Research Projects
For more information about the proposal submission process, refer to the University Handbook.
Open Research Request for Proposals
Proposal Deadline: 12:00 p.m. CST, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
| # | Title | |
|---|---|---|
23-005 |
Bridge Deck Condition Evaluation and Replacement Methods |
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23-016 |
Road Diet Guidelines for Texas |
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23-024 |
Assessment of Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio HERO Incident Management Programs |
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23-032 |
Driver Distraction in an Era of Rapid Technological Change, Digital Advertising Billboards |
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23-039 |
Determination of Pavement Surface Type |
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23-045 |
Improved Queue Warning System Combining Multiple Data Sources |
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23-053 |
Evaluation of Nano-Materials in Concrete for Improved Durability |
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23-054 |
Develop Safety Scoring Tool for the Wet Surface Crash Reduction Program |
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23-055 |
Reducing Costs in FDR Construction |
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23-056 |
Real-time Decision Support Tool for Urban Roadway Safety Improvement |
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23-057 |
Rapid New Tests for Detecting Poor Quality Binders |
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23-063 |
Synthesis Local Government Building Codes Regarding Bridges |
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23-066 |
Project Level Performance Database for Rigid Pavements in Texas, Phase III |
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23-067 |
Design of CRCP Whitetopping Intersections |
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23-068 |
Determine Feasibility and Methodologies of Incorporating Third-Party Traffic Data into Transportation |
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23-073 |
Artificial Intelligence for Pavement Condition Assessment from 2D/3D Surface Images |
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23-081 |
Evaluation of Surface Types, Pavement Friction, and Wet Weather Accidents |
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23-083 |
Estimating Latent Bicyclist and Pedestrian Demand for Shared Use Path Design |
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23-085 |
Design of Hot-Mix Cold-Laid (HMCL) Mixtures with the Superpave Gyratory Compactor |
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23-100 |
Utilization of 300 ksi Strands for TxDOT Prestressed Girders |
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23-101 |
Development/Refinement of Design Provisions for Headed and Hooked Reinforcement |
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23-107 |
Using Vehicle Probe Data to Evaluate Speed Limits on Texas Highways |
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23-111 |
Guidelines for Integration of UAS LiDAR and Photogrammetry to Enhance Land Surveying Capabilities |
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23-113 |
Calibration of Bridge Performance Models Using Element Data |
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23-119 |
Develop Guidelines for the Use of UASs and Smartphones for Construction and Utility Inspections |
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23-125 |
Improving traffic signal system planning, design and management with big-data-enhanced Automated Traffic Signal performance metrics (ATSPM) system |
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23-134 |
Settlement Criteria and Design Approach for Embankments and Retaining Walls Built on Compressible Soils |
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23-136 |
Texas Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Readiness Plan |
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23-141 |
Quantifying Benefits of Roadside Vegetation |
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23-142 |
Synthesis of Lacustrine Wave Scour Evaluation Methods |
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23-153 |
Expanding Connected Vehicle Data Framework (CVDF) Data Sources to Increase Applications and Use on Texas Roadways |
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23-179 |
Logistics Sprawl Impacts on E-commerce Travel Patterns |
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23-182 |
Leveraging probe-based data to enhance long-term planning models |
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23-184 |
Evaluation of performance of sealers and coatings applied to TxDOT bridge substructures |
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| 2022 | Events |
|---|---|
| Jan. 18 | RTI posts Request For Proposals (RFP) |
| Feb. 9 | Questions Deadline |
| March 8 | University proposals are due to RTI |
| May | RTI notifies universities of project awards |
| May | Universities submit project agreements |
| Sept. 1 | FY2023 projects begin work |
*Dates are approximate.
How Does a Problem Statement Become a Research Project?
TxDOT reviews submitted problem statements before approving them for research:
- Problem statements are reviewed and prioritized with project recommendations for each functional area.
- Top recommended problem statements across all five functional areas are converted into project statements.
- Project statements are submitted to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the TxDOT Executive Review Board for final approval.
- The Request for Proposal (RFP) for selected project statements are announced.
Functional Area Committees
The Functional Area Committees consist of subject matter experts from TxDOT districts, divisions, and universities. The five committees are as follows:
- Construction, Maintenance, and Materials.
- Planning and Environmental.
- Safety and Operations.
- Structures and Hydraulics.
- Strategy and Innovation.
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