Research Development Seminars Interagency Agreements, Pooled-Fund Studies, and Research in Other States

TxDOT RMC Problem Statements

Research Development Seminars Support….  Research Diversity  Information Sharing  Professional Development  Collaboration

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 Staff Your Feedback is Needed Katie Turnbull Susan Adams –

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 Congestion Enhance Safety Expand Economic Opportunity Improve Air Quality Increase 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 (

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 A Scope of Services Deliverables Timeline 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-Lead HOV 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

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