Research & Innovation Implementation Program

1. Research & Innovation Implementation Program Building on Success for PennDOT

2. PennDOT’s Research & Innovation Implementation Program Where We Were… What We Did: • Developed the Research & Innovation Implementation Program • Expanded capacity to serve customers throughout PennDOT and beyond • Advanced implementation to more than just completed research project findings Where We Are Going: • Building on successes • Serving current and future customers • Helping PennDOT achieve key strategic goals and objectives

3. Research & Innovation Implementation Program Timeline Built Infrastructure Strengthened and Extended Application of System Broadened Awareness, Use and Impact Evolution of a System

4. Early Years… • Implementation Program Goals The Research & Innovation Implementation Program was created to: • Maximize PennDOT’s return on investments in research • Communicate & deploy research project findings • Communicate & deploy “successful practices” from the field • Advance PennDOT’s strategic goals and objectives

5. Early Years… Building the Infrastructure Built Infrastructure Met goal to build innovation and implementation infrastructure IdentifyWorked to identify successful research projects for widespread application Innovations and research results: From concept to reality ShareDeveloped communication and training vehicles to share knowledge and experiences EngageTeamed with District QC’s and fostered innovation Successful Field Practices Implementation Program Manager FHWA, AASHTO, and Other Sources Completed Research Projects Ready to Implement? ? More Work Needed Provide Feedback Not Yet No Yes Implement & Evaluate! Develop Transfer Package

6. Early Years… Building the Infrastructure Innovations and research results: From concept to reality Developed a Checklist to determine “Winning Innovations”

7. Early Years… Building the Infrastructure Transfer Packages Innovations and research results: From concept to reality

8. Administration Deputate Aviation Deputate As Our Program Developed… Highway Administration Deputate BOMO Design BHSTE • Through BPR, more organizations “joined the team” including: 11 Engineering Districts Planning Deputate BPRBureau of Planning & Research Safety Administration Deputate Local/Area Deputate The Implementation Consultant Team

9. Middle Years… Increasing Awareness, Use & Impact Broadened implementation projects and processes Developed wider engagement across the Department Value added: increased effectiveness and implementation of higher impact research results Became a resource to “get things done”

10. Middle Years… Innovations Implemented Some of the 30+ innovations implemented in 2007-2008: • Bridge Maintenance Academy • Challenge Exam Study Guide • Defensive Driving Course • Safer Driver Actions at Stop Signs • Snow Academy • Winter Leadership Presentations

11. Recent Years… Strengthening and Extending Implementation Initiatives with Greater Scope, Impact, & Value Strategic Focus Winter Services Strategic Plan Planning Workforce Development Pavement Academy Maintenance Executive Development Program Safety Special Point Examination Productivity

12. Innovations Implemented Some of the innovations implemented in 2009-2010: • Driver Sanctioning: Special Point Exam • Maintenance Executive Development Program (MEDP) Case Studies • Motorcycle Rider Self-assessment of Risk • Pavement Academy • Pavement Marking Handbook • Winter Services Strategic Plan

13. Looking Ahead… 2011-2012 • In addition to communicating and deploying research results, PennDOT plans to: • Continue to grow and expand successful Implementation system • Continue to foster technology transfer and statewide communication • Implementation of key initiatives like WSSP • Develop performance metrics for process improvement • Look for new ways to support strategic thinking with actionable plans

14. Contact Information Michael Bonini PennDOT Research Program Manager (717) 772-4664 mbonini@state.pa.us http://www.vancerenz.com/researchimplementation THANK YOU!