2024 NextGen National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) Developing and Delivering Post-Pandemic National Traveler Behavior Core Data

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
NHTS 2025 Justification.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2025-04-30	Available
NHTS_2024_DataDictionary_revisions_4-16-25.xlsx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-04-30	Available
Spanish Translation text.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix10_ReminderSpecifications_Draft.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix9_TravelLog.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix8_DiarySurveyLetter_Draft_Revised.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix7_NonresponseLetter_Draft_Revised.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix6_ReminderPostcard2_Draft_Revised.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix5_ReminderPostcard1_Draft_Revised.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
30Day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-05-02	Available
Supporting Statement A- NHTS 2024_CLEAN_8.12.2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix4_Envelope_9x12_8.12.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix3_InvitationLetter_8.12.2024.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
NHTS_2024_Appendix2_CognitiveTestingMaterials_CLEAN_8.12.2024.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
Supporting Statement B- NHTS 2024_CLEAN_8.12.2024.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2024-08-12	Available
60Day FRN.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-03-12	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
265928	NHTS Travel Diary	Other-Internet Questionnaire	Unchanged
265926	NHTS Recruitment Survey	Other-Internet Survey	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2125-0545	ICR Reference No: 202504-2125-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202403-2125-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FHWA	Agency Tracking No: Ready for OST Submission
Title: 2024 NextGen National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) Developing and Delivering Post-Pandemic National Traveler Behavior Core Data
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/05/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 05/05/2025
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection change request is approved. Any previous terms of clearance remain in effect if applicable.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2027	08/31/2027	08/31/2027
Responses	28,625	0	28,625
Time Burden (Hours)	6,417	0	6,417
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NHTS is the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) nationally representative data source for daily local passenger travel. This inventory of travel behavior reflects travel mode (private vehicle, public transportation, pedestrian and cycling) and trip purpose (travel to work, school, recreation, and personal/family trips) by U.S. household residents. Survey results are used by federal and state agencies to monitor the performance and adequacy of current facilities and infrastructure, and to plan for future needs. Data from the NHTS are included in broader, bi-annual reports to Congress on the performance of the surface transportation system.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 23 USC 502 Name of Law: HIGHWAYS
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 86719	12/14/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 35922	05/02/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
NHTS Recruitment Survey
NHTS Travel Diary

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	28,625	28,625	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,417	6,417	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The NextGen NHTS design was modified from prior NHTS surveys in 2022 with respect to (1) fewer questions asked, (2) smaller sample fielded, and (3) implementation of a biennial data collection cycle.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,411,638

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/05/2025

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