National Transportation Week Educates And Enlightens
Each year, the U.S. transportation system helps millions of travelers reach their destinations and carries more than 14.5 billion metric tons (16 billion tons) of freight worth almost $12 trillion. To recognize the hard work of U.S. transportation planners, designers, and engineers in achieving these successes, USDOT, FHWA, and other transportation agencies will celebrate National Transportation Week (NTW) from May 15–21, 2005.
The week provides an opportunity for transportation-related agencies and organizations—including Federal, State, and local governments and educational institutions—to celebrate past accomplishments and look toward the future. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will sponsor several events including a visit to Potomac Airfield, Maryland, where students will serve as roving reporters, with articles appearing in the FAA "Intercom" online newsletter.
For the week, USDOT also will hold a national poster contest for fifth graders, inviting students to enter artwork that represents their thoughts on the theme "One Nation on the Move!"
For more information, visit the Web site at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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