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FHWA LTAP/TTAP Update Technology Partnerships Programs 2013 LTAP/TTAP National Conference: Boise, ID

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FHWA LTAP/TTAP Update Technology Partnerships Programs

2013 LTAP/TTAP National Conference: Boise, ID

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Program Overview

• Remarks from Mike Burk

• Safety Focus

• Technology Transfer and Deployment News

• Strategic Planning Committee Highlights

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Notes fromThe Director

Mike Burk Director

Technology Partnership Programs

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Our forecast calls for…

• Sustained emphasis on roadway safety

• Rising importance of Technology Transfer

• Increased attention on local public agencies in transportation

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Our challenges and opportunities include….

• Managing expectations

• Remaining innovative

• MAP-21: The next chapter

• Keeping partnerships relevant

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National LTAP Association/FHWA

Joint Safety Program

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Strategic Focus on Safety • Goal: Achieve the fullest possible integration of

roadway safety into the program.

“By strategically managing our safety efforts, we can bringgreater alignment to our work and ensure we use our resources in an efficient and effective way. Safety has always been a cornerstone of LTAP/TTAP and this more strategic focus will enable the Program to provide even more effective services to our local customers and safety stakeholders.”

--NLTAPA Endorsement Statement, August 2011

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National Technology Transfer and Deployment

News

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September 24, 2013: Locally Administered Federal-aid Projects

December 4, 2013: Intersection and Interchange Geometrics

March 2014: TBD

June 2014: TBD

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SHRP2 Implementation Assistance Program

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Assistance Opportunities• Available to help State DOTs, MPOs, local agencies,

and other interested organizations to deploy SHRP2 Solutions

• Open for applications twice per year• Round 1 launched in February 2013; and Round 2

launched in August 2013• 9 SHRP2 Solutions have been included in the

program to date

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Round 1 Implementation Assistance

First Round at a Glance• 34 States and the District of Columbia

• 6 SHRP2 Solutions at work on 108 transportation projects

• 2 proof of concept pilots

• 74 lead adopter incentives

• 24 user incentives

• Limited technical assistance to 8 States

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Round 2 Products

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Expediting Project Delivery (C19) Gary JensenOffice of Human Environment

Performance Specifications for Rapid Renewal (R07)

Jennifer Balis

Office of Infrastructure

Managing Risk in Rapid Renewal Projects (R09)

LaToya JohnsonOffice of Innovative Program Delivery

Railroad-DOT Mitigation Strategies (R16) Joseph TaylorOffice of Infrastructure

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Round 2 Implementation Assistance Schedule

• Implementation Assistance Timeline– Application period opens August 2– Application period closes September 6– Awards announced Mid-October

• More information at www.fhwa.dot.gov/goshrp2

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Mark Your Calendars:

11th Low Volume Road Conference July 12-15, 2015Suggestions from LTAP/TTAPs on “Hot Topics” welcome!

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Technology Transfer Group

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T2 Group Roster:

Scott Bershing Josh Jones

Bill Bivin David Orr

Matt Carter Valerie Pitts

Matthew Enders Mark Sandifer

Sara Hubbard Erik Wells

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T2 Group Objectives:

• Identify technologies with local relevance that are easily adaptable/easily implementable

• Define conveyance mechanisms for Centers to connect and share technologies

• Monitor effectiveness of these mechanisms

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T2 Group Highlights:

• Survey results documented and disseminated

• Enhanced presence of topics at conference

• Conveyance mechanisms identified• Exploration of complimentary efforts

commenced

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Strategic Planning Committee

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FHWA Strategic Planning Committee• Victoria Beale - OH – to serve through 2015

• Lisa Harris – KS through 2013

• Donna Shea – CT through 2013

• John Velat – MI TTAP through 2014

• Dave Waldo – AK through 2014

• Vacant – to be filled in 2014 for 2014-2016

• Renee Railsback – CO [NLTAPA]

• Jeff Zaharewicz – FHWA LTAP/TTAP Program Manager

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SPC 2013

July 9-11 Sessions

• 2012 Review/2013 Hot Topics

• Program performance data review

• LTAP/TTAP Strategic Issues

• LTAP/TTAP Operational Issues

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SPC 2013 Outcomes

2012 Review/2013 Hot Topics

• Messaging

• Connectivity

• Service to Centers

Program Performance Data Review

• Define

• Refine

• Service to Centers

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SPC 2013 Outcomes

Strategic Issues

• Explore funding implications

• Design and implement a safety-esque focus on Asset Management

Operational Issues

• Continue focused program at 2014 Regional Meetings

• Heighten “Operational Awareness”

• Strengthen partnering efforts with others in NHI and RC

Program Performance Data Review

• Define

• Refine

• Service to Centers

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Thank You, Boise!