Funding

An implementation project is typically triggered by the need for specific funding to help integrate a product, new method or process, or innovation into department operations. The Research and Technology Implementation Division (RTI) manages the department’s implementation program, which mainly provides funding for these needs. Funding may
support costs
 including:
  • the incremental cost for the first use of a product or innovation in construction or maintenance operations,
  • the purchase of newly developed non-capital equipment for use in the field, or
  • training of field personnel in the use of new equipment or methods.
  • Implementation related costs for the following items shall have prior RTI Director approval:
    • Capital equipment purchases
      of $5,000.00 or more need prior approval from FHWA Texas Division
      , and
    • travel expenses for TxDOT personnel.
Most implementation projects stem from products delivered from TxDOT's research program. Implementation projects become eligible for implementation funding when
select research
 projects are complete and
the results are
 ready for integration into TxDOT’s operations.
An implementation project may also be developed to aid in the implementation of a product or innovation from a non-TxDOT program or source. For these projects to be eligible for implementation funding, the TxDOT OPR must evaluate the product or innovation and determine that it is ready to implement.