Research, development, and technology transfer guidelines for the Montana Department of Transportation
Subtitle: guidelines
By: prepared by Susan C. Sillick and Craig Abernathy
Contributors: Montana. Dept. of Transportation. Research, Development and Technology Transfer Program
Publisher: Montana Dept. of Transportation; Available through the National Technical Information Service,]
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Helena, Mont.]; [Springfield, VA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 38
Subjects: Montana. Dept. of Transportation; Management; Transportation; Montana; Highway departments; Technology transfer; Handbooks, manuals; Research
Description: The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) conducts research to discover, develop, or extend knowledge needed to  operate, maintain and improve the statewide multimodal transportation system. Specific goals include: evaluation and  advancement of new technologies, materials and methods; development of design and analysis techniques; and study of  current transportation challenges.  The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance for the development and management of effective MDT  Research Programs. Through the identification of the various research related functions and operational procedures of the  MDT, this manual will produce a model of a research management system. The programs, projects, and products generated  by the Research Programs, using the management system, are provided for the ultimate benefit of MDT's  customers.
Notes: Cover title.

"December 2005."

"FHWA/MT-05-006/8010-2".