Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
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Table E-2. Safety RD&T Strategies, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations

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RD&T Strategy Research Areas Operating Administrations
Understand and Address Causal Factors and Risks Human Factors and Medical Risks FAA, FHWA, FMCSA, FRA, NHTSA
Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Factors FAA, FHWA, FMCSA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA, OST, PHMSA
Operational Factors FAA, FHWA, FRA, FTA
Hazardous Materials Transportation FMCSA, FRA, OST, PHMSA
Safety Data, Information Systems, and Risk Analysis FAA, FHWA, FMCSA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA
Mitigate Accidents and Incidents Emergency Response and Operations FHWA, FTA
Crashworthiness and Occupant Protection FAA, FHWA, FMCSA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA
Assess New Technologies, Vehicles, Concepts, Designs, and Procedures Safety Rulemaking and Advanced Technologies FAA, FMCSA, NHTSA, RITA