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Collaboration Between the Iowa DOT and the Institute of Transportation at Iowa State University

Collaboration Between the Iowa DOT and the Institute of Transportation at Iowa State University. Ames, Iowa Peer Exchange July 2014. Basic Agreement with ISU. Reduced overhead 26% for research 8% for core functions Work order contracts via addendum Common language

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Collaboration Between the Iowa DOT and the Institute of Transportation at Iowa State University

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  1. Collaboration Between the Iowa DOT and the Institute of Transportation at Iowa State University Ames, Iowa Peer Exchange July 2014

  2. Basic Agreement with ISU • Reduced overhead • 26% for research • 8% for core functions • Work order contracts via addendum • Common language • No overhead on subcontracts with UI • Administrative and Management Support • Library staff

  3. Basic Agreement with ISU • Benefits of BA • Streamlined contract process • facilitates project development • reduces paperwork • increases accountability • Provides technical support services

  4. Collaboration Within Iowa • LTAP housed at ISU • Iowa DOT collaborates with all 3 Iowa universities • Iowa DOT encourages and facilitates research between the three universities • Capitalize on strengths of each organization • University Transportation Center • SHRP 2 projects • Bi-annual collaboration mtgs with DOT/3 universities

  5. University Transportation Center Collaboration • Midwest Transportation Center (MTC — ISU), region 7 UTC • Safety Research Using Simulation Center (UI) • Mid-Continent Research Symposium • Collaborate research/outreach within region • Regional research focus group • critical mass for training (i.e. bridge inspection) • Work force development

  6. Jointly Funded Faculty (shared faculty) • Faculty jointly funded by Iowa DOT/ISU • Core expertise areas • Bridge engineer • Materials • ITS/traffic operations • Work plan agreed between faculty/DOT contact • Technical support • Identify research projects • Appropriate reduction in teaching duties

  7. Value: InTrans to DOT • Auditing process less stringent • Streamlined contract process • Jointly funded faculty and staff provides expertise to conduct research in Iowa DOT’s high-priority areas • Administrative support • Shared library • ISU conference facilities available to DOT • InTrans staff provide expertise to DOT management committees

  8. Value to Intrans • DOT funds applied research • Supportive of academic “value added” • Research papers • Student theses/dissertation • Faculty/staff gain expertise – nationally competitive • Jointly funding research • National demonstration of dynamic speed feedback signs on curves • Rural traffic calming

  9. Value to Intrans • Expertise of DOT staff • Real engineering experience • Student opportunities • Leveraging resources

  10. More Information • Intrans Website • Location of basic agreement • http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/about/iowadot-intrans-agreements/ • www.iowadot.gov

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