DOT 56-09
Friday, April 24, 2009
News Digest
U.S. DOT Requests Public Comments on ITS Program. The Research and
Innovative Technology Administration is requesting public comments on the
strategic direction of its Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Program. Comments will be used to shape the next, multi-year, ITS research
agenda. Specifically, the Department seeks comment and insight on a set of
proposed goals and objectives for the ITS Program. Additionally, the
Department is interested in exploring new opportunities for research and
development, technology transfer, and evaluation of next generation ITS
technologies. Responses should take into account the critical role of
advanced technologies in achieving transformative change in the areas of
safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and deployment policy. A
Request for Information along with instructions for submittal can be found
at http://www.regulations.gov
under docket number RITA 2009-0001. Contact Kim Riddle: 202-366-5128.