| Environment
and Energy |
|
|
| Implement
new continuous-descent approach noise and emission abatement procedure at
low-traffic airports during nighttime operations |
x |
|
| Determine
feasibility of using continuous-descent approach procedures at airports with
greater traffic levels and with mixed fleets and operations |
|
x |
| Deploy
elements of an Internet-based capability to inform the public about aircraft
noise |
|
x |
| Center
for Environmental Excellence |
|
|
| Document
good practices through solicitation of case studies and best practices |
x |
x |
| Promote
the advancement of Context-Sensitive Solutions |
x |
x |
| Identify
and promote technology and geospatial innovations |
x |
x |
| Surface
Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative Research |
|
|
| Advance
technologies, plans, and methods to manage the impact of transportation on
the environment |
x |
x |
| Hazardous Materials
Transportation-Rail |
|
|
| Research
plans and methods for safe transportation of hazardous materials on railroads |
x |
x |
| National
Fuel Cell Bus Technology Development Program |
|
|
| Prepare
transit vehicles for use of fuel cells |
x |
x |
| Protect
the Environment and Promote Energy Independence |
|
|
| Increase
deployment of hybrid electric vehicles |
x |
x |
| Prepare
transit vehicles for use of hydrogen |
x |
x |
| Improve
energy efficiency of rail systems |
x |
x |
| Hydrogen
Initiative |
|
|
| See
milestones for "Safety Rulemaking and Advanced Technologies" under Safety
RD&T Strategy 3. |
|
|
| Safety,
Energy, and Environment |
|
|
| Identify
technologies and policies that encourage sustainability |
|
x |
| Examine
potential market-based mechanisms for increasing fuel economy |
|
x |
| Conduct
research to reduce transportation emissions |
|
x |
| Pipeline
Safety |
|
|
| Improvements
in pipeline damage prevention and leak detection |
x |
x |
| Improvements
in pipeline operations, controls, and monitoring |
x |
x |
| Advanced
Vehicle Technology |
|
|
| Identify
potential new research areas and prepare a strategic implementation plan |
x |
|
| Bio-Based
Transportation |
|
|
| Complete
tests of biofuels for compatibility with new and emerging exhaust
after-treatment technologies |
x |
|
| Publish
a national fuel specification standard for biodiesel blends |
x |
|
| Continue
research to improve the energy efficiency of producing biofuels with a focus
on cellulosic ethanol |
x |
|
| Hydrogen
R&D |
|
|
| See
milestones for "Safety Rulemaking and Advanced Technologies" under Safety
RD&T Strategy 3. |
|
|
