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Opportunities to participate:
 • Requests for Proposals (RFP), updated November 2011.
  

Transportation Research Forum, March 10, 2011, updated March 2011.
 

Solicitations by Others, updated November 2011.
  
How to propose research for MoDOT, (Word document, 48 kB, 2 pages).  Updated January 2011.
  
Submitting new products and information on current products and specifications.
  
Technical assistance, classes for cities and counties, Missouri LTAP
     
Research Achievement Award, updated March 2011.
  
 
    
  
Informational Resources:
 • Newsletter, March 2011 (pdf, 110 kB, 1 page).
  
Innovation Library, updated January 2012.
  
Market Research Library, updated in July 2011.
  
See also MoDOT Transportation Library with the Secretary of State's:  Missouri State Library.
  
The Engineering Policy Guide contains specifications for new products and other work with MoDOT.
  
See also ARRA, LPA, Tracker, and Partnering for Innovative Efficiencies
  
Templates for Researchers:  Starter files for RFPs and reports, updated in September 2010.
  
Strategic Research Vision, 2006 - 2010, (pdf, 330 kB, 11 pages). 
  
Previous Meetings:  Information about past forums, workshops, and meetings.  Updated in March 2011.
  
See also: 
Transportation Research Board (TRB) www.trb.org,
 
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) www.fhwa.dot, and
 
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) www.transportation.org.
    
  
What's New:
New! A final report on The New I-64 Economic and Regional Mobility (pdf, 1.4 MB, 63 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  January 9, 2012.
New! Innovation Library updated December 23, 2011.
New! Request for Proposals on Statewide Report Card Survey (pdf, 140 kb, 18 pages) is posted on the Research RFP page,  November 16, 2011.
New! Request for Proposals on MoDOT Customer Satisfaction Tracking Surveys (pdf, 160 kb, 23 pages) is posted on the Research RFP page,  November 16, 2011.
  Request for Proposals on Evaluation of Pile Load Tests for Use in Missouri LRFD Guidelines (pdf, 110 kB, 5 pages) is posted on the Research RFP page,  November 9, 2011.
 
  Request for Proposals on Foundation Design Using Multiple Data Sources (pdf, 110 kB, 6 pages) is posted on the Research RFP page,  November 9, 2011.
 
  Request for Proposals on Polyurethane Foam Infill for Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bridge Deck Panels is posted on the Research RFP page,  October 21, 2011.
 
  A report on Engineering Policy Guidelines for Design of Spread Footings (pdf, 7.2 MB, 42 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  October 7, 2011.
  
  A report on Engineering Policy Guidelines for Design of Earth Slopes (pdf, 800 kB, 19 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  October 7, 2011.
  
 

A report on Engineering Policy Guidelines for Design of Drilled Shafts (pdf, 7.4 MB, 75 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  October 7, 2011.
  

  A report on Benefit/Cost Evaluation of MoDOT's Total Striping and Delineation Program:  Phase II (pdf, 690 kB, 76 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  July 28, 2011.
  
  A revised report on Calibration of the Live Load Factor in LRFD Design Guidelines (pdf, 2.1 MB, 111 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  July 26, 2011.
  
  A report and appendices on A Report Card From Missourians - 2011 (pdf, 1.3 MB, 74 pages) is posted in the Innovation Library.  July 7, 2011.
  
  MoDOT's Research Peer Exchange Report for 2011 is posted in the Innovation Library.  May 6, 2011.
  
   
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Organizational Results is your source for the latest information, tools, and resources to improve performance. 
    

    Through partnerships with public and private sectors, we deliver best practices and innovative solutions designed to deliver a world-class transportation experience.  So, whether it's a business process, policy decision or an engineering problem, you can count on the OR team.

Research:

   

Our business and engineering research program is targeted to have the greatest impact on delivering a world-class transportation experience.

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Organizational Support:

   

We Seek to provide MoDOT with the tools and expert consultation to drive performance excellence.

Innovative Solutions:

   

Putting our research to work and taking advantage of our best practices are critical to our success.
  

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