Help Shape the Future of National Transportation Data

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is pleased to announce the publication of our Request for Information (RFI), titled "Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics."

As the transportation landscape undergoes rapid shifts driven by new technologies and supply chain evolutions, BTS is committed to ensuring our national statistical resources remain relevant, accessible, and technically compatible with modern analytical workflows. Your expertise is vital to helping us prioritize our modernization efforts for the next decade.

We are seeking your input on six primary focus areas:

Product Portfolio Alignment: Evaluating the alignment of the BTS product suite with public needs.
Identifying Data Gaps: Identifying gaps in the national transportation picture.
Data Utility & Application: Understanding the real-world impact of BTS products.
Data Architecture & Technical Integration: Modernizing how data is delivered and consumed.
User Experience (UX) & Discovery: Optimizing the experience for data seekers.
Strategic Future & Feedback Loop: Aligning BTS resources with long-term industry challenges.

How to Participate

Read the RFI: You can find the full notice and list of questions on our website or directly on the Federal Register at Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Submit Formal Comments: All official feedback must be submitted in writing via the Regulations.gov docket [DOT-OST-2026-1387] by July 2, 2026.
Join our Informational Webinar: BTS will host a live session to walk through the focus areas and answer procedural questions.

Webinar Details

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 1:00PM Eastern
Registration: Required and available on a first-come, first-served basis at Informational Webinar: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics

This webinar is intended for a broad range of attendees, including data users, industry stakeholders, academic researchers, technical experts, and the public interested in helping BTS shape a more modern and responsive national transportation data landscape.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for contributing your expertise to this pivotal effort. For procedural inquiries, please contact our team at BTSOutreach@dot.gov.