摘要: |
Like last years report, this one highlights many of the significant achievements the Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation (Research Office) has made this past year in support of FTAs vision to Deliver Solutions that Improve Public Transportation. In FY 2009, the Research Office completed strategic plans for the International Mass Transit Program and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Transit Research Program. In FY 2009, the Research Office completed strategic plans for its International Public Transportation Program and for its Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Research Program. The Research Office also completed the light rail vehicle (LRV) active bumper prototype study, developed a functional prototype of a low-floor small bus for rural transportation, and developed and piloted a training course for state safety oversight (SSO) of rail transit systems. |