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Prof. Sussman chaired TRB committee

that reviewed USDOT strategic research, development and technology plan

August 17, 2006

Earlier this summer, Joseph M. Sussman, JR East Professor and Professor of Engineering Systems and Civil and Environmental Engineering , chaired the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on the Review of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Strategic Plan for Research, Development, and Technology.

A report in the form of a letter dated August 2, 2006, was submitted. It offers the committee's view of what a strategic plan could and should be to help the USDOT in future strategic planning. In addition, the report provides advice on potential roles for the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) in developing and implementing strategic USDOT RD&T plans in the future.

The document can be viewed by clicking here.

 
   

Contact info:

Joseph M. Sussman
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Building 1-163
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307

Phone: 617.253.4430
Email to: sussman "at" mit.edu

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