- Management is studying the best international experience of effective integrated approach to the development of transport systems, and also conducts research and development work. In order to improve the efficiency of scientific work of the Directorate, the introduction of innovative technologies and the application of international experience in the transport industry in the territory of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region in Directorate created Scientific and Technical Council.
- The management is working on the preparation of proposals on coherence between the timing and scope of the activities performed during the implementation of measures for the development of transport system of St. Petersburg and Leningrad region.
- Management support Russian institutes and project teams working in the field of transport innovation, with the purpose of development and implementation of Russian technologies in the implementation of projects on development of transport system in the region.
- Management is studying international experience of investment cooperation in the field of transport technologies in order to adapt such experience in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region, and its application in the framework of public-private partnership in the field of transport development in the region.