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            <NameColumnValue>Gregory D. Winfree, Acting</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Ellen Partridge</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Andrew Julian</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Audrey Farley</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Kenneth Leonard</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Kevin Womack</NameColumnValue>
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            <NameColumnValue>Patricia S. Hu</NameColumnValue>
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              <Paragraph>The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was created under the Norman Y. Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act (49 U.S.C. 101 note). RITA coordinates, facilitates, and reviews the Department's research and development programs and activities; performs comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis, and reporting; and promotes the use of innovative technologies to improve our Nation's transportation system. RITA brings together important DOT data, research, and technology transfer assets and provides strategic direction and oversight of DOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems Program.</Paragraph>
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      <Footer>For further information, contact the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202-366-4180.</Footer>
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