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Value Of ResearchValue Of ResearchTask Force Report
July 2014
MissionMission
Actively monitor, support, and encourage methods and practices designed to demonstrate the value of transportation research
Facilitate dissemination and exchange of information and experiences among RAC members
Serve as advocates of methods and practices that identify, market, maximize and convey the values of research to others including but not limited to performance measures for research programs and projects
MembersMembers
Mark Morvant, Louisiana DOTD (Region 2) Co-ChairLinda Taylor, Minnesota DOT (Region 3) Co-Chair
Daniel Yeh, Wisconsin DOT (Region 3) Secretary
Region 1: •Jim Fallon, Connecticut•Glenn Roberts, New Hampshire
Region 2: •Darryll Dockstader, Florida•Michelle Owens, Alabama•Cynthia Smith, Mississippi
Region 3: Steve Bower, Michigan Bill Stone, Missouri
Region 4:David Huft, South Dakota Clayton Schumaker, North Dakota
Membership NeedsMembership Needs
Seeking a chair and members for the Research Benefits working group
Looking for a chair for the Marketing Research working group
FriendsFriends
Ann OvertonAnne EllisBob SkinnerBrian Hirt Camille Crichton-
Sumners Chris Jenks David KuehnRob HarperDick McReynoldsDonny Williams Dale PeabodyElisha Wright-KehnerCoco Briseno Daris Ormesher Robert McCoySoumya Dey Timothy McDowellVicki Morrison
Barbara HarderBill KingBilly Connor Jennifer DillJimmy White Gary HookJuan PavaKen JacobyLinda NarigonAnn ScholzAsmat HussainCindy SmithMark NormanWendy KippMichelle Akin Diane LerouxMike PumphreyPatrick Casey
AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
High Value Research 2014 Research Impacts: Better, Faster,
Cheaper Sweet 16 Projects
Updated HVR Submittal & Selection Process Guidance 2014 RAC Annual Meeting Presentations 2014 TRB Annual Meeting Poster Session AASHTO Annual Meeting Recognition
CEO presentation of certificates Chief Engineer presentation to SCOH
Performance Measure Conducted RAC survey 2014 RAC Annual Meeting Presentations
Accomplishments Accomplishments (continued)(continued)
Marketing Research• Research Impact: Better-Faster-Cheaper • Research Makes a Difference Brochure• Research Making Strides for Highway Safety
Goals and ActivitiesGoals and Activities
Annual High Value Research Projects Explore additional marketing opportunities Continue HVR projects process
Performance Measure Evaluate survey results Performance Measure prioritization Raise awareness of current use of research
performance measure Continue assessment of RPM tool for HVR
submittal process
Goals and ActivitiesGoals and Activities (continued) (continued)
Continue to expand documentation of methodology for determining value/benefits of research
Reviewing individual state initiatives Compile and recommend supportive
resources
Needs & OpportunitiesNeeds & Opportunities
RPM Tools Application
Coordination with PM & Q on RPM Tools Define roles & responsibilities
RPM long term goal and timeline July 2016 deadline hosting Potential need for HVR submittal replacement tool
Next StepsNext Steps
Regularly Scheduled Meetings Conference calls on second Wednesday of
alternate months (March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.) between 11-12:00 CST
Sweet 16 Coordinate TRB Annual Meeting poster session Explore 2015 TRB lectern session with Conduct
of Research Committee Coordinate AASHTO Annual meeting &
Newsletter
