### Question
How does TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES define transportation-, lodging-, or meals-in-kind?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 451*, **transportation-, lodging-, or meals-in-kind** is defined as:

> transportation, lodging, or meals provided by the Government without cost to an authorized traveler

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES > SUBCHAPTER I-TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES&mdash;NEW LAW**

