Transportation Transportation Knowledge NetworksKnowledge Networks

Task Force Report

MembersMembers

Leni Oman(WSDOT-Region 4), TF ChairCamille Crichton-Sumners, NJ, RAC 1Curtis Bradley, MA, RAC 1Cindy Smith, MS, RAC 2

JT Rabun, GA, RAC 2Rick Kreider, KS, RAC 3Dave Ahlvers, MO, RAC 3Ron Curb, OK, RAC 4

MembersMembers

Lynn Matis, MA, ETKNDale Steele, AZ, RAC 4Laura Wilt, OR, RAC 4, Calendar task leadMary Moulton, OST/R, NTL, Data co-leadDawn Vanlandingham, FHWALisa Loyo, TRBCarol Pasamant, NJ, ETKNJane Minotti, NY, ETKNKaren Perrin, IL, MTKNKathy Szolomayer, WA, MTKN, Secretary Renee McHenry, MO, Library TPF, Report task

lead

FriendsFriends

Betty Ambler, Connecticut DOT (ETKN) Enid White, Wyoming DOT Victoria Beale, Ohio DOT Katy Callon, Montana DOT John Cherney, Wisconsin DOT Leighton Christiansen, Iowa DOT, LIST Bob Cullen, AASHTO Andy Everett, Washington State DOT Mitch Ison, Nevada DOT Natassja Linzau, TRB Louise Rosenzweig, University of Texas Roberto Sarmiento, Northwestern University Bill Stone, Missouri DOT Andy Lemer , TRB Jessica VanDenBogaert, Florida DOT

FriendsFriends

Roberto Sarmiento, Northwestern University Tom Palmerlee, TRB Anne Ellis, AZ Maureen Hammer, VA Tim Klein, RITA Gordon Kennedy, WA Marie Manthe, KS Arlene Mathison, CTS Angela Parsons, AK Bill Stone, MO Katy Callon, MT Zona Kahkonen Keppler, OH Victoria Beale, OH Michelle Hancock, CA Megan Swanson, IL

FriendsFriends

Michael Connors, CTJim McDonnell, AASHTOPat Casey, CTC & AssociatesAziz Khan, COJean Nehme, AZAmanullah Mommandi, CO

Membership NeedsMembership Needs

Currently advertising for a co-chair. Interested people should contact Leni by August 5th

Corrections and updates to the friend and member list due to Leni by August 5th.

Particularly need people with interest/knowledge of data management, records management, technology and web design.

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Funded NCHRP Problem Statements ◦NCHRP 20-109 Improvements To The

Transportation Research Thesaurus (panel forming)

◦NCHRP 20-110 Best Practices for Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research (panel forming)

Completed NCHRP Projects◦Improving Management of Transportation

Information (Report 754) NCHRP 20-90 completed

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments

Active NCHRP Problem Statements ◦NCHRP 20-103 Guidance for Development and

Management of Sustainable Information Portals (active)

◦NCHRP 20-96 Leadership Guide for Strategic Information Management for State Departments of Transportation (active)

◦NCHRP 20-97 Improving Findability and Relevance of Transportation Information (active)

Goals and ActivitiesGoals and Activities

Research Report Distribution & Technical Page◦ Initiated by the TKN TF, funded by the Library

Connectivity & Development TPF-5(237) –products in circulation

Knowledge Management Calendar◦ Initiated by the TKN TF, funded by the Library

Connectivity & Development TPF-5(237), active projectOpen Data

◦ Raising Awareness, conducted a survey of state DOT practices, submitted a NCHRP problem statement

Goals and ActivitiesGoals and Activities

Clarifying and focusing networking needs and modernizing methods◦ In development

Hope to fund part of this through NCHRP SP-05, “Support for AASHTO RAC Task Forces in Response to SCOR Strategic Plan”

Taxonomy◦Continue to support development◦Review learning from research database review

for next steps Research Needs

◦ Identify next problem statements and prepare

2015 RAC/TRB State Rep Meeting2015 RAC/TRB State Rep Meeting

Gathered interests in Knowledge Networking. ◦ Shared vision and clear responsibilities◦ Data & information governance, organization, BMPs◦ Findabilty & usability of data and information◦ Data & publication public access and curation◦ Automation/streamlining of processes◦ Community of practice for knowledge & information mgmt◦ Cost management for data and information◦ Technological advancement/staying current◦ Education for RAC and other committees◦ Library advocacy & refining services for patrons◦ Improving consistency/reliability of info resources

Next StepsNext Steps

Align task with SCOR Strategic Plan Finalize Research Report Guidance, conduct outreach,

discuss how to assess implementationContinuing to assist with public access to dataParticipate in NCHRP SP-05, “Support for AASHTO RAC

Task Forces in Response to SCOR Strategic Plan”Develop Research Program Management Database

working group – hopefully with PM&QCollect and refine member interests. Formulate an

action strategy

Help WantedHelp Wanted

Co-ChairMember/friend updates & additionsPriorities for networking –

◦ What business functions require us to network? What data and information needs to be shared to support this?

People who understand the technical aspects of information and data networking.

We’re an active group and we welcome more participants. Do you have ideas that you’d like to develop with us?