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U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
Key Objectives of the Affiliated
Test Bed Concept
“Harness the abilities of
existing researchers and installations to move the
technology toward full deployment”
§Create an organizational
structure
§Share deployment lessons
learned
§Develop a common technical
platform
§Expand Test Bed options for
users
§Share tools and resources
across all facilities
§Serve as models for future
deployments