Research by Mode of Transportation

Aviation

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

• FAA main research page
• Environment and Energy Research and Development
• NextGen

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe):

• Volpe Center Air Traffic Systems and Operations
• Volpe Center Aviation Human Factors
• Volpe Center Aviation Safety Management Systems

Maritime

Maritime Administration (MARAD):

• MARAD Innovation, Research and Technology

Pipelines

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

• PHMSA Research and Development

Railroads

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA):

• FRA Research, Development and Technology

Roadway Modes

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA):

• Biking and Walking Safety
• FHWA Research and Technology Program
• Infrastructure Research (highways, structures, pavement, construction)
• Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

• NHTSA Research and Data (vehicles, vehicle safety, crashes)
• NHTSA Human Factors (drivers, driver behavior)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

• FMCSA Analysis, Research, and Technology (trucks, motorcoaches, commercial drivers)

Transit

Federal Transit Administration (FTA):

• FTA Research and Innovation