1. STREAM Introduction 1 9 May 2013 STREAM: Systematic Technology Reconnaissance, Evaluation and Adoption Methodology Enhancing Technology Assessment and Adoption by Transportation Agencies Steven W. Popper FHWA Transportation “Data Palooza” 9 May 2013 Washington, DC

2. STREAM Introduction 2 9 May 2013 They face many obstacles, but not all of them are technical – Many technology alternatives; uncertainty over potential results – Most DOTs & MPOs are not well suited for technology assessment Internal culture; institutional barriers; information – Agencies operate in complex public/private environment – “If you’ve seen one DOT… you’ve seen one DOT.” NCHRP: Need ways to evaluate technologies that – Are relevant to agency missions – Overcome barriers to technology adoption and inherent uncertainties – Can be more easily used and shared collaboratively by DOTs and MPOs Transportation Agencies Appear to be Slow Adopters of Innovations

3. STREAM Introduction 3 9 May 2013 Example: Bridge Deck Inspection Technologies Not only are they different technologies...

4. STREAM Introduction 4 9 May 2013 …but, Some Cost More Than Others…

5. STREAM Introduction 5 9 May 2013 …Current Availability Differs…

6. STREAM Introduction 6 9 May 2013 …They Come From Different Technology Sectors…

7. STREAM Introduction 7 9 May 2013 …and They’re All At the Mercy of Other Factors For example…

8. STREAM Introduction 8 9 May 2013 Financial Obstacles are Present

9. STREAM Introduction 9 9 May 2013 Some Tech Challenges Agency Hierarchies More Than Others

10. STREAM Introduction 10 9 May 2013 Technology and Performance Uncertainties are Always Present

11. STREAM Introduction 11 9 May 2013 And Agencies Face Complex External Environments

12. STREAM Introduction 12 9 May 2013 How well will they help in practice? How will they contribute to mission goals? Will they work in our state? How do they compare to current practice? What changes do they require? How difficult are they to implement? What do they cost? How are costs distributed? Who pays? How long will they last? How flexible can we be? Is There a Way to Compare Apples and Oranges…

13. STREAM Introduction 13 9 May 2013 There Is. S T R E A M

14. STREAM Introduction 14 9 May 2013 STREAM Creates Common Basis for Analysis

15. STREAM Introduction 15 9 May 2013 1. Frame the Overall Functions, Goals, Objectives Technology in application to specific FUNCTIONS… …Added value assessed in terms of agency GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

16. STREAM Introduction 16 9 May 2013 2. Identify the Relevant Technologies

17. STREAM Introduction 17 9 May 2013 Increasing agency mission value Fewer anticipated obstacles 3. Characterize against criteria

18. STREAM Introduction 18 9 May 2013 3. Characterize against criteria

19. STREAM Introduction 19 9 May 2013 3. Characterize against criteria

20. STREAM Introduction 20 9 May 2013 3. Characterize against criteria

21. STREAM Introduction 21 9 May 2013 3. Characterize against criteria

22. STREAM Introduction 22 9 May 2013 3. Characterize against criteria

23. STREAM Introduction 23 9 May 2013 4. Compare Analysis Results Implementation harder Implementation easier More mission value Less mission value } More uncertainty Less uncertainty { Equivalent trades between characteristics displayed on the axes

24. STREAM Introduction 24 9 May 2013 5. Decide on Technology Choice

25. STREAM Introduction 25 9 May 2013 RAND Created a Software Tool to Facilitate Analysis

26. STREAM Introduction 26 9 May 2013 …and Incorporate Expert Input

27. STREAM Introduction 27 9 May 2013 STREAM Assists Not Just Individual Agencies Establishes common vocabulary Incorporates and diffuses best practice Allows easier sharing & application of results Provides basis for formal collaboration to share effort ―First four steps can be carried out jointly ―Last three steps tuned to individual conditions ―Assumptions and inputs to analysis are explicit and may be changed to suit local circumstances

28. STREAM Introduction 28 9 May 2013 With Thanks to NCHRP and Our Project Study Panel Ted Trepanier [Chair]WashDot; Inrix, Inc. Patricia HuRITA Mark MurielloNY/NJ Port Authority Marco RuanoCalTrans Richard SchumanInrix, Inc. Wei-Bin ZhongUniversity of California, Berkeley Linda Watson James WrightMNDOT/AASHTO Lawrence YermackTelvent Transportation Joseph Peters [FHWA Liaison]FHWA Rick Pain [TRB Liaison]TRB Ray Derr [NCHRP staff]NCHRP

29. STREAM Introduction 29 9 May 2013

30. STREAM Introduction 30 9 May 2013 Conducted Workshop with MN DOT Planning and Operations Staff