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U.S. Department of Transportation
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
ITS Strategic Plan – Research Questions & Framework
§Are applications available and benefits validated?
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§What is the minimum infrastructure needed for the greatest benefit? How much, where, when and what type?
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§What is the degree of market penetration required for effectiveness?
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§Is technology stable, reliable, secure, and interoperable?
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§Are international standards available to ensure interoperability?
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§What policies/governance/funding are required for sustainability?
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§How to address public concerns for privacy and ensure that applications do not cause driver distraction?
Text Box: Applications
Applications
Text Box: Technology
Technology
Text Box: Policy
Policy
ALL MUST BE ANSWERED TO BE DEPLOYABLE
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