2013 DOT Year in Review--RITA Admin. Winfree: RITA advances US transportation through research, technology

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Year in and year out, DOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) coordinates the Department's research programs. From the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to universities across the country, we're working hard to advance new technologies and push the boundaries of American transportation.

I'm happy to say that 2013 was another productive year here at RITA with:

  • A new round of grants to University Transportation Centers;
  • Further developments in connected vehicles; and
  • A strong effort to improve safety through apps using publicly available data...

You can read more about RITA and transportation innovation in 2013 on our Fast Lane blog.