One thought I didn't submit: Demand Response software used for connections at fixed route transit hubs should be built around GTFS-Real Time data feeds. This would ensure that microtransit vehicles arrive before and leave after the train or bus. I didn't submit this because 1) the private sector is already trying to build this in; and 2) I submitted another idea. The key performance indicator would be % of rides arriving at transit hubs within that window. Transit is morphing towards intermodal and often multi-provider linked trips. Too often, we just focus on fixed route or demand response. The linkages have equal importance for transit tech. Steve Yaffe Yaffe Mobility Consulting 803-398-9100 www.YMobility.info ________________________________ From: Martinez, Victoria (FHWA) &lt;Victoria.Martinez(a)dot.gov&gt; Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 2:36 PM To: trbhealth(a)mailman.chrispy.net &lt;trbhealth(a)mailman.chrispy.net&gt; Subject: [TRBHealth] FW: Invitation: U.S. DOT Research Development & Technology Strategic Plan – “Call for Ideas” Session, March 18, 1:30 - 3:00PM EST **Sent on Behalf of Dr. Firas Ibrahim, Director, Office of Research, Development and Technology, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R)** Please share widely with your networks. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is conducting an open “Call for Ideas” session on March 18, 2022, 1:30 – 3:00PM EST. The purpose of this listening session is to obtain stakeholder input and research ideas to help inform the development of DOT's Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) Strategic Plan for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026. We welcome your views on USDOT's research vision, strategic goals, and priorities, and how our research programs can advance the transportation system of the present and future. The RD&T Strategic Plan will align with DOT’s Draft Strategic Framework<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2…amp;reserved=0>. We are soliciting research ideas in advance of the session and may call on you to share your idea during the event. Please register to attend and submit research ideas at: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_oQL96GxpTMSHQ9_0Gdl4Fw<htt…amp;reserved=0>. Please help us shape our research plans at this pivotal moment in the transformation of the nation's transportation system. If you are unable to attend the “Call for Ideas” session, please submit research ideas to the Request for Information at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/30/2021-28283/transportat…amp;reserved=0>. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jordan Katz at Jordan.katz@dot.gov<mailto:Jordan.katz@dot.gov>.