http://www.rita.dot.gov/

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system. As directed by Congress in its founding legislation, RITA leads DOT in:

• Coordinating, facilitating and reviewing the Department’s research and development programs and activities;
• Advancing innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems;
• Performing comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis and reporting; and
• Providing education and training in transportation and transportation-related fields.

RITA brings together important data, research and technology transfer assets of the Department of Transportation, including:

• Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• National Transportation Library (NTL)
• Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)
• Research, Development and Technology (RD&T)
• Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)
• University Transportation Centers (UTCs)
• Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe)

RITA also provides strategic direction and oversight of DOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Program.