RITA | Table 4-11. Milestones for Improving Transportation in Rural Areas and Small Communities

Table 4-11. Milestones for Improving Transportation in Rural Areas and Small Communities

Research Product or Information Gained	FY 07-08	FY 09-10
Center for Transportation Advancement and Regional Development
Improved knowledge of transportation and economic development	x	x
Rural Interstate Corridor Communications
Report to Congress	x
Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research
Enhanced knowledge of strategies to improve transportation in rural areas and small communities	x	x
Identify Cost-Effective Solutions to Provide Rural Transportation Services
Demonstrate rural service solutions	x	x
Identify improved transit vehicles for rural applications		x
Aviation and International Policy
Assess economic impact of air service in small communities		x
Cold Region and Rural Transportation Research
Design and build research infrastructure	x
Evaluate research projects		x
Ensure long-term sustainability of research facility		x