Federal Register #RITA20260001

Information Collection for Intermodal Freight Facilities Geospatial Data Update at Major U.S. Airports

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is initiating an information collection to update the Intermodal Freight Facilities Air-to-Truck and Mail Cargo Geospatial Data for the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology - Scope of Work: - Update geospatial data for intermodal freight and mail transfer facilities at 113 major U.S. airports - Engage airport industry experts to verify facility locations and operational characteristics - Use a web-based survey and interactive mapping application for data collection - Updated data will be published on the NTAD website - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection and survey administration (no physical products or part numbers) - Survey and mapping verification for 113 airports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on geospatial data accuracy and validation by subject matter experts - Supports statutory mandates for documenting transportation system connectivity - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a data collection and validation effort, not a procurement of goods or traditional services.

Description

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to update the geospatial "Intermodal Freight Facilities Air-to-Truck" dataset for the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). This data collection will involve contacting airport industry experts at 113 major U.S. airports, which handled about 98 percent of U.S. air freight in 2024, to verify the location and characteristics of intermodal and mail transfer facilities within airport boundaries. The updated data will be published on the NTAD website. Comments on this information collection must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

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