Fuel Economy Calculator

The US Department of Energy offers a Fuel Economy calculator that allows users to both see the approximate costs of fueling their current vehicle and compare vehicles based on MPG, car make and model, and how much the user expects to drive in a city versus highway setting.

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)

From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation About page: “WisDOT supports all forms of transportation. The department is responsible for planning, building and maintaining Wisconsin’s network of state highways and Interstate highway system. The department shares the costs of building and operating county and local transportation systems – from highways to public transit and other modes. […]

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US Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics collects and supplies information about transportation in the United States. Its Statistical Products and Data page may be most helpful. From the BTS About page: “As the independent statistical agency within the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is a politically objective supplier of trusted and […]

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US Department of Transportation (US DOT)-Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has publications and statistics on United States transportation systems. From the FHWA About page: “The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various […]

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US Statistical Abstract

The U.S. Census Bureau terminated the collection of data for the Statistical Compendia program effective October 1, 2011. Historical data is still available. ——————————————————– Often overlooked in the scramble to find data, the Statistical Abstract of the United States was one of the best places to start looking for information. From 1878-2012, the Statistical Abstract […]

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