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The Federal Investment in Highway Research, 2006-2009 Strengths and Weaknesses - Special Report 295 (2008) / Chapter Skim
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... The current spikes in energy prices could have profound effects on highway transportation, the consequences of which are poorly understood. Publicsector research programs are vitally important to the development of innovations and insights that can help the highway system serve the nation under these conditions, but these programs are also under severe stress.
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... 2. Justification for federal investment requires that – Activities be of national significance, – There be public benefit and suboptimal private investment, – Efficient use of federal funds by states and local govern ments be encouraged, or – The activity be the best means to support federal objectives.
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... • The 50-50 matching requirement for the UTC Program biases this pro gram toward highly applied research and away from advanced research that is one of the main rationales for having a university research program. • Because of funding constraints, FHWA has inadequate funds to fol low through on commitments made in its Corporate Master Plan for Research and Technology to engage stakeholders more broadly in agenda setting, merit review, and program evaluation.
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... Funding for research and data collection to inform policy decisions should be increased to meet pressing national needs. The surface transportation environment and planning research program should be authorized as a cooperative research program.
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... Additional innovation will be needed to improve safety, reduce congestion, address environmental and energy concerns, and provide the quality highway system the nation's citizens expect. Adoption of the recommendations in this report will provide the nation with an improved program that will yield even greater dividends.
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