DOT research grants cover freight movement

DOT research grants cover freight movement    The Research and Innovative Technology Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, on Thursday awarded $13.8 million in grants to eight universities to advance transportation research and training.
   The grants include $2 million each for the University of California Transportation Center for research on goods movement and other issues, and the National Transportation Research Center at the University of Tennessee to develop public-private partnerships focused on improving heavy-vehicle safety, security and operational efficiency on highways.