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The effectiveness and efficiency of transportation relies heavily on sound information. In response to the growing information gap, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) resurrected several key data-collection programs, created the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and required BTS to identify information needs on an ongoing basis. This report summarizes key transportation information needs based on the Bureau's experience in responding to requests for statistics from decision makers, and on surveys, research, and conferences that BTS has held or co-sponsored with other organizations. The reauthorization of ISTEA provides an opportunity to reinforce the usefulness of the benchmark data programs established in 1991, expand those programs where warranted to address emerging critical issues, develop approaches for less burdensome data collection, and renew efforts to enhance the organization and sharing of information through the National Transportation Library. These elements, which are contained in the Administration's surface transportation reauthorization bill, are discussed in the Strategic Responses section of this report.
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