FY07 FTA Research Appropriations Overview and Priorities
In April 2007, Ronald Hynes presented the Fiscal Year 2007 FTA research appropriations, totaling $75.5 million, aimed at advancing public transportation through various programs. Key allocations include $40.4 million for the National Research & Technology Program, $9.3 million for the Transit Cooperative Research Program, and $11.5 million for Fuel Cell Bus Technology Development. The FTA focuses on strategic planning and project development to increase ridership, improve efficiencies, enhance safety, and promote environmental protection and energy independence in transit operations.
FY07 FTA Research Appropriations Overview and Priorities
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FTA Research Programs Ronald Hynes Acting Associate Administrator for Research, Demonstration, and Innovation April 17, 2007
FY07 FTA Research Appropriations • National Research & Technology Program $40.4M • $22.9M earmarked • Transit Cooperative Research Program $9.3M • National Transit Institute $4.3M • University Transportation Centers $7.0M • Bus Testing $3.0M • Fuel Cell Bus Technology Development $11.5M TOTAL $75.5M • Other funds expected (ITS, etc.) ~ $10.0M
FTA Research Program Management FTA Achieved PART score of 95 – “effective” Strategic Planning Project Development Reporting Results