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A searchable database of the latest USDOT-sponsored research, development and technology projects.

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Research, Development and Technology

  • Picture of hydrogen station.Coordinates DOT's research and development activities and investments
  • Awards and administers grants to universities, including 60 University Transportation Centers
  • Sponsors advanced research

DOT Research Centers Maps

Map of 2012 UTC Competition Selections

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DOT Research Programs

Aviation • FAA Data and Research
Highway • FHWA Office of RD&T
  • Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
Maritime • MARAD Research and Development Activities
Motor Carrier • FMCSA Analysis, Research and Technology
Hazardous Materials • PHMSA Research & Development
Highway Traffic Safety • NHTSA Highway Safety Research and Evaluation Program
  • NHTSA Vehicle Safety Research
Pipeline • PHMSA Research & Development
Railroad • FRA Research and Development
Transit • FTA Research, Technical Assistance & Training
Intermodal Research • RITA Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
  • Current Research
  • DOT Research Centers Maps
  • DOT Climate Change Center
Cooperative Research Programs • Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)
  • Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program (HMCRP)
  • National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP)
  • National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
  • Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)

 

RD&T Publications

  • Strategic Plan - FY2012 Draft
  • Technology Transfer Response to the Presidential Memorandum on Accelerating Technology Transfer and Commercialization of Federal Research in Support of High-Growth Businesses

RDT Annual Funding Reports to Congress

Research, Development and Technology Annual Funding

  • Fiscal Year 2012 Development and Technology Budget
  • Fiscal Years 2007-2009
  • Fiscal Years 2006-2008

RITA Research Planning and Coordination

  • DOT Scientific Integrity Policy
  • DOT Draft RD&T Strategic Plan
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    • 2012 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) Grant Recipients
    • Advanced Research Facilities
    • Research and Development Facilities
    • SAFETEA-LU UTCs, FY05-10
  • University Transportation Centers
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