Research by Mode of Transportation

Aviation

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

• Main Research page
• Environment and  Energy Research
• NextGen

Volpe, the National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe):

• Volpe Center Air Traffic Systems and Operations
• Volpe Center Aviation Human Factors
• Volpe Center Aviation Safety Management Systems

Maritime

Maritime Administration (MARAD):

• Research

Pipelines

Pipeline and Hazardous materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

• Pipeline Research and Development

Railroads

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA):

• Research and Development Program Areas

Roadway Modes

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA):

• Biking and Walking Safety
• Infrastructure
• Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

• NHTSA Vehicles and Vehicle Equipment
• NHTSA Human Factors

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

• Trucks and Motorcoaches: Analysis, Research, and Technology

Transit

Federal Transit Administration (FTA):

• Research and Innovation