1. RAC Region IV
Report

2. RAC Region IV

3. State Membership 18 State Members 3 New Members
Task Force Participation
Value of Research: 5
PM&Q: 5
CCTF: 8
Administration: 3
TKN: 3

4. FY 2015 Goals Survive the 2015 RAC/TRB State Representatives Meeting
Increase participation in monthly meetings
Enhance the High Value Research effort

5. Recent Peer Exchanges Washington State, May 2014 Arizona, May 2013
Research and Program Management
Arizona, May 2013
Product Evaluation Program, Southwestern States
New Mexico, April 2013
Innovation in Transportation (Journey from Adequate to Vital: The Pathway to Excellence)

6. WSDOT Findings Research and Program Management
Optimize interrelationship of research programs to improve partnerships with other DOTs, FHWA, TRB, universities and other agencies
Incorporate best practices of PMBOK guide into research project management

7. NMDOT Findings Journey from Adequate to Vital: The Pathway to Excellence
Develop strategic research plan & program
Refine research process
Develop quick response program
Implement communication & marketing plan
Build strong partnerships

8. Upcoming Peer Exchanges
Alaska
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
South Dakota
Wyoming

9. FY 2016 Goals Leverage noteworthy practices from peer exchanges
Improve peer exchange schedule coordination
Optimize learning from the TRB Annual Meeting
Forward issues with federal programs to RAC leadership
Consider starting a Region IV pooled fund for common research needs
Involve guest speakers in region monthly meetings
Improve coordination with Task Forces