DOT SEEKS INDUSTRY INPUT ON UPDATED STRATEGIC PLAN
September 3, 2025
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On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation asked for comments on its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. Federal agencies are required to revise and update their strategic plans at the beginning of each new presidential term. By providing public comments, industry stakeholders can help identify areas of improvement such that DOT can better understand how regulatory obligations impact carriers and other transportation related operations. Comments are encouraged on any of the following questions:
- What strategies or priorities should the DOT adopt to improve the Nation’s transportation systems?
- How should DOT measure progress towards the priorities suggested in Question 1?
- What emerging challenges or opportunities in transportation warrant additional DOT activities, investments, research, or analysis?
- How can DOT best create value for its activities with stakeholders?
DOT’s current Strategic Plan (available here) concludes at the end of this calendar year with the updated Strategic Plan set to be released February 2026. Comments can be submitted via email (dotstrategicplanning@dot.gov) and must be received by September 7, 2025.
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