Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
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Table E-3. Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategies, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations

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RD&T Strategy Research Areas Operating Administrations
Reduce Passenger and Freight Congestion in Air and Surface Modes Reducing Recurring Congestion FAA, FHWA, FTA, OST
Reducing Non-Recurring Congestion FAA, FHWA
Extend System Life and Improve Durability Preserving Existing Infrastructure FAA, FHWA, FRA, FTA
Improving Infrastructure Durability and Characterizing Materials FAA, FHWA, FRA, OST
Advance Use of Next Generation Technologies and Combinations of Modes Multimodal and Intermodal Transportation FHWA, OST, RITA
Next Generation Technologies and Systems FAA, FHWA, FRA, OST, RITA
Improve Planning, Operations, and Management Improving Efficiency of Operations and Investments FAA, FHWA, FTA, OST
Improving Planning and Decisionmaking FHWA, FTA
Promoting Innovations in Transportation Finance FTA, OST
Improve Services for Underserved Areas and Populations Improving Access for Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations FHWA, FTA, OST
Improving Transportation in Rural Areas and Small Communities FHWA, FTA, OST, RITA
Advance the Nation's Transportation Research Capability University Research and Education FAA, FHWA, FRA, FTA, RITA
Cooperative and Stakeholder Research FAA, FHWA, FTA
Technical Assistance and Training FHWA, FTA, RITA
DOT Research Facilities and Expertise FAA, FRA, NHTSA