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National Science and Technology Council

Public/Private Partnerships II
Engines for Innovation in Transportation

May 2000

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
I. Partnerships: Types and Challenges

A. Introduction

B. Types

C. Challenges

  1. Varying Motivations and Changing Agendas
  2. Availability of Rescources
  3. Legal and Institutional Constraints
II. Examples of Public/Private Partnerships in Transportation

A. Crash Injury Research and Engineering Network (CIREN): Basic Medical Research to Benefit Transportation Safety

1. Partnership Description

  1. Partners
  2. Partnership Structure and Roles
  3. Scale/ Funding
  4. Policy Objectives
  5. Time Frames

2. Discussion of Challenges

  1. Motivations and Agendas
  2. Resources
  3. Legal and Institutional Framework

3. Conclusions

B. The Clean Cities Initiative: Voluntary Technology Deployment of Legislative Mandates

1. Partnership Description

  1. Partners
  2. Partnership Structure and Roles
  3. Scale/ Funding
  4. Policy Objectives
  5. Time Frames

2. Discussion of Challenges

  1. Motivations and Agendas
  2. Resources
  3. Legal and Institutional Framework

3. Conclusions

C. Next-Generation High-Speed Rail Program (NGHSR): New Technologies for Intercity Passenger Transportation

1. Partnership Description

  1. Partners
  2. Partnership Structure and Roles
  3. Scale/ Funding
  4. Policy Objectives
  5. Time Frames

2. Discussion of Challenges

  1. Motivations and Agendas
  2. Resources
  3. Legal and Institutional Framework

3. Conclusions

D. The Fraunhofer Society in America: How Germany Manages Public/Private Partnerships

1. Partnership Description

  1. Partners
  2. Partnership Structure and Roles
  3. Scale/ Funding
  4. Policy Objectives
  5. Time Frames

2. Discussion of Challenges

  1. Motivations and Agendas
  2. Resources
  3. Legal and Institutional Framework

3. Conclusions
III. Lessons for Transportation
  1. Motivation and Agendas
  2. Resources
  3. Legal and Institutional Issues
  4. Summary
Appendices

Appendix A: Selected Transportation Public/Private Partnerships and How to Contact Them

Appendix B: Selected Bibliography

Appendix C: List of Acroynms
List of Figures
  1. Private-Public Strategic Partnerships and Enabling Research Areas
  2. CIREN Centers
  3. FY 1996-2001 CIREN Budget (thousands of dollars)
  4. San Diego Regional AFV Coalition Members
  5. Fraunhofer Society Research Areas
  6. U.S. University and German Affiiliates of U.S. Fraunhofer Centers

Public Invited to Comment on Transportation Science and Technology Strategy -- The President's National Science and Technology Council Committee on Technology and its Subcommittee on Transportation R&D; are working to develop a national strategy, which builds on the first Transportation Science and Technology Strategy. To accomplish this, the Committee is relying heavily on input from a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to transportation users and operators, State and local government agencies, research institutions, private organizations and the general public. We welcome your input into this process.

About the National Science and Technology Council

President 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 (S&T;). The President chairs the NSTC. 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.

Through the NSTC, Federal departments and agencies work cooperatively to ensure that Federal science and technology investments support national goals. NSTC Committees prepare R&D; strategies that are coordinated across the Federal government to form a comprehensive investment package.

Call 202-456-6100 to obtain additional information regarding the NSTC.

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