Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Topic: Request for Information

Agency: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Action: Notice and request for information

Information: Federal Register

Title: Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Published Date: June 1, 2026

Dates: Written comments and information must be submitted by Thursday, July 2, 2026; BTS will host an informational webinar on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Summary: The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) seeks public input to evaluate the utility of its product portfolio, identify critical data gaps in the national transportation picture, and improve the user experience for all stakeholders. As the transportation landscape evolves with new technologies and supply chain shifts, BTS is committed to ensuring its resources remain relevant and accessible. Feedback received through this Request for Information (RFI) will help guide the strategic alignment of BTS’s product portfolio with the technical and analytical requirements of the public.

Staff Advisor: Taria Barron, General Counsel, tbarron@apta.com