Report of the Panel on Transportation Research and Development of the Commerce Technical Advisory Board to the Secretary of Commerce

摘要

The report incorporates the panel members' experience in transportation, their recent joint study of this topic, and their discussions and exchange of views during the panel's meetings. It presents the panel's comprehensive view of transportation R and D needs in this country and describes particularly representative problems. The Panel's recommendations focus on the sort of environment which the Secretary of Commerce must foster to fulfill the Department's role as the President's principle advisor on transportation R and D. Specific programs are recommended to create this environment, and a framework is suggested for developing more detailed plans and projects in the future.