FINAL REPORT : A NATIONAL AGENDA FOR TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ROAD AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION

This report documents the conclusions of the TAC initiative to develop a National Agenda for Road and Intermodal Transportation in Canada. The agenda identifies trends, opportunities and needs, as well as specific high priority R&D projects relevant for advancing Canadian highway transportation. The focus of the Agenda is on identifying R&D opportunities to optimize the management of the road system and intermodal transportation, and minimize the cost of road transport while maintaining or improving safety. The Agenda can be also used to identify opportunities for collaboration between research agencies on common issues and problems, and to reduce duplication of effort between agencies. The results are presented in the following nine technology sections addressing all key areas of road and intermodal transportation: Strategic issues; Asset management; Vehicle technology and environment; Transportation of goods; Pavement technology; Structures; Safety and human factors; Traffic management and ITS; Winter maintenance operations. Information presented for the nine technology sections is systematically organized and identifies technology-specific trends, opportunities and needs, as well as over 50 specific R&D projects recommended for implementation. The recommended R&D projects are described in terms of proposed solution, expected benefits, partnership opportunities, and resources required. The availability of the agenda is only the first step in advancing, invigorating and co-ordinating R&D activities. An action plan is needed to implement the agenda and we need to keep in mind that the proposed agenda needs to be periodically reviewed. This report is available online at www.tac-atc.ca/resource/resource.htm(A)

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• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

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• Authors:
  • HAJEK, J
  • MEALING, N
  • COLAVINCENZO, O
  • BILLING, J
  • Dore, G
  • Carter, P
  • Smiley, A
  • HARMELINK, M
  • Comfort, G
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: x+137p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highways; Research projects; Transportation; Transportation modes
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• ITRD Terms: 8018: Canada; 2755: Highway; 8557: Research project; 1155: Transport; 1145: Transport mode
• Subject Areas: Research; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00802612
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• ISBN: 1-55187-127-0
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Dec 8 2000 12:00AM