Position: Secretary - Transportation

The secretary of transportation is responsible for ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system for Americans. He or she must also plan for future transportation needs. In doing so, he or she must understand what is needed and the potential impact on both the environment and national defense. The secretary works with highways, aviation, railroads, surface transportation, and coastal waters.

Type of Appointment/Position: Presidential with Senate confirmation    

Nominations so far:

Nominee	Rating
Hank Dittmar
Shelley Poticha
Michael Dukakis
Anne P. Canby
Jim Oberstar
Rep. Earl Blumenauer
John O. Norquist
Jan Lundberg
Nicholas Johnson
Ralph Nader
Sen. Ted Kennedy
Jerry Brown
Richard Katz
Janette Sadik-Khan
Congressman Robet Menendez
Peter Calthorpe

Initiate a comprehensive review of the nation's transportation system, looking into coordination of the various elements, comprehensiveness and efficiency;

Engage in long-term infrastructure planning with emphasis on sustainability and preservation of our environment;

Protect and promote Amtrak - particularly where it is a reasonable alternative to car or air transportation;

Enforce rigorous safety and fuel efficiency standards;

Work to even the playing field for public transportation.