Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 53-19. State DOT Product Evaluation Processes

The objective of this synthesis was to document current state department of transportation (DOT) practices, funding, policies, management techniques, tools, and workflows of product evaluation processes. A common practice among DOTs is to evaluate product potential and long-term performance through product evaluation programs. However, there is no standard approach to product, and agencies (1) have developed their methods and procedures, (2) may or may not have staff or funding dedicated to the product evaluation process, or (3) rely on other agencies’ approved/qualified product lists. This synthesis gathered information through a literature review, a survey of DOTs, and follow-up interviews with selected DOTs. Seven case examples provide additional information on product evaluation programs and processes. This information also includes details on product evaluation timelines; benefits and challenges; evaluating proprietary, environmental, and Buy America/Build America products; and lessons learned.

• Record URL:
  • http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5253

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $45000
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 20-05, Topic 53-19

• Sponsor Organizations:

  State Departments of Transportation (participating member states of American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO))

  American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001
• Project Managers:

  Wadsworth, Trey

• Performing Organizations:

  Black Dog Consultants, LLC

  Anytown,    
• Principal Investigators:

  Harper, Christopher

• Start Date: 20211102
• Expected Completion Date: 20240514
• Actual Completion Date: 20240514

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Evaluation; Performance measurement; Process control; Products; State departments of transportation; State of the practice
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01787446
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 20-05, Topic 53-19
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Nov 8 2021 4:34PM