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The Department of Transportation (DOT) is a federal cabinet department of the U.S. government concerned with transportation. Established by an act of Congress in 1966, it began operation in 1967. Its main responsibilities include the formulation of policies in the area of transportation and overseeing statutory compliance amongst various modes of transportation. The DOT encompasses several administration units including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) among others, ensuring safety in air, land and sea transportation.