Overview
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) works with its partners to evaluate potential technology solutions to improve the reliability, efficiency, and security of the freight transportation system. Technology evaluation is a complex process requiring analysis of many factors, including freight transportation needs, supply chain performance, costs, and benefits. Not surprisingly, the complexity increases as the number of criteria and parties involved rises.
Recognizing the need for evaluation tools to sift through technology options, FHWA developed the Freight Technology Assessment Tool (FTAT). The tool is aimed at giving decisionmakers the information and tools needed to invest wisely and prioritize future projects. Making good investment choices for the transportation system is critical to enhancing America's economic productivity and global connectivity.