USA Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system.
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As directed by Congress in its founding legislation, RITA leads DOT in:
- Coordinating, facilitating and reviewing the Department’s research and development programs and activities
- Advancing innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems
- Performing comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis and reporting/li>
- Providing education and training in transportation and transportation-related fields.
RITA brings together important data, research and technology transfer assets of the Department of Transportation, including:
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- National Transportation Library (NTL)
- Research, Development and Technology (RD&T)
- Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
- University Transportation Centers (UTCs)
- Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe)
RITA also provides strategic direction and oversight of DOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Program.
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USA Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590United States
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