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National Science and Technology Council National Transportation Technology PlanMay 2000 Committee on Technology Subcommittee on Transportation Research and Development Table of ContentsPrepared by About the National Science and Technology CouncilPresident Clinton established the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) by Executive Order on November 23, 1993. This cabinet-level council is the principal means for the President to coordinate science, space, and technology policies across the Federal Government. NSTC acts as a "virtual" agency for science and technology to coordinate the diverse parts of the Federal research and development enterprise. The NSTC is chaired by the President. Membership consists of the Vice President, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Cabinet Secretaries and Agency Heads with significant science and technology responsibilities, and other White House officials. An important objective of the NSTC is the establishment of clear national goals for Federal science and technology investments in areas ranging from information technologies and health research, to improving transportation systems and strengthening fundamental research. The Council prepares research and development strategies that are coordinated across Federal agencies to form an investment package that is aimed at accomplishing multiple national goals. To obtain additional information regarding the NSTC, contact the NSTC Executive Secretariat at 202-456-6102. The purpose of this report is to highlight ongoing Federal research efforts in the transportation technology field and to identify new and promising areas where there might be gaps in Federal support. The report is intended for internal planning purposes within the Federal agencies and as a mechanism to convey to the science and technology community the types of research and research priorities being sponsored and considered by the Federal agencies. The Administration is committed to a broad range of high-priority investments (including science and technology), to deficit reduction, and to a smaller, more efficient Federal Government. These commitments have created a very challenging budget environment -- requiring difficult decisions and a well-thought-out strategy to ensure the best return for the Nation’s taxpayers. As part of this strategy, this document does not represent the final determinant in an overall Administration budget decision-making process. The research programs presented in this report will have to compete for resources against many other high-priority Federal programs. If these programs compete successfully, they will be reflected in future Administration budgets. Dear Colleague: In 1997, the National Science and Technology Council released the first Transportation Science and Technology Strategy. This landmark document set forth an integrated set of directions for Federal technology development, enabling research, and education and training applicable to transportation. In April 1999, the National Transportation Science and Technology Strategy broadened these elements to incorporate an even greater role for the larger transportation enterprise--State, local, and tribal agencies; academic institutions; and the private sector. A key element of the national Strategy and its predecessor is private - public technology partnerships to address problems of national importance. This document, the National Transportation Technology Plan, builds on the initial Technology Plan released in 1998 to present updated implementation strategies for these partnerships. In particular, this plan includes new partnerships on maritime safety and space transportation, broadens the scope of some partnerships, and clarifies the links between the broader technology partnerships and specific Federal programs. Like the first Technology Plan, this national plan is the main vehicle for setting these crucial private- public partnerships into action. Science and technology will be key to meeting the diverse transportation challenges of a new century. This National Transportation Technology Plan is yet another step in a process that brings together all partners in the transportation enterprise to ensure that we have the safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable transportation system that we need. Sincerely,
Committee on Technology, Subcommittee on Transportation R&D NSTC COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGYSUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION R&D
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