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FY 2004

PERFORMANCE

REPORT

Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center

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tments, and Achievements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Products and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

inistrative Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

ployees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

R&T Story and Future Agenda . . . . . . . . . . .24

us Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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gement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

ase Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Appendix A: R&D Research Project Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1Appendix B: RD&T Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

R&D Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2Corporate Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-9Organizational Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-15

Appendix C: RD&T Customer Outreach Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

Coastal Storm Runoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2FHWA Bridge Leadership Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2FHWA Partnership with South Dakota to Improve Culvert Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2FHWA and the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2The Next Generation Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2FHWA Researchers Visit Virginiaís Smart Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2Roundabout Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3Safety Partnership Report Helps Shape Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) Beam Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3Technical Expertise for Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3The Office of Infrastructure R&D Technical Seminar Series . . . . . . . .C-4

Appendix D: Market-Ready Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1

FHWA List of Market-Ready T&Is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-2AASHTO Technology Implementation Group Approved Technologies .D-4

Appendix E: FHWA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS .E-1

The Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-2Small Business Innovation Research Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3International Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-3Concrete Pavement Technology Program (CPTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-6

Abbreviations: Appendix F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F-1

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WELCOME

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bit showcased FHWA’s Priority

es at the Transportation Research

nd the American Association of

ortation Officials (AASHTO)

ry Committee (RAC) meeting. 

There will be some exciting new developments in theupcoming year for the FHWA R&T program. I am pleased toannounce that Debra Elston will be the Director of the newOffice of Corporate Research and Technology. This officewill facilitate the FHWA R&T Leadership Team’s effort tocarry out the 26 agency commitments under the CorporateMaster Plan.It is the goal of our office to serve you by providing highquality research products and technology services. Weencourage you to provide us with feedback on this reportthrough the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Website at http://www.tfhrc.gov. As always, we hope that thisreport encourages you to learn more about RD&T’s people,labs, services, and research.Dennis C. JudyckiAssociate Administrator for Research, Development, and Technology

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We continually seek

to promote partnerships with State andlocal governments,academia, and theprivate sector toquickly and cost-effectivelytransform new technologies, concepts, and ideasinto better transportation systems, processes,and services.

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I. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

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Innovators For a Better FutureTo support the FHWA role of “innovators for a better future,”FHWA management is committed to:" Investing in and conducting transportation research with

and on behalf of partners and stakeholders.

" Creating an environment for and delivering innovation in

the transportation community through the developmentof tools, technology transfer, training, and technical assistance.

" Continually reevaluating and improving the effectiveness

and efficiency of technology and innovation deployment.

In an effort to facilitate and better support the achievementof agency goals in research and technology, a new Office ofCorporate Research and Technology is being established.
The organizational change will enable a corporate focus andstrategy for investing in and conducting research, and will provide leadership in implementing the Corporate Master Plan forResearch and Deployment of Technology & Innovation. As part ofa broader communication plan, the Office of CorporateResearch and Technology will publish an annual report onagency-wide, corporate R&T activities and initiatives. TheRD&T Performance Report provides specific focus on research,development and technology at the TFHRC. RD&T Workforce RD&T staff embodies a great deal of specialized scientific andengineering expertise, complemented by a valuable understanding of customer needs. The current workforce consists of105 Federal employees. The positions represented in this number include: 46 engineers, 19 transportation specialists, 9administrative personnel, 8 program analysts, 7 scientists, 4research psychologists, 2 engineering technicians, 1 accountant, 1 highway safety specialist, 1 operations research analyst,1 writer-editor, and 5 senior executive service managers.Over the years the makeup of the workforce has shifted asRD&T has increased its use of contractor support to accomplish its mission. Since the early 1980s RD&T has reduced thenumber of Federal staff performing research and research support activities to around half of the original number of employees, while increasing the number of onsite contractors toapproximately 200. In FY 2004, RD&T conducted an analysisof its responses on the FHWA All Employee Survey in order tocompare and contrast RD&T responses to overall FHWAemployee responses and perceptions, and to provide usefulinput to the annual RD&T Self Assessment process. The analysis revealed several organizational strengths and areas forimprovement. RD&T scored high, 85.2 percent, in the area ofcustomer focus (responsiveness to customer needs). Otherstrengths were workgroup management, job quality, and communication flow. Items tied to resources (equipment, travel funds, facilities) and staffing levels received lower ratings. The Federal researchers and staff at TFHRC

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RD&T OrganizationInfrastructure R&DThe Office of Infrastructure R&D (HRDI) focuses on improvingthe performance of highway infrastructure and significantlyreducing associated long-term costs. The comprehensive andcoordinated infrastructure research program conducts R&Dthat cuts across the boundaries of asset management, pavements, and structures. In the structures arena, researchersemploy a systems approach to integrate design, construction,durability, maintenance, inspection, and long-term performance into the bridge systems of the future. They work toensure that highway structures are safe and reliable for allservice conditions including potential structural, environmental, and human-generated threats. Structural researchers alsostudy and develop technologies to detect, measure, assess, andcontrol all processes and mechanisms that limit the useful lifeof highway structures. They develop applications to better preserve, maintain, and manage the Nation’s highway bridges. Inthe pavement area, researchers develop models, procedures,and processes that help transportation specialists predict pavement performance and select designs to optimize pavementperformance and life cycle costs. They pursue increased pavement life by developing a better understanding of asphalt andportland cement concrete paving materials and the pavementconstruction process, and by developing better predictive toolsfor use in the laboratory and on the roadway. The Long-TermPavement Performance (LTPP) program aims to increase theunderstanding of why some pavements perform better thanothers. This information is key to building and maintaining acost-effective highway system. Advanced infrastructureresearch focuses on nanoscience technology and computational structural mechanics to improve highway materials andstructural performance. Operations R&DThe Office of Operations R&D (HRDO) conducts research tomitigate congestion and improve safety through better management and operation of the surface transportation system. The Travel Management Team produces various hardware and software tools to analyze operational improvements, reduce congestion on surface streets and freeways, and mitigate delays in work zones. The Enabling Technologies Team is developing infrastructure-based and vehicle-infrastructure cooperative systems to warn motorists of potential intersection collisions; promoting safety by developing decision-support tools for winter weather maintenance; and supporting the development and use of safety-enabling technologies such as Dedicated Short-Range Communications and Nationwide Differential Global Positioning Systems (NDGPS). Safety R&D The Office of Safety R&D (HRDS) aims to reduce highway crashes and related fatalities and injuries by developing and implementing a program of safety innovations through a nationally coordinated R&T partnership. The focus is on FHWA’s priority highway safety improvement objectives related to preventing and mitigating roadway departures, safety management, improving intersections, and protecting pedestrians. This office provides transportation officials and practitioners with improved understanding, information, and state-of-the-art tools to aid informed decisions on highway safety improvements. The office also conducts advanced research to determine new ways to solve highway safety prob- lems and challenges. Program Development and Evaluation The Office of Program Development and Evaluation (HRPD) champions the research, development, and technology pro- gram and those it serves by developing and executing policy, budget, program management, and evaluation tools to further FHWA’s R&T program. HRPD is the focal point for FHWA’s par- ticipation in cooperative research activities, such as the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and the Transportation Pooled Fund Program (TPF). HRPD also manages the FHWA Small Business Innovation Research

ARE AND WHAT WE DO
e Research and Special

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nt (HRRM) provides critical

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vice, assistance, and support

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ning and contract adminis

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r research and business

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ment—including emergency

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vices 

ology Services (HRTS) leads

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s various marketing and

ide, as well as within RD&T.

ting the FHWA exhibit pro

ucts Distribution Center;

editing, publishing,and distributingRD&T researchreports; overseeingRD&T Web pages;and publishing periodicals, like PUBLICROADS, that reachcustomers worldwide.HRTS also supportsthe implementationof the Corporate

Master Plan for Research and Deployment of Technology &Innovation (Corporate Master Plan).Director for Corporate Research and Technology In July 2004, Ms. Debra Elston was appointed as the newDirector for Corporate Research and Technology (changedfrom Director for Research, Technology, and InnovationDeployment). This function provides key support to theAssociate Administrator for RD&T and the FHWA R&TLeadership Team, primarily through leadership in implementing the Corporate Master Plan. Appendix D provides a list ofMarket-Ready Technologies and Innovations, one of severalcorporate strategies intended to raise awareness and speeddelivery of proven technologies and innovations. RD&T Leadership Council

The mission of theRD&T LeadershipCouncil is to continuously improve theRD&T organizationand its achievementof the FHWA strategicgoals. The Councilworks on a widerange of issuesrelated to the 

effective management of RD&T and serves in an advisorycapacity to the RD&T Executive Committee (comprised of theAssociate Administrator for RD&T, the Director for the Officeof Corporate Research and Technology, and the RD&T OfficeDirectors).

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The RD&T Leadership Council

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Council Goals and Objectives Develop innovative technologies and approaches to R&T:" Set a research agenda that meets customer requirements." Conduct quality research that efficiently and effectively

delivers products. 

" Deliver high-value work that is relevant to FHWA and

USDOT missions.

" Balance effectively the cost, time, and risk of R&T projects

managed by RD&T.

" Support dissemination of best practices, solutions, and success stories.Workgroups Reporting to the Leadership Council:" Performance Management." Customer Survey." Information Technology." Communications." Corporate Focus.

RD&T Around the CommunityNot only does this report highlightour accomplishments and successstories in the field of highwayresearch over the past year, but italso conveys how the employeesin our organization strive to “giveback” by volunteering for important causes and conducting outreach and educational activitiesthat enhance the quality of life forothers. Here are a few highlightsof the types of activities we participated in over the past year:RD&T supports the annualCombined Federal Campaign(CFC) with several creativefundraising and social events, suchas the Chili Cook-Off, bake sales,and auctions. Proceeds go to many worthy causes and a specialdonation is made to the Oklahoma City Scholarship Fund,

which benefits the familymembers of FHWA employeeswho lost their lives in theMurrah Building tragedy. InDecember, RD&T was recognized for exceeding 100 percent of its monetary goal forthe CFC. Throughout the year RD&Temployees are involved invarious community serviceprojects sponsored by civicand religious organizations.An RD&T team leader, Aramis

ARE AND WHAT WE DO

A TFHRC employee led a student volunteer group that helpedto repair homes for families insoutheastern Virginia during“Work Camp 2004.” 

Carl Andersen sorts through shoe donations for children in Afghanistan. Thedonations were made at the request ofhis brother, who is deployed there. 

Lab Assessment participants receiving a briefingon the hydraulics program.
López, was nominated for the prestigious USDOT

Secretary’s Awardfor VolunteerService as a resultof his work to helpprovide safe woodburning stoves forimpoverished families in Guatemala.Other RD&Temployees areinvolved in charitable activities

Washington, DC area senior

s to support the American

Area. Examples such as the

helped to repair homes for

vents

s R&D) was recognized by

outreach to students visiting

ThorpeWood, an environmentalcenter located in Thurmont,MD. Jim educated the studentson the benefits of NDGPS. Healso demonstrated how NDGPSenhances the ability of transportation engineers and planners to survey and map,develop route guidance and collision avoidance technologies,and even predict weather more accurately. Jim’s outreachhelped give a vision of the future to what may be the next generation of transportation professionals.Future Cities CompetitionAs part of the annual Future City Competition, FHWA sponsorsa special award for the Best Transportation System, which goesto the team that best incorporates transportation elements ofmoving people and freight in and out of its prototypical futurecity. FHWA announced thewinner of its special award atthe Future City national finalsduring National EngineersWeek (February 22–27, 2004)in Washington, DC. A teamfrom the Valley Middle Schoolin Oakland, NJ, was the winner of the 2004 FHWA award.The Valley students namedtheir city “Glacialis,” after itsfrigid location in Antarctica.Student Volunteer ProgramThe Student Volunteer program at RD&T focuses on establishing partnerships with local universities that help students toobtain practical experience and conduct meaningful research.The program has been expanded to include a formal agreement with the George Washington University in Washington,

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HRC employee working at annual

C Chili Cook-off” fundraiser.

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 to health

Students at ThorpeWood learnedGPS navigation.

Martha Soneira (far left) and DebbieCurtis (far right) at Future Citiesaward presentation.
DC. Volunteer opportunities have also been set up with students from the University of Maryland in College Park, MDand the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.Summer Transportation Internship Program forDiverse Groups (STIPDG)The Summer Transportation Internship Program for DiverseGroups (STIPDG) is an important part of the USDOT intermodal effort to promote the entry of women, persons with disabilities, and members of diverse groups into transportationcareers. The internship program offers interns an exciting 10-week agenda of transportation research and work experienceto introduce them to the many aspects of the field of transportation. RD&T hosted the entire class of 80 STIPDG studentsfor a briefing and tour of the labs in August. Two of theSTIPDG students, Shanea Dangerfield and Megan Mowday,completed 10-week internships with the Office of ProgramDevelopment and Evaluation.Western Washington Students Demo Cutting-EdgeVehicle Technology 

FHWA helped sponsor a WesternWashingtonUniversity studentproject to design andbuild a four passenger, four-wheel drivehybrid vehicle that isable to achieve 21.26kilometers per liter(50 miles per gallon)average fuel consumption. The vehicle was designed todemonstrate newprinciples of energymanagement through

the use of composite materials,carbon fiber, and monocoquestructural design. Given thename Viking 32, the hybridvehicle utilizes a compressednatural gas (CNG) and electrichybrid power train and canaccelerate from 0 to 60 in 5.2seconds. It has a top speed of161 kilometers per hour(km/h) (100 miles per hour(mi/h)). The Viking 32received the “Grand Award” forlight duty vehicles at the 2004Tour de Soul competition,sponsored by The NortheastSustainable Energy Association(NESEA). 

Partnerships to Promote Awareness of TechnologyRD&T hosted the Department of Energy/Society ofAutomotive Engineers Ride-n-Drive event May 11 and 12, 2004.The Ride-n-Drive was an opportunity for the public to experience firsthand the advanced technologies that are either currently being used or contemplated for future productionvehicles. Vehicles from manufacturers throughout the world

were available for test drives,and each manufacturer hadrepresentatives onsite toanswer questions concerningthe new vehicle technologies.

ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Visitors examine alternative fuelvehicle. The Viking motor and compressedgas cylinder.The Viking’s electric power source.

Working with AJ Nedzesky of the Office of SafetyR&D, Western Washington University studentsexhibit the Viking 32 natural gas and electrichybrid at USDOT headquarters, Nassif Building.
nd Delineation Device

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n at TFHRC. The demonstra

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bilities to walk through the

ffectiveness of the devices.

 of various delineation and

barrier devices onvisually impairedpedestrians. Facility ToursRD&T conducts facility tours, which create awareness amongcritical audiences anddeliver the messagethat RD&T researchprovides innovative,real-world solutions toa number of highway

T offers tours to hundreds of

nd USDOT decision makers,

al research colleagues, FHWA

bers of professional organiza

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the labs and learn about

arch projects that benefit our

on’s transportation system.

RC on Discovery Science

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Discovery Science Channel

ed a show at TFHRC for its

ational television series

called “Techknowledge.” The segment, called “Safe Highways,”featured Michael Trentacoste, Office of Safety R&D staff, andJoseph Hartmann of the Office of Infrastructure R&D. Theshow highlighted TFHRC’s instrumented Field Research

Vehicle, a completelyself-contained laboratory that providesthe ability to takehuman-centered-systems research on theroad. In addition, thesegment highlightedthe Office ofInfrastructure R&D’srecent testing of highperformance concrete beams. Theshow also featured

footage of the Highway Driving Simulator. Additional footageand interviews were shot in the Structures Laboratory, highlighting innovative research on the full-size curved bridgegirder in the TFHRC Structures Lab. Other background material filmed included the Hydraulics Laboratory and theAccelerated Loading Facility. The show titled “Driven byDesign” aired on the Discovery Science Channel in March.

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Field Research Vehicle featured on DiscoveryChannel.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue TrainingFor the past 7 years, firefighters from two Fairfax County, VAFire and Rescue Departments used crash dummies to practiceremoving pinned and trapped motorists from automobile crash

tests at the TFHRC FederalOutdoor Impact Lab (FOIL).Normally, these firefighters andrescue workers practice theirrescue techniques on junkedcars at the Fairfax County Fireand Rescue Academy. However,using crash-test vehicles fromthe FOIL provides them with amore challenging training exercise, because the FOIL better

simulates actual crash conditions. As a result, firefighters whotrain at the FOIL improve their equipment skills and their rescue techniques in preparation for real-life emergencies. Serving in our Nation’s Armed ForcesA number of RD&T employees are active members of the military reserves. We are proud to support their service to ourcountry.

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TFHRC employee with his unit on the National Mall.Fairfax County firefighters practiceextraction techniques using TFHRCcrash test vehicles.
lutions.

FHWA VisionImproving transportation for a strong America.

RD&T VisionAn RD&T organization that is essential, indispensable,and connected to our partners in advancing R&T.

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FHWA MissionEnhancing mobility through innovation,leadership, and public service.

RD&T MissionLeads in developing a nationally coordinatedR&T Program; champions the advancement ofhighway technological innovation in support ofFHWA strategic goals and performanceobjectives; advances knowledge throughresearch, development, testing, and evaluationservices; and provides support and assistancethroughout FHWA in matters relating to RD&T.

FHWA’s researchapproach emphasizes cooperation, information sharing,and formal researchagenda development. 

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ility through innovation,

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Due to FHWA efforts, applications of advanced technologyto the Nation’s highways are yielding impressive returns insafety, mobility, productivity, and environmental quality.FHWA strategically invests in R&T to improve the transportation system. The Agency’s approach emphasizes partnership with a broad range of organizations, including otherDOTs and Federal agencies; State, local, and county governments; and international organizations. The goal is to identify, develop, and accelerate the transformation of new ideasinto better transportation systems, processes, and services. 

Vision and MissionThe FHWA research approach emphasizes cooperation,information sharing, and research agenda development withState and local governments, academia, and the private sector. Research conducted at TFHRC supports the Agency’svision, mission, and goals and is strategically aligned withthe USDOT. 

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FHWA Strategic Goals for FY 2004Six strategic goals—Safety, Mobility and Productivity, GlobalConnectivity, Environment, National Homeland Security, andOrganizational Excellence—are addressed in the FY 2004/2005plan. " Safety—Continually improve highway safety." Mobility and Productivity—Preserve, improve, and expand

the Nation’s highway transportation system while, at thesame time, enhancing the operation of the existing highwaysystem and intermodal connectors.

" Global Connectivity—Promote and facilitate a more efficient

domestic and global transportation system that enables economic growth.

" Environment—Protect and enhance the natural environment and communities affected by highway transportation." National Homeland Security—Improve highway security

and support national defense mobility.

" Organizational Excellence—Advance FHWA’s ability to manage for results and innovation.The Vital FewThe Vital Few are the key areas with performance gaps thatmust be addressed for FHWA to be successful in the shortterm. Achieving performance improvements in the followingareas was a priority during FY 2004:" Safety." Congestion Mitigation." Environmental Stewardship and Streamlining.

RD&T Corporate Missions and FunctionsRD&T performs several key functions to champion theadvancement of highway technological innovation. The following examples illustrate some of the unique functions carriedout by RD&T in its effort to support the Agency’s role as “innovators for a better future.” Highway Research and Development" Research and innovation. " Technical assistance." Forensic evaluation.Implementation of the Corporate Master Plan" Supporting FHWA R&T Leadership Team in the implementation of the Corporate Master Plan for Research and

Deployment of Technology & Innovation.

" Supporting the Associate Administrator for RD&T as FHWA

champion for R&T.

Strategic Planning and Budget" R&T budget development." Legislative monitoring and analysis of R&T issues." Agency input into USDOT RD&T Plan.R&T Performance Measurement" R&T Performance Measure Framework." Implementing the President’s Investment Criteria for R&D." Lab Assessment Program." Sharing Best Practices.

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" Use research resources effectively and ensure efficient

RD&T facility, organization, and program operations.

" Define and implement methodologies/tools to evaluate

projects and measure performance.

" Advance information technologies and systems to address

the unique needs of a world-class research organization.

Develop and Recognize Employees" Mentor employees and encourage training and professional development to build skills and add to capabilities

and competencies.

" Improve the award and recognition program to value

achievements, link directly to team accomplishments,and advance the RD&T Leadership Council’s ActionAgenda.

Communicate the FHWA R&T Story and Future Agenda " Improve the communication of FHWA R&T initiatives

and focus areas to stakeholders. 

" Collaborate with FHWA headquarters and field offices to

gather and disseminate information about achievementsin FHWA T&I delivery.

" Identify national research program priorities, resources,

and funding needs with our partners.

" Build a common advocacy to enhance the national R&T

Program and legislative agenda.

Results

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Effectively Deliver Needed Products and

ServicesCommitment: Develop Quality Research Productsand Services that Address the Needs of Our InternalCustomers and External Partners in a TimelyManner.RD&T ProductsInformation regarding RD&T research products, as well asongoing projects, is available in the R&D Research ProjectStatus table located in Appendix A. RD&T ServicesThe types of services we provide include forensic and specialized engineering services, technical assistance, and workshops.A detailed listing of RD&T services can be found in appendix B. Commitment: Improve R&T Collaboration andCommunication with the FHWA Resource Center andDivision Officers.RD&T staff recognizes the importance of building and maintaining close relationships with the Resource Center andDivision offices for the purpose of delivering technology andinnovation to our customers. RD&T researchers serve as members of the Resource Center Technical Service Teams (TSTs) tofacilitate technology deployment efforts and better serveFHWA customers. The TSTs were created to provide unifiedand coordinated assistance nationwide. Ten specialized teamswere created which are based out of the Agency’s fourResource Center locations in Atlanta, GA; Olympia Fields, IL;Baltimore, MD; and San Francisco, CA.Other efforts to improve R&T collaboration and communication over the past year have been led by groups such as theDesign Guide Implementation Team, chaired by an RD&Tmember, and the Traffic Analysis Tools Team. In addition, a

collaborative meeting with representatives from the Office ofBridge Technology, the National Steel Bridge Alliance, severalState DOTs, the steel industry, and academia was held to discuss new technologies designed to improve the condition ofsteel bridges in the United States.Resource Center and Division offices have also been involvedin developing Technology Facilitation Action Plans for implementation of research results.Improve Business and AdministrativeProcessesCommitment: Implement the Corporate Master Planwithin RD&T and Support the RD&T AssociateAdministrator in Guiding the FHWA R&T LeadershipTeam in its Oversight of the Corporate Master PlanImplementation for the Agency.Key accomplishments toward the goal of implementing theCorporate Master Plan for Research and Deployment ofTechnology & Innovation included: adopting a performancemeasurement framework for FHWA R&T; developing morethan 60 multiyear program plans to provide guidance anddirection for future R&T activities; identifying and promotingAgency priority market-ready technologies and innovations;conducting an advanced research benchmark assessment, andestablishing a new R&T Web site to keep our customers andstakeholders informed of our progress in implementing theCorporate Master Plan and new R&T initiatives (the site isavailable at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/rnt4u/ ). Commitment: Effectively Use Research Resourcesand Ensure Efficient RD&T Facility, Organization, andProgram Operations.RD&T is committed to ensuring that facility and program operations are conducted efficiently and make the best use of

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The facility will also expand the collection to include a substantial amount of human factors literature and long-termpavement performance research. An Interlibrary Loan (ILL)service provided through the ILL automated system is nowavailable to help make it easier for researchers to borrow materials from participating libraries nationwide.Also in FY 2004, our Asphalt Labs (Binder Rheology andBituminous Mixtures) received the AASHTO MaterialsReference Laboratory (AMRL) certification. This widelyregarded certification recognizes the quality of the AsphaltLabs and it recognizes the competency of lab personnel in carrying out construction materials testing.Commitment: Define and ImplementMethodologies/Tools to Evaluate Projects andConduct Performance Measurement of Research atTFHRCRD&T institutionalized its Lab Assessment Program by establishing routine procedures for assessments and completingthree lab assessments in FY 2004, covering the AsphaltLaboratories, the Traffic Research Laboratory (TReL), and theHydraulics Laboratory. Lab managers have developed actionplans to respond to the recommendations of the panels, andare held accountable for them by management. RD&T leadership uses the external expert assessment process to documentlab performance and provide feedback for improvements to labmanagers, as well as to provide a credible, professional, andobjective assessment that will improve stakeholders’ confidence in the work done and the outcomes produced. FHWA’s research and technology (R&T) program received anindepth review by the Office of Management and Budget(OMB), using the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART).OMB examined the program purpose and design, strategicplanning processes, program management process, and program results/accountability. RD&T led the Agency in preparing for the OMB’s assessment of the FHWA R&T program. An

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RD&T led theAgency in preparingfor the OMB’s assessment of theFHWA R&T program. An R&Tperformance measurement frameworkand Agency strategicgoal crosswalk/logicmodel were developed to clearlyshow the connectionbetween researchand Agency goals.
R&T performance measurement framework and Agency strategic goal crosswalk/logic model were developed to clearly showthe connection between research and Agency goals. Overall,the R&T program received outstanding marks in strategic planning and program management.Commitment: Advance Information Technologies andSystems to Address the Unique Needs of a WorldClass Research OrganizationThe RD&T Information Technology Workgroup comprised ofrepresentatives from each RD&T office, conducted an assessment of both long-term requirements and short-term needs atTFHRC and developed a plan focusing on computer upgradesfor all RD&T staff, replacement of old printers, and acquisitionof laptops for presentation and travel needs. Additionally, aState Planning and Research (SP&R) Guide Web Portal wasestablished as part of the RD&T Web site at:http://www.tfhrc.gov/sprguide/index.htm. The site providesinformation on legislation and regulations, oversight and stewardship, peer exchanges, the TPF program, TRB, NCHRP, andRAC. The web portal was created to provide a variety of information and links that are relevant to research programs underthe SP&R Program. Develop and Recognize EmployeesCommitment: Mentor, Encourage, and BuildEmployee Skills and Add to FHWA ResearchCapacities and CompetenciesCareer development and enrichment are key focus areas forour organization, and RD&T is serious about training itsemployees. Employees are encouraged to take training, whichincludes but is not limited to, traditional classroom training,video and online training, mentoring, and sharing researchideas and results. All employees are encouraged to developand regularly update Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

through the Learning and Development System (LADS). A keyaccomplishment in FY 2004 was the development of aWorkforce Plan for RD&T. The workforce for RD&T in thefuture will need to reflect the diverse needs of our scientistsand engineers, as well as those who provide program supportfor the research offices. Along with planning for the future workforce, RD&T strives tobuild on the talents of its employees and develop futureFederal executives and managers. In FY 2004, three RD&T personnel were selected for executive, management, and leadership programs such as the Executive Potential Program, theU.S. Department of Commerce Science and TechnologyFellowship (ComSci) Program, the USDOT sponsored “So YouWant to Be a Leader” course, and the 2003/2004 AcademicStudy Program. RD&T has also hosted Federal leadershipdevelopment program candidates from the Executive PotentialProgram, the Executive Leadership Program, and theProfessional Development Program. This provides RD&T staffwith an excellent opportunity to mentor and develop talentedwomen and men who will become future leaders in theFederal government.

Building employee skillsthrough training and professional development is critical to achievingorganizational goals andimproving customer service.RD&T hosted the FHWAFederal-Aid Highways 101course at TFHRC this pastJune to provide RD&T

employees with a unique opportunity to learn more about thekey requirements and laws of the Federal-Aid HighwayProgram. Topics included innovative financing, Civil RightsProgram, EEO Contract Compliance, Environmental Justice,the project development process, and discussion on how

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recognizing employees whose efforts have resulted in superiorachievement, especially in relation to Agency goals. Award categories proposed by the committee include the areas ofresearch and innovation, customer service, and processimprovement.In addition to internal awards, RD&T employees were therecipients of some notable external awards and recognition.The following list represents some of the recognition receivedthis past year: Al DiMillio was the recipient of four awards for his accomplishments in the area of geotechnical research. The awards were:the Association of Drilled Shaft Contractors (ADSC) AnnualAward for Outstanding Service; the Deep Foundations InstituteAnnual Hal Hunt Lectureship Award; the InternationalWorkshop on Micropile Organizing Committee’s LeadershipRecognition Award; and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers andthe Engineering R&D Center (ERDC) Award of Excellence.Steve Chase received the Secretary’s Team Award for his workwith the FHWA Infrastructure Research and TechnologyWorking Group.

Sheila Duwadi received theFHWA Administrator’s Awardfor Superior Achievement andthe FHWA Award forEngineering Excellence.Stephen Forster received anHonorary Membership onASTM Committee D04. Thehonor was given in appreciation for Forster’s sustained outstanding service to Committee

D04, Road and Paving Materials, and in appreciation for hisdedication to its objectives. He was also the recipient of theSecretary’s Team Award for the FHWA Infrastructure Researchand Technology Working Group.

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TFHRC Award winner Sheila Duwadi

HRDI completed astudy that examinedthe benefits ofInfrastructure R&Dcompleted over thepast 20 years in theareas of nationaldesign and datastandards, newtechnologies, andnew materials development.
Sterling Jones was recentlyselected as the ASCE 2004Hydraulic Structures Medal recipient. This annual award recognizessignificant contributions to theadvancement of the art and science of hydraulic engineering asapplied to hydraulic structures. Raymond Krammes was selectedas the FHWA Engineer of the Year.Krammes completed extensivework in highway safety, especiallyin planning, research, development, contract monitoring, and

most recently in implementation of the Interactive HighwaySafety Design Model. Hisefforts have been a key component of FHWA’s plan toimprove highway safety, especially on two-lane roads.Krammes also received theFHWA Administrator’s Awardfor Superior Achievement.

Jean Landolt of the Office of the Associate Administrator forRD&T received the Secretary’s Award for Excellence for exceptional job performance and customer service. Charles McDevitt was presented with a Meritorious ServiceAward by AASHTO in recognition for 25 years of meritoriouspublic service.John O’Fallon was recognized for an extraordinary 50 years ofgovernment service. O’Fallon began his career in FHWA in1954 (then called the Bureau of Public Roads). He was the firstDivision Bridge Engineer in the Connecticut Division andserved as Chief Structural Engineer. His assignments includedstarting the National Bridge Inspection and Special Bridge

Replacement Programs, drafting the original Bridge Inspector’sTraining Manual, creating the 6-week Bridge EngineersWorkshop, editing the chapter on bridges in the book America’sHighways 1776-1976, and managing the Northeast Corridor(NEC) Structures Program. Paula Magoulas, Martha Soneira, and DawnVanlandingham received the “Strive for Excellence” Team

Award as a result of their outstanding strategic communications support for the FHWA R&T program.

Communicate the FHWA R&T Story andFuture AgendaHighway research provides innovative solutions that can makeour Nation’s roads safer, less congested, smoother, moredurable, more environmentally friendly, and better able to support our economy and national defense needs. RD&T’s challenges and commitments in this area reflect the key role thatcommunication and partnerships play in building success. Commitment: Improve the State of the FHWA R&TInitiatives and Focus AreasIn FY 2004, several initiatives were undertaken to improve theR&T program and address Agency commitments. The Office ofInfrastructure R&D conducted a series of workshops inFebruary and March to assess the realignment of the StructuresR&D program and produce a Structures R&D StrategicRoadmap. Other activities in FY 2004 were taken to addressAgency commitments in the Corporate Master Plan relating toadvanced research. An independent external panel conducted an assessment ofFHWA’s advanced research activities and presented their findings to the FHWA R&T Leadership Team. Based on this baseline assessment, the R&T Leadership Team will lead theAgency in determining a process for management of long

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most cases, a Web site where users can access the publicationonline. To access the catalog online, visit www.tfhrc.gov/techpubcat/index.htm. Commitment: Identify National Research ProgramPriorities, Resources, and Funding Needs with OurPartnersRD&T works with groups such as the AASHTO RAC, the TRBRTCC, and the USDOT RTCC to build partnerships that helpdefine research priorities and make the best use of availableresources. The RAC is comprised of representatives fromAASHTO’s 52 member departments and serves as an advisorygroup to AASHTO’S SCOR. RD&T staff attended the 2004National RAC meeting in Mystic, CT in July 2004. The agendaincluded examination of how research projects were furtheringnational goals (including environment and security), promotion of new market-ready technologies and innovations, opportunities for research partnerships, and future national prioritiesRD&T serves as the focal point for FHWA participation incooperative research activities with its State partners throughthe NCHRP. In addition, the TPF program allows FHWA, States,regional and local transportation agencies, academic institutions, foundations, and private firms to join together to conductR&T projects of mutual interest. Funds from participants areconsolidated, and the resultant project is managed such thatthe perspectives and desires of participating agencies areaddressed. Another mechanism for cooperative research is participation in international cooperative efforts (see appendix E). Commitment: Build a Common Advocacy to Enhancethe National R&T Program and Legislative AgendaRepresentatives from RD&T, FHWA Office of Policy, AASHTO,House T&I, House Science, and Senate Environment andPublic Works staff members met with the AASHTO SCOR andRAC to conduct panel discussions on reauthorization of surfacetransportation research and technology programs in January of

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2004 at the TRB Annual Meeting. RD&T staff also served onthe USDOT task force to define the roles and responsibilities ofthe proposed Research and Innovative TechnologyAdministration (RITA), with regard to research coordination.These roles are spelled out in the Norman Y. Mineta Researchand Special Programs Reorganization Act, enacted as PublicLaw (PL) 108-426, signed on November 30, 2004.2004 Research Project Status SummaryThis has been a particularly challenging year due to fundingand resource constraints, specifically regarding limitations andscheduling adjustments caused by delayed appropriations andshort-term extensions of authorizing authority. A total of 14projects cited funding as a cause for delay or halting ofresearch. 

In FY 2004 therewere a total of 115projects reported inthe FY 2004/2005Performance Plan.Since the publication of the plan inNovember 2003,there have been atotal of 35 newprojects added and7 projects discontinued, bringing the total number of projects to 143. The number of completed projects for FY 2004 was 42, with 24 products

currently available for delivery.Note that in the chart labeled FY 2004 Product Delivery, products are “ready-to-use” guidelines, procedures, protocols, bestpractices, software, equipment, etc. that are packaged andavailable to end users. Completed projects, depending onscope, may immediately generate usable products, but they

can also result in research findings and results that require further, review, packaging or formatting before becoming usable.

There are 68 projectsthat are ongoing andscheduled for completion in FY 2005and 33 scheduled forFY 2006 and beyond.(Further details onspecific RD&T projects and services areavailable in the

research project status and servicestables located inappendices A and B.)

Lab AssessmentsThree lab assessments were completed in FY 2004: an assessment of the Asphalt Labs, the Traffic Research Lab (TReL), andthe Hydraulics Lab. Lab assessments are independent expertpeer reviews intended to assess the relevance, quality and performance of research at TFHRC. These peer reviews helpFHWA monitor whether the research program is appropriatelystructured and is on track toward providing an appropriateknowledge base for achieving Agency goals. The lab assessments raise the visibility of the work of the labswith customers and stakeholders and are a welcome opportunity to obtain their feedback. 

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under NCHRP Project 1-37A, they also recognized the importance of this characteristic for rigid pavement design and performance and included it as one of the standard tests to be runto characterize the concrete. As a result, the test will be widelyused, and pavement performance will be more predictable andtherefore enhanced.Design Guide Introductory WorkshopsDuring 2004, the long anticipated Mechanistic-Empirical (M-E)

Pavement Design Guide was completed and released by NCHRP.

In order to acquaint the highway community with the capabilities and benefits of this new guide as well as to help users prepare for its implementation, the FHWA Design GuideImplementation Team (DGIT) developed and held a series offree workshops in numerous locations across the country. Oneof these workshops was also broadcast live on the Internet andallowed interested participants whocould not travel to one of the workshops to view the workshop and askquestions via e-mail in real time. Guidance on Quality AssuranceSpecification DevelopmentStatistically based, highway-construction quality assurance specifications have evolved and greatlyimproved since first introduced tothe highway community in the late1960s. With over 90 percent of Statehighway agencies using such specifications, yet depending on scattered,inconsistent, or out-of-date guidance, there was a need to develop a comprehensive guide containing instructions to allow State highway agencies to benefitmore fully from national experience and take advantage ofrecent developments. The result was a manual, OptimalProcedures for Quality Assurance Specifications, which a highway

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agency can use when developing new, or modifying existing,statistical acceptance plans and quality assurance specifications. The manual reflects the latest good practices in developing statistically sound specifications. It contains numerous,simple-to-follow examples while also identifying potential pitfalls and areas where caution should be exercised. It leads theagency through the entire process of specification development, including monitoring how well the specification is working and what adjustments should be made.The success of the manual became obvious as its contentswere immediately used in rewriting AASHTO R9, StandardRecommended Practice for Acceptance Sampling Plans forHighway Construction. The manual instructions also becamethe basis for a 4-day National Highway Institute training courseas well as for shorter duration workshops sponsored by FHWA.In addition, the manual led to the development of softwaretools to assist highway agencies in better understanding andquantifying the risks associated with the statistical acceptanceof highway construction. High Performance Bridge Materials TestingThe FHWA Structures Laboratory has been instrumental intesting and accelerating implementation of high performance,innovative bridge materials. Recently, the 100th bridge fabricated from high performance steel (HPS) was constructed inMassachusetts. Baseline performance data, and critical weldability issues were addressed for this material through a cooperative effort led by the FHWA Structures Laboratory. Work todevelop this material innovation involved FHWA, the U.S.Navy, the steel industry, State bridge engineers, and academia.Implementation of HPS offers bridge owners extended flexibility in designing steel bridges that can bring benefits in theform of initial and life cycle cost savings. High performanceconcrete (HPC) and more recently, ultra-high-performanceconcrete (UHPC), are also materials that have been exercisedby the FHWA Structures Laboratory. HPC is currently proliferating within the bridge construction industry, as is self-consoli- dating concrete (SCC). Both HPC and SCC have been studied and tested in FHWA’s labs with results fed directly to bridge owners looking to implement new technology for the struc- tures. A new, rapid construction, full scale UHPC bridge was recently erected at TFHRC. This bridge was optimized to pres- ent the most efficient shape for use of this innovative material. Parallel projects are erecting the first UHPC bridges of their kind in Virginia and Iowa within the year. The data and knowl- edge generated by this research will be used to support State projects. Horizontally Curved Steel Girder Research—Main Structures Laboratory The primary goal of the curved girder research is to develop a modern AASHTO Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for curved steel bridge design. Through FHWA outreach efforts in 1993, this was iden- tified by AASHTO and the steel industry as the top prior- ity need for steel bridge research. Prior to this work, specifications were not LRFD com- patible and resulted in overly conservative designs for curved bridges. Considering FHWA’s strategic objective to require LRFD designs for all Federal-aid bridges starting in 2007, it was essential to develop a code that includes curved girder bridges. During the research, it was recognized that the new design equations also had advantages for straight bridges. Therefore, the AASHTO Subcommittee on Bridges (SCOB), Technical Committee for Steel Bridges (T-14) opted to perform a com- plete rewrite of the entire steel bridge design provisions, com- pletely integrating straight and curved bridge design. The

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Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) Program to identify pavement distresses on asphalt and PCC pavements. LTPPhas distributed over 1000 copies of the new distress manual(FHWA- RD- 03-031) at the annual TRB meeting and through email requests. A Web version is available athttp://www.tfhrc.gov/pavement/ltpp/resource.htm. ManyState and local highway agenciesuse this manual in their pavementmanagement programs. It is alsoused in several university civilengineering courses. National Bridge CoatingsQualification Testing ProgramAASHTO recently launched thefirst ever national qualification testing program for bridge coatingsmaterials. This was done throughthe AASHTO NationalTransportation Product EvaluationProgram (NTPEP). This programprovides a level testing playingfield for commercial paints and coatings to test their products.The data is collected in an online database with access given toall State bridge owners. For the first time, product choices anddecisions directly affecting the durability of steel structureswill be made nationwide using a common data set. FHWA staffand Coatings Laboratory directly supported the formation andimplementation of this program. The FHWA CoatingsLaboratory assisted in developing appropriate test protocolsand evaluation criteria and personnel served as oversight forthe various commercial testing laboratories that perform thebulk of the routine testing. The Coatings Laboratory also developed improved evaluation techniques and conducted roundrobin testing of materials to set benchmarks for the program.Use of the data generated by this program is expected to have asignificant impact on the quality of coating materials supplied

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LTPP Distress Identification Manual
for painting bridges nationwide. A similar, regional program inthe Northeast served as a pilot for this national effort. Theregional program also had direct involvement and support ofFHWA through the Coatings Laboratory at TFHRC. Thisregional program’s mark of success is the data’s widespreaduse by all Northeast regional States, several toll authorities andvarious other States nationwide, as well as various privateindustry facility owners from utilities to heavy manufacturing.Operations R&D Success StoriesCongestion Mitigation Through Expert Software

RD&T partnered with thecity of Los Angeles toinstall three expert system software packages tomitigate congestion onsurface streets and freeways around the StaplesCenter in downtown LosAngeles. The adaptive

traffic control software, a product of the Operations R&D program, will detect incidents and adjust signal timing in responseto both recurring and nonrecurring congestion. This is a firstin the United States, where incremental congestion forecastsand attendant remedies will be utilized to minimize congestiondue to incidents and special events.Collaborative Research on Road Weather Observations RD&T partnered with the National Weather Service (NWS) toconduct five research projects through the CooperativeProgram for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training(COMET). Teams from State DOTs, NWS Weather ForecastOffices, and universities evaluated the use of weather observations and modeling systems to improve highway safety and tosupport effective decision making by the various jurisdictionsthat manage the highway system. In particular, the research

evaluated how environmental sensor data, particularly datafrom road weather information systems (RWIS), could be usedfor both road condition forecasting and weather forecasting.Results from these projects will help all State DOTs improvehow they manage RWIS networks and achieve maximum utility from RWIS investments. A summary of the lessons learnedfrom the COMET program can be found athttp://www.tfhrc.gov/its/pubs/04101/index.htm.Assessing the Effects of Weather on Traffic Flow Adverse weather conditions can have a dramatic impact on thequality of traffic flow. Traffic engineers need adequate trafficanalysis tools to develop better designs for the impacts ofadverse weather. One such tool is a microscopic traffic corridorsimulation model (CORSIM) that allows analysts to model andevaluate complex roadway geometries, traffic control devicesand Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The report,

Identifying and Assessing KeyWeather-related Parameters andtheir Impacts on TrafficOperations Using Simulation,identifies how adverse weatheraffects traffic operations,assesses the sensitivity ofweather-related traffic parameters within CORSIM, and develops guidelines for usingCORSIM to account for theaffects of adverse weather. 

QuickZone Release 2.0 The QuickZone software is an easy-to-use, easy-to-learn tool toestimate delays in work zones. It is a key component ofFHWA’s Strategic Work Zone Analysis Tools (SWAT) program.The targeted audience for QuickZone is State and local trafficconstruction staff, operations and planning staff, and construction contractors. Release 2.0 of QuickZone contains many new

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users, including features that make itmore applicable tohigh or low volumerural work zones.These new featuresinclude two-way, onelane operation forrural areas and anassessment of thecosts to businesses of

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delays and congestion effects, and better assess the functionaland environmental impacts of a variety of traditional andemerging transportation planning measures. DYNASMART-Pand DSPEd are available from the McTrans Center. For ordering information, visit http://mctrans.ce.ufl.edu/ Enhanced Digital MapsThe Enhanced Digital Maps (EDMap) project examined thefeasibility of using very accurate digital maps as an enablingtechnology for advanced vehicle safety systems. Four majorautomobile manufacturers and a map supplier partnered in theEDMap project. Five high-benefit safety applications that canbe enhanced or enabled by EDMap were identified: lane departure warning, forward collision warning, stop sign warning andcontrol, curve speed warning and control, and traffic signalwarning. Two test areas were mapped—Palo Alto, CA andsoutheast Michigan—and very successful engineering demonstrations were conducted of the five safety applications. TheEDMap project has thepotential to dramaticallyimprove safety by providing the foundation knowledge of map databaserequirements, as well asneeded vehicle-positioning capabilities that support future collisionavoidance systems. Intelligent IntersectionTraffic Control Laboratory The Intelligent Intersection Traffic Control Laboratory atTFHRC is the first of its kind in the United States and wasdesigned to highlight intersection collision-avoidance systemsthat currently are being developed by the InfrastructureConsortium, a pooled fund with the States of California,Minnesota, and Virginia. This activity is sponsored by the

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CooperativeIntersection CollisionAvoidance SystemsInitiative, a component of the ITS program. In addition tothe traffic signals,controllers, specialsigning, and otherequipment needed tosupport the operationof the intersection, aunique roadside-tovehicle communication system will allow drivers of specially

equipped vehicles to receive a warning when an intersectioncrash is imminent. In addition to supporting the intersectioncollision-avoidance research, the new “intelligent intersection”will continue to serve as an outdoor lab for future FHWA intersection and traffic control research activities. Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System (NDGPS)can pinpoint a person or vehicle’s position to within 3 meters

(9.8 feet). NDGPS helps emergency responders find theexact location of a crash,makes it easier for highwayagencies to monitor andrespond to hazardous pavement conditions, supports invehicle navigation systems,and a host of other transportation applications.NDGPS sites will also formpart of a nationwide operational GPS meteorological

observing system that will enable the NWS to provide moreaccurate weather forecasting. High-Accuracy Nationwide Differential Global PositioningSystem

As part of its ongoingresearch efforts, RD&Tmodified two existingNDGPS facilities to broadcast corrections thatachieve 10-centimeter (4-inch) horizontal accuracy.Initial testing of the HighAccuracy NDGPS (HANDGPS) indicates that thenew broadcast is accurateto within 10 centimeters (4inches) and better in many

areas. Further research is underway to modify two additionalNDGPS facility to achieve faster and even more accurate navigation solutions.Weather Data Collected from the Eye of Hurricane IvanRD&T has supported the installation of the GPS SurfaceObservation System (GSOS) at NDGPS sites to collect data forimproved weather forecasting for surface transportation andother needs. Hurricane Ivan made landfall approximately 31km (19 miles) east of theNDGPS site at MobilePoint, AL. Ivan was astrong Category 3 hurricane at the time, withwinds exceeding 58meters per second (130miles per hour). TheGSOS equipment at theMobile Point NDGPS site

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a Notice of Proposed

l Register on July 30, 2004

(Vol. 69, No. 146). This NPRM is the product of many years ofefforts to determine minimum levels for traffic sign retroreflectivity and develop methods to bring in-placesigns into compliance.FHWA research over thepast 15 years hasadvanced, validated, andrefined the concept ofminimum maintainedsign retroreflectivity.Initial minimum retroreflectivity levels were firstproposed in a 1993research report, and these levels were revised in 1998 throughfurther research. Research over the last 4 years expanded theproposed minimum levels to overhead and street name signsand fully updated the minimum levels to reflect current conditions. More specifically, the minimum levels were recomputedto consider the effects of various changes, including:" Changes in the vehicle fleet to reflect that a large proportion

of the fleet is now SUV or light truck type vehicles withhigher headlight positions and driver eye heights.

" Improvements in headlight technology and changes to the

European designs that reduce the amount of light projectedupward.

" An increasingly older driver population with diminished

night visual acuity.

" Modifications in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices (MUTCD) legibility criteria.

" Changes in the characteristics and types of sign materials

available.

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 at intersection. 

Highway warning sign.
The resulting minimum level values are presented in theNPRM. It is important to note that the proposed table of levelsrepresents a significant simplification of the minimum levelstables that were promulgated in the mid-1990s to address concerns expressed by AASHTO. Efforts continue at FHWA todevelop and administer training on traffic sign retroreflectivityand to develop detailed methods and procedures for assessment and management of retroreflectivity for the millions ofin-place signs on the Nation’s highways. Roadside Safety Simulation 

The FHWA, and the NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA)worked on a successful collaborative research effortwith the George WashingtonUniversity (GW) School ofEngineering and AppliedScience. The researchfocused on highway infrastructure safety and resulted in several lifesaving innovations

to roadside hardware devices, such as guardrails, signposts, andlighting towers. Research included the establishment of Wbeam height performance limits for a pickup truck using finiteelement analysis, and a solution was developed for a StateDOT that had a problem with occurrences of under rides forcable guardrails located in depressed medians. Full-scale crash testing of multiple crash scenarios is cost-prohibitive and does not achieve comprehensive solutions.Instead, researchers simulated crash scenarios on high-performance computers, saving time and maximized research dollars. Results can then be validated by actual crash tests in amore systematic manner, while helping to further refine modeling data. 

The partnership also worked to find solutions for the use ofbarriers to secure Federal facilities. The desire to maintain aesthetic/architectural design features while providing free accessto public spaces during certain events requires unique antirambarrier designs. FHWA and GW produced designs for specialized removable bollards and a cable guardrail system that satisfied protection criterion and aesthetic/architectural desires.Work was conducted with the Department of State (DOS),National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), and the SecretService to provide security improvements for Federal buildings. The partnership produced successful designs for bollard,metal fence, full wall, 3-foot high wall, and other barriers forhighly secure facilities. These designs were tested at TFHRC.The designs have become the basis for the General ServicesAdministration (GSA), Department of Homeland Security(DHS), and other Federal agencies for barriers within urbanlandscapes (e.g., park benches or lampposts that would serveas vehicular barriers for Federal buildings).Highway Safety Information SystemThe multistate Highway Safety Information System (HSIS) contains accident data for more than 5 million crashes, information about traffic volumes, and roadway inventory datacovering approximately 265,650 km (165,067 miles) of Statehighway systems. FHWA staff, consultants, and otherresearchers use HSIS to study current highway safety issues, todirect research efforts, and to evaluate the effectiveness ofsafety countermeasures. FHWA works closely with States andother partners through HSIS to gather data and improve ourability to analyze roadway safety challenges. HSIS helps FHWAdirect investments to specific projects and programs that willdeliver the most value in terms of saving lives and minimizinginjuries. Two recent HSIS summary reports—Evaluation of LaneReduction “Road Diet” Measures and Their Effects on Crashes andInjuries and An Examination of Fault, Unsafe Driving Acts, and

Total Harm in Car-Truck Collisions are available athttp://www.hsisinfo.org// under Products.

USINESS RESULTS

Simulation model of barrier crash. 
and Trail Users

ver the past decade, there

as been an emergence of

arious types of nonmotorized

ansportation. Examples of

hese “emerging” modes

nclude scooters, the Segway®

uman transporter, and vari

us configurations of bicycles.

hese emerging users are

ties that were not designed

completed study examined

 safety of various emerging

tions regarding design char

blished report.

hicle

earch Team developed a new

HM) vehicle. The vehicle and

chers to obtain high resolu

llow systematic definition of

rate measurements allow

 the road and roadside. This

nal geometry data of the

7 km/h (60 mi/h) using a

 unit (INU) and high accu

dition of highway infrastructure. FHWA researchers have used the DHM vehicle in recent field tests with the Pennsylvania DOT on a project to determine the effects of roadway delin- eation on drivers’ abilities. Interactive Highway Safety Design Model During 2004, FHWA posted updates to the Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM), which may be downloaded free- of-charge through www.tfhrc.gov/safety/ihsdm/ihsdm.htm, and provided training in the use of the software to five addi- tional State DOTs. Since its release in 2003, FHWA has pro- vided IHSDM training to nine State DOTs and two Federal Lands Highway Division offices. State DOTs or their engineer- ing consultants to evaluate several projects have used it. Western Federal Lands completed and distributed a draft envi- ronmental impact statement to the public for a project in which they used IHSDM to help develop the preliminary designs for the three build alternatives. In addition to improv- ing safety by 50 percent over existing conditions, IHSDM enabled the design of context sensitive solutions, which mini- mized impacts on the land and the residential development along the road. Influences of Delineation on Driver Performance on Curves FHWA with the strong support of Pennsylvania DOT took the first steps in a research project to understand the effects of roadway delineation on the abilities of drivers to safely and efficiently negotiate the highway. The premise of the study is that improved delineation leads to a more appropriate response by the driver. To test this premise, subject drivers drove a section of two-lane rural road in a specially modified vehicle that monitored their speed and lane position. A unique aspect of this study was the incremental nature of changes to the delineation treatments and the use of the same set of sub- jects over six different sets of highway conditions. The tests were conducted over a 6-mile section of two-lane roadway near Delta, PA. For the tests, 14 curves of varying sharpness (degree

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Digital Highway Measurement Vehicle
of curvature) were identified. The driving subjects wereexposed to six different levels of delineation on these curves(as well as adjacent tangent sections of the road) over a 3-weekperiod. The DHM vehicle was used to determine the designfeatures of this roadway segment. The data gathered will alsobe used to create a computer representation of this road segment for use in the Highway Driving Simulator (HDS) Lab.Another group of participants will be asked to drive the HDSand experience the same roadway treatments. Speed and laneposition are among the measures of driving performance thatwill be recorded. Once the HDS model is validated, driving subjects can be run through the system repeatedly to test variations of these devices and other new ideas for traffic control.Signalized Intersections: Informational GuideTwenty-one percent of crashes and 24 percent of all fatalitiesand injury collisions occurred at signalized intersections.Because traffic signals play an important role in improvingsafety at intersections, FHWA developed a comprehensiveguide that provides methods for evaluating the safety and

operations of signalized intersections and tools to remedydeficiencies. The Signalized Intersections: Informational Guide will help practitioners make insightful intersectionassessments and understand the tradeoffs of potentialimprovement measures. The guide is available athttp://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pubs/04091/index.htm.

USINESS RESULTS

Highway Driving Simulator
ance Management

e mission of the Agency to

ion, leadership and public

nt of the USDOT and

holder driven.

out the entire R&T process

onduct of research, tech

t, implementation, and

fice of RD&T uses the

rategies (CMS), based on

ork for improving internal

e needs of our customers.

ven functional categories

e: leadership, strategic

cus, information and

rocess management, and

rce Department’s National

ogy (NIST) manages the

 in close cooperation with

shed the Baldrige Award

RD&T utilizes the following

Federal investment in R&D: 

nagers must be able to

 important, relevant, and

ties, products, and serv

signed to support the

omer needs.

gers must justify how

e quality research.

ugh means other than a

competitive, merit-based process must justify theseexceptions and document how quality will be maintained.Quality is also assessed periodically through independentlab assessments.

" Performance. RD&T program managers must be able to

monitor and document how well this investment is performing. Program managers track R&T projects to determine whether the projects are on time and withinbudget, and assess whether to increase or redirect funding. Customer feedback mechanisms and retrospectivebenefit studies also provide important information onperformance.

Performance Management FrameworkOur approach to performance management builds on ourplanning process. The RD&T Performance ManagementFramework chart below identifies existing performancemeasures and assessment mechanisms that are utilized byunit managers and integrates them across managementfunctions using the Agency’s Baldrige-based CMS. Thisapproach helps us manage, analyze, and integrate information obtained from a variety of sources and mechanisms. Italso helps keep in mind the various dimensions for analyzingprogram results, such as financial performance, customerfeedback, and business results. 

I V. R D &T P E R F O R M A N C E M A N A G E M E N T

The R&D investmentcriteria are designedto help improveR&D program management, informfunding decisions,and increase publicunderstanding ofthe potential benefits of investment inFederal research.

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RD&T Performance Management Framework 

Definition Related RD&T Performance Measures Methodology

dership focuses on how senior leaders

de the organization. It describes how leaders

direction and high-performance

ectations, project a strong customer focus,

 communicate clear and visible values to

ployees.

" Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI) results." Action items completed." Performance plan items fulfilled." Self-assessment score.

" 360-degree feedback." Action agenda." Performance plans." Quality self-assessments.

tegic planning examines how the

anization sets strategic goals and develops

action plans.

" Action items completed." Self-assessment score." Progress made on goals established.

" Performance plans and action

agenda.

" Quality self assessment." Lab assessments.

tomer and partner focus examines how the

anization determines customer and market

uirements and expectations.

" Percent of satisfaction with RD&T products and services." Number of technology facilitation plans in place." Self-assessment score." Lab assessment results." RD&T customer survey results.

" Customer satisfaction." Technology Facilitation Action

Plan (TFAP).

" Quality self-assessments." Lab assessments." Customer surveys.

rmation and analysis examines the

nagement, effective use, and analysis of

a and information to support key

anization processes, to include theanization’s objectives.

" Performance measurement framework." Response level and content of feedback mechanism." Self-assessment score." Lab assessment results.

" Performance measurement

framework.

" Quality self-assessments." Lab assessments.
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RD&T Performance Management Framework (continued)

Definition Related RD&T Performance Measures Methodology

e development and

amines how the organization

kforce to develop to its full

w the workforce is aligned with

’s objectives.

" Self-assessment score." Percent employee satisfaction survey rating." Percent payroll spent on training and development." Number of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) in place

and in Learning and Development Systems (LADS).

" Number of “priority 1” training needs met." Number of vacancies filled." Number of days that positions are vacant.

" Quality self-assessments." Employee satisfaction survey." LADS.

ement examines aspects of how

delivery, and support

esigned, managed, and

" Number of process improvements documented." Lab assessments." Number of contracts on time and on budget.

" Quality self-assessments." Lab assessments." Project tracking system.

 show the organization’s

d improvement in its key

customer satisfaction, financial

 performance, human

ier and partner performance,

performance. The category

he organization performs

etitors.

" Percent of project completion." Number of success stories." Research benefits." Implementation of Corporate Master Plan.

" Track project and services

delivery.

" RD&T success stories." RD&T performance report.
Performance Management WorkgroupThe primary purpose of the Performance ManagementWorkgroup is to help the RD&T leadership develop, coordinate,and implement organizational performance improvementefforts. The workgroup also helps RD&T leadership improvethe management of research programs and assists in the adoption of effective practices. Performance management effortscurrently underway include:" Developing performance goals, measures, strategies, and

initiatives to improve organizational performance management in RD&T offices and laboratories. 

" Monitoring results of measures and analyzing performance

management information. 

" Coordinating the annual self-assessment process and supporting the RD&T Leadership Council in implementing

solutions to issues raised during the process. 

" Contributing to special projects related to RD&T performance management. " Providing support for agencywide performance improvement initiatives. " Reviewing in retrospect whether investments were well

directed, efficient, productive, and essential for validatingprogram design and instilling confidence that future investments will be appropriate. Retrospective RD&T benefit studies are conducted periodically to document the benefits ofresearch products.

RD&T Research Benefits Case StudiesRD&T periodically contracts out retrospective benefits studiesto collect data on the benefits of RD&T research, glean insightinto characteristics of successful R&T projects, and identify

potentially useful methodologies for documenting and/or estimating benefits that could be used to evaluate other RD&Tprojects. RD&T contracted out evaluations of HSIS, QuickZone,and Infrastructure R&D with the understanding that there isno single approach to the issue of research performance measurement and benefits assessment. A synthesis report on thesethree studies was completed in FY 2004. All three studies indicated that RD&T products are widely used and well regardedby our customers. Products were especially well received whencustomers were involved in design and testing. Benefits ofresearch conducted in the areas of high performance steel,ground penetrating radar, and geotechnical R&D, just to namea few, have helped transform the state-of-practice and savedmillions of dollars in infrastructure construction and maintenance costs. Cost savings at a national level have been estimated to be more than ten times the annual research funding.Customer FeedbackTo determine whether our research products are meeting theneeds of our customers, RD&T seeks and obtains customerfeedback through such mechanisms as formal surveys, Weblinks, and focus group meetings. A Customer SurveyWorkgroup is helping the Leadership Council identify existingmechanisms for receiving customer feedback and to developand implement an RD&T customer survey. The questions in the FHWA’s State and local partner surveythat relate to deploying technology and innovation provide uswith important information/customer feedback. In particular,the R&T Leadership Team has adapted a question, which askshow satisfied customers are with the deployment of technologies/innovations that are designed to help improve their program. The question serves as an overall indicator of how wellwe are meeting customer needs. Respondents in the FHWA State Customer and MetropolitanPlanning Organization (MPO) Partner Survey Wave III and IV

E R F O R M A N C E M A N A G E M E N T
 T&I were good overall.

A contacts in the T&I arena

mation from other States,

or improvement included

anced notice of new T&I and

implement them.

Process

blished a full-scale lab assess

en refined over the course of

T laboratory assessments

reviews of the technical and

cted at TFHRC. The assess

ce and quality by providing

s. 

ange views among technical

will increase the opportuni

er input to research activi

 and objective assessment

er confidence in the value of

mes produced. 

eveloped to guide lab assess

g the relevance, quality, and

h. Assessments focus prima

t also examine whether the

ntial value and whether they

he review process is continu

he benefit of an assessment

e assessed in FY 2004:

The advice we have received from the panels has been invaluable. Knowledge of related work at universities, State DOTs,other government labs, or private industry is often shared. Inaddition, the experience of preparing for the assessment hasbeen a useful exercise for FHWA staff, and we have strengthened ties to other labs and organizations as a result of on-siteinteractions and follow-on exchanges between panel membersand TFHRC staff.Lab assessments have also served as a valuable opportunity toobtain feedback from customers and stakeholders (who areinterviewed by the panel)—and have raised the visibility of thework of the labs with these customers and stakeholders.

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APPENDICES

NCE REPORT A-1

R&D Research Project Status Appendix A
tail RD&T research and identify the goals that this research supports. The charts also indicate which projects were completed in

s are ongoing for 2005 and beyond. The comment column provides reasons behind changes or deviations from the unit plan and

we’ve included new projects that were not identified at the time the FY 2004/2005 Performance Plan was published.

S

Office of Infrastructure R&D

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ysis

nefits of

n Features *

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151

Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Complete Yes

Software for quickly assessingrelative costs and benefits ofincorporating various designfeatures being evaluated

ment

ion (SAPER)

James SherwoodHRDI-12202–493–3150

Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Nov. 04 No

Software product currently beingevaluated by FHWA prior todistribution.

 Smooth,

vements *

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151

Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Nov. 04 No In process of analyzing data and writing report.

ormance

 v 3.0

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Feb. 05 No

Beta version available, final versionpending availability ofreauthorization funds.

2005 Performance Plan
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rmance Plan

Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ed)

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity X No Sep. 05 No

Presently on hold, as recommendedby the Traffic Expert Task Group(ETG), until final results of NCHRP1-39 are available.

Katherine PetrosHRDI-12202–493–3154

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 05 No Model evaluation has begun; lack of resources has slowed the process. 

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151

Mobility andProductivity X No Oct. 06 No

Delays incurred in order toschedule field trials of FRP inpavements.

Tom HarmanHRDI-11202–493–3072

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 04 No

Equipment challenges have delayedthe timely completion of thisproject.

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity X No Yes

Release delayed due to 508conversions. Set of 3 CDs (version1.2) are now available. 
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Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

nstruction

rete

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151

Mobility andProductivity X No Oct. 03 No

Project delayed by work prioritiesand loss of staff. An interimtechnical contact is listed until thevacant position is backfilled.

e for

activity

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151 

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 03 No

Software product currently beingevaluated by FHWA prior todistribution.

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151

Mobility andProductivity X No May 04 No In process of analyzing data and writing report.

 of Mixture

Peter KopacHRDI-11202–493–3151

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Mar. 05 No

Beta version available, final versionpending availability ofreauthorization funds.

dation Kit

Tom HarmanHRDI-11202–493–3072

Mobility andProductivity X Yes July 05 Yes

Original project to develop theDAVK is complete; this extensionwill incorporate mix-lesstechnology. 

es for

Fred FaridazarHRDI-11202–493–3076 

Mobility andProductivity X No Jan. 06 No

Contract was modified to includepocket PC-based system ofguidelines on curing concrete. Thedevelopment of the HIPERPAVTM IIsoftware is complete. The finalreport is current being reviewed forediting for publication. Contractdelayed staffing challenges.
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Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ontinued)

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity X No Oct. 03 Yes

Release delayed due to 508conversions. Set of 3 CDs (version1.2) are now available.

Dennis SixbeyHRDI-11202–493–3078

Mobility andProductivity X No Nov. 03 No

Dennis SixbeyHRDI-11202–493–3078

Mobility andProductivity X No Nov. 03 No

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Feb. 04 Yes

Report printed in December 2003(FHWA-RD-03-031). Over 2,000copies distributed.

Katherine PetrosHRDI-12202–493–3154

Mobility andProductivity X No Sep. 04 No

Development of a viscoelastoplastic fatigue model formodified asphalt concrete (AC)binders using the results fromaccelerated loading facility (ALF)testing. 

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145 

Mobility andProductivity X No Jan. 05 No

One extra validation will beperformed at an Ohio site. Productexpected January 2005.

rmance Plan
S

Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ance (continued)

e

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Feb. 05 No

Alpha version completed; finalversion pending availability ofreauthorization funds. 

Aramis LópezHRDI-13202–493–3145

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Feb. 05 Yes

Product available atwww.datapave.com. Request forProposal (RFP) for maintenanceand long-term revisions on holdpending availability ofreauthorization funds.

n of Results

oncrete

Joseph HartmannHRDI-06202–493–3059

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 03 No Survey of condition complete. Report being produced.

ngth

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 03 Yes

AASHTO SCOB T-14 balloted andaccepted changes to AASHTObridge design code in June 2004.

mer (FRP)

Eric MunleyHRDI-06202–493–3046

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 03 Yes

AASHTO materials specification iscomplete. FRP deck testingspecification is near completion.Working on consensus. FRP repairspecification in early stages ofdevelopment.
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Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

Mike AdamsHRDI-06202–493–3025

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Oct. 04 Yes

GeoGauge testing device has beenvalidated and is commerciallyavailable to State highwayadministrations. 

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 04 No Physical testing completed. Report production underway.

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Mobility andProductivity X Yes June 05 No

Physical testing work completed.Development of design criteria willbe accomplished in cooperationwith AASHTO SCOB T-14.

Sheila DuwadiHRDI-07202–493–3106

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 05 No

This study will produce design andmaterial specifications for FRPreinforced timber bridges foradoption by AASHTO.

Phillip YenHRDI-07202–493–3056

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 03 No

Study on improving current bridgeseismic design provisions. A newseismic design provision wasproposed to AASHTO and is now inthe process of being adopted.
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Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ity (continued)

John O’FallonPhillip YenHRDI-07202–493–3051

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Feb. 04 No

Study of seismic vulnerability ofbridges and other highwaystructural components. Reportcompleted and is under technicaland editorial review. It will bepublished in December 2004.

 Stay Cables

Harold BoschHRDI-07202–493–3031

Mobility andProductivity X No Apr. 04 No

Study of wind/rain effects on bridgestay cables for development ofdesign guide. Technical review ofreport complete; awaiting editorialreview. It will be published in 2005. 

a

Sterling JonesHRDI-07202–493–3043

Mobility andProductivity X No Oct. 04 No

Database has been upgraded fortesting prediction methods. TheABSCOUR program used by theMaryland State HighwayAdministration (SHA) is beingevaluated and revised based on thisdata. The study is approximately 3months behind schedule due tocomplications resolving ABSCOURdiscrepancies.

2005 Performance Plan
NCE REPORT A-9

APPENDICES

Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ed)

Sterling JonesHRDI-07202–493–3043 

Mobility X No Oct. 04 No 

This study is approximately 6months behind schedule due todifficulties in getting a contractunderway to fabricate models.Results will be presented to SouthDakota DOT sponsors in August2004 and at the National HydraulicsConference in Sept. 2004. 

Hamid Ghasemi HRDI-07 202–493–3042

Mobility,Safety, andProductivity

X Yes Nov. 04 No Additional funding is required to complete the work.

Phillip Yen HRDI-07 202–493–3056

Mobility,Safety, andProductivity

X Yes Dec. 04 No

Developing computer software thatwill help State DOTs to assess theseismic risk for bridges. Researchis almost complete and is nowunder testing for validation.

mance Plan
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Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ity (continued)

omless

Sterling JonesHRDI-07202–493–3043 

Mobility,Safety,Productivity,&Environment

X No Dec. 04 No 

This study was interrupted toconduct additional scour tests forthe Woodrow Wilson Bridge.Results will be presented at theNational Hydraulics Conference.

als: Part III:

Phillip YenHRDI-07202–493–3056

Mobility,Safety, andProductivity 

X Yes Dec. 04 No

Study on seismic vulnerability oflong truss and other special bridgesfor design and retrofitting. Themanual is 75 percent completedand will be reviewed by theHighway Seismic Research Council.

gy

rch Project

Hamid GhasemiHRDI-07202–493–3042

Mobility,Safety, andProductivity

X Yes Dec. 05 No

A number of studies under thisproject are on schedule. One studyconcerning health monitoring isrunning behind schedule. 

nt

its of

Sheila Rimal DuwadiHRDI-07 202–493–3106

Productivity X Yes Oct. 03 Yes 

This project produced amethodology to measure thebenefits of research. The finalreport and a CD containing themethodology were delivered toFHWA. As it is an in-house report, ithas not been published.
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APPENDICES

Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

d)

Hamid Ghasemi HRDI-07 202–493–3042

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 03 Yes Report completed and published.

Hamid Ghasemi HRDI-07 202–493–3042

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Jan. 04 No

This study investigated the use ofnuclear methods for evaluation ofbridges and bridge materials.Report will be published.

John O’FallonHRDI-07202–493–3051

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Feb. 04 Yes

Manual is a guide to rehabilitate,restore, preserve and reconstructhistoric covered bridges.

William Wright HRDI-06 202–493–3053

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Apr. 04 Yes Manual complete.

Paul Virmani HRDI-10 202–493–3052

Mobility andProductivity X Yes June 04 No Report being printed.

Hamid Ghasemi HRDI-07 202–493–3042

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Sep. 04 No

This study investigated the use ofultrasonic methods for examiningbonded strands for corrosion orbreakage.

mance Plan
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Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ent (continued)

ance: A

Sheila Rimal DuwadiHRDI-07 202–493–3106

Mobility,Productivity,and Security

X Yes Jan. 05 No

This project will develop a protocolfor assessing security andsurveillance systems.

Control

Bob Kogler HRDI-06202–493–3080

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Apr. 05 No

This effort will coordinate closelywith AASHTO SCOB T-9 to developbest practice guidance using FHWA(and other) research results as abaseline. Effort just started in FY2004.

LCCA) for

John HooksHRDI-03202–493–3023

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Aug. 05 No

This study will develop simplifiedsoftware and provide guidance oncollecting costs for using LCCA inbridge management systems.

 Quality

Bob Kogler HRDI-06202–493–3080

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Sep. 05 No 

This effort will produce a trainingcourse and national level inspectorcertification program. Program tobe available in January 2005.

for Crack

Glenn WasherHRDI-10202–493–3082

Mobility X No Sep. 05 No

Method to detect cracks andprevent failure of steel structures.Test setup complete; experiencingdifficulties with vendor-suppliedequipment.

2005 Performance Plan
NCE REPORT A-13

APPENDICES

Office of Infrastructure R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ed)

Paul VirmaniHRDI-10202–493–3052

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Aug. 06 No

This study will identify costeffective clad or alloyedreinforcement for concrete bridgemembers to provide 75 yearsservice life.

Glenn WasherHRDI-10202–493–3082

Mobility X Yes Oct. 06 No

Tools to rapidly survey concretedecks for deficiencies. Prototypesystem undergoing expandedtesting under a new work plan incooperation with State partners.

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Completion

Date 

Product

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IVI) and Research Related to Human Centered Systems

nt of

section

Greg DavisHRDS-07202–493–3367

Safety X Yes Mar. 04 Yes

The goal is to evaluate alternativeinfrastructure-based warnings todrivers to prevent collisions (inconjunction with the HumanCentered Systems Lab). First phasecompeted on time in March 04. 

nt of

section

Greg DavisHRDS-07202–493–3367

Safety X Yes Dec. 06 No

This study will be conducted on aclosed test course to gatherdeceleration profiles and reactiontime data for drivers responding towarnings that are given both nearerand farther from the intersection. 

Toni WilburHRDO-01202–493–3303

Safety X No Apr. 04 No

Detroit demonstration delayed fromNovember 03 to March 04. Finalreport is complete and undergoingFHWA and NHTSA review. Reportwill be available November 04.

Avoidance,

Peter HuangHRDO-04202–493–3484

Safety X Yes Dec. 04 No

Developed the operational conceptfor work zone crash avoidance,which is being tested on a drivingsimulator. Developed hardwarerequirements. Several types ofsensor applications are being testedin the field.
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Completion

Date 

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arch Related to Human Centered Systems (continued)

Gene McHaleHRDO-03202–493–3275

Safety X Yes Jan. 05 No

Completion date extended so thatthe IC can support the newCooperative Intersection CollisionAvoidance Systems ITS Tier 1initiative. New target completiondate is April 05.

David GibsonHRDO-04202–493–3271

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

X No Nov. 03 No

Update to handbook completed;currently working on making thereport 508 compliant. Newestimated completion date is March2005.

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 03 Yes

Update to handbook is completeand a free download is available at:http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Travel/traffic/freeway_management.htm

Raj GhamanHRDO-03202–493–3270

Mobility andProductivity No Dec. 03 No No funding. Project cancelled.

Raj GhamanHRDO-03202–493–3270

Mobility andProductivity X No Jan. 04 No

Software and laboratory testingcompleted and communication toactual signal hardware has beendeveloped. The effort wascompleted in September 04. 
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ns(continued)

Raj GhamanHRDO-03202–493–3270

Mobility andProductivity X No Sep. 04 No

Gahanna, OH selected as field testsite. Field testing planned for Fall04. Estimated completion date isDecember 04.

Arterials

dbook * 

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Dec. 04 No Final report under development.

David GibsonHRDO-04202–493–3271

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Feb. 05 No

The video script has been approvedand the contractor will beginfilming shortly.

ware

ng

Deborah Curtis HRDO-03202–493–3267

Mobility andProductivity X Yes May 05 No

Software development completed inMay 2003. Planned field testreplaced with more cost-effectiveexpanded simulation testing.Working with Office of Operationsto determine next steps for product.

book *

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity X Yes June 05 No

This is a follow-up document toFreeway Management Handbook.Completed annotated outline anddecision diagrams, working on draftreport. 
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Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

d)

Rudy PersaudHRDO-04202–493–3391

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment 

X Yes June 05 No 

The five States Pooled Fund Studyproject is to develop a MaintenanceDecision Support System to helpmaintenance forces better plan andrespond to winter weather and roadconditions. 

Randall VanGorderHRDO-03202–493–3266Rudy PersaudHRDO-04202–493–3391

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment

X Yes Dec. 03 Yes

The project was extended toconduct a second fielddemonstration in Iowa in the winterof 2003–04. The demonstration iscompleted. MDSS Release 3.0 isexpected in October 04. CD-ROMscan be ordered through the NCARMDSS Web site:www.rap.ucar.edu/projects/rdwx/documents/index.html.

Randall VanGorderHRDO-03202–493–3266Rudy PersaudHRDO-04202–493–3391

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment

X Yes Sep. 05 Yes

This project will providedeployment assistance to assuresuccessful technology transfer tothe private sector and to completeall programming, documentationand evaluations from the secondyear of the MDSS demonstration.

mance Plan
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Schedule

Target

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Product

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ns(continued)

os Angeles,

Henry LieuHRDO-03202–493–3273

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 05 No 

This project is to integrate CLAIRE,DynaMIT and Advanced IncidentDetection Algorithm (AIDA) in LosAngeles for real time trafficmanagement on arterials. The datacollection process has proven moretime consuming than originallyanticipated so the target completiondate has been reevaluated. The newestimated completion date isFebruary 06.

(UAV) for

David GibsonHRDO-04202–493–3271

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Dec. 05 No

Uses model airplane for trafficsurveillance and potentialtransportation system inspections.Currently working with VDOT andGeoData to establish a test sectionalong Interstate 66 to test/demo thedata collection abilities of the UAV.

g System for

r *

David GibsonHRDO-04202–493–3271

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Sep. 06 No Phase I is complete. Phase II is in negotiation.

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Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

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d)

Henry LieuHRDO-03202–493–3273

Mobility andProductivity X No June 06 No 

This project is to integrate CLAIRE,DYNASMART-X and RHODES inHouston TranStar for real-timetraffic management to alleviatetraffic congestion, particularlycaused by freeway reconstructionand flooding. The project wasdelayed by 1 year due tocontracting issues that have nowbeen resolved. The project will startin late 2004 and is projected forcompletion in March 07. 

Toni WilburHRDO-01202–493–3269

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Security

X Yes June 07 No

This project will demonstrate andevaluate how the operation of thesurface transportation system canbe enhanced through thewidespread availability of real-timeinformation. The design phase iscomplete. 

Rudy PersuadHRDO-04202–493–3391

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

Pooled Fund Study cancelled.

deling

Gene McHaleHRDO-03202–493–3275

Mobility andProductivity X

Project delayed due to otherpriorities related to TSIS/CORSIMsoftware. Expected completion dateis December 04.
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Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ation and Modeling(continued)

ction Guide

Gene McHaleHRDO-03202–493–3275

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 03 No

Document complete. Projectdelayed while 508 compliantversion was developed. Primer isposted athttp://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Travel/Traffic_Analysis_Tools/traffic_analysis_tools.htm.

ion

Gene McHaleHRDO-03202–493–3275

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 03 Yes

Document complete. Projectdelayed while 508 compliantversion was developed. Primer isposted athttp://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Travel/Traffic_Analysis_Tools/traffic_analysis_tools.htm.

Henry LieuHRDO-03202–493–3273

Mobility andProductivity X No Jan. 04 Yes

DYNASMART-P software and itsinput editor DSPEd, are completeand were released to the public viathe McTrans Center in September2004.

elines

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity X No Sep. 04 No

Delayed start of project. Completedannotated outline. Working on draftreport. New target completion dateSeptember 05.
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Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

deling(continued)

d

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity X No Sep. 04 No

Delayed start of project. Completedannotated outline. Working on draftreport. New target completion dateSeptember 05.

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity No Sep. 04 No Delayed indefinitely due to changed funding priorities.

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity No Sep. 04 No Delayed indefinitely due to changed funding priorities.

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Safety andMobility X Yes Dec 04 No

Completed development ofcombined internal and externalcompound simulation network.Working on developing andmodeling optimal evacuationscenarios.

Deborah CurtisHRDO-03202–493–3267

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec 04 No 

Working on impact analysis tool.Project delayed by Work Zone RuleMaking Initiative. Projectmanagement transferred to WorkZone Implementation Project Team(WZIPT). New target completiondate October 05.

rmance Plan
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Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ation and Modeling(continued)

ay

Deborah CurtisHRDO-03202–493–3267

Mobility andProductivity X No Dec. 03 No

Working on cost estimate tool.QuickZone 2.0 release delayed dueto section 508 issues. Software willbe available in October 04 from theMcTrans Center.

ogram

Deborah CurtisHRDO-03202–493–3267

Mobility andProductivity X Yes May 05 No

No further funding and noadditional States being added.However, we are maintaining aworking relationship with thecurrent seven partner States.

e

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity No Sep. 05 No Delayed indefinitely due to changed funding priorities. 

ulation

James Colyar HRDO-03202–493–3282

Safety,Mobility, andProductivity

X Yes Sep. 05 No

Completed literature review andmethodology for surrogate safetymeasures using CORSIM. Workingon simulation networks andscenarios.

Hampton

Henry LieuHRDO-03202–493–3273

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Jan. 06 No 

The Phase 1 offline evaluation workcompleted in July 2004. The Phase2 online evaluation work started inSeptember 2004.

2005 Performance Plan
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Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

deling(continued)

James ColyarHRDO-03202–493–3282

Mobility andProductivity X Yes Sep. 07 Yes

Completed algorithm assessment,algorithm prioritization, and highlevel plans. Finished data collectionfor prototype study, and completedprototype algorithm. Report isavailable athttp://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Travel/Traffic_Analysis_Tools/ngsim_program.htm.Depending on funding for optionyears of contract, will begin newalgorithm development.

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269Rudy Persaud HRDO-04202–493–3391

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment,Security

X Yes Dec. 05 No

Installation of GPS SurfaceObservation System (GSOS)meteorological sensors at NDGPSsites provides useful weatherobservations along with theinformation needed to calculateatmospheric water vapor from theGPS signals.

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment,Security

X Yes Dec. 05 No Research to define existing GPS capability. 
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Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

inued)

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269 

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment,Security 

X Yes Dec. 07 No 

Research program to evaluate thepotential for achieving very highaccuracy navigation solutions usingexisting infrastructure. 

Study *

Rudy PersaudHRDO-04202–493–3391

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment

X Yes Dec. 07 No 

Clear Roads is a new pooled fundresearch project aimed at rigoroustesting of winter maintenancematerials, equipment, and methodsfor use by highway maintenancecrews.

or Weather

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269 

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment,Security

X Yes Dec. 07 No

Research program to develop andevaluate a precipitable water vaporalgorithm to improve weatherforecasting.

 Access for

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment,Security

X Yes Dec. 08 No

Development oftelecommunications technology toinclude spectrum allocation fromthe Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC), licensing rules,standards, prototypes, and initialdeployment.

ference

spheric

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269

Safety,Mobility andProductivity,Environment,Security

X Yes Dec. 08 No

Research program to develop andevaluate an ionospheric model topredict interference levels totelecommunication systems.

2005 Performance Plan
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Office of Safety R&D

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X No Dec. 04 No 

The report is in the final stages ofpublication and will be availablesoon.

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Safety X No Mar. 04 No 

Study plan completed. Humanfactors studies delayed until FY2005 due to lack of funding.

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X Yes Dec. 04 No

The report is in the final stages ofpublication and will be availablesoon.

Ray KrammesHRDS-05202–493–3312

Safety X Yes Sep. 04 Yes The software is available at: www.ihsdm.org.

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Safety X Yes Mar.05 No

Research is completed. Reports arein progress. There will be a total of18 separate volumes.

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X Yes Dec. 04 Yes 

Study findings were documented ina TRB paper that was presented inJanuary 2004. 

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X No Jan. 05 No 

Research in progress. Draftversions of parts of the final reporthave been reviewed.

rmance Plan
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Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

sign (continued)

fic Control

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Safety X No June 05 No 

No work to date due to lack offunding. Was intended to followwork on High-Conspicuity Signs.

s of

 Pavement

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X Yes Dec. 05 No 

Field data has been gathered toallow work to begin on a HighwayDriving Simulator model. Subjecttesting will begin in March 2005.

r Novel

ents

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X No Sep. 06 No This effort would follow completion of the effort above. 

 Night

kings

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X Yes Dec. 05 No Contractor to carry out this research starting September 2004.

mitting Diode

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Safety X Yes June 06 No Studies not yet initiated.

n

Joe MoyerHRDS-07202–493–3370

Safety X No Dec. 06 No Project halted due to budget constraints.

s for

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Safety X Yes Dec. 05 No

Completed Phases I and II and nowpreparing for Phase III, DynamicTesting. A draft report is underreview.

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Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ued)

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Safety X No Mar .07 No Draft report of static testing is under review.

on

Leonard MeczkowskiHRDS-04202–493–3317

Safety X No Jan .04 No Project on hold.

Leonard MeczkowskiHRDS-04202–493–3317

Safety X No Jan .04 No Project on hold.

Leonard MeczkowskiHRDS-04202–493–3317

Safety X Yes Mar .04 Yes

Leonard MeczkowskiHRDS-04202–493–3317

Safety X Yes Apr .04 No Product not yet complete.

Ann DoHRDS-06202–493–3319

Safety X No Jan .04 No Product will be available in December 2004.

Ann DoHRDS-06202–493–3319

Safety X No Jan .04 No

Project delayed due to coordinationof project with Office of Safetyefforts (Ped Safe and Bike Safe).PBCAT v 1.0 is currently available.

rmance Plan
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Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

ty (continued)

n and

Paths

Ann DoHRDS-06202–493–3319

Safety X No Mar .04 No Product will be available in December 2004.

g Pedestrian

rsections

Ann DoHRDS-06202–493–3319

Safety X No Apr .04 No Project is ongoing.

mpacts of

onal Speed

AJ Nedzesky HRDS-05202–493–3369

Safety X Yes Dec. 05 Demonstration project is underway.

e Signalized

Joe BaredHRDS-05202–493–3314

Safety X Yes Apr. 04 Yes

A TechBrief, FHWA-HRT-04-092,was published April 04; full reportwill be available in October 04.

rformance

section and

hange *

Joe BaredHRDS-05202–493–3314

Safety,Mobility X Yes July 04 No

Results will be reported in a papersubmitted to TRB during July 04for presentation at the January 05Annual Meeting.

le Point 

hanges *

Joe BaredHRDS-05202–493–3314

Safety X Yes Aug. 04 Yes

The results have been accepted forpublication in the Journal ofTransportation Engineering.

Study

Greg DavisHRDS-07202–493–3367

Safety X Yes Aug. 04 No

Data collection has been delayeddue to construction and weather.Revised target is December 04.

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Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

Greg DavisHRDS-07202–493–3367

Safety X No Sep. 05 No 

Not yet started due to limitations ofFY 2004 funding; FY 2005 start issubject to availability of funds.Revised target is September 06.

Joe BaredHRDS-05202–493–3314

Safety X Yes Sep. 05 No 

Results will be reported in a papersubmitted to TRB during July 04for presentation at the January 05Annual Meeting.

Joe BaredHRDS-05202–493–3314

Safety X No Sep. 06 No

The start of the contract underwhich this work will be performedwas delayed due to FY 2004funding limitations and delays.Revised target is September 07.

Carol TanHRDS-06202–493–3315

Safety X Yes Mar. 04 Yes HSIS Summary Report FHWA-HRT- 04-082.

Carol TanHRDS-06202–493–3315

Safety X Yes July 04 Yes HSIS Summary Report FHWA-HRT- 04-085.

Kerry PerrilloHRDS-05202–493–3318

Safety,Operations X Yes Dec. 04 No Draft report produced in July final; report due in December.

Mort OskardHRDS-04202–493–3339

Safety X No Dec. 04 No Project was partially completed before being terminated.

rmance Plan
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Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

s (continued)

Study

Kerry PerrilloHRDS-05202–493–3318

Safety X No Dec. 05 No 

Project scope has changed and isnow a Pooled Fund Study withCalifornia, George, Indiana, NewYork , and North Carolinaparticipating. The new project enddate is now December 07.

Mike GriffithHRDS-02202–493–3316

Safety X Yes Apr. 06 Yes 

White papers and functionalspecifications for the software arecurrently available

Light

Mike GriffithHRDS-02202–493–3316

Safety X Yes Dec. 04 No

This study will report the findingsof evaluating Red Light Runningcameras from several jurisdictions.

tal Road

Pete MillsHRDS-06202–493–3338

Safety X Yes Oct. 06 No Ongoing, long-term research. 

echnology:

ter

Gabriel RousseauHRDS-07202–493–3383

Safety X No Jan. 04 No

Delays experienced in equipmentdelivery and getting approval fromthe human subjects review board toconduct the study. 

 Systems

Greg DavisHRDS-07202–493–3367

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Mar. 04 Yes

Research results presented at 2004Human Factors and ErgonomicsSociety Annual Meeting.

2005 Performance Plan
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Office of Safety R&D (continued)

Technical Contact Projected Goal Impact

Project Completion 

Status (Percent) On

Schedule

Target

Completion

Date 

Product

Available Comments 25 50 75 100

Gabriel RousseauHRDS-07202–493–3383

Safety X No Sep. 04 Yes 

System installation delays at thefield sites and budget limitationshave slowed this project. Interimfindings were presented at the ITEAnnual Meeting in August 2004.

Joe MoyerHRDS-07202–493–3370

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

X No Dec. 04 No This project is on hold due to budget cutbacks.

Gabriel RousseauHRDS-07202–493–3383

Safety X No Sep. 05 No Project was suspended due to FY 2004 budget cutbacks.

Joe MoyerHRDS-07202–493–3370

Safety,Mobility andProductivity

X Yes Dec. 06 No

This pooled fund projectencompasses a series of ongoingresearch project. Reports for eachproject will be released ascompleted.

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X No Mar. 06 No

There is no funding to initiate thiseffort at this time, but alternativefunding sources are being pursued.

Ken OpielaHRDS-05202–493–3371

Safety X N0 Dec. 06 No

There is no funding to initiate thiseffort at this time, but alternativefunding sources are being pursued.

NCE REPORT B-1

Appendix B RD&T Services
tline the services provided by RD&T over the past year in the area of technical and program support for FHWA R&T nationwide.

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Infrastructure R&D Technical Services

Service Technical Contact Comments

zed Engineering Services

roded Steel Samples from Various

DOTs including the District of

ia. 

Bob KoglerHRDI-06202–493–3080

Chemical analysis of chloride concentration within grouts and steel corrosion productsto assist in determining the corrosion condition of existing bridge components.

n and Instrumentation for Pile

esting in Iowa

Mike AdamsHRDI-06202–493–3025

Supplied testing design consultation, instrumentation, and field set-up for testing ofinnovative pile-supported embankment project in Iowa. Work in support of ResourceCenter-led field testing project.

tion and Testing of Innovative Tie

 Central Federal Lands (CFL) Mike Adams HRDI-06 202–493–3025 Expert consulting, construction, and instrumentation services provided to CFL on their project to test a new design for tie-back walls. This physical testing is being performed onsite at TFHRC due to unique capabilities and expertise.

or Woodrow Wilson Bridge

Sterling Jones HRDI-07202–493–3043

Tested a cost saving proposal for leaving existing footings in place for the WoodrowWilson Bridge.

or Storm Sewer Junction Loss

Sterling Jones HRDI-07202–493–3043

Set up a special experiment to test a new storm sewer junction loss procedure for theurban drainage training course.

stressed, Precast Girders Using

e for Maine DOT

Joseph HartmannHRDI-06202–493–3059

Consulting and inspection of girders cast using innovative material and process.

on Regarding Cracking of Steel

States, including Delaware and

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Bridges showing cracking during inspections that are suspected to have Hoan-like detailsare generally referred to Dr. Wright for his input and evaluation.
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Infrastructure R&D Technical Services (continued)

Technical Contact Comments

ing Services (continued)

pe Girardeau Cable

Harold Bosch HRDI-07 202–493–3031 At the request of the Missouri DOT, the Aerodynamics Lab has been involved in establishing vibration properties of stay cables on the new Cape Girardeau cable-stay bridge through instrumentation and measurement of modal frequencies and damping characteristics of stay cables. 

e Chesapeake and

Harold BoschHRDI-07202–493–3031

At the request of Delaware DOT, Delaware Division, and Eastern Resource theAerodynamics Lab has been involved in the instrumentation and measurement ofdynamic stay cable properties and monitoring of cable vibrations on the Chesapeake andDelaware Canal Cable-Stayed Bridge in order to identify any potential wind-induced cablevibrations and damping characteristics of the cables. 

Minnesota DOT

Carl EalyHRDI-06202–493–3039

Onsite testing and data acquisition using StatnamicTM testing protocol. 

ncrete Full Scale

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Testing provided as a service to VDOT due to availability of FHWA’s unique capability totest to failure in full scale. Testing to verify development length with this innovativematerial (self-consolidating concrete) done in cooperation with VDOT, VirginiaTransportation Research Center (VTRC), and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. 

elating to

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Expert finite element modeling to support FHWA New York Division and NYSDOT in caseof construction collapse.

T in Support of

 Hampton Roads

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Expert design analysis and finite element modeling to support FHWA Virginia Divisionand VDOT in long-term dispute regarding critical bridge in Tidewater area.

TO-NTPEP Bridge

Bob KoglerHRDI-06202–493–3080

Service on oversight panel for AASHTO nationwide material qualification testing programfor bridge coatings. Development of test criteria; Quality assurance (QA) review of data;oversight of commercial testing labs; and liaison with SHAs and commercialmanufacturers.
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Service Technical Contact Comments

zed Engineering Services (continued)

eling in Support of Colorado

sportation Safety Board (NTSB)

William WrightHRDI-06202–493–3053

Expert finite element modeling and physical forensic testing in support of NTSB andFHWA Colorado Division regarding construction collapse.

New Occupational Safety and

HA) Slip Testing for Steel Erection

Bob KoglerHRDI-06202–493–3080

Testing to support SHAs in compliance effort for new OSHA rule of steel erection.

e Manual

John O’FallonHRDI-07202–493–3051

A seminar was held at TFHRC for engineers and preservationists for properrehabilitation, restoration, preservation and reconstruction of historic covered bridges.

onitoring

Hamid GhasemiHRDI-07202–493–3042

Seeing an opportunity to take the lead in building and maintaining a functional area ofexpertise in Structural Health Monitoring and to coordinate research at a national level,FHWA established a Virtual Team for Health-Monitoring of Bridges. This team hopes tocreate a new generation of bridges and structures that incorporate innovative intelligentsensing technologies and automated data collection and processing capabilities forbridge monitoring and maintenance decisionmaking, so as to effectively manage ourNation’s highway bridges.

ialized Engineering Services

gest and Most Comprehensive

atabase; Technical Assistance and

Data Use

Aramis López HRDI-13 202–493–3145

During the first and second quarters of 2004, the LTPP customer office received 333requests for LTPP data and/or information. There have been 161 data requests, 144questions, and 28 requests for materials and other LTPP information.

rformance Problems in Concrete

stance in Various Materials and

Peter Kopac HRDI-11 202–493–3151

Activities include conducting petrographic examinations of pavement and bridgeconcrete for several States, and providing technical assistance to States and FHWADivision offices.
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ecycled Materials

Tom Harman HRDI-11 202–493–3072

Evaluated crumb rubber material and recycled polyester fiber polymers in the lab and infull-scale testing.

Katherine PetrosHRDI-12202–493–3154

Establishment of the ETG is on hold due to a lack of funding. In spite of this,coordination between FHWA, NCHRP, and the AASHTO Joint Task Force on Pavements isbeing accomplished through the efforts of all involved.

n, Testing, Evaluation,

 Quality Control,

ed Specifications, and

Peter Kopac HRDI-11 202–493–3151

Provided advice to States interested in adopting new specifications or in validating theeffectiveness of current specifications.

on the Application,

ormance of Recycled

Tom Harman HRDI-11 202–493–3072 

Asphalt team continues to provide technical assistance on a national basis to our Statepartners, industry, and FHWA Federal Lands.

ab Testing Support

rials and Procedures

Tom Harman HRDI-11 202–493–3072 

Evaluated polymer-modified materials in the laboratory and in full-scale testing at theFHWA pavement testing facility and in partnership with the National Center for AsphaltTechnology.
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nt Center (TMC) National Pooled

Raj GhamanHRDO-03202–493–3270Tom GrandaHRDS-07202–493–3365

Developed several references for TMC operations. For more information see Pooled FundWeb site http://tmcpfs.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/index.cfm.

sortium Pooled Fund Study

Joe MoyerHRDS-07202–493–3370

A consortium of State, regional, and local entities, FHWA, and other partners willevaluate innovative traffic control devices and disseminate the results for incorporationinto the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (in conjunction with theHuman Centered Systems Lab).

ommunications (DSRC) Program

d ITS Applications

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269

Providing technical analysis and general guidance for the development of a dedicatedshort-range communications standard at 5.9 gigahertz.

dination for FHWA

James ArnoldHRDO-04202–493–3269

Support various organizations in FHWA to find appropriate spectrum for specificapplications and work with the field and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to ensurethe availability of spectrum for various applications.

ffic Control Laboratory

Peter HuangHRDO-04202–493–3484

The Intelligent Intersection Traffic Control Laboratory supported research on intersectioncollision-avoidance (ICA) systems being developed by the Infrastructure Consortium(IC). The lab also supported research on advanced signal control systems, new ICAtechnologies, data collection, and software and hardware testing. Dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) emulator project was completed. Bothin-vehicle and roadside units are operational. Fiber-optic network cable has beeninstalled and the end applications (video, data, etc.) are in design phase.
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structure Consortium

Gene McHaleHRDO-03202–493–3275

The IC brought together State DOTs and their supporting universities with an interest inconducting research in the area of infrastructure based intersection collision avoidancesystems. The IC is a key partner in the Cooperative Intersection Collision AvoidanceSystems ITS Tier 1 Initiative, and its membership and functions will adapt to fit this newrole. 

Deborah CurtisHRDO-03202–493–3267

Completed two training sessions that will enable Resource Center personnel to provideQuickZone training to the Division offices and States. 

odel-Simulation and

Randall VanGorder HRDO-03202–493–3266

The TReL is a mixture of hardware and software, providing a test bed for trafficengineering and control applications. The TReL is used to test both new technologiesdeveloped for and by FHWA and advances in the state-of-the-art made by the trafficengineering community at large.Completed Lab assessment in May 04. Currently upgrading core Lab equipment anddeveloping Strategic Plan for the Lab.

SIS) Support

Raj GhamanHRDO-03202–493–3270

Maintained the TSIS suite of traffic software, which includes the CORSIM trafficsimulator, TRAFED graphical input processor, and TRAFVU output viewer and animator. 

ordination

Peter HuangHRDO-04202–493–3484

Provided technical support for other FHWA offices on spectrum planning and allocationthrough National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) andsupport Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) in their efforts to betterunderstand the implications of ultrawide-band radar technology on existing users of theradio spectrum.

ch Program

Bob FerlisHRDO-02 202–493–3268

Identified promising opportunities for collaboration and assembled technical materials toshare with Japan.
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on Systems (HSIS) Data 

Carol TanHRDS-06202–493–3365

Provided HSIS data and research support for requesting parties.

tric Measurements of Signing and

ng Coefficient of Retroreflectivity

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Measured retroreflective post delineators for North Dakota. Measured 50 plus samples of retroreflective sheeting materials for NCHRP 4-29.Initiated evaluation on various colorimetric measurements of retroreflective sheeting.Working with industry and academia to determine appropriate lab measurement thatcorrelates with human visual response for daytime color.

tric Measurements of Light

Signals, Vehicle Headlamps, and

Carl AndersenHRDS-05202–493–3366

Completed evaluation of photometric performance of incandescent traffic signal lights,as a benchmark for light emitting diode (LED) systems. Spectroradiometric evaluations of typical LED traffic signal lights concluded, for use indevelopment of LED Circular Supplement to Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads (VTCSH).Evaluation of “far-field” measurement point for 200 millimeter LED traffic signal lightscompleted.

nal Scan

Tom Granda HRDS-07202–493–3365

An international scan was completed on “Human Factors in Highway Design andOperations.” 
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Technical Contact Comments

Donna McEnrueHRPD-01202–493–3166

Support the development of an RD&T customer feedback process, including workingwith Headquarters Office of Corporate Management (HCM) on FHWA State andMetropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Customer Satisfaction Survey. 

Norm PaulhusHRPD-01202–493–3166

Support FHWA and DOT activities with the Organization of Economic Cooperation andDevelopment (OECD), the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT), Japan,etc.

Tom KrylowskiNorm PaulhusHRPD-01202–493–3166

Monitored and reported on Congressional developments.Participated in Legislative Advisory Working Group.Responded to Congressional Q&As and requests for technical assistance, etc.Contributed to statements of Administration policy.

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Donna McEnrueJoe ParksNorm PaulhusLisa WilliamsHRPD-01202–493–3166

Developed program recommendations based on analysis of lab assessment results.Provided performance measure and goal alignment crosswalk for OMB PART evaluation.Provided R&T budget-related analysis for FHWA. Analyzed Pooled Fund projects and developed annual report for TPF program.

Tom KrylowskiNorm PaulhusHRPD-01202–493–3166

Supported DOT and FHWA reauthorization outreach activities on behalf of R&T.Contributed to RD&T communications plan by identifying stakeholder groups and viewson reauthorization.Developed reauthorization message points.Contributed to statements of Administration policy.Identified opportunities to communicate message points to decision-makers andstakeholders, etc.
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hway Research Agenda

Norm PaulhusLisa WilliamsBill ZaccagninoHRPD-01202–493–3166

Liaison with University Transportation Centers (UTCs).Coordinated Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR).Liaison to State DOT research programs, SCOR, RAC.Developed guidance to field and States on SP&R funds by developing field handbookand SPR Web site.Coordinated FHWA participation in NCHRP and provided Future Strategic HighwayResearch Program (FSHRP) liaison.Participant in FHWA Task Force on Public/Private Partnerships.

ntegration

Tom KrylowskiNorm PaulhusHRPD-01202–493–3166

Contributed to interagency and Agency dialogue on budget and performance integration;reflect appropriate performance measures in R&T budget.Coordinated, gathered evidence, and developed responses to FHWA R&T ProgramAssessment Rating Tool review.

Ariam AsmeromDonna McEnrueJoe ParksHRPD-01202–493–3166

Managed Lab Assessment process and conducted assessments of three labs.Contributed to development of performance measure framework for R&T.Developed R&D goals and activities crosswalk.Coordinated, gathered evidence, and developed responses to FHWA R&T ProgramAssessment Rating Tool Review.Synthesized results of RD&T benefits studies.

Ariam AsmeromJoe ParksHRPD-01202–493–3166

Contributed to FHWA performance planning process.Developed RD&T FY 2004/2005 Plan.Supported development of R&T Performance Measure Framework and Roadmaps.
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ntinued)

Ariam AsmeromJoe ParksHRPD-01202–493–3166

Contributed to FHWA performance report.Developed RD&T Performance Report for FY 2003.Facilitated discussions on Agency R&T performance reporting process.Coordinated development of Agency R&T Performance Report.

Tom KrylowskiNorm PaulhusHRPD-01202–493–3166

Developed R&T budget proposal and compiled budget justification.Developed budget delivery plan.

Ariam AsmeromJoe ParksNorm PaulhusHRPD-01202–493–3166

Contributed to DOT and FHWA strategic plans.Coordinated input to DOT R&T strategic plan.FHWA Liaison to DOT RTCC.Facilitated discussions of FHWA R&T Leadership Team in its efforts to implementAgency Corporate Master Plan.

Coordinated Agency Advanced Research Program development and roadmap. 

ductions; photography,

r presentation

Marketing Team202–493–3467StrategicCommunicationsTeam202–493–3468

Provided multimedia services for RD&T program offices: still photography, VHS ordigital filming services, computer presentation preparation, and CD production orduplication (i.e., photographs, promotional VHS tapes, short movies, Microsoft®PowerPoint® presentations).
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 program support services. Marketing Team 202–493–3467

Coordinated storage and shipping of 236 FHWA program exhibits and displays for 87events and conferences.Provided full-service support of national exhibitions for FHWA program offices and theOffice of the Secretary of Transportation.

ence support services. Marketing Team 202–493–3467 Provided full-service logistics planning and support for 19 FHWA program office meetings. Services included hotel meeting space rental, meeting invitations and announcements, invitational travel, and speaker(s) support.

bution Center/Technical Reference

Marketing Team202–493–3467

Managed R&T product distribution center, distributing hard copy publications and CDROMS to FHWA customers, nationally and abroad.Shipped 386,000 documents in response to over 5,000 requests.

te Content and HTML

StrategicCommunicationsTeamHRTS-02202–493–3468

Completed thousands of HTML coded text pages for 508 compliant documentpreparation and PDF preparation of thousands of pages of RD&T reports, directories,newsletters, brochures, etc.

 News,

wsletter

StrategicCommunicationsTeam202–493–3468Marketing Team202–493–3467

Developed input to quarterly newsletters. Compiled 12 TT newsletters and distributed electronically.
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inued)

StrategicCommunicationsTeam202–493–3468

Worked with editorial board to develop issue themes and articles to support FHWA R&Tprograms.Developed article content and assisted writers in selecting appropriate story angles andaudience.Provided entire suite of publication services, including all writing/editing phases, styleguidelines and design layout, other camera-ready preparation services, printing, Web siteposting, and distribution.

g and Informational

StrategicCommunicationsTeam202–493–3468

Provided 141 publication services, including all writing/editing phases, style guidelinesand design layout, other camera-ready preparation services, printing, Web site posting,and distribution.

ons Plans

StrategicCommunicationsTeam202–493–3468

Worked with project managers to facilitate technology transfer deployment activitiestargeted to specific users. Included action plan of outreach tools and activities such asevents, publications, Web presence, and public service announcements.

StrategicCommunicationsTeam202–493–3468

Scheduled and coordinated tours of RD&T labs for over 600 guests per year. Arrangedfor meeting room(s), audio/visual needs, refreshments (e.g., lunches, coffee breaks),informational kits, and technical meetings. 

Marketing Team 202–493–3467 Provided full logistical and publication support for implementation and marketing of the Corporate Master Plan for Research and Deployment of Technology & Innovation, and related T&I activities.
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novation Deployment Services

porate Master Plan for Research

ology and Innovation

Deb ElstonHRT-01202–493–3181

Adopted a performance measurement framework for R&T that is tied to the overallFHWA performance measurement framework.Developed 60 plus multiyear program plans that provides guidance and direction forfuture R&T activities.Identified and promoted Agency priority market-ready technologies and innovations.Established a new R&T Web site which will keep customers and stakeholders informedof progress in implementing the Corporate Master Plan and of new R&T initiatives.

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n Planning System Development

Sue StantonHRRM-01202–493–3480 

The Advance Acquisition Planning pilot was successfully completed.Plans for the implementation of Web based PRIZM Reports for use by all RD&T Staff areunderway.

 Development

Sue StantonHRRM-01202–493–3480 

Planning underway for study that will assist FHWA in developing and maintaining a longterm facility inventory and plan. The plan will ensure that TFHRC remains a world-classresearch facility. The Statement of Work is complete and will be forwarded for awardpending funding availability.

Richard CollinsHRRM-01202–493–3179

The vital challenge of reconciling FY 2003 funds in DELPHI was accomplished. Newprocedures for monthly reconciliation of DELPHI accounts were implemented.
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Technical Contact Comments

zational

Denise SewardHRRM-01202–493–3471

The Property Plus System has been upgraded to the Inte-Great Property ManagementTMSystem. The new system is used for the asset management and reporting tool thatprovides a cost-effective solution to the complex task of managing office equipment andpersonal property. The new system includes a portable barcode scanner, which allowsfor gathering and uploading scanned data, automatically updating the database program,and identifying missing, misplaced, or improperly recorded assets. The accountable property inventory maintained was valued at $14.7 million as of the endof FY 2004.

Sue StantonHRRM-01202–493–3480 

Accomplished 100 percent of annual Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative(COTRs) Recertifications.Continued to develop improvements in the COTR refresher training options.

Angela LeeHRRM-01202–493–3175

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) manual is undergoing updating and expansion. Improved documentation and control of Procurement Requests were implemented.

 Card Management

Sue StantonHRRM-01202–493–3480 

Piloted the development of 2-hour COTR Refresher Training Sessions to better meet theneeds of our COTRs. In lieu of our COTRs retaking the standard 4-hour COTR RefresherTraining Course each year, three or four pertinent and timely training sessions relating toCOTR responsibilities was developed and held onsite at the TFHRC.
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Doreen McCarthyHRRM-01202–493–3173 

TFHRC Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) was finalized and distributed to all COOPmembers. RD&T has participated as observers in the FHWA/DOT EmergencyPreparedness Drills.A new emergency information line was installed for the TFHRC facility. The number canbe called at any time to determine the operational status of the facility. If a situationoccurs which changes the routine operation of the facility, the message will be changedto advise employees of the changed facility operational status. 

nal Development

Freddie ForsterHRRM-01202–493–3298

Three RD&T personnel were approved for executive, management, and leadershipcourses; one to the Executive Potential Program; one to the Science and TechnologyFellowship (ComSci) Program; one SES to the Forum Series.RD&T personnel selected for the DOT sponsored “So You Want to Be a Leader” courseand the 2003/2004 Academic Study Program.

Sue StantonHRRM-01202–493–3480 

A new solar lighting system has been installed for the facility in the parking lots andalong the main sidewalk entrance.

Richard CollinsHRRM-01202–493–3179George CurtisHRRM-01202–493–3180

Demonstrated the ability to respond and cope with challenges in FY 2004 associatedwith delays, reconciliation, and utilization.Established a process for, and provided early communication of guidelines for early cutoff dates for FY 2004 financial transactions. Served in a lead role for RD&T’s implementation of a new management cost accountingsystem.Developed new formula to allocate funding under Activity 10 that provides fair andequated allotments. Ensured the Activity 10 Budget was maintained within the budget limitations establishedby the continuing resolutions by developing and implementing new processing andcontrol procedures.
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zational (continued)

Doreen McCarthyHRRM-01202–493–3173Carol RobertsHRRM-01202–493–3185

Competitive sourcing—Ensured all RD&T staff members were kept apprised ofcompetitive sourcing actions via All-Hands meetings and e-mail messages.Workforce planning—Completed first RD&T Workforce Review and Succession Plan.ROADS utilization—Assisted supervisors in utilizing the Recruitment Online Activity DataSystem (ROADS) for recruitment and staffing activities. Met new mandatory trainingrequirements for credit card holders and IT security.Implemented government On-line training program in RD&T.Position review—Completed comprehensive review of all RD&T position descriptions.Student Volunteer Program has been expanded to include a formal agreement with theGeorge Washington University. Also set up volunteer opportunities with students fromthe University of Maryland and the Catholic University of America.

Support

Diana MartinHRRM-01202–493–3168

IT Funds Spending Plan—The IT Review Team met to consider both long-termrequirements and short-term needs and developed a plan that focused on getting thedesktop computers for all RD&T staff members up-to-date. The plan also addresses thelonger-term need to update printers and laptops needed for presentations. Awarded the follow-on IT support contract. The new contract is task-based to providegreater flexibility while controlling costs.
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TFHRC security measures have been upgraded to respond to Homeland Security Regulations.Security cameras were installed and are monitored at all times by the Security Guards.All Federal and contract employees have Electronic ID/Card Key, which activates theentry gate and building access entrances. Security guards are also stationed at eachTFHRC entrances.All Federal and contractor personnel vehicles must prominently display a TFHRC parking pass.A public address system was installed throughout the facility and can be used to provideemergency announcements.An assessment of the vulnerability of TFHRC to weapons of mass destruction attackswas completed by the U.S. Army and follow-on training and formal plan development areunderway.
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In keeping with FHWA’s commitment to involve customersthroughout the R&T process, RD&T conducted a number ofspecial outreach activities in FY 2004.Coastal Storm RunoffRD&T Hydraulics Lab personnel took part in an advisorypanel meeting for the Coastal Transportation EngineeringResearch Center at the University of South Alabama in Mobile,AL on April 23rd. The research center was set up to evaluatemodels and highway design concepts for coastal storm surgesand water quality mitigation measures for storm runoff in thevicinity of coastal waterways.FHWA Bridge Leadership Council To ensure the best possible coordination and as an importantelement of the Office of Infrastructure R&D’s overall process toregularly communicate with internal customers, the TechnicalDirector for Bridges is a member of the FHWA BridgeLeadership Council. The Bridge Leadership Council is a crosscutting group of FHWA bridge engineers, representing theentire FHWA bridge community including the Division office;the Resource Center; Federal Lands Highway Division; theOffice of Research, Development and Technology; and theOffice of Infrastructure.FHWA Partnership with South Dakota to ImproveCulvert DesignResearchers at FHWA are conducting a series of tests on models of box culverts in the Hydraulics Laboratory at TFHRC.Designers and researchers from the South Dakota DOT andrepresentatives from the concrete industry observed and evaluated the tests. Results of the research will be used to makedesign manual updates and to improve analysis programs. 

FHWA and the National Concrete Bridge Council(NCBC) Annual MeetingFHWA and the National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC) heldtheir annual meeting at the TFHRC in FY 2004. The meeting isa forum for sharing information and identifying opportunitiesto support and advance concrete bridge technology and to helpimprove communication and collaboration between FHWA andthe concrete bridge industry. At the meeting, the two partiesdiscussed the status of activities such as the Innovative BridgeResearch and Construction (IBRC) Program, ultra-high performance concrete research and projects, implementation ofspecifications for load and resistance factor design, acceleratedbridge construction technologies, and legislation and fundingfor various bridge projects across the country. The Next Generation SimulationThe Next Generation Simulation (NGSIM) project will developa core of driver behavior algorithms that are freely open to thepublic to foster the improvement of the baseline accuracy andvalidity of microscopic traffic simulation models. To ensurethat NGSIM products meet the needs of the simulation community, three stakeholder groups were formed: simulationmodelers, simulation users, and simulation developers. Eachgroup contains approximately 10 to 15 leading experts in thefield of traffic simulation. Annual workshops and bi-monthlyteleconferences are held to allow the stakeholder groups toprovide meaningful insight and guidance to the NGSIM project.FHWA Researchers Visit Virginia’s Smart Road RD&T and VDOT researchers met with researchers from theVirginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) at their SmartRoad facility to share knowledge on building safer, more efficient roads, and to gain a better understanding of the factorsthat contribute to driver performance, including road design,vehicle features, daytime/nighttime conditions, and humanfactors such as age, driving experience, and vision. Briefings by

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National Safety R&D Partnership, including a comparison ofexpected results from the research across the white papers anda review by a group of experts. Each potential project wasrated for likelihood of success, estimates of cost and duration,and most importantly, a distinction between applied oradvanced. The report will be reviewed by a TRB oversightgroup for consideration into a final recommended highwaysafety R&T agenda. Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) Beam TestHRDI tested several concrete beams for VDOT in theStructures Laboratory. The beams were fabricated from SCC, atype of concrete that allows casting without the need for vibration. TFHRC was selected by VDOT because of its unique capabilities and expertise for full-scale testing. Performing theservice for VDOT provided TFHRC researchers the opportunityto assist VDOT while adding to their own knowledge regardingthis innovative material.Technical Expertise for SecurityRD&T researchers provided technical expertise on roadwaydesign, highway engineering, and driving simulations to DHSfor the purpose of developing a state-of-the-art Driver TrainingRange at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC) in Cheltenham, MD. The range will be used to trainlaw enforcement officers in driving skills under stressful scenarios. FHWA has offered FLETC its skills in roadway designand highway engineering to improve the driving range, as wellas expertise in driving simulation to enhance law enforcementsimulator training. In addition, RD&T researchers successfullydesigned antiram barriers (bollards, fences, walls, etc.) usingcomputer simulation technology and actual crash testing toenhance facility protection and structural design.

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The Office of Infrastructure R&D Technical SeminarSeriesThe Office of Infrastructure R&D conducted a seminar on“Investigations into the Nanostructure of Alkali-Silica ReactionProducts.” The seminar was part of its Technical SeminarSeries and covered the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete,novel experimental techniques, and advanced methods used tocharacterize ASR gels.

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Market-Ready Technologies Appendix D
FHWA List of Market-Ready T&IsThe following T&Is have been identified by FHWA as warranting special attention. This list is not intended to include allT&Is available. Numerous T&Is are being developed, but arenot yet ready to be marketed in the field. In addition, manyT&Is are considered good concepts, practices, and/or successstories that should continue to be shared. This initial list isintended to be a dynamic list. A process will be developed forreviewing and updating these T&Is. 511—An easy-to-remember three-digit telephone number available to State and local transportation agencies nationwide sothey can readily provide information, highway, and transit conditions to travelers by telephone. Travelers can make moreinformed decisions regarding travel routes and modes, resulting in a more balanced transportation network. Contact: Bob Rupert, 202–366–2194.Asset Management Guide—A guide, along with the companion National Highway Institute (NHI) course, that illustratesasset management principles and identifies techniques andmethods for adopting the decisionmaking framework in transportation agencies. Contact: Stephen Gaj, 202–366–1559.Augered Piles—Technology characterized by drilling a hollowstem auger into the ground, forming the diameter of the pile.Sand-cement grout or concrete is pumped into the hole as theauger is being removed from the hole, eliminating the need fortemporary casing. After the auger is removed, reinforcement isinstalled in the pile. For certain applications, these foundationsystems can be constructed more quickly and less expensivelythan can deep foundation alternatives.Contact: Silas Nichols, 410–962–2460.Border Wizard—A PC-based model that accurately simulatesall cross-border movements of autos, buses, trucks, and pedestrians, using customs, immigration, and security procedures. It

can be used to evaluate and balance policy needs for securityand trade efficiency, and address community impacts ofimprovements and functions at and near borders. Contact: Mike Onder, 202–366–2639.Dispute Resolution Guidance for EnvironmentalStreamlining—Procedures that present strategies for interagency collaborative problem solving during the transportationdevelopment and environmental review process. Contact: Ruth Rentch, 202–366–2034.Expanded Polystyrene Geofoam—Lightweight material thatcan be used as fill behind walls and other support structures.In specific applications, these materials may be required toreduce stress on underlying soils or lateral pressures to retaining walls, abutments, or foundations. Contact: Peter Osborn, 410–962–0702.FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM), Version 2.1—A modelthat improves the ability to predict noise impacts in the vicinity of highways and thus improves the quality of decisions.Field efforts would be to assist with the implementation of theFHWA TNM and guide future improvements to the model. Contact: Bob Armstrong, 202–366–2073.Highway Economic Requirements System, StateVersion—A software model designed to evaluate the implications of alternative programs and policies on the conditions,performance, and user cost levels associated with highway systems. The model provides cost estimates for achieving economically optimal program structures and predicting systemcondition and user cost levels resulting from a given level ofinvestment. Contact: David Winter, 202–366–4631.Improved Decisionmaking Using Geographic InformationSystems (GIS-T)—A software program that allows for manipulation, analysis, and display of geographically referenced data.

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Red Light Cameras—Automation of the traditional enforcement of violations for running red lights by using camera systems at light-controlled intersections that detect an offendingmotorist, capture an image of the license plate, and issue acitation by mail. Contact: Hari Kalla, 202–366–5915.Roundabouts—A circular intersection that requires enteringvehicles to yield to existing traffic in the circulatory roadway.Studies show that modern roundabouts can reduce intersectionfatalities by up to 90 percent, reduce injury crashes by 76 percent, and reduce crashes involving pedestrian by 30–40 percent. Contact: Hari Kalla, 202–366–5915.Rumble Strips—Shoulder rumble strips, continuous groovedindentations in roadway shoulders that provide both an audiblewarning and a physical vibration to alert drivers that they areleaving the roadway. Studies have shown that these strips yielda significant reduction in run-off-road crashes. Contact: Dick Powers, 202–366–1320.Safe Speeds in Work Zones—Two technologies that canimprove safety in work zones—portable speed limit signs thatautomatically display the safe speed based on traffic conditionsand the nature of the roadwork and feedback displays thatshow the speed of approaching vehicles.Contact: Davey Warren, 202–366–4668.Transportation, Economics, and Land Use System(TELUS)—An information-management and decision-supportsystem that helps State DOTs and metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) prepare their annual transportation-improvement programs and Statewide transportation-improvementprograms. Contact: Fred Ducca, 202–366–5843.

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AASHTO Technology Implementation GroupApproved TechnologiesAASHTO created the Technology Implementation Group (TIG)to identify high-payoff, ready-to-use technologies and to champion the implementation or deployment of these few selecttechnologies, products, or processes that are likely to yield significant economic or qualitative benefits to the users throughout the country. FHWA works closely with and fully supportsthe AASHTO TIG initiatives and the implementation of theapproved TIG technologies. The FHWA Priority, Market-ReadyTechnologies and Innovations include the following nineapproved AASHTO TIG technologies.Accelerated Construction—This undertaking promotes creative techniques to reduce construction time and enhancequality and safety. It includes techniques and elements alongwith innovative contracting practices that reduce congestionand enhance quality and safety. Contact: Dan Sanayi, FHWA, Dan.Sanayi@fhwa.dot.gov.Air Void Analyzer—The Air Void Analyzer can be used toprovide real-time evaluation for measuring air content, specificsurface, and the spacing factor of fresh portland cement concrete. Contact: John Wiakowski, Kansas DOT, JohnW@ksdot.org.Fiber Reinforced Polymer—This material can be used torepair cracks in overhead sign supports by wrapping the support with the fiber reinforced material. Contact: Paul Wells, New York State DOT,pwells@gw.dot.state.ny.us.GPS Surveying—The GPS uses satellites that transmit signalscontinuously. It has many highway applications, including surveying pavement conditions and inventorying highway assets. Contact: Charlie Brown, North Carolina DOT,CharlieBrown@dot.state.nc.us.

Ground-Penetrating Radar—Vehicle-mounted, ground-penetrating radar can be used to collect information about underlying highway pavement layers without incurring the time andlabor costs and traffic delays associated with traditional methods of drilling for core samples. Contact: Mike Murphy, Texas DOT, mmurphy@dot.state.tx.us.Highway Rail Warning System—A low cost active warning

system that can replace passive crossing warning signs at lowvolume, highway-railroad at-grade intersections. The systemconsists of locomotive-installed hardware that communicateswith the crossing device to activate the signals; it can uploadand download data on nearby crossings and report on systemoperations or health. The device is mounted on standard crossing poles and is solar/battery powered with wireless communications between the device and the locomotive. Contact: Dave Huft, South Dakota DOT, dave.huft@state.sd.us.ITS Technologies in Work Zones—The use of ITS technologies in work zones, such as ramp-metering systems, intrusion

alarms, and queue-detection information (sensors/cameras), isaimed at increasing safety for workers and road users andensuring a more efficient traffic flow. These technologies provide ways to better monitor and manage traffic flow throughand around work zones, and thus minimize the impact ofdelays and increase safety. Contact: Doug Rose, Maryland State Highway Administration,Drose@sha.md.us.Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems—These prefabricated elements and systems may be manufactured on oroffsite, under controlled conditions, and brought to the joblocation ready to install. These systems minimize trafficimpacts of bridge construction projects, improve constructionzone safety, make construction less disruptive for the environment, improve the quality of our nation’s bridges, and lowerlife cycle costs. Using these systems also reduces traffic andenvironmental impacts by minimizing the need for lane clo

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EARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS
FHWA’s research approach emphasizes cooperation, information sharing, and formal development of research agendas,both within USDOT and across the entire government. We promote partnerships with State and local governments, academia,and the private sector to quickly and cost-effectively transformnew technologies and concepts into better transportation systems, processes, and services.The following is just a partial listing of different R&T partnerships. Many partnerships may transcend categories and mayoften have three or more participants that can represent several categories. The several different partnership types offermany opportunities for participation and involvement inFHWA R&T projects. Partnerships generally can be separatedinto nine categories (a comprehensive listing of abbreviationscan be found in appendix F) :1. Partnerships with other USDOT agencies: ITS JointProgram Office (JPO), NHTSA, Federal Transit Administration(FTA), Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA),Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal AviationAdministration, Federal Railroad Administration, MaritimeAdministration, USCG, and Bureau of Transportation Statistics.2. Partnerships with other Federal agencies (outsideUSDOT): National Aeronautics and Space Administration,Department of Defense, Department of Commerce,Department of Energy, Department of State, U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Health andHuman Services, Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment, Department of the Interior, U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, U.S. Army Cold Region Research and EngineeringLab, U.S Navy, National Weather Service, Forecast Systems Lab,U.S. Coast Guard, and Department of Agriculture.3. Partnerships with States or organizations representingStates: AASHTO, LTPP, National Governors’ Association.

4. Partnerships with quasi-governmental organizations:TRB, NCHRP, and National Science Foundation (NSF).5. Partnerships with local governments, MPOs and otherorganizations representing local and county governments: National Association of County Engineers, Cities of LosAngeles, CA, Houston, TX (to evaluate CLAIRE), and FloridaDOT.6. Partnerships with universities: UTCs, Minority Institutesof Higher Education (MIHE), STIPDG, Dwight DavidEisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP),National Summer Transportation Institutes for SecondaryStudents (NSTI), Recycled Materials Resource Center, andGeorge Washington University.7. Partnerships with industry: Castle Rock Services,

Lockheed Martin, Iteris, Mitretek, GEOPAK® Corporation,Innovative Pavement Research Foundation (IPRF), SBIR program participants, Ford, General Motors, Toyota,DaimlerChrylser, and NAVTEQTM Corporation.8. Partnerships with nongovernmental organizations:American Society of Civil Engineers’ Civil EngineeringResearch Foundation, ITE, ITS America.The Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) ProgramWhen significant or widespread interest is shown in solvingtransportation-related problems, research, planning, and technology innovation activities and studies may be funded jointlyby several Federal, State, regional, and local transportationagencies, academic institutions, foundations, or private industry under the transportation pooled fund program. FHWA playsa key role in this process. While FHWA participates and contributes directly to some pooled fund studies, it also encourages States to pool their funds for regional or nationalproblems to avoid research duplication and to effectively usemonies for managing research. 

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freight planning and information that shows county-to-county freight movements by modes and commodity types. The database is available for use throughout FHWA. International Involvement FHWA promotes the U.S. highway transportation community’s objectives through participation in international organizations and their operating committees, including the Permanent International Association of Road Congresses (PIARC), the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Conference of Ministers of Transport (ECMT) Joint Transport Research Center (JTRC), the International Road Federation (IRF), and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum. FHWA also fosters cooperation on international R&T activities with such U.S. partners as AASHTO and NCHRP. The International Technology Scanning Program accesses and evaluates foreign technologies and innovations that might significantly benefit U.S. highway transportation systems. This program enables advanced technology to be adapted and implemented much more efficiently without spending scarce research funds to recreate advances that already have been developed by other countries. Twelve scans are conducted over a 2-year period. Additionally, FHWA has a number of bilateral agreements with other countries. In October 2003, Dennis Judycki, FHWA Associate Administrator for Research, Development & Technology, repre- sented the U.S. at the OECD/ECMT JTRC meeting in Paris. The JTRC reaffirmed its existing Working Groups and Roundtables for 2004 and 2005, as an extension of the prelimi- nary Program of Work for 2005–2006 approved by the Ministers at their last meeting. In addition, a meeting was held with the OECD Ambassador’s office in preparation for the ECMT Committee of Deputies meeting scheduled for October 14–15, 2004. 

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OECD Road Transport Research (RTR) projects completed inFY 2004 included several projects for which the U.S. had thelead, including a report on new technologies for road safety, asymposium on human factors of technology for elderly users,and a symposium on road pricing cosponsored by the OECD,FHWA, TRB and Florida DOT in November 2003. RD&Tresearchers are also actively involved in an OECD RTRresearch project on the Economic Evaluation of Long-LifePavements. The OECD RTR program undertakes policy-oriented research and evaluation of best practices, through jointventures and international cooperation, and international dataexchange. An FHWA representative serves as an official member of the OECD RTR Steering Committee that meets in Apriland October of each year. The Joint Transport Research Centre (JTRC)The JTRC is supported by the OECD and the ECMT.Established in January 2004, the JTRC has the following mandate:The Centre shall promote economic development and contribute to structural improvements of OECD and ECMTeconomies, through cooperative transport research programmes addressing all modes of inland transport and theirintermodal linkages in a wider economic, social, environmental, and institutional context.The Centre is intended to provide a wider international forumdevoted to research and related discussions on surface transportation with an intermodal perspective. The JTRC researchprogram for 2004 included four major work projects in whichthe U.S. is participating:" Speed management. " Economic evaluation of long-life pavement. " Young driver risks and effective counter measures. " Congestion in large metropolitan areas. 

In particular, TFHRC researchers are playing an active role inthe Economic Evaluation of Long-Lived Pavements. Phase 1 ofthis pavement project focused on long-life wearing courses andtheir economic viability. Two nonconventional materials arebeing investigated in participating laboratories located aroundthe world. These materials are epoxy-asphalt and the use of acontinuously paved high performance cementitious material.Throughout the effort, RD&T researchers shared the latesttechnologies, reports, and ideas on wearing course performance with stakeholders and international partners. Phase 2 ofthe study will focus on comprehensive joint testing of candidate course materials. Participation has been confirmed with21 different countries. Seismic Workshop in TurkeyIn September 2004, FHWA and Turkey’s General Directorate ofHighways (KGM) hosted a second workshop on state-of-the-arttechniques for mitigating the damaging effects of earthquakes.The workshop, funded by the National Science Foundation,was a continuation of an established relationship betweenFHWA and Turkey started by the first workshop, “LessonsLearned from the Recent Earthquakes,” jointly held in Turkeyshortly after two devastating earthquakes took place there in1999.United States-Japan ITS Joint ResearchThe United States-Japan ITS Joint Research Program was initiated in November 2000 at a meeting held in conjunction withthe ITS World Congress in Turin, Italy. Organizations participating in the ITS Joint Research Program included the USDOT,the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport(MOLIT), and the Japanese Automated Highway System (AHS)Research Association. The following are some highlights fromthe program:" In FY 2004, the Joint Research Program focused on intersection collision avoidance systems. Intersection collisions represent almost 30 percent of U.S. crashes, or 1.7 million per

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International ScansInternational technology scans are an important means foridentifying, assessing, and importing foreign highway technologies and practices that can be cost-effectively adapted to U.S.Federal, State, and local highway programs. Similar to the “benchmarking” process that is widely used byfirms in the private sector, scans are conducted as a means ofcomparing products and best practices with the intent of identifying better, safer, and more environmentally sound technologies. Scans help to limit duplication and promote informationsharing, thus allowing technologies to be put into practicemore quickly and efficiently. Scanning reviews add depth andcohesion to research and practice in the United States. Theprocess and findings generally complement and enhance theexisting knowledge base in the U.S. highway community, oftenputting innovations on the fast track to deployment.In 2004, scans were completed in the following areas:" Traffic safety information systems." Construction management." Performance measures." Prefabricated bridge elements." Quiet pavements.Scan teams represent FHWA, State highway departments, localgovernments, and where appropriate, transportation trade andresearch groups, the private sector, and academia. Personaldomestic and international networking, team dynamics, andthe creation of U.S. champions for promising foreign innova

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tions are keystones of the methods used. The program’s goal isto successfully implement the world’s best practices in the U.S.In October of 2003, RD&T staff participated in the FHWA andAASHTO sponsored scanning study of traffic safety information systems in Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands. Theresults of the study were used to help improve data collectionand management processes, and to support the developmentof integrated approaches in the U.S. In June 2004, personnelfrom RD&T, FHWA Headquarters, AASHTO, and academia,conducted a human factors safety research scan of transportation centers of excellence in Finland, Norway, Sweden,Denmark, Netherlands, and France. The primary objective ofthe tour was to learn how the various research groups plan,develop, and conduct human factors research and put the findings into practice. The following list from the countries visitedconsists of areas that could be developed further and implemented in U.S. roadway transportation programs:" “Self-explaining” roads." Driving simulators and infrastructure design guidelines." Interdisciplinary roadway research teams." Speed management." Human centered focus." Cognitive models." Top-down human factors direction. The United States “in kind” Contribution to the EuropeanUnion’s Fully Optimized Road Maintenance ProjectSeveral years ago the European Union reviewed the FHWAresearch program to identify projects that complemented theirown plans. As a result of this review, two areas for cooperationwere identified: One was the development of road profilers,and the second involved a research project titled “Repair

Versus Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements.” In support ofthe Fully Optimized Road Maintenance (FORMAT) project, astudy was conducted on the application of a bonded concreteoverlay to a continuously reinforced concrete pavement inTexas. The principal investigator also analyzed accelerated loadtests, of asphalt concrete pavement maintenance techniques,in several European nations.The guidelines produced by the review led to the developmentof a software tool for the analysis of rehabilitation strategiescalled Strategic Analysis of Pavement Evaluations forRehabilitation (SAPER). SAPER utilizes condition surveys, laboratory and field tests, traffic forecasts, and climate to arrive atthe optimum pavement treatment option. Concrete Pavement Technology Program (CPTP)Launched in 1999, the CPTP is a 5-year, $25 million effortcharged by TEA-21 with carrying out “research on improvedmethods of using concrete pavement in the construction,reconstruction, and repair of Federal-aid highways.” FHWA andthe Innovative Pavement Research Foundation (IPRF), a concrete paving industry consortium, jointly administered the program. The program’s partners also include State highwayagencies and TRB. Specifically, the partnership will ensure thatthe highest priority concrete pavement technology needs areaddressed; the expertise and resources of States, industry, andFHWA are used effectively and efficiently; and new concretepavement technology will proceed rapidly from research toimplementation.In addition to the oversight provided by FHWA and the IPRF,the program receives guidance from the TRB Committee forResearch on Improved Concrete Pavements. The committeereviews and provides advice on the program’s long-range workplan and project tasks, including objectives, appropriateness,and the likelihood of success. The committee has representatives from industry, academia, and State highway agencies,FHWA, IPRF, and AASHTO.

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Appendix F Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this document; this listis provided for quick reference. AASHTO American Association of State Highway and

Transportation Officials

ACS Adaptive Control SoftwareADSC Association of Drilled Shaft ContractorsAHS Japanese Automated Highway SystemAPEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ForumASCE American Society of Civil EngineersASTM American Society for Testing and MaterialsCLAIRE Expert decision software for real-time traffic

management developed in France

CMP Corporate Master PlanCOMET Cooperative Program for Operational

Meteorology, Education and Training

COTR Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative CPTP Concrete Pavement Technology ProgramCRG Communications Reference Guide DDETFP Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation

Fellowship Program

DGIT Design Guide Implementation TeamDHM Digital Highway MeasurementDHS Department of Homeland SecurityDOD Department of DefenseDOS Department of StateDOT Department of TransportationDynaMIT Prototype for the Real-Time Traffic Estimation

and Prediction System (TrEPS)

DynaMIT-P Prototype for the Traffic Estimation and

Prediction System for Operations Planning 

DynaSMART-P Prototype for the Traffic Estimation and

Prediction System for Operations Planning(TrEPS-P)

DynaSMART-X Prototype for the Real-Time Traffic Estimation

and Prediction System 

ECMT European Conference of Ministers of TransportETG Expert Task GroupEU European UnionFEHRL European Federation of Highway Research LabsFHWA Federal Highway AdministrationFLETC Federal Law Enforcement Training CenterFOIL Federal Outdoor Impact LabFRP Fiber-Reinforced PolymerFTA Federal Transit AdministrationFY Fiscal YearGIS-T Geographic Information Systems

Decisionmaking Software

GPS Global Positioning SystemGSA General Services AdministrationGSOS GPS Surface Observation SystemHA-NDGPS High-Accuracy Nationwide Differential Global

Positioning System

HDS Highway Driving SimulatorHERMES A Bridge Inspection Trailer UnitHIPERPAV High-Performance Paving SoftwareHPC High-Performance ConcreteHPS High-Performance Steel 

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NCBC National Concrete Bridge CouncilNCPC National Capital Planning CommissionNDGPS Nationwide Differential Global Positioning

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NGSIM Next Generation SimulationNHI National Highway InstituteNHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNPA Japanese National Police AgencyNSF National Science FoundationNSTI National Summer Transportation InstitutesNTCIP National Transportation Communication for ITS

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Development Road and Transport ResearchProgram

OMB Office of Management and BudgetOST Office of the Secretary of Transportation PBCAT Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis ToolPCC Portland Cement ConcretePCCP Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PDP Professional Development ProgramPIARC World Road Association

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PIH Pan American Institute of HighwaysQuickZone Work zone delay estimation softwareR&D Research and DevelopmentR&T Research and TechnologyRAC AASHTO Research Advisory CommitteeRD&T Research, Development, and TechnologyRITA Research and Innovative Technology

Administration

RPC Reactive Powder ConcreteRSPA Research and Special Programs AdministrationRTR Road Transport ResearchRWIS Road Weather Information SystemSAFETEA Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient

Transportation Equity Act of 2003

SBIR Small Business Innovation ResearchSCC Self-consolidating concreteSCOR AASHTO Standing Committee on ResearchSHRP Strategic Highway Research ProgramSOW Statement of WorkSTIPDG Summer Transportation Internship Program for

Diverse Groups

Superpave® Superior Pavement SystemSWAT Strategic Work Zone Analysis ToolsT2 Technology Transfer T&I Technology and InnovationTEA-21 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st CenturyTELUS Transportation, Economics, and Land Use

System

TFAP Technology Facilitation Action Plan

TFHRC Turner-Fairbank Highway Research CenterTIG AASHTO Technology Implementation GroupTMC Transportation Management CenterTNM Traffic Noise ModelTRB Transportation Research BoardTRB RTCC Transportation Research Board Research and

Technology Coordinating Committee 

TReL Traffic Research Lab TPF Transportation Pooled FundTSIS Traffic Software Integrated System TT Technology Talks newsletterU&GP Universities and Grants ProgramUHPC Ultra-High-Performance ConcreteUSCG United States Coast GuardUSDOT United States Department of TransportationUSDOT RTCC United States Department of Transportation

Research and Technology CoordinatingCommittee

USLIMITS Preliminary Expert System for Speed ZoningUTC University Transportation CenterUTMS Universal Traffic Management SocietyWIM Weigh-In-Motion

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