The Road R&D; program is designed to meet the following goals:

• to undertake R&D; that either provides direct input into policy decisions or strengthens TDC’s position as a policy advisor
• to support the development of regulations and standards, particularly in the area of heavy vehicle safety
• to promote the design and deployment of heavy freight vehicles that are safer, more productive and efficient, and less damaging to the highway infrastructure
• to promote the design and deployment of buses that are safer, more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, and more productive and comfortable
• to assess the potential benefits of electric vehicle technologies in terms of safety, efficiency, and environmental effects
• to investigate the use of alternative fuels
• to undertake R&D; aimed at improving productivity and competitiveness
• to investigate emerging technologies and to take advantage of national and international R&D; developments

	Policy Support
	Heavy Vehicles
	Bus Technology
	Electric Vehicle Technology Development Program
	Regulation and Standards: Heavy Vehicle Safety
	Regulation and Standards: Alternative Fuels
	Fleet and Traffic Management
	Road Safety Management
	Cooperative National Programs