Transportation Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan 2006-2010

Transportation Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan
2006-2010

November 2006

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Abbreviations   HTML
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Executive Summary   HTML
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Table E-1. DOT Goals, RD&T Strategies, and Emerging Research Priorities   HTML
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Table E-2. Safety RD&T Strategies, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations   HTML
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Table E-3. Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategies, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations   HTML
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Table E-4. Global Connectivity RD&T Strategy, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations   HTML
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Table E-5. Environmental Stewardship RD&T Strategies, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations   HTML
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Table E-6. Security, Preparedness and Response RD&T Strategies, Research Areas, and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations   HTML
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Table E-7. Organizational Excellence RD&T Strategy and Supporting DOT Operating Administrations   HTML
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Table E-8. Interagency, University, and Cooperative RD&T   HTML
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Table E-9. RD&T Evaluation Strategy   HTML
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1 Introduction   HTML
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Purpose and Scope        
Plan Development        
Contents        
2 Strategic Planning Framework   HTML
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DOT Mission and Goals        
External Factors and Challenges        
RD&T Planning Process        
Operating Administration Roles and Responsibilities        
3 Safety   HTML
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Understand and Address Causal Factors and Risks        
Mitigate the Consequences of Accidents and Incidents        
Assess Impacts of New Technologies, Vehicles, Concepts, Designs, and Procedures        
4 Reduced Congestion   HTML
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Reduce Passenger and Freight Congestion in Air and Surface Modes        
Extend the Life of the Existing Transportation System and Improve Infrastructure Durability        
Advance Use of Next Generation Technologies and Combinations of Modes        
Improve Planning, Operation, and Management of Transportation Services and Assets        
Improve Transportation Services for Underserved Areas and Populations        
Advance the Nation’s Transportation Research Capability        
5 Global Connectivity   HTML
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Harmonize Transportation Standards and Support Leadership for U.S. Transportation Providers        
6 Environmental Stewardship   HTML
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Understand and Mitigate Transportation Impacts        
Improve the Environmental Review Process        
7 Security, Preparedness and Response   HTML
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Reduce Vulnerability and Improve System Preparedness and Recovery        
Secure Hazardous Materials Shipments and Assess the Risks of Hazmat Events        
8 Organizational Excellence   HTML
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Consistently Apply the R&D Investment Criteria        
9 RD&T Partnerships   HTML
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Coordination with Other Federal Agencies        
University Research        
Cooperative Research and Partnerships        
10 Evaluation and Assessment of RD&T   HTML
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R&D Investment Criteria and PART        
Annual Internal Program Review        
External Coordination and Review        
Appendix A: National Research Council Letter Report   HTML
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Appendix B: Stakeholder Input   HTML
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Appendix C: RD&T Funding        
Table C-1. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Safety RD&T Strategy 1—Understand and Address Causal Factors and Risks		   HTML
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Table C-2. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Safety RD&T Strategy 2—Mitigate the Consequences of Accidents and Incidents		   HTML
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Table C-3. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Safety RD&T Strategy 3—Assess Impacts of New Technologies, Vehicles, Concepts, Designs, and Procedures		   HTML
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Table C-4. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategy 1—Reduce Passenger and Freight Congestion in Air and Surface Modes		   HTML
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Table C-5. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategy 2—Extend the Life of the Existing Transportation System and Improve Infrastructure Durability		   HTML
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Table C-6. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategy 3—Advance Use of Next Generation Technologies and Combinations of Modes 		  HTML
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Table C-7. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategy 4—Improve Planning, Operation, and Management of Transportation Services and Assets		   HTML
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Table C-8. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategy 5—Improve Transportation Services for Underserved Areas and Populations		   HTML
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Table C-9. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Reduced Congestion RD&T Strategy 6—Advance the Nation’s Transportation Research Capability		   HTML
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Table C-10. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Global Connectivity RD&T Strategy—Harmonize Transportation Standards and Support Leadership for U.S. Transportation Providers		   HTML
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Table C-11. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Environmental Stewardship RD&T Strategy 1—Understand and Mitigate Transportation Impacts		   HTML
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Table C-12. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Environmental Stewardship RD&T Strategy 2—Improve the Environmental Review Process		   HTML
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Table C-13. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Security, Preparedness and Response RD&T Strategy 1—Reduce Vulnerability and Improve System Preparedness and Recovery		   HTML
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Table C-14. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Security, Preparedness and Response RD&T Strategy 2—Secure Hazardous Materials Shipments and Assess the Risks of Hazmat Events		   HTML
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Table C-15. Funding in Support of DOT RD&T Strategies ($000)
Organizational Excellence RD&T Strategy—Consistently Apply the R&D Investment Criteria		   HTML
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Table C-16. FAA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-17. FHWA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-18. FMCSA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-19. FRA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-20. FTA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-21. NHTSA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-22. OST RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-23. PHMSA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Table C-24. RITA RD&T Funding ($000)   HTML
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Appendix D: Links to Operating Administration Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Activities, and RD&T Plans   HTML
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Table 2-1. DOT Goals, RD&T Strategies, and Emerging Research Priorities   HTML
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Table 3-1. Milestones for Human Factors and Medical Risks   HTML
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Table 3-2. Milestones for Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Factors   HTML
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Table 3-3. Milestones for Operational Factors   HTML
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Table 3-4. Milestones for Hazardous Materials Transportation   HTML
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Table 3-5. Milestones for Safety Data, Information Systems, and Risk Analysis   HTML
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Table 3-6. Milestones for Emergency Response and Operations   HTML
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Table 3-7. Milestones for Crashworthiness and Occupant Protection   HTML
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Table 3-8. Milestones for Safety Rulemaking and Advanced Technologies   HTML
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Table 4-1. Milestones for Reducing Recurring Congestion   HTML
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Table 4-2. Milestones for Reducing Non-Recurring Congestion   HTML
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Table 4-3. Milestones for Preserving Existing Infrastructure   HTML
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Table 4-4. Milestones for Improving Infrastructure Durability and Characterizing Materials   HTML
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Table 4-5. Milestones for Multimodal and Intermodal Transportation   HTML
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Table 4-6. Milestones for Next Generation Technologies and Systems   HTML
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Table 4-7. Milestones for Improving Efficiency of Operations and Investments   HTML
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Table 4-8. Milestones for Improving Planning and Decisionmaking   HTML
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Table 4-9. Milestones for Promoting Innovations in Transportation Finance   HTML
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Table 4-10. Milestones for Improving Access for Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations   HTML
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Table 4-11. Milestones for Improving Transportation in Rural Areas and Small Communities   HTML
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Table 4-12. Milestones for University Research and Education   HTML
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Table 4-13. Milestones for Cooperative and Stakeholder Research   HTML
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Table 4-14. Milestones for Technical Assistance and Training   HTML
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Table 5-1. Milestones for International Standards and Coordination   HTML
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Table 5-2. Milestones for Transportation Industry Development   HTML
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Table 6-1. Milestones for Understanding Transportation Impacts   HTML
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Table 6-2. Milestones for Advancing Technologies, Plans, and Methods to Manage Impacts   HTML
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Table 6-3. Milestones for Environmental Streamlining   HTML
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Table 7-1. Milestones for Preparedness and Response   HTML
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Table 7-2. Milestones for Security Risks and Vulnerabilities   HTML
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Table 7-3. Milestones for Hazardous Materials Risks and Vulnerabilities   HTML
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Table 8-1. Milestones for Applying the R&D Investment Criteria   HTML
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Table 10-1. RD&T Evaluation Strategy   HTML
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Table 10-2. Research Evaluation Processes in Operating Administrations   HTML
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