Posted on February 16, 2009

Transportation Research : The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities

Government Accountability Office http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09361t.pdf?source=ra [Summary] In 2004, Congress created DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) to coordinate and review the department’s RD&T programs and activities for the purposes of reducing research duplication, enhancing opportunities for joint efforts, and ensuring RD&T activities are meeting goals. In 2006 GAO reported that RITA had made progress toward … Continue reading »