•
Research supports both FMCSA and DOT safety
goals.
• Customers and stakeholders are involved in developing and
updating the FMCSA 5-Year R&T Strategic Plan.
• Program managers work closely with committees and research
boards, including the TRB and the Association of American State Highway and
Transportation Officials.
• An intermodal management council sets priorities for ITS
activities.
• Several research projects are carried out in partnership with
industry.
Quality
•
Annual stakeholder forums afford customer review
of research quality.
• Expert panels review selected research projects.
• Research is peer-reviewed internally and assessed at the
program level.
• All procurements specify that support for FMCSA goals is a
requirement.
Performance
•
Performance is linked to FMCSA and DOT goals and
documented annually in the Department's performance plan.
• Quantitative indicators include the number of studies
developed, papers presented, and technologies under evaluation.
• Cost-benefit analyses assess the performance of the ITS
elements of the program.
