Research and Innovative Technology Administration - Role Within Department of Transportation

Role Within Department of Transportation

RITA is one of ten Operating Administrations within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The others are:

  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
  • Maritime Administration (MARAD)
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  • Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
  • Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
  • Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)

RITA works with these different modal administrations to coordinate communication of research performed in the different modes, promoting synergy across the modes of transportation.

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