RITA | Table E-1. DOT Goals, RD&T Strategies, and Emerging Research Priorities

Table E-1. DOT Goals, RD&T Strategies, and Emerging Research Priorities

DOT Goal	RD&T Strategies	Emerging Research Priorities
Safety	Understand and Address Causal Factors and Risks	Human-Automation Interaction Enhanced Safety Data
	Mitigate Accidents and Incidents
	Assess New Technologies, Vehicles, Concepts, Designs, and Procedures
Reduced Congestion	Reduce Passenger and Freight Congestion in Air and Surface Modes	Congestion Reduction Policy Research and Technologies
	Extend System Life and Improve Durability
	Advance Use of Next Generation Technologies and Combinations of Modes	System Resilience and Global Logistics Next Generation Air Transportation System
	Improve Planning, Operations, and Management
	Improve Services for Underserved Areas and Populations
	Advance the Nation's Transportation Research Capability
Global Connectivity	Harmonize Standards and Support Leadership for U.S. Transportation Providers
Environmental Stewardship	Understand and Mitigate Transportation Impacts	Energy Efficiency and Alternative Fuels
Environmental Stewardship	Improve the Environmental Review Process
Security, Preparedness and Response	Reduce Vulnerability and Improve Preparedness and Recovery
Security, Preparedness and Response	Secure Hazardous Materials Shipments and Assess Risks
Organizational Excellence	Consistently Apply the R&D Investment Criteria