Office of Research, Development, and Technology
FHWA's Office of Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) leads in the development of a nationally coordinated research and technology program; champions the advancement of highway technological innovation in support of FHWA strategic goals and performance objectives; advances knowledge through research, development, testing, and evaluation services; and provides support and assistance throughout FHWA in matters relating to research, development, and technology (RD&T).
RD&T is organized into six offices located at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center:
Office of Infrastructure Research & Development
Continually improves infrastructure-related technology through research, development, and testing; through an outreach process to identify future targets of opportunity; and with the pursuit of advanced research initiatives. Supports FHWA offices and resource centers in the development of near-term RD&T program plans and projects; demonstration field tests of technologies; and evaluation of customer needs, acceptance, and benefits of new infrastructure-related products.
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Office of Operations Research & Development
Continually improves operations-related technology through research, development, and testing; through an outreach process to identify future targets of opportunity; and with the pursuit of advanced research initiatives. Supports FHWA offices and resource centers in the development of near term RD&T program plans and projects; demonstration field tests of technologies; and evaluation of customer needs, acceptance, and benefits of new operations related products.
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Office of Program Development & Evaluation
Develops and executes policy, budget, program management, and
administrative mechanisms to enable a nationwide FHWA research, development, and
technology program to be carried out in cooperation with our partners... [more]
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Office of Research & Technology Services
Develops and executes a comprehensive research, development, and
technology communications strategy and marketing plan in support of FHWA-wide
RD&T programs and the technology delivery needs of the Core Business Units
and Resource Centers... [more]
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Office of Resource Management
Provides the administrative services for RD&T customers... [more]
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Office of Safety Research & Development
Continually improves safety-related technology through research, development,
and testing; through an outreach process to identify future targets
of opportunity; and with the pursuit of advanced research initiatives.
Supports FHWA offices and resource centers in their goal to eliminate
highway crashes in the development of near term RD&T program plans
and projects; demonstration of field tests of technologies; and evaluation
of customer needs, acceptance, and benefits of new safety-related
products.
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