49 USC 15101 - Transportation policy

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 15101.

Transportation policy

(a)

In General.—

To ensure the development, coordination, and preservation of a transportation system that meets the transportation needs of the United States, including the national defense, it is the policy of the United States Government to oversee the modes of transportation and in overseeing those modes—

(1)

to recognize and preserve the inherent advantage of each mode of transportation;

(2)

to promote safe, adequate, economical, and efficient transportation;

(3)

to encourage sound economic conditions in transportation, including sound economic conditions among carriers;

(4)

to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable rates for transportation without unreasonable discrimination or unfair or destructive competitive practices;

(5)

to cooperate with each State and the officials of each State on transportation matters; and

(6)

to encourage fair wages and working conditions in the transportation industry.

(b)

Administration To Carry Out Policy.—

This part shall be administered and enforced to carry out the policy of this section.

(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 921; amended Pub. L. 105–102, § 2(13), Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2205.)

cite as: 49 USC 15101