NTL BTS Data Dictionary  
Government Transportation Financial Statistics 2003 dataset


Format

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**** Variables common across tables. ****

Variable name: Mode
	Variable definition: This variable represents a category or header for Transportation mobility methods. This variable refers to the way in which passengers and/or goods can be transported and functions more as a header and is further broken down to specific transporation modes (i.e., Highway, Transit, Rail, Air, Water, Pipeline, General Support).  
	Data format: Text
	List of Modes:
		Highway
		Transit
		Rail
		Air
		Water
		Pipeline
		General Support


Variable name: Year
	Variable definition: This variable records a time as its represented in the gregorian calendar. All of the tables within this report ranges from 1985 - 2002 and sometimes include estimates for 2003. Years are presented as the column headers in the tables for this report.   
	Data format: Numeric
	Field length: 4 characters:


Variable name: Total
	Variable definition: Totals for transportation revenues and expenditures, grants, budget authority and obligations for all levels of government (i.e., Federal, State, Local) and for all modes of transportation in this report are the sum of the Census Bureaus state and local data and the U.S. Budgets federal financial data. Each table contains a "Sources:" portion for further clarity of data origin for that table. The multiple tables within this report reflect varying permutations for representing this data. (e.g., Federal Obligations for Highway Transportation by Agency and Program, Federal Budget Authority for Transit Transportation by Agency and Program, Transportation Expenditures by Mode and Level of Government After Transfer of Federal Grants, Highway Revenues by State and Local Governments, etc...). Analyze specific table for better understanding on what the total reflects. 
	Data units: USD 
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values:  "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = Value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = Value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Revenues
	Variable definition: This variable represents a categorical group for transportation modes. To better present the data, Revenues generated by Mode have their own group within the table. Transportation revenues include money recieved by the goverment from transportation-related taxes, user charges, or fees designated to fund transportation-related expenditures. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on REVENUES 
	Data format: Text


Variable name: Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a categorical group for transportation modes. To better present the data, Expenditure cost by Mode have their own group within the table. Transportation expenditures consist of money paid out for transportation-related activities by the government. In this definition, expenditures include payments from all sources of funds, including transportation trust funds, general funds, and proceeds from borrowing. BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on EXPENDITURES
	Data format: Text
	

Variable name: Highway
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from highways related transportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., taxes on motor fuels; motor vehicle liscenses; outlays for federl aid-highway programs; enforcing safety performance standards). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on Highway
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values:  "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = Value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = Value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Transit
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from transits related transportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., fares; charter fees; advertising income; grants to state and local agencies for the construction, acquasition and improvement of the mass transporation facilities and equipment). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on Transit.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values:  "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = Value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = Value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Rail
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from transits related transportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., fuels and property taxes; Amtrak passenger fares; settlement of railroad litigation; northeast corridor improvement; local rail freight assistance). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on Rail.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = Value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = Value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Air
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from air related transportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., aviation excise taxees; freight waybill taxes; hanger rentals; parking fees at airport lots; costs of constructing; cost of maintaining the national air traffic system; maintenance of airport facilities). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on Air.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Water 
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from water related transportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., Canal tolls; rents from leases; concession rents; user charges and taxes paid into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund; outlays of the U.S. Coast Guard like oil spill recovery, aids to naviation, marine environmental protection). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on Water
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Pipeline
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from pipeline related transportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., pipeline safety user fees; outlays for the Research and Special Programs Administration). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on Pipeline.
Pipeline transportation is a method of transportation which involves movement of solid, liquid or gaseous products over long distances through pipelines. This mode of transportation is mostly used for transport of crude and refined petroleum products such as oil and natural gas.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	

Variable name: General Support
	Variable definition: This variable records modal revenues or expenditures for or from General Support related tranportation which varies depending on the level of government (e.g., fees paid by registered shippers of hazardous material). BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on General Support. 
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.

	
Variable name: Federal Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue and Revenue Raising Instruments by Mode at the federal governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Federal Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents in Table 3-A, with respect to Revenues. Additionally, Table 15's Federal Total variable records the percent ratio of Transportation Revenues to Expenditures (Revenues/Expenditures). Federal Total is also then broken down to its constituents modes (i.e., Highway, Tansit, Air, Water, Pipeline)
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	
		
Variable name: State Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue and Revenue Raising Instruments by Mode at the State governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within State Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents in Table 3-A, with respect to Revenues.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Local Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue and Revenue Raising Instruments by Mode at the Local governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Local Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents in Table 3-A, with respect to Revenues.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: State and Local Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the percent ratio of Transportation Revenues to Expenditures (Revenues/Expenditure) combining both the State and local level of government for the country, United States of America. Within State and Local Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents in Table 15.
	Data units: Unitless (ratio)
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Highway(s) Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue or Expenditure by Mode at all governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Highway Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents (e.g., federal, state, local and/or the constituent agencies, programs, and specifics revenue/expenditure collected/outlays by the government from transportation and non-transportation-related activities).
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Transit Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue or Expenditure by Mode at all governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Transit Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents (e.g., federal, state, local and/or the constituent agencies, programs, and specifics revenue/expenditure collected/outlays by the government from transportation and non-transportation-related activities).
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Air Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue or Expenditure by Mode at all governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Air Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents (e.g., federal, state, local and/or the constituent agencies, programs, and specifics revenue/expenditure collected/outlays by the government from transportation and non-transportation-related activities).
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	
	
Variable name: Water Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue or Expenditure by Mode at all governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Water Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents (e.g., federal, state, local and/or the constituent agencies, programs, and specifics revenue/expenditure collected/outlays by the government from transportation and non-transportation-related activities).
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Pipeline Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue or Expenditure by Mode at all governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within Pipeline Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents (e.g., federal, state, local and/or the constituent agencies, programs, and specifics revenue/expenditure collected/outlays by the government from transportation and non-transportation-related activities).
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	
	
Variable name: General Support Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the Revenue or Expenditure by Mode at all governmental level for the country, United States of America. Within General Support Total the variable is further broken down to its constituents (e.g., federal, state, local and/or the constituent agencies, programs, and specifics revenue/expenditure collected/outlays by the government from transportation and non-transportation-related activities).
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: State
	Variable definition: This variable represent a header or categorical group for the fifty constituent politcal entity within the country United States of America ordered alphabetically. There are multiple tables throughout the report with these states as subvariables underneath the "State" header/category. These states record unique information dependant on the table. Expected data ranges from recording transportation mode expenditure or revenues by state and local government and sometimes including Federal Grants. Review specific table for clarity.  
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Text
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of States:
		Alabama
		Alaska
		Arizona
		Arkansas
		California
		Colorado
		Connecticut
		Delaware
		Florida
		Georgia
		Hawaii
		Idaho
		Illinois
		Indiana
		Iowa
		Kansas
		Kentucky
		Louisiana
		Maine
		Maryland
		Massachusetts
		Michigan
		Minnesota
		Mississippi
		Missouri
		Montana
		Nebraska
		Nevada
		New Hampshire
		New Jersey
		New Mexico
		New York
		North Carolina
		North Dakota
		Ohio
		Oklahoma
		Oregon
		Pennsylvania
		Rhode Island
		South Carolina
		South Dakota
		Tennessee
		Texas
		Utah
		Vermont
		Virginia
		Washington
		West Virginia
		Wisconsin
		Wyoming	

	
Variable name: Agency
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for the various organizations involved in transportation within the country, United States of America. The subcategories within the variable are ordered alphabetically and record expenditures for both the Department of Transporation specific organizations and Other federal organizations. All agencies involved are managed at the Federal government level.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Text
	Coded values and their meanings:
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of Agencies:
		Department of Transportation:
			Federal Highway Administration
			Federal Aviation Administration
			Federal Transit Administration
			Federal Transit Administration
			Federal Railroad Administration
			U.S. Coast Guard
			Maritime Administration
			National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
			Office of the Secretary of Transporation
			Research and Special Programs Administration
			Office of the Inspector General
			St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
			Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
		Other Federal Agencies:
			U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
			National Aeronautics and Space Administration
			Panama Canal Commission
			Department of Agriculture- Forest Service
			U.S. Railway Association
			Washington Metro Area Transit Authority
			Interstate Commerce Commission
			Civil Aeronautics Board
			Department of the Interior
			National Transportation Safety Board
			Federal Maritime Commission
			Housing and Urban Development
			Appalachian Development
			Other
					
	
Variable name: Agency and Program
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for the various organizations involved in transportation and transportation related activities within the country, United States of America. All agencies and programs involved are managed at the Federal government level. This variable appears repeatedly throughout the tables in the report. Agency and Program are grouped by transportation mode in separate tables for clearer representation. These Agencies are further expanded on to their constituents. Agency and Programs is further broken down to include Agencies relevant to the Transportation mode of focus in the specific table and within that agency the programs involved are listed. Reference "Agency" variable for a list of these organizations. Furthermore, this variables subcategories records expenditures, budget authority, and obligations. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on BUDGET AUTHORITY, OBLIGATIONS, and EXPENDITURES FROM OWN FUNDS.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Total Transportation Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of the "Department of Transportation Agencies Total" and "Other Federal Agencies Total" variables
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Department of Transportation Agencies Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of all the Department Transportation Agencies Federal Expendiures ranging from 1985 - 2002. Reference the "Agency" variable found in BTS_GTFS_2003_DATA_DICTIONARY_20020101.txt, this document, for a cummalitive list. 
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Other Federal Agencies Total
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of all Federal Agencies Expenditures outside of the Department of Transportation ranging from 1985 - 2002. Reference the "Agency" variable found in BTS_GTFS_2003_DATA_DICTIONARY_20020101.txt, this document, file for a cummalitive list.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Total, all government revenues  
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all government level revenues. This variable's subcategories records the sum of all government revenues and transportation revenues as well as recording a percent of total between "transportation revenue" and "total government revenues" recorded as "Transportation percent of total" (Transportation percent of total = (Transportation revenues/Total government revenues))  
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Federal revenues 
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for revenues at the Federal government level. This variable's subcategories records the sum of all federal revenues and federal transportation revenues as well as recording a percent of total between "transportation revenue" and "total federal revenues" recorded as "Transportation percent of total" (Transportation percent of total = (Transportation revenues/Total government revenues))  
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: State and Local revenues
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for revenues at the State and Local government level. This variable's subcategories records the sum of all state and local revenues and federal transportation revenues as well as recording a percent of total between "transportation revenue" and "total state and local revenues" recorded as "Transportation percent of total" (Transportation percent of total = (Transportation revenues/Total government revenues))  
	Data units: USD
	Data format: Numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Total, all government expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all government level expenditures after a transfer of federal grants. This variable's subcategories records the sum of all government expenditures and transportation own source as well as recording a percent of total between "transportation own source" and "total government expenditures" recorded as "Transportation percent of total" (Transportation percent of total = (Transportation own source/Total government expenditures))   
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Federal expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for expenditures at the Federal government level after a transfer of Federal Grants. This variable's subcategories records the sum of all federal expenditures and federal transportation expenditures excluding federal grants as well as recording a percent of total between "Transportation excluding federal grants" and "Total own source" recorded as "Transportation percent of total" (Transportation percent of total = (Transportation excluding federal grants/Total own source))  
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: State and Local expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for expenditures at the State and Local government level after a transfer of Federal Grants. This variable's subcategories records the sum of all state and local expenditures and state and local transportation expenditures excluding federal grants as well as recording a percent of total between "Transportation excluding federal grants" and "Total own source" recorded as "Transportation percent of total" (Transportation percent of total = (Transportation excluding federal grants/Total own source))  
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: DOT Total (Department of Transportation)
	Variable definition: The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the U.S. government concerned with transportation. It is governed by the United States Secretary of Transportation. DOT total refers to the sum of all administrations within the organization. Department of Transportation Administrations: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC), John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS),
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.

	
Variable name: Total Grants
	Variable definition: A grant is a federal financial assistance award making payment in cash or in kind for a specified purpose. The federal government is not expected to have substantial involvement with the state or local government or other recipient while the contemplated activity is being performed. The term "grants-in-aid" is commonly restricted to grants to state and local governments.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: All Mode Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of all transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (= Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Highway Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of highway transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (= Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Transit Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of transit transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (= Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Rail Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of rail transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (= Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Air Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of air transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (= Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Water Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of water transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (= Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Pipeline Expenditures
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for all levels of government capital expenditures. This variable's categories record the sum of pipeline transportation mode capital expenditure. Capital expenditures is the part of the government spending that goes into the creation of assets. Total government records the sum capital expenditure for the United States, including transportation capital expenditures.
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
	List of All mode Expenditures' categories:
		Total government 
		Total capital (Federal capital + State and local capital)
		Federal capital
		State and Local capital
		Capital as percent of total (Total capital/Total government)


Variable name: Total U.S.
	Variable definition: This variable records the sum of Revenues or Expenditures for transportion mode by All State and Local Governments 
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.


Variable name: Transit-Operation Revenues
	Variable definition: This variable represents a header or categorical group for State and Local government levels. The variables' categories are a list of the fifty states of the United States Government. This variables' categories record Transit transportation mode revenues. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_definitions_and_data_coverage.html located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information for what constitutes as Transit Revenues
	Data units: USD
	Data format: numeric
	Representation of null values: "" = No activity or a value of zero; "0" = value too small to report; N/A = Data not available (This key varies from table to table. View individual table for clarity since some tables do not define the zero value as "0" = value too small to report)
	Other information fields: Many tables contain a Notes and Sources section for further clarity of that specific table. Table's data unit, USD, are represented in millions and either in Current dollars or Chained 2000 dollars. Reference BTS_GTFS_2003_appendix_2_Glossary_and_List_of_Acronyms.htm located in folder BTS_GTFS_2003_Appendices for more information on CURRENT DOLLARS and CHAINED 2000 DOLLARS.
