Sec. 88.803. PROGRAMS. (a) The center shall conduct programs of research, education, and technology transfer to support the state's role in improving the safety of the roadways in this state.

(b) The programs may include, but are not limited to:

(1) developing and testing roadway safety technologies and supporting their implementation;

(2) aiding transportation planners to better prepare for future roadway transportation needs;

(3) studying complex policy issues and providing input as to how roadway safety affects such issues and affects roadway transportation for sustainable development;

(4) conducting research and studies that foster productivity and competitiveness in the roadway safety industry;

(5) fostering public awareness of the importance of roadway safety to the economy of this state;

(6) transferring knowledge and technology to industry, state and local governments, and the public;

(7) establishing programs and partnerships with public or private entities to develop and implement new policies, technology, strategies, relationships, and sources of funding;

(8) studying environmental conflicts, complements, and risks associated with roadway transportation;

(9) engaging in other activities consistent with the purpose of the center; and

(10) other activities as determined by the board.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 714, Sec. 2, eff. June 13, 2001.