Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
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Table C-18. FMCSA RD&T Funding ($000)

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FMCSA RD&T Program FY 2005 Actual FY 2006 Enacted FY 2007 Request
Motor Carrier Safety 10,516 12,098 12,458
Produce Safer Drivers 2,750 3,623 4,271
Produce Safer Drivers 2,750 3,366 4,271
Produce Safer Drivers (T) 0 257 0
Improve Safety of Commercial Motor Vehicles 2,777 2,772 3,147
Improve Safety of Commercial Motor Vehicles 1,777 297 3,147
Improve Safety of Commercial Motor Vehicles (T) 1,000 2,475 0
Produce Safer Carriers 120 871 629
Produce Safer Carriers 120 871 629
Produce Safer Carriers (T) 0 0 0
Advance Safety Through Information-Based Initiatives 1,035 1,483 1,349
Advance Safety Through Information-Based Initiatives 460 815 1,349
Advance Safety Through Information-Based Initiatives (T) 575 668 0
Improve Security Through Safety Initiatives 500 297 450
Improve Security Through Safety Initiatives 0 297 450
Improve Security Through Safety Initiatives (T) 500 0 0
Enable and Motivate Internal Excellence 1,250 937 450
Enable and Motivate Internal Excellence 1,150 937 450
Enable and Motivate Internal Excellence (T) 100 0 0
Administrative Expenses 2,084 2,115 2,162
Subtotal, R&D1 8,341 8,698 12,458
Subtotal, Technology Investment (T)2 2,175 3,400 0
Subtotal, Facilities (F)3 0 0 0
Total FMCSA 10,516 12,098 12,458

1 Composed of basic research (without specific application), applied research (for a specific need), and developmental research (design, development, and improvements of prototypes and processes).

2 Demonstration projects and other related activities associated with R&D.

3 Acquisition, design, and construction and repairs of all physical facilities for use in R&D.