Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
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Research Activities of the Department of Transportation: A Report to Congress

Research Activities of the Department of Transportation:
A Report to Congress

March 2005


Table of Contents File Formats
Entire Report
Acronyms
Section 1. Introduction
Section 2. RITA Vision, Mission, Goals, and Strategies
Section 3. Research, Development, and Technology Priorities
Table 3-1. Summary of FY 2006 RD&T Budget Request ($000)
Table 3-2. FY 2006 RD&T Programs Supporting Safety
Table 3-3. FY 2006 RD&T Programs Supporting Mobility
Table 3-4. FY 2006 RD&T Programs Supporting Global Connectivity
Table 3-5. FY 2006 RD&T Programs Supporting Environmental Stewardship
Table 3-6. FY 2006 RD&T Programs Supporting Security
Section 4. Research, Development, and Technology Strategic Planning
Figure 4-1. RD&T Planning Process
Figure 4-2. Annual RD&T Program Planning
Section 5. Conclusion
Appendix A - FY 2006 Budget Request for Research, Development, and Technology
Appendix B - Summary of FY 2005 Program Reviews
Table B-1. Review of FAA RD&T Program
Table B-2. Review of FHWA RD&T Program
Table B-3. Review of FMCSA R&T Program
Table B-4. Review of FRA RD&T Program
Table B-5. Review of FTA RD&T Program
Table B-6. Review of NHTSA RD&T Program
Table B-7. Review of PHMSA RD&T Program
Table B-8. Review of RITA RD&T Program