The report provides the American people with a national perspective on the physical and operating characteristics of the highway, bridge, and transit portions of the nation's intermodal transportation system. It offers a comprehensive, factual background ;Color illustrations reproduced in black and white. This is Exec. summary to PB2000-108093. Prepared in cooperation with Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC.;pg 28.

DOT submits the Conditions and Performance Report (C & P Report) to Congress biennially. This document is intended to provide Congress and other decision makers with an objective appraisal of highway, bridge, and transit finance, physical condition, operational performance, and future investment requirements. The report offers a comprehensive, factual background to support development and evaluation of legislative, program, and budget options at all levels of government.

The C & P report is intended to provide Congress and other decision makers with an objective appraisal of highway, bridge, and transit physical conditions; operational performance; financing mechanisms; and future investment requirements.