Innovation to Implementation: Collaborative Forums to Boost Research-Based Solutions to Transformational Technology and Innovation

Technology is changing rapidly in this world, especially with regards to transportation. Recent advancements have potential to significantly change transportation system design, operations, and management in Tennessee and beyond. Additionally, innovation and “out of the box” thinking is contributing to improved workflows and more efficient processes. The overall objective of this project was to assist and guide TDOT’s Research Office in identifying and evaluating potential opportunities to improve the research program with a focus on both embracing innovation and effectively facilitating the implementation of research. The project team performed a literature review and surveys of researchers from across Tennessee and state DOT staff from across the nation to provide a foundation for an Innovation to Implementation Forum and a Peer Exchange, both of which were hosted by the research team. Best practices and key takeaways were integrated into information shared at the events and utilized to develop a framework and recommendations for TDOT and other agencies to utilize for future research program improvements.

• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/63161
• Corporate Authors:

  Vanderbilt University

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  2301 Vanderbilt Place
  Nashville, TN  United States  37212

  University of Memphis

  Memphis, TN  United States 

  Tennessee State University

  Nashville, TN  United States  37209

  Tennessee Department of Transportation

  Nashville, TN  United States 

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Camp, Janey
  • Ivey, Stephanie
  • Armwood-Gordon, Catherine
  • Milligan, Jake
  • Turner, Katherine
  • Moravec, Miguel
  • Lipinski, Marty
  • Pezeshk, Shahram
  • Badr, Salwa
  • Philip, Craig
• Publication Date: 2022-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 134p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Cooperation; Implementation; Recommendations; Research management; Technological innovations
• Identifier Terms: Tennessee Department of Transportation
• Geographic Terms: Tennessee
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Research;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01855946
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: RES2019-20
• Contract Numbers: RES2019-20
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 24 2022 3:05PM