Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)
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The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was a former agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for advancing transportation research, data, and technology to improve the nation’s transportation systems.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Research and Innovative Technology Administration | 1 |
| Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3518898 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
Target entity: Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Context triple: [Research and Special Programs Administration, successor, Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA)]
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National Research and Development Agency
The National Research and Development Agency is a Japanese government-designated public research organization framework under which major institutes like RIKEN operate to conduct advanced science and technology R&D in the national interest.
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B.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is a U.S. government agency responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy and managing federal use of spectrum.
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C.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a U.S. federal agency that develops and promotes measurement standards, technology, and innovation to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
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Office of Research and Technology Applications
The Office of Research and Technology Applications is a federal laboratory office responsible for promoting the transfer and commercialization of government-developed technologies to the private sector and broader public.
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Office of Technical Readiness
The Office of Technical Readiness is a component organization within the Directorate of Science and Technology responsible for ensuring that advanced technologies are prepared, evaluated, and available for operational use.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Target entity description: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was a former agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for advancing transportation research, data, and technology to improve the nation’s transportation systems.
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A.
National Research and Development Agency
The National Research and Development Agency is a Japanese government-designated public research organization framework under which major institutes like RIKEN operate to conduct advanced science and technology R&D in the national interest.
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B.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is a U.S. government agency responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy and managing federal use of spectrum.
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C.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is a U.S. federal agency that develops and promotes measurement standards, technology, and innovation to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
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D.
Office of Research and Technology Applications
The Office of Research and Technology Applications is a federal laboratory office responsible for promoting the transfer and commercialization of government-developed technologies to the private sector and broader public.
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E.
Office of Technical Readiness
The Office of Technical Readiness is a component organization within the Directorate of Science and Technology responsible for ensuring that advanced technologies are prepared, evaluated, and available for operational use.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
former United States federal agency
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transportation research organization ⓘ |
| abbreviation | RITA ⓘ |
| appliesToDomain |
transportation
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transportation efficiency ⓘ transportation policy support ⓘ transportation safety ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| dissolved | 2014 ⓘ |
| employer | United States federal civil servants ⓘ |
| focusArea |
intelligent transportation systems
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multimodal transportation research ⓘ technology transfer in transportation ⓘ transportation statistics and data programs ⓘ |
| goal |
enhance safety of the U.S. transportation system
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foster innovation in transportation technologies ⓘ increase efficiency of transportation networks ⓘ support evidence-based transportation policy ⓘ |
| hasMainResponsibility |
advancing transportation research
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improving the nation’s transportation systems through research and technology ⓘ managing transportation data and statistics ⓘ promoting transportation technology innovation ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| inception | 2005 ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
United States government
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surface form:
Federal government of the United States
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| legislativeBasis |
Federal Aviation Reauthorization Acts
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surface form:
Vision 100 – Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act
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| locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity | District of Columbia ⓘ |
| operatedWithin | United States transportation system ⓘ |
| oversaw |
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
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Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office ⓘ Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (redevelopment area) ⓘ
surface form:
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
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| parentOrganization | United States Department of Transportation ⓘ |
| partOf | United States Department of Transportation ⓘ |
| reorganizationReason | consolidation of research and technology functions within the U.S. Department of Transportation ⓘ |
| replacedBy | Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology ⓘ |
| subordinateTo | Office of the Secretary of Transportation ⓘ |
| usedMethod |
coordination of transportation research programs
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data-driven analysis ⓘ technology development and deployment ⓘ |
| website | http://www.rita.dot.gov/ ⓘ |
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Subject: Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Description of subject: The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) was a former agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for advancing transportation research, data, and technology to improve the nation’s transportation systems.
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