Forecast
The TransBorder Freight Data Forecast Model is a specialized analytical tool developed by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Its primary purpose is to "close the gap" between real-time economic activity and the official, validated trade data released by the government.
Because official transborder statistics (derived from U.S. Census Bureau trade data) typically carry a two-month processing delay, this model provides stakeholders with a "nowcast"—an estimated view of current freight volumes before the official numbers are finalized.
Complete Metadata
| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[
"021:04"
]
|
| contactPoint |
{
"fn": "Sean Jahanmir",
"@type": "vcard:Contact",
"hasEmail": "mailto:sean.jahanmir@dot.gov"
}
|
| description | The TransBorder Freight Data Forecast Model is a specialized analytical tool developed by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Its primary purpose is to "close the gap" between real-time economic activity and the official, validated trade data released by the government. Because official transborder statistics (derived from U.S. Census Bureau trade data) typically carry a two-month processing delay, this model provides stakeholders with a "nowcast"—an estimated view of current freight volumes before the official numbers are finalized. |
| identifier | https://data.transportation.gov/api/views/h73b-4dgk |
| issued | 2025-01-31 |
| keyword |
[
"freight transportation"
]
|
| landingPage | https://data.transportation.gov/d/h73b-4dgk |
| license | http://www.usa.gov/publicdomain/label/1.0/ |
| modified | 2025-12-31 |
| programCode |
[
"021:042"
]
|
| publisher |
{
"name": "Bureau of Transportation Statistics",
"@type": "org:Organization"
}
|
| title | Forecast |
