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HRT-05-040 (PDF version, 10.68 MB)
I. Who We Are and What We Do
Innovators For a Better Future
RD&T Workforce
RD&T Organization
RD&T Around the Community
Outreach and Special Events
II. The Strategic Framework
The FHWA R&T Program
Vision and Mission
FHWA Strategic Goals for FY 2004
The Vital Few
RD&T Corporate Missions and Functions
III. Our Business Results
RD&T Challenges, Commitments, and Achievements
Effectively Deliver Needed Products and Services
Improve Business and Administrative Processes
Develop and Recognize Employees
Communicate the FHWA R&T Story and Future Agenda
2004 Research Project Status Summary
Lab Assessments
RD&T Success Stories
IV. RD&T Performance Management
Performance Management Framework
Performance Management Workgroup
RD&T Research Benefits Case Studies
Customer Feedback
RD&T Lab Assessment Process
Appendix A: R&D Research Project Status
Appendix B: RD&T Services
R&D Technical Services
Corporate Support Services
Organizational Support Services
Appendix C: RD&T Customer Outreach Activities
Coastal Storm Runoff
FHWA Bridge Leadership Council
FHWA Partnership with South Dakota to
Improve Culvert Design
FHWA and the National Concrete Bridge Council
(NCBC) Annual Meeting
The Next Generation Simulation
FHWA Researchers Visit Virginia’s Smart Road
Roundabout Workshops
Safety Partnership Report Helps Shape Agenda
Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) Beam Test
Technical Expertise for Security
The Office of Infrastructure R&D Technical Seminar Series
Appendix D: Market-Ready Technologies
FHWA List of Market-Ready T&Is
AASHTO Technology Implementation Group Approved Technologies
Appendix E: FHWA RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS
The Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Program
Small Business Innovation Research Program
International Involvement
Concrete Pavement Technology Program (CPTP)
I am pleased to share with you our third annual performance report to the American public and our stakeholders in the transportation community. As each year progresses, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) seeks out new and improved ways to provide high quality research products and technology services to our customers.
It is important to realize that research is not an end in itself, but an investment. There are significant transportation challenges that face our Nation today, and we at RD&T conduct research aimed at improving safety and security on our highways, enhancing mobility, and improving the condition and performance of our roads and bridges. The FHWA research and technology (R&T) program directly supports the goals of the Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Fiscal year (FY) 2004 was eventful, and everyone in the R&T program can attest to many challenges and accomplishments. It was a challenge to carry out the work we planned without a budget and long-term authorization in place. However, RD&T researchers and staff made a number of accomplishments and notable achievements that are highlighted in this report. Also, over 60 multiyear program plans were developed to provide direction for future R&T activities, and a new exhibit showcased FHWA's Priority Market-Ready Technologies at the Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) National Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting.
There will be some exciting new developments in the upcoming year for the FHWA R&T program. I am pleased to announce that Debra Elston will be the Director of the new Office of Corporate Research and Technology. This office will facilitate the FHWA R&T Leadership Team's effort to carry out the 26 agency commitments under the Corporate Master Plan.
It is the goal of our office to serve you by providing high quality research products and technology services. We encourage you to provide us with feedback on this report through the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Web site at http://www.tfhrc.gov. As always, we hope that this report encourages you to learn more about RD&T's people, labs, services, and research.
Dennis C. Judycki
Associate Administrator for Research, Development,
and Technology
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