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Knowledge Base Article - Understanding the Difference Between Urban and Rural NTD Reporting Modules

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Understanding the Difference Between Urban and Rural NTD Reporting Modules.pdf (86.3 KB)

This guide provides an overview of the National Transportation Database’s (NTD’s) two main reporting groups: Urban Reporters and Rural Reporters.


Urban Reporters generally provide more granular data more frequently than Rural Reporters, but Rural Reporters report certain data points that Urban Reporters do not.

Last updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026