aashto research advisory committee ~ july 28, 2010 terra transportation engineering and road...
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AASHTO Research Advisory Committee ~ July 28, 2010
TERRATransportation Engineering and Road Research Alliance
Presented by: André Clover, P. E.Bureau of Highway Operations/ExecutiveMichigan Department of [email protected], 517-335-5320
Background
• Research governance structure formed in 2004 to foster a comprehensive road research program
• Government + industry + academia = dynamic partnership to advance innovation in road engineering and construction
• Partnering efforts reach beyond Minnesota to include transportation organizations in other states and Europe
Mission
To develop, sustain and communicate a comprehensive program of research on pavement, materials and related transportation engineering challenges, including issues related to cold climates.
Vision
A dynamic partnership of government, industry, and academia that continuously advances innovations in road engineering and construction.
Strategic Direction• Bold, synergistic research program: Research agenda that expands
beyond MnROAD focus; leverages power of the group; utilizes diverse funding; engages and benefits members and is recognized nationally
• Research implemented “on the ground”: Successful and visible implementation of transportation engineering and road research applications
• Dynamic forum for research interchange: Continuous learning and sharing that enables members to educate each other and adapt to politics and a changing world through easily accessible information and ongoing exchange
• Proactive partnership expansion: New members identified and recruited to increase research breadth, depth and resources
• Thriving, changing and sustainable organization: Constant improvement of operational structures, roles, agreements and practices
Structure
• Board of Directors• Committees
– Coordinating– Member and Partner Engagement– Research and Implementation – Marketing and Communications
• Partners• Friends
Board MembersIndustry• Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of
Minnesota• American Concrete Pavement Association• American Traffic Safety Services
Association-Northland Chapter• Associated General Contractors of MN• Caterpillar Global Paving• Concrete Paving Association of MN• MN Asphalt Pavement Association• RMC Research and Education Foundation• Road Science
National• Norwegian Public Roads Administration• United States Federal Highway
Association
State and Local• Michigan Department of Transportation• Minnesota Department of
Transportation• Minnesota Local Road Research Board• New York State Department of
Transportation• North Dakota Department of
Transportation• Wisconsin Department of
Transportation
University• Iowa State University• Michigan Tech University• University of Minnesota
Alliance Successes
• MnROAD reconstruction
• Pooled fund membership
• Project screening process
• Capacity to anticipate future needs and trends
• Research partnership expansion
• Leveraging of funds to meet common goals
• Improved collaboration between stakeholders:
– Public– Private– Industry– Academic
Benefits of Alliance
• Web site
• E-News
• Research Fact Sheets
• Annual Report
• Innovation Series
Communication
• Determine means to more quickly implement research results
• Develop next generation of the TERRA research plan
• Sustain and broaden communication strategies
• TERRA Research Pooled Fund
Future
Contact
• Web– www.TerraRoadAlliance.org
• E-mail– Co-Chairs:
• André Clover, Michigan DOT, [email protected]• Tim Worke, Minnesota Associated General Contractors,
– Resource Staff:• Maureen Jensen, Minnesota DOT, [email protected]• Stephanie Malinoff, CTS, [email protected]
Thank You