RAC Region IV Report RAC Region IV State

RAC Region IV Report

RAC Region IV

State Membership 18 State Members 3 New Members Task Force Participation ◦ ◦ ◦ Value of Research: 5 PM&Q: 5 CCTF: 8 Administration: 3 TKN: 3

FY 2015 Goals Survive the 2015 RAC/TRB State Representatives Meeting Increase participation in monthly meetings Enhance the High Value Research effort

Recent Peer Exchanges Washington State, May 2014 ◦ Research and Program Management Arizona, May 2013 ◦ Product Evaluation Program, Southwestern States New Mexico, April 2013 ◦ Innovation in Transportation (Journey from Adequate to Vital: The Pathway to Excellence)

WSDOT Findings Research and Program Management Optimize interrelationship of research programs to improve partnerships with other DOTs, FHWA, TRB, universities and other agencies Incorporate best practices of PMBOK guide into research project management

NMDOT Findings Journey from Adequate to Vital: The Pathway to Excellence Develop strategic research plan & program Refine research process Develop quick response program Implement communication & marketing plan Build strong partnerships

Upcoming Peer Exchanges Alaska Colorado Idaho Nevada South Dakota Wyoming

FY 2016 Goals Leverage noteworthy practices from peer exchanges Improve peer exchange schedule coordination Optimize learning from the TRB Annual Meeting Forward issues with federal programs to RAC leadership Consider starting a Region IV pooled fund for common research needs Involve guest speakers in region monthly meetings Improve coordination with Task Forces