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https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27432/critical-issues-in-transportation-for-2024-and-beyond

National Road Research Alliance - NRRA (Phase-II)

This solicitation is for the continuation of the National Road Research Alliance for another 5 years and to combine efforts with a Veda pooled fund to increase efficiency and effectiveness of both efforts. NRRA Phase-I TPF-5(341) National Road Research Alliance - NRRA (February 2016 – February 2021) Veta Development TPF-5(334) Enhancement to the Intelligent Construction Data Management System (Veta) and Implementation. Study efforts will be added to NRRA “ICT” team. (December 2019 to December 2020) NRRA Phase-II Pooled fund solicitation to continue efforts currently underway, push new initiatives and implementation. (January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025) The NRRA exists to strategically implement cooperative pavement research. State agencies, industry, academia, consultants and associations work together to identify problems, complete research projects and implement results. Our goal is to help agencies nationwide achieve consistent benefits from real world road research. It also seeks to provide members a forum to discuss issues and an outdoor, real-world laboratory (MnROAD) for evaluating cutting-edge pavement technologies. The NRRA consists of five project teams: Flexible, Rigid, Geotechnical, Intelligent Construction Technologies, and Preventive Maintenance and is governed by an Executive Committee made up of two representatives from each government agency participating in the study. Each team activities include prioritization of short and long-term research, development of long-term research test sections at MnROAD and providing input for technology transfer. NRRA is made of the following team structure. Full listing of the teams projects can be found in the word document attached to this solicitation.: NRRA Executive Committee (Chair – Glenn Engstrom/Minnesota DOT) The executive committee governs the pooled fund and oversees all the NRRA team’s efforts and direction. This structure, designed to foster innovation and develop implementable products for road owners, ensures high quality, relevant products based on the latest technology. Intelligent Construction Technologies (ICT) Team (Chair – Rebecca Embacher/Minnesota DOT) The Intelligent Construction Technologies (ICT) team is comprised of technical experts in the area of ICT. ICT includes innovative technologies for planning, design, construction, real-time quality control / monitoring, and management for the life-cycle of infrastructure construction. Flexible Team (Chair – Dan Oesch/Missouri DOT) The flexible team is comprised of technical experts in the area of new and rehabilitation of asphalt roadways. Full listing of the teams project can be found in the word document attached to this solicitation. Rigid Team (Chair – Brett Trautman/Missouri DOT) The rigid team is comprised of technical experts in the areas of new and rehabilitation of concrete roadways. Activities include prioritization of short- and long-term research, development of long-term research test sections. Geotechnical Team (Chair – Terry Beaudry/Minnesota DOT) The geotechnical team is comprised of technical experts in the area of unbound materials found under pavement surfaces. Preventive Maintenance Team (Chair – Jerry Geib/Minnesota DOT) The preventive maintenance team is comprised of technical experts in the area maintenance of concrete and asphalt roadways. Primary objectives of the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA Phase-II) are: Implementation and technology transfer of NRRA Phase-I research efforts and other common interests; Continue to fund and support research and implementation efforts of common interest; Continue the communication with both its government agencies along with its associate members (industry, associations, consultants, academia); Continued utilization of MNROAD to conduct structured construction, field testing and evaluation of pavement materials, equipment and methods under real-world conditions; Establish industry standards and develop performance measure for improving pavement performance; Develop and/or revise specifications and recommendations; Studying and promoting innovative techniques and technologies that will save agencies money, improve safety and increase efficiency; Supporting technology transfer by developing practical field guides, best practices, and training curriculum to promote the results of research projects; Conduct cost-benefit analysis to ensure that new technologies, materials or methods contribute to operational efficiencies; Support the exchange of information and ideas through collaborative research efforts that provide opportunities for public agencies to share experiences. Identify and prioritize common road related research needs to address regional and national issues that are built on existing efforts such as FHWA’s PCC and HMA Roadmaps as well as the Foundation for Pavement Preservation Roadmap; Fund high priority, readily implementable research projects though research contracts and university partnerships; Leverage knowledge, skills, and resources from participating partners to advances pavement research and implementation efforts while developing the workforce of the future. Support technology transfer that highlights the implementation of research results and the associated benefits.

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  • Accession Number: 01764680
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
  • Contract Numbers: TPF-5(466)
  • Files: RIP, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Feb 10 2021 2:56PM