Basic Information
The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was created under the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act (Public Law 108-426). The establishment of RITA will enable the Department to more effectively coordinate and manage the Department's research portfolio and expedite implementation of cross-cutting innovative technologies.
Under the reorganization, RITA's resources will be used to:
- Coordinate and advance transportation research efforts within DOT;
- Support transportation professionals in their research efforts through grants and consulting services, as well as professional development through training centers; and
- Inform transportation decision-makers on intermodal and multi-modal transportation topics through the release of statistics, research reports, and a variety of information products via the internet, publications, and in-person venues such as conferences.
RITA administers the University Transportation Centers program, under which UTRC operates.
Projects
| Title | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|
| Identification of Source of Rutting in a Flexible Pavement System | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Identification of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile and Short Duration Work Operations | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA), New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) |
| Impact Assessment of the Regulation of Heavy Truck Operation | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) |
| Impact of Congestion on Bus Operations and Costs | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA), New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) |
| Impact of Future Freight Transportation Needs on NYC | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) |
| Implementation of Advanced Fiber Optic and Piezoelectric Sensors in Smart Bridges | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA), New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) |
| Improved Customer Service in Load Permits | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Improvements on NYMTC Data Products | New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC), Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Improving Safety at Intersections Controlled by Traffic Signal Lights | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Improving Seasonal Adjustment Factors for Better AADT Estimation using Network Interpolation Techniques | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Improving the Knowledge Base and Tools for Transportation Systems Capacity | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Improving Transportation Engineering Education By Applying The Inverted Classroom Concept | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Incorporating Mobile Technology into the GPS/Web-GIS Method for Travel Survey and Research | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Influence of Proximity and Access on Transit Ridership for Older Adults | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA) |
| Information Technology Operations | Research and Innovative Technology Administration / USDOT (RITA), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) |