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

Research Development Seminars

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

TxDOT RMC Problem Statements

Research Development Seminars

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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 StaffYour Feedback is Needed

Katie Turnbull – k-turnbull@tamu.edu845-6005

Susan Adams – Susan-Adams@tamu.edu845-9862

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 CongestionEnhance SafetyExpand Economic OpportunityImprove Air QualityIncrease 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

(http://ttinet.tamu.edu/mgmt_org/policy/cec.stm)

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 AScope of ServicesDeliverablesTimeline

•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-LeadHOV 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

Questions?