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Research Development Seminars
Interagency Agreements, Pooled-Fund Studies, and Research in Other States
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TxDOT RMC Problem Statements
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Research Development Seminars
Support….Research DiversityInformation SharingProfessional DevelopmentCollaboration
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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
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Research Development Seminars
Benefit to TTI StaffYour Feedback is Needed
Katie Turnbull – [email protected]
Susan Adams – [email protected]
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Agenda
•RMC Problem Statements
•Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•Pooled-Fund Studies
•Projects in Other States
•Questions
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RMC Problem Statements
•New Format
•Link to RMC Long-Range Plans
•Key Issues/Benefits to TxDOT
•Work with TxDOT Staff
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RTI – Research Problem Statements
3 Major Parts
•Project Title
•Project Description – Key Section
•Developed By
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Project Description
What is the problem?
Clearly state problem or issue.
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Project Description
Who is impacted by the problem?
Specific TxDOT Division or District, traveling public,
trucking firms, etc.
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Project Description
What is the significance of the problem?
Identify scope/scale with data if available.
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Project Description
What benefits would this project deliver and how
would the results be used within TxDOT?
Identify potential benefits and use.
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Project Description
What specific deliverables would help TxDOT implement
the findings/results?
Reports, CDs, DVDs, Web information, brochures,
workshops.
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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
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Project Description
Which District, Division, or Office would be responsible
for implementing the results of this project?
Identify group and how they would implement.
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Project Description
Additional Information
Opportunity to provide more detail on project scope,
approach, and elements.
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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
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Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•TxDOT – Districts, Divisions, and Offices
•MPOs
•Other State Agencies
•Transit Agencies
•Cities/Counties
•Other Agencies
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Interagency Agreements (IACs)
•Research (non-TxDOT)
•Technical Assistance
•Technology Transfer
•Facilitation
•Demonstrations/Field Tests
•Evaluations
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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)
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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
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TxDOT IACs
•Cover Letter
•Attachment AScope of ServicesDeliverablesTimeline
•Attachment B – Itemized Budget
•Attachment C – Terms and Conditions
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TxDOT IACs
•Researchers/TxDOT Staff – Agreement on Scope/Budget
•RDO Officially Submits to District/Division
•District/Division Sign or Send to CSS for Signature
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IACs with Other Agencies
•Similar Elements
•Researchers/Agency Staff Develop Scope/Budget
•Typically Board Approval or Authorization
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Transportation Pooled-Fund Program
•FHWA Sponsor
•Interested States, FHWA, and Other Organizations Partner on Significant Research, Planning, and Technology Transfer
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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
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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
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Pooled-Fund Projects
•Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions
•Gene Buth – PI
•TxDOT – Lead
•9 Other States
Gene Buth
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Pooled-Fund Projects
•Urban Transportation Performance Measure Study
•Tim Lomax – PI
•TxDOT – Lead
•12 Other States
Tim Lomax
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Pooled-Fund Projects
•Washington State DOT Pooled-Fund Blanket Agreement
•Lance Bullard – PI
•WSDOT – Lead
•7 Other States
Lance Bullard
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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
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Working in Other States
•Respond to RFP – Lead or Sub
•IACs with State, MPO, Transit Agency
•Pre-Qualified in Some States
•Private Sector
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Tips
•Build Network of Contacts/Sponsors
•Build on TTI Strengths
•Paperwork Takes Time
•Be Mindful of Consulting Issues within Texas
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Questions?