Railroad Systems Issues
This program area directs the entire R&D program towards the DOT’s goals and provide assurance that those goals are being met. Near-term strategic priorities are:
- Develop and use a safety risk model to help identify R&D priorities
- Build FRA capabilities for program evaluation to ensure projects have the highest probability of delivering benefits
- Continue to fund projects to address the DOT’s environmental sustainability goal
- Seek opportunities for university funding to develop the future railroad workforce
- Provide technical support for improved accommodations for disabled travelers
- Provide technical support for Buy America Issues
Last updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2019