Transit Research Analysis Committee Letter Report: June 5, 2017

TRB's Transit Research Analysis Committee (TRAC) has delivered a letter report to Mr. Vincent Valdes, Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration, and Innovation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The June 5, 2017 report explores efforts by the FTA's Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation with mapping its programs to the priorities outlined by its latest strategic plan, and developing metrics for identifying and explaining the connection between the goals of the programs and the strategic goals of the FTA.

TRAC, an interdisciplinary committee of experts from industry, academia, and the private and public sectors, will examine and recommend actions FTA can take to ensure that its research and innovation program is relevant, timely, and effective in meeting the diverse and changing needs of the public transportation community.