| FAA |
Annual review by the
Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC)
Commercial
Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) reviews safety-related
commercial space transportation R&D
|
REDAC: November 2005 letter
report recommends that FAA:
Develop a procedure for
identifying and funding research on emerging aircraft
safety issues
Develop a procedure for
funding researcher-initiated aircraft safety
projects
Ensure that aircraft safety
research is
connected with operational needs
Enhance collaboration with
other
agencies in environmental RD&T
Fund scoping studies on
fuel, energy, and water quality issues
Strengthen domestic and
international environmental research partnerships
Establish a working group
to recommend research to determine the degree to which separation standards
can be reduced using existing technology
COMSTAC: Provided
recommendations in January 2006 on research proposals of interest to the
industry
|
REDAC:
June 20, 2006
COMSTAC:
October 26, 2005
May 23-24, 2006 |
| FHWA |
Periodic review by the
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Research and Technology Coordinating
Committee (RTCC)
Lab
Assessment Program
|
RTCC: Met twice in FY 2006
and
provided advice on issues including:
Implementation of the
Corporate Master Plan for Research and Technology
Conduct and management of
an advanced research program
Conduct of the Lab
Assessment Program
Engaging University
Transportation Centers in carrying out a national surface transportation
research agenda
Lab Assessment: Independent
panels assessed research at FHWA's Aerodynamics, Coatings and Corrosion, and
Crash Analysis laboratories
|
RTCC:
November 1-2, 2005 June 14-15, 2006
Lab Assessments:
March 13-16, 2006
June 19-22, 2006
September 9-14, 2006 |
| FMCSA |
Regular inputs on planning
and programs from key stakeholders
|
Stakeholder Forum: January
2006 forum addressed research needs and accomplishments in key areas,
including:
State data quality
Lane departure warning
systems
development and deployment
Large Truck Crash Causation
Study
Medical programs
Wireless inspection
technologies
Fatigue management
Hazardous materials
safety
|
Sixth Annual Forum:
January 22, 2006 |
| FRA |
Annual review by the TRB
Committee for the Review of the FRA Research, Development, and Demonstration
Programs; other external review mechanisms
|
Committee Report: May 2005
letter report concludes that FRA:
Is making progress on
completing the Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System network,
which the committee feels is vital to the full development and deployment of
positive train control and other applications
Should, to the extent
possible, close out remaining high-speed-rail projects so that resources can
be deployed elsewhere
Continue work on a new
five-year strategic R&D plan and include in the plan:
(1) consideration of the intermodal effects of safety countermeasures;
(2) discussion of planned outreach to
customers and stakeholders; and
(3) measures of the effectiveness of research results
Address railroad congestion
issues,
particularly the relationship between
rail system capacity and safety
|
Review Committee:
June 28-29, 2006 |
| FTA |
Transit Research Analysis
Committee (TRAC)
|
TRAC Report: March 2006
letter report commends FTA for the completion of the September 30, 2005,
Strategic Research Plan and makes several recommendations, including:
Move aggressively to brief
stakeholders on the Strategic Research Plan
Review the plan annually in
light of current events and accomplishments
Develop a
three-to-five-year research program plan linking the Strategic Research Plan
with FTA's annual program of research
|
TRAC:
December 5-6, 2005
July 6-7, 2006
|
NHTSA
|
Broad-based research
meetings with automotive manufacturers and suppliers
|
Research Meetings: Meetings
with auto manufacturers and suppliers to discuss developments in automotive
technologies and deployment strategies that include specific recommendations
for:
New Car Assessment Program
Lane departure warning systems
Advanced occupant restraint systems
Vehicle compatibility
|
Research Meetings:
Honda
December 5-6, 2005
Hyundai
March 1, 2006
General Motors
March 29, 2006
Automotive Occupants
Restraints Council:
March 17, 2006
Society of Automotive
Engineers:
May 8-10, 2006
|
| PHMSA |
Periodic outreach events,
stakeholder meetings, peer reviews
|
R&D Forum: March 2005
government/industry pipeline safety
R&D Forum identified the following key challenges:
Maintaining the safety,
security, and
reliability of an aging pipeline
infrastructure
Managing significant energy
demand forecasts
Protecting the environment
while addressing national energy needs
Fostering the development
of new
technologies and strengthening industry consensus standards
Leveraging research
resources while improving program performance
|
R&D Workshops:
January 25-26, 2006
February 28-March 1,
2006 |
| RITA |
National Research Council
(NRC) Review of RD&T Strategic Plan
|
NRC Review: June 2006 NRC
panel review assessed the draft RD&T Strategic Plan and DOT's research
coordination process and submitted a letter report in August 2006
|
NRC Committee:
June 21-22, 2006 |
