What is the main focus of the research program within the Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty?
The research funding mechanism was changed by legislation, but the research program areas remain similar and are focused on strengthening transportation planning and environmental decision-making.
The research program area has a national focus to improve transportation planning, processes, programming, operations, and coordination.
How is HEP's research coordinated with other transportation research?
Research is coordinated through all programs including:
The Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) funding will help transportation agencies begin deploying products developed under the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP).
The Center for Environmental Excellence, developed in cooperation with FHWA, continues to promote environmental stewardship and innovative ways to streamline the transportation delivery process.
The Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center which provides FHWA and the world highway community with research and development related to new highway technologies.