Government Resources |
Federal Highway
Administration - is committed to working with you, our customers and
partners, to keep America moving safely, comfortably, economically, and without harm to our
environment. |
Federal Highway Administration - State Transportation Web Sites - This is a listing of all the Department of Transporation offices in each state; listed
alphabetically. |
National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration - This website provides information
of a wide variety of highway transportation issues including: air bags, child passenger safety, child seat
inspections, crash tests, recalls, safety ratings, and much more. |
National Traffic and Road Closure Information - Provides a
map that allows the visitor to select by state to view road closure for that state |
National Transportation
Library - The National Transportation Library is a repository of materials
from public and private organizations around the country. The Library is intended to facilitate the exchange of
information related to transportation. |
Road
Safety Overseas - Check with the embassy or consulate of the countries
where you will visit to learn about requirements for driver's license, road permits, and auto
insurance. |
U.S. Department of
Transportation - This agency serves the United States by ensuring a fast,
safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and
enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. |
U.S.
Department of Transportation - Contact Page - Send your suggestions,
comments or questions, as well as email for the Secretary and other Department of Transportation
officials. |
Private Resources |
Accutraffic - Provides real-time traffic conditions, road closure, and construction notices, as well
as information as city forecasts, weather maps. |
Alamo Rent-A-Car -
Travel Tools - Find detailed information on places to stay, eat, and visit as
well as up-to-date weather reports, maps, and driving directions. |
American Automobile Association - The AAA provides information on
buying a car, choosing car and travel insurance, auto loans and leasing, travel tips and
more. |
Avis Rental Cars - Renter's Guide - Provides
policies and procedures, maps, and weather information. |
Dollar Rent A Car -
Travel Tools - Provides maps and weather to air and hotel
reservations. |
Enterprise Rent A Car - |
National Rent A Car - |
National Scenic Byways - National Scenic Byways Online provides travelers with current, detailed information
about byways throughout the United States. |
Rand McNally Road Construction - Provides all kinds of
information that would be useful in planning a road trip. |
Rental Car Insurance Tips for Vacationers - Properly insuring a rental car
can be tricky. Before renting a car, the I.I.I. suggests that you make two phone calls - one to your insurance
agent or company representative and another to the credit card company you will be using to pay for the
rental car. |
SmarTravel
- Provides real time traffic information in 83 U.S. cities. |
Thrifty Car Rental - |