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The Office of Corporate Research and Technology supports the Agency's commitment to implement the CMP to strengthen FHWA's role as a leader in national highway R&T. Created in the summer of 2004, the office has since taken a lead role in facilitating various Agencywide R&T activities, such as the development of functional area R&T multiyear roadmaps to advance FHWA strategic goals; development of a process for establishing an Agency Advanced Research Agenda; advancement of priority market-ready technologies (MRT) and a process for tracking their deployment; expansion of stakeholder involvement in advanced and applied research and deployment through the development of an integrated R&T information management system; and preparation of a draft Corporate R&T report. The Office of Corporate Research and Technology champions R&T leadership initiatives in collaboration with FHWA field and program offices, State and local highway agencies, and other key internal and external stakeholders. This includes collaborative review and implementation of authorized research initiatives under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
Office of Corporate Research and Technology | ||
Office Director: Debra Elston, Debra.Elston@fhwa.dot.gov, 202-493-3181 | ||
Key Activities | Goal | Anticipated Completion |
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Facilitate updating and communication of the Agency list of Priority, Market-Ready Technologies and Innovation. | All Goal Areas | Dec 2005 |
Manage development of FHWA Advanced Research Agenda and program management options. | All Goal Areas | Dec 2005 |
Develop and market the integrated FHWA Corporate R&T Web site. | Organizational Excellence | Jan 2006 |
Facilitate, distribute, and market updated multiyear functional area R&T roadmaps. | All Goal Areas | Jan 2006 |
Manage implementation of FHWA Advanced Research Agenda program. | All Goal Areas | Mar 2006 |
Produce and publish an FHWA 2006 Corporate R&T report. | Organizational Excellence | May 2006 |
Identify and communicate deployment status of MRT. | Organizational Excellence | Sep 2006 |
Conduct corporate R&T functional area program review. | Organizational Excellence | Mar 2007 |
Manage coordination of Scientific Peer Review procedures. | All Goal Areas | Semiannual |
The Office of Program Development and Evaluation champions the RD&T Program and those it serves by developing and executing policy, budget, program management, and evaluation tools to further a national highway R&T program. Program development activities include the development of legislative and budget proposals and a budget delivery plan. The office is the focal point for FHWA's participation in cooperative research activities, such as NCHRP, and encourages partnerships to leverage resources through the TPF Program, which enables FHWA and State DOTs to pool resources to pursue projects of mutual interest. The Office of Program Development and Evaluation also manages FHWA participation in the Small Business Innovation Research Program and works with the Research and Innovative Technology Administration to support the University Transportation Center Program. In the area of evaluation, the office compiles the RD&T Performance Plan, the performance section of the annual TFHRC Profile Report, and manages a lab assessment program.
Office of Program Development and Evaluation | ||
Office Director: Marci Kenney, Marci.Kenney@fhwa.dot.gov, 202-493-3117 | ||
Key Activities | Goal | Anticipated Completion |
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Develop a Legislative Implementation Plan for the research provisions in SAFETEA-LU. | Organizational Excellence | Dec 2005 |
Develop an R&T Budget Delivery Plan. |
Organizational Excellence | (Annually) Jan 2006 Jan 2007 |
Develop FHWA's portion of the USDOT R&D Strategic Plan. | Organizational Excellence | Jul 2006 |
Identify and adopt FY 2008 R&D budget priorities. | Organizational Excellence | Jul 2006 |
Provide a summary of FHWA R&T activities and funding for USDOT annual performance reports on RD&T required by SAFETEA-LU. | Organizational Excellence | (Annually) Jul 2006 Jul 2007 |
Conduct FY 2006 lab assessments; complete lab assessments for Aerodynamics Lab, Coatings and Corrosion Lab, and Crash Analysis Labs. | Organizational Excellence | Sep 2006 |
Provide summary of R&T activities and funding for RD&T annual report. | Organizational Excellence | (Annually) Oct 2006 Oct 2007 |
Identify and adopt FY 2009 R&D budget priorities. | Organizational Excellence | Jul 2007 |
Conduct FY 2007 lab assessments; complete lab assessments for the Geotechnical Lab, Highway Safety Information Systems and Design Lab, Bridge Management Information Systems Lab, and Nondestructive Evaluation and Pavement Surface Analysis Lab. | Organizational Excellence | Sep 2007 |
The Office of Resource Management provides critical management support services that contribute to the Office of RD&T's research and deployment of T&I activities. The Office of Resource Management staff provides assistance and support for a wide range of activities and operations. These include financial management of R&T and General Operating Expenses funding; acquisition planning and contract administration for research programs and research support activities; human resource management and employee development; information technology support for research and business applications; accountable property management and disposition, and RD&T facilities management-including emergency planning, FHWA continuity of operations support, and physical security.
Office of Resource Management | ||
Office Director: Doreen McCarthy, Doreen.McCarthy@fhwa.dot.gov, 202-493-3173 | ||
Key Activities | Goal | Anticipated Completion |
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Implement the Management Cost Accounting System. | Organizational Excellence | Jun 2006 |
Assess and improve the annual RD&T Workforce Succession Plan. | Organizational Excellence | Jul 2006 |
Develop the TFHRC Capital Improvement Plan. | Organizational Excellence | Sep 2006 |
Implement E-travel. | Organizational Excellence | Sep 2006 |
The Office of Research and Technology Services leads in leveraging T&I deployment, one of the Agency's key business processes. The office also provides various marketing and communication services Agencywide, as well as within the Office of RD&T. These include planning and executing the FHWA-wide exhibit program; administering the R&T Products Distribution Center; editing, publishing, and distributing RD&T research reports; overseeing RD&T Web pages; and publishing periodicals, such as Public Roads, that reach customers worldwide. The office also supports the implementation of the CMP.
Office of Research and Technology Services | ||
Office Director: John McCracken, John.McCracken@fhwa.dot.gov, 202-493-3422 | ||
Key Activities | Goal | Anticipated Completion |
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Coordinate the National Exhibit Program, including maintaining and updating the exhibits database:
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All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Operate the R&T Product Distribution Center to distribute approximately 300,000 items (reports, CDs, videos, National Highway Institute course materials):
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All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Continue improvements to the RD&T Technical Reference Center to enhance the collections and access to the resources, including reference and research services:
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All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Provide technical meeting support services for at least 30 meetings for various FHWA offices nationwide. | All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Provide writing and editorial services for 200 FHWA projects annually. | All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Solicit articles, edit, and print R&T periodicals:
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All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Coordinate at least 50 external outreach and information exchange events each year. | All Goal Areas | (Annually) Sep 2006 Sep 2007 |
Improve the RD&T publication process. | All Goal Areas | Sep 2006 |
Improve the RD&T communication plan process. | All Goal Areas | Sep 2006 |
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