Maritime Research, Technology, Demonstration, and Deployment (RTDD)

R&D Contributing Resources & Activities for Innovation: Intermodalism
Transitioning between and among different transportation modes requires thoughtful planning, technology, and collaboration.

	Corridor Development
	Ferries

	Intelligent Transportation Systems
	Intermodal Systems Improvement

Corridor Development: Linking the movement of freight and passengers along corridors can ease congestion, reduce pollution, and save time.

• Alameda Corridor Project
• Puget Sound Regional Council

Ferries: Commuters and small cargo loads can be delivered via ferry systems often much more efficiently than via traditional highway and rail systems.   

• High Speed Ferries and Coastwise Vessels: Evaluation of Parameters and Markets for Application
• National Maritime Resource and Education Center: Advanced International Fast Ferry Designs and Shipbuilding Technology
• Water Transit Authority of the San Francisco Bay

Intelligent Transportation Systems: Using technology to manage transportation systems can aid in the safe, seamless transition of cargo and passengers between modes.

• Cargo Handling Cooperative Program (CHCP)
• Freight Information Real-Time System for Transport: FHWA 
• Gulf/Rivers Intermodal Partnership
• ITS and Intermodal Freight: U.S. DOT
• PortSource
• Ship Net International
• U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center (see: Intelligent Waterways System)

Intermodal Systems Improvements: The projected increase in overseas trade over the next decade and beyond has led to a focus on shifting the transport of goods from highway and rail facilities to waterborne alternatives.

• Foundation for Intermodal Research and Education: Freight Planning Links
• National Center for Intermodal Transportation