ODOT RESEARCH PROBLEM STATEMENTS 2006

The Oregon Department of Transportation annually solicits research problem statements which are screened and evaluated by 8 expert task groups. ODOT has selected the following problem statements for further consideration and are seeking faculty sponsors to work with ODOT Research staff to prepare Stage 2 problem statements which are due at noon on March 3, 2006. All Stage 1 problem statements can be viewed at: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/TD/TP_RES/StageOneProblemStatements.shtml

Stage 2 problem statement template: ftp://ftp.odot.state.or.us/tdb/Research/Stage-2_Problem_Stmt.doc

Any university faculty who choose to take on a Stage 2 problem statement should plan to work with ODOT Research staff and the Stage 1 submitter in developing the problem statement. All finalized Stage 2 problem statements must be received by ODOT Research by no later than 12:00 noon, March 3, 2006.

Geotechnical, Hydraulics and Environmental (Matthew Mabey matthew.mabey@odot.state.or.us ):

• *GHE-07-07 Waterway Enhancement (Robert Trevis, ODOT)
• *GHE-07-16 Surrogate Sediment Monitoring (Jeff Moore, ODOT)
• GHE-07-15 Rainfall Analysis (Matthew Mabey, ODOT) (This project will likely be offered to the Oregon Climate Center at OSU)
• *GHE-07-08 Swallow Nests (Cidney Howard, ODOT, Simon Wray, ODFW)

Structures (Steve Soltesz - steven.m.soltesz@odot.state.or.us ):

• *ST-07-02 Determining Localized Anode Condition to Maintain Effective Corrosion Protection (Curt Cryer, ODOT)
• ST-07-04 Bridges Prioritization and Retrofit for Seismic Hazard (Peter Dusicka, PSU)
• ST-07-07 Environmental Durability of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Repairs for Diagonally-Cracked Reinforced Concrete Bridges (Chris Higgins, OSU)
• ST-07-09 Performance of Near-Surface Mounted FRPs for Deck Overhang Strengthening (Chris Higgins, OSU)

Planning and Economic Analysis (Alan Kirk alan.r.kirk@odot.state.or.us )

• PEA-07-09 Assessing the Full Socio-Economic Effects of Vehicle Mileage Taxes (Starr McMullen , Oregon State University)
• *IM-07-12 Transportation Performance Measures for Rural Public Transportation (Dinah VanDerHyde , ODOT)
• *IM-07-07 Freight Performance Measures: Approach Analysis (Nick Fortey, FHWA)
• *PEA-07-04 Assess Impacts of Access Management Transportation Improvements on Economic Development and Employment (Tracy White, ODOT)

Integrated Multimodal: (Vince Van Der Hyde vincent.a.vanderhyde@odot.state.or.us )

• *IM-07-04 Truck Traffic Volume on Designated Freight Highways in the Pacific Coast Region (Steve Kale)
• *IM-07-05 Economic Importance of Freight Transportation (Steve Kale)
• *IM-07-13 Age of Onset for Use of Demand Responsive Transit Services (Jean Palmateer, ODOT Public Transit)
• TS-07-09 School Location, Urban Form and Active Transportation to School (Mark Schlossberg, University of Oregon)

Pavements and Materials (Norris Shippen norris.shippen@odot.state.or.us )

• *PM-07-07 Effects of Short-Term Loading on Thin Pavements (Jason Ottosen, ODOT)
• *PM-07-08 Instrumentation for Mechanistic Design Implementation (Liz Hunt, ODOT)
• *PM-06-06 Warm Asphalt Applications in Oregon (Liz Hunt)
• PM-07-05/06 Aggregate Soundness Testing and Aggregate Wear Resistance (Rene' Renteria, ODOT; Todd Sholz, OSU) (this problem statement will combine the objectives of PM-07-05 and PM-07-06))

Roadway Design and Human factors (Mark Joerger mark.d.joerger@odot.state.or.us )

• *RDHF-07-01 Access Management Performance Measures (Tracy White, ODOT Access Management)
• *RDHF-07-02 Urban Roadside Design at Intersections (Christopher Henson, ODOT Roadway Design)
• TS-07-21 Pedestrian Safety on One-Way Streets (Karen Dixon, OSU)
• TS-07-30 Intersection Safety Performance (Chris Monsere, PSU)

Construction and Maintenance (Felix Martinez felix.c.martinez@odot.state.or.us )

• PM-07-02 Statistical Analysis of QC/QA Data on Construction Projects (Cole Mullis, ODOT Quality Assurance Engineer)
• CM-07-04 Improved Ice Control For Bridge Decks & Ice Prone Pavement Surfaces (Ron Kroop, ODOT District 2A Manager)
• GHE-07-07Waterway Enhancement Construction Methods (Robert Trevis, ODOT Culvert Design Engineer)
• CM-07-07 Durable Pavements Markings Upgrade  (Luci Moore, ODOT Maintenance Engineer)

Traffic, Safety & ITS (June Ross june.h.ross@odot.state.or.us )

• TS-07-04 Safety Investment Program (SIP) Investment Tracking and Evaluation, submitted by Tim Burks, Traffic Section
• TS-07-29 Evaluation of Mandatory Reporting Under the At-Risk Driver Program, submitted by Tamara Boss, DMV
• TS-07-05 Identify and Address Institutional Barriers Delaying Incident Clearance, submitted by June Ross, Research Unit

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