport Administration (NTA)
 * Safe Transport Administration (STA)