Coordination & Collaboration Task Force Report

Mission Actively support, monitor, and develop methods, practices, and tools that allow for better coordination and collaboration of research efforts to improve information exchange, avoid duplication of efforts, and influence a coordinated national research agenda.

Members Anne Ellis, Co-Chair (AZ–R4) Sue Sillick, Outgoing Co-Chair (MT–R4) Cameron Kergaye, Incoming Co-Chair (UT–R4) Diane Gurtner, Secretary (WI – R3) RAC Members ◦Stephanie Dock (DC – Region 1) ◦Peggi Knight (IA – Region 3) ◦Michael Townley (MI – Region 3) ◦Leni Oman (WA – Region 4)

Members TRB Conduct of Research Committee (COR) ◦Jason Bittner (Cambridge Systematics) ◦Alasdair Cain (OST-R) ◦Pat Casey (CTC & Associates) ◦Alison Felix (MAPC) ◦Hau Hagedorn (OTREC) ◦Barbara Harder (BT Harder, Inc.) ◦Georgene Geary (Retired) ◦Jack Jernigan (FHWA) ◦Martin Pietrucha (CUTC) ◦Linda Preisen ◦John Sangster

Members – Help Wanted Other Members & Friends ◦Pat Cazenas (FHWA) ◦Natassja Linzau (TRB) ◦Ned Parrish (RAC R4) ◦Phil Roke (FHWA) Volunteers always welcome

Accomplishments Transportation Research Needs Custom Google Search ◦(tinyurl.com/transportationresearchneeds) Funding Sources for Transportation: Competitive Programs (Funding Guidebook) ◦(tinyurl.com/transportationresearchfunding) ◦TRB.org > Resources & Databases > Research Funding

Accomplishments Research Program & Project Management (RPPM) - rppm.transportation.org ◦Initial Marketing Burst ◦Treasure Hunt  Hua Xiang  Dale Peabody  Linda Taylor  Amy Schutzbach  Ann Scholz  Cynthia Jones AASHTO Outreach ◦Research Resources Webinar

Goals and Activities Continuing Efforts – Current Products ◦Add content ◦Market AASHTO Outreach ◦Identify additional needs National Research Frameworks International Research Coordination & Collaboration Research Needs Custom Search

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