1. A Strategic, Financially Effective Research Program, Part 2
Jean Wallace
January 14, 2016

2. Research Funds by Funding Source – FY2015

3. Research Funds Allocated by Topic Area – FY2015

4. SP&R Part II Funding Distribution – FY2015

5. Marketing & Communications
Video Productions
MnDOT Tests Drones for Bridge Inspections
Fences that Save: Cost-Effective Snow Control Tools
Applying LiDAR to County Transportation Systems
AFADs: Automatic Flagger Assistance Devices
Timber Bridge Inspection Demonstration Techniques
Roundabout Myths
Rumble Strips: Saving Lives in Minnesota
Winter Chemicals for Local Agencies
Sign Life Expectancy Research
Youtube.com/user/MnDOTResearch

6. Marketing & Communications
Media Coverage
“Strange Chevy Turning Heads Near U of M Campus; So, What is It?”
The Drive: Ramp Meters Keep Metro Traffic Flowing
MnDOT Testing Quieter “Rumble Strips”
What’s the Best Road Deicer? $115,000 Minnesota Study Aims to Find Out
Report: State Could Save Millions by Removing Unnecessary Road Signs

8. Let’s Be More Strategic…
Our Agency’s key Products & Services:
Snow and Ice Operations
Pavement Preservation
Bridge Preventive Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance of Bridges and Structures: 
Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Devices, Traffic Signals, Static Signs, Pavement Markings
Traffic Management System Maintenance & Operations
Highway System Planning
How should Research support these priorities?
How can we optimize our research resources in these strategic areas?

9. Strategic Research Plan
Objective: To establish a 5-year MnDOT Strategic Plan for Research. The Plan will:
Describe the primary purpose for MnDOT research
Establish research focus areas aligned with and supportive of MnDOT’s Strategic Goals
Summarize desired research goals
Describe research priority areas for achieving the desired outcomes, and
List performance or efficiency measures to determine the impact of research.
The plan will be based on input from a broad range of research stakeholders and will advise MnDOT research priorities and research funding and project investment.

10. Project Timeline Phase 0: Project Inception
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Phase 0: Project Inception
Phase 1: Institutional Background
Phase 2: Strategic Framework & Principles
Phase 3: Performance Measures & Targets
Phase 4: Implementation

11. Strategic Plan Products
Established performance measures and targets including efficiency measures
Strategic implications of Return on Investment of MnDOT Research
Identification of current and potential MnDOT partners to increase the value of research
Definition of funding paths, priorities, and prioritization framework for research

12. Next Year: Part 3!