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

This report documents the conclusions of the Transportation Association of Canada (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 also be used to identify opportunities for collaboration between research agencies on common issues and problems, and to reduce duplication of effort between agencies.