research development seminars interagency agreements, pooled-fund studies, and research in other...
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Research Development Seminars
Interagency Agreements, Pooled-Fund Studies, and Research in Other States
TxDOT RMC Problem Statements
Research Development Seminars
Support….Research DiversityInformation SharingProfessional DevelopmentCollaboration
Research Development Seminars
•TxDOT RMC Program
•National Cooperative Research Programs
•Federal IDIQs
•Report Preparation
•IACs, Pooled-Fund Studies, Other States
•International Opportunities
Research Development Seminars
Benefit to TTI StaffYour Feedback is Needed
Katie Turnbull – [email protected]
Susan Adams – [email protected]
Agenda
•RMC Problem Statements
•Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•Pooled-Fund Studies
•Projects in Other States
•Questions
RMC Problem Statements
•New Format
•Link to RMC Long-Range Plans
•Key Issues/Benefits to TxDOT
•Work with TxDOT Staff
RTI – Research Problem Statements
3 Major Parts
•Project Title
•Project Description – Key Section
•Developed By
Project Description
What is the problem?
Clearly state problem or issue.
Project Description
Who is impacted by the problem?
Specific TxDOT Division or District, traveling public,
trucking firms, etc.
Project Description
What is the significance of the problem?
Identify scope/scale with data if available.
Project Description
What benefits would this project deliver and how
would the results be used within TxDOT?
Identify potential benefits and use.
Project Description
What specific deliverables would help TxDOT implement
the findings/results?
Reports, CDs, DVDs, Web information, brochures,
workshops.
Project Description
Which TxDOT goals would this project most directly support?Reduce CongestionEnhance SafetyExpand Economic OpportunityImprove Air QualityIncrease the Value of Transportation
Assets
Also link to RMC long-range plan
Project Description
Which District, Division, or Office would be responsible
for implementing the results of this project?
Identify group and how they would implement.
Project Description
Additional Information
Opportunity to provide more detail on project scope,
approach, and elements.
Project Statements
•Submit to TTI RMC TAP’ers – July 30-August 1
•TAP’ers will Submit to TxDOT – August 7 with copy to Susan Adams
•Work with TxDOT Staff to Submit
Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•TxDOT – Districts, Divisions, and Offices
•MPOs
•Other State Agencies
•Transit Agencies
•Cities/Counties
•Other Agencies
Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•Research (non-TxDOT)
•Technical Assistance
•Technology Transfer
•Facilitation
•Demonstrations/Field Tests
•Evaluations
Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•TTI Agreement with Consulting Engineers Council – See TTI Net Management/ Organization: Policies and Procedures: CEC/TTI Position Paper
(http://ttinet.tamu.edu/mgmt_org/policy/cec.stm)
TxDOT IACs
•Not Research
•Under $50,000 Division, District, Office Can Sign
•Over $50,000 Division, District, Office sends to Contract Services Section (CSS) for Signature
TxDOT IACs
•Cover Letter
•Attachment AScope of ServicesDeliverablesTimeline
•Attachment B – Itemized Budget
•Attachment C – Terms and Conditions
TxDOT IACs
•Researchers/TxDOT Staff – Agreement on Scope/Budget
•RDO Officially Submits to District/Division
•District/Division Sign or Send to CSS for Signature
IACs with Other Agencies
•Similar Elements
•Researchers/Agency Staff Develop Scope/Budget
•Typically Board Approval or Authorization
Transportation Pooled-Fund Program
•FHWA Sponsor
•Interested States, FHWA, and Other Organizations Partner on Significant Research, Planning, and Technology Transfer
Transportation Pooled-Fund Program
Objectives
•Leverage Limited Funds
•Avoid Duplication of Effort
•Undertake Large-Scale Projects
•Obtain Greater Impact on Project Definition
•Archive Broader Dissemination of Results
•Address Issues of Regional and National Interest
Transportation Pooled-Fund Program
•FHWA-Lead
•State-Lead
•Lead State or FHWA Solicits Participation from Other States by Posting on Website
•RTI responsible for TxDOT Participation in Coordinating with RMCs, Districts, Divisions, and Offices
Pooled-Fund Projects
•Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions
•Gene Buth – PI
•TxDOT – Lead
•9 Other States
Gene Buth
Pooled-Fund Projects
•Urban Transportation Performance Measure Study
•Tim Lomax – PI
•TxDOT – Lead
•12 Other States
Tim Lomax
Pooled-Fund Projects
•Washington State DOT Pooled-Fund Blanket Agreement
•Lance Bullard – PI
•WSDOT – Lead
•7 Other States
Lance Bullard
Pooled-Fund Projects
•FHWA-LeadHOV Pooled-Fund Study Group –
Completed through FHWA Office of Operations IDIQ
Deer-Vehicle Crash Information and Research Center – Keith Knapp – 8 States
Working in Other States
•Respond to RFP – Lead or Sub
•IACs with State, MPO, Transit Agency
•Pre-Qualified in Some States
•Private Sector
Tips
•Build Network of Contacts/Sponsors
•Build on TTI Strengths
•Paperwork Takes Time
•Be Mindful of Consulting Issues within Texas
Questions?