Research, Development and Technology

Programs and Services Highlights Research Planning and Coordination RITA coordinates the US Department of Transportation's $1B research investment. More >> Intermodal and Advanced Research RITA advances innovative transportation technologies. More >> University Transportation Centers Developing the nation's transportation research, education and training capabilities. More >>

Spotlights Invitation for Public Comment on Strategic Research Direction, Research Priority Areas and Performance Metrics To Guide Departmental Strategic Plan for Research, Development and Technology Activities (2010—2015) The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is providing notice that it is engaging in a strategic planning effort that will guide the Department's research, development, and technology activities as required by SAFETEA-LU. The deadline for input is February 8, 2010. More >> Hydrogen Portal The prospect of a hydrogen economy totally redefines the way we look at the use of energy in transportation. More >> Transportation and Climate Change Clearinghouse The Transportation and Climate Change Clearinghouse is designed as a one-stop source of information on transportation and climate change issues. It includes information on greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, analytic methods and tools, GHG reduction strategies, potential impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure, and approaches for integrating climate change considerations into transportation decision making. More >>

RITA’s RD&T mission is to foster innovation in transportation, shape the U.S. transportation research, development and technology agenda consistent with Departmental strategic goals, and advocate for a fully-integrated, technologically advanced multimodal transportation system."