|  |
|--|
| Home |  Advanced Search |  Directory |  Site Map |  Privacy Policy |  Accessibility |  Contact Us                                          |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| About  Our Work  Career Opportunities  Business With Us  Information Resources  Outreach |
|  

LIBRARY

VOLPE JOURNAL

HIGHLIGHTS

PUBLISHED AND PRESENTED

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

TRANSPORTATIONSTRATEGIC PLANS

LINKS                  |  

National Science and Technology Council
National Transportation Technology Plan
**May 2000**

Committee on Technology

Subcommittee on Transportation Research and Development
Table of ContentsExecutive Summary1.   Introduction2.   Aviation Safety Research Alliance3.   Next Generation Global Air Transportation4.   Next Generation Transportation Vehicles5.   National Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure6.   Intelligent Vehicle Initiative7.   Transportation and Sustainable Communities8.   Transportation Infrastructure Assurance9.   Enhanced Goods and Freight Movement at Domestic and International Gateways10.   Monitoring, Maintenance, and Rapid Renewal of the Physical Infrastructure11.   Maritime Safety Research Alliance12.   Next Generation Space Transportation Technology13.   Accessibility for Aging and Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations14.   Enhanced Transportation Weather Services Appendix Partnership Implementation PlansAbstractFigure 1. NSTC Plans and Supporting DocumentsTable 1. Vision, Goal(s), Near-Term Outcomes, Technology Elements, and Related Federal Programs for Technology Partnerships
Return to Top

Prepared byUnited States Department of TransportationResearch and Special Programs AdministrationJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems CenterTransportation Strategic Planning and Analysis Office55 BroadwayCambridge, Massachusetts 02142-1093

Return to Top
About the National Science and Technology Council
President Clinton established the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) by Executive Order on November 23, 1993. This cabinet-level council is the principal means for the President to coordinate science, space, and technology policies across the Federal Government. NSTC acts as a "virtual" agency for science and technology to coordinate the diverse parts of the Federal research and development enterprise. The NSTC is chaired by the President. Membership consists of the Vice President, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Cabinet Secretaries and Agency Heads with significant science and technology responsibilities, and other White House officials.

An important objective of the NSTC is the establishment of clear national goals for Federal science and technology investments in areas ranging from information technologies and health research, to improving transportation systems and strengthening fundamental research. The Council prepares research and development strategies that are coordinated across Federal agencies to form an investment package that is aimed at accomplishing multiple national goals.

To obtain additional information regarding the NSTC, contact the NSTC Executive Secretariat at 202-456-6102.

Return to Top

The purpose of this report is to highlight ongoing Federal research efforts in the transportation technology field and to identify new and promising areas where there might be gaps in Federal support. The report is intended for internal planning purposes within the Federal agencies and as a mechanism to convey to the science and technology community the types of research and research priorities being sponsored and considered by the Federal agencies. The Administration is committed to a broad range of high-priority investments (including science and technology), to deficit reduction, and to a smaller, more efficient Federal Government. These commitments have created a very challenging budget environment -- requiring difficult decisions and a well-thought-out strategy to ensure the best return for the Nation’s taxpayers. As part of this strategy, this document does not represent the final determinant in an overall Administration budget decision-making process. The research programs presented in this report will have to compete for resources against many other high-priority Federal programs. If these programs compete successfully, they will be reflected in future Administration budgets.

Return to Top

Dear Colleague:

In 1997, the National Science and Technology Council released the first *Transportation Science and Technology Strategy*. This landmark document set forth an integrated set of directions for Federal technology development, enabling research, and education and training applicable to transportation. In April 1999, the *National Transportation Science and Technology Strategy* broadened these elements to incorporate an even greater role for the larger transportation enterprise--State, local, and tribal agencies; academic institutions; and the private sector.

A key element of the national *Strategy* and its predecessor is private - publictechnology partnerships to address problems of national importance. This document, the *National Transportation Technology Plan,* builds on the initial *Technology Plan* released in 1998 to present updated implementation strategies for these partnerships. In particular, this plan includes new partnerships on maritime safety and space transportation, broadens the scope of some partnerships, and clarifies the links between the broader technology partnerships and specific Federal programs. Like the first *Technology Plan*, this national plan is the main vehicle for setting these crucial private- public partnerships into action.

Science and technology will be key to meeting the diverse transportation challenges of a new century. This *National Transportation Technology Plan*is yet another step in a process that brings together all partners in the transportation enterprise to ensure that we have the safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable transportation system that we need.

Sincerely,
Mr. Mortimer L. DowneyChairDr. Duncan T. MooreCo-Chair
Committee on Technology, Subcommittee on Transportation R&D National Science and Technology Council

Return to Top
NSTC COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGYSUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION R&D***Chair:***Mr. Mortimer L. DowneyDeputy Secretary,U.S. Department of Transportation  ***Vice-Chair:***Mr. Samuel VenneriAssociate Administrator for Aero-Space Technology,National Aeronautics and Space Administration  ***White House Co-Chair:***Mr. Henry KellyAssistant Director for Technology,Office of Science and Technology Policy,Executive Office of the President  ***Executive Director:***Dr. E. Fenton CareyAssociate Administrator for Innovation,Research and Education,Research and Special Programs Administration,U.S. Department of Transportation  ***Members:***   Ms. Cheryl ShaversUnder Secretary for Technology,U.S. Department of Commerce  Mr. Peter "Jack" BassoAssistant Secretary for Budget and Programs,U.S. Department of Transportation  Dr. Charles HollandDirector,Information Systems,Defense Research and Engineering,U.S. Department of Defense  Mr. Eugene A. Conti, Jr.Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy,U.S. Department of Transportation  Mr. Michael DeichAssociate Director for General Government and Finance,Office of Management and Budget  Mr. Richard T. FarrellAssistant Administrator for Policy,Environmental Protection Agency  Mr. Dan W. ReicherAssistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,U.S. Department of Energy  Dr. Pricilla P. NelsonDirector,Civil and Mechanical Systems Division,National Science Foundation  ***Consultant:***Dr. Richard R. JohnDirector,Volpe National Transportation Systems Center,U.S. Department of Transportation**  ***Ad Hoc Members:***   Ms. Julie A. CirilloActing Deputy Administrator,Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  Ms. Kelley S. CoynerAdministrator,Research and Special Programs Administration  Ms. Nuria I. FernandezActing Administrator,Federal Transit Administration  Ms. Jane F. GarveyAdministrator,Federal Aviation Administration  Mr. Clyde J. Hart, Jr.Administrator,Maritime Administration  Adm. James M. LoyCommandant,United States Coast Guard  Ms. Rosalyn G. MillmanActing Administrator,National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  Ms. Jolene M. MolitorisAdministrator,Federal Railroad Administration  Dr. Ashish SenDirector,Bureau of Transportation Statistics  Mr. Kenneth R. WykleAdministrator,Federal Highway Administration
Return to Top

Next Section |

 
|   U.S. Department of Transportation | Research and Special Programs Administration  |   |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------|