Indian Country 101: History, Geography, Policies, and Initiatives Affecting Tribal Transportation Infrastructure

The feature article in the September – October 2014 edition of the TR News explores lands that are defined by federal law as Indian Country and that are home to the cultures, traditions, and governments of Indian communities. The article provides an overview of the political and legal history of these lands, and explores the transportation initiatives on these lands.

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