Welcome to the Research & Innovative Technology Administration's (RITA) Public Affairs web page. RITA is an agency devoted solely to research and innovation. RITA's focus is to promote transportation research that will foster the use of innovative technology. Also, RITA includes the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, an organization dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness of other Federal organizations with critical transportation-related functions and missions. RITA includes the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the Transportation Safety Institute and the University Transportation Centers program.
PRESS RELEASES FOR 2005
DOT to Study
Safer Seats, Tables for Commuter Trains (07/20/05)
South
Carolina State University Receives RITA Grant For Transportation Education and
Research (07/05/05)
University of South Florida Receives RITA Grant For Transportation Education and Research (07/05/05)
University of Minnesota Receives RITA Grant For Transportation Education and Research (07/05/05)
U.S. Senate Confirms Dr. Ashok G. Kaveeshwar as Administrator of DOT’s Newly
Created Research and Innovative Technology Administration (07/01/05)
June
Universities Receive
RITA Award Grants For Transportation Education and Research (06/29/05)
DOT Seeks Innovative Research Proposals from Small Business (03/17/05)