the world of transportation in addition to the larger U.S. economy. All of RITA's publications can be found on RITA's website. One important RITA publication is the Transportation Statistics Annual Report (TSAR), which includes data on all modes of transportation. The most recent TSAR can be found on RITA's website. Role within Department of Transportation RITA is one of ten Operating Administrations within the U.S. Department of Transportation. The others are: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Maritime Administration (MARAD) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) RITA works with these different modal administrations to coordinate communication of research performed in the different modes, promoting synergy across the modes of transportation. References External links Research and Innovation Technology website Research and Innovative Technology Administration in the Federal Register Bureau of Transportation Statistics in the Federal Register 2008 Transportation statistics annual report United States Department of Transportation agencies