A partial shutdown of U.S. government agencies began on October 1, 2025. While the most recent previous shutdown lasted 35 days, spanning December 2018 to January 2019, the duration of the current shutdown remains unclear.
This analysis examines the potential effects of the government shutdown on the transportation and tourism sectors, utilizing the operational plans released by federal agencies on October 1st in conjunction with various media coverage. Readers should note that future developments may introduce new issues and responses.