Goals and Objectives of the Research Program

The goals and objectives for the Research Program is to deliver research and technology implementation that maintains a safe system and provides the most value to TxDOT and the state of Texas as follows:
Goals
Objectives
Research
Effectively manage research projects to deliver high value to TxDOT and the State of Texas
  • Drive project selection and oversight resulting in greater potential return and outcome
  • Focus deliverables on the path forward. Longer term efforts demonstrate promise for significant useful impact/Value of Research.
  • Coordinate National research efforts, leveraging project results where possible
  • Disseminate project information and results to TxDOT and the public
  • Coordinate test bed capability and initiate project experiments and tests with the State Universities
  • Oversee research that aids and affects policies and procedures
Implementation
Effectively manage implementation projects to deliver high value to TxDOT and the State of Texas
  • Establish and oversee the State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC)
  • Focus investments on what is important to the State of Texas and public needs
  • Oversee selection and drive valued implementations in and across Districts
  • Disseminate project information and results to TxDOT and the public
  • Oversee implementation that aids and affects policies and procedures
Collaboration
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with our partners
  • Establish and maintain long term cooperative and transparent relationships with State Universities, FHWA, TxDOT, and the public
  • Build upon outreach with Districts, FHWA, and State Universities
  • Conduct workshops to continuously improve processes
Delivery
Deliver to SPR requirements
In accordance to 23 CFR 420, 23 USC 505, and the Uniform Guidance per 2 CFR 200:
  • Ensure funds are managed appropriately
  • Develop and maintain documentation to meet requirements of the program: Cooperative Research and Implementation Agreement (CRIA), Research Manual, SPR Part II Work Program, Annual Performance Expenditure Report, University Handbook, and Fiscal Year Program Book (as applicable).
Coordination
Coordinate effective
*
 program services
  • Provide knowledge transfer and technical assistance at the local municipalities
  • *While not a part of the SPR II Subpart B program, RTI facilitates
     product evaluations to leverage new technologies and enhanced materials and products.
    This portion is not funded by this Federal program
    .