Division Home Division Home About Us Contact Us HomeBureaus & Offices > Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs ...Division for Transportation Affairs hide Division for Transportation Affairs Subscribe Safe, Secure, Efficient, Global Transportation The Division for Transportation Affairs (TRA) leads U.S. government efforts to ensure safe, secure, efficient aviation and maritime transportation networks worldwide. TRA keeps Americans and American goods and services moving safely, securely, and efficiently around the world. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Affairs Heidi Gómez Follow Us: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Policy Issues Transportation Policy Aviation Negotiations Civil Air Transport Agreements Transportation Policy The Office of Transportation Policy (TRA/OTP) works to increase global capacity and safeguard the commercial aviation and maritime sectors. Working with U.S. and foreign partners, OTP promotes adherence to the highest international standards to enhance the safety and security of the global transportation system. Learn More about Transportation Policy Transportation Policy Aviation Negotiations The Office of Aviation Negotiations (TRA/AN) opens air service markets around the world, and enforces the obligations of bilateral partners so that U.S. airlines can compete on a level playing field with foreign competitors, and Americans have more choices when flying. Learn More about Aviation Negotiations Aviation Negotiations Civil Air Transport Agreements Since 1992, the United States has pursued an “open-skies” policy designed to eliminate government involvement in airline decision-making about routes, capacity, and pricing in international markets. Learn More about Civil Air Transport Agreements Civil Air Transport Agreements