### Question
How is the term transportation defined?


### Answer
The term **transportation** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 14302* as the following:

> transportation that would be subject to the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission under subchapter II of chapter 105 of this title, as in effect on December 31, 1995, if such subchapter were still in effect

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 14302*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 143-FINANCE**

