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Transportation Knowledge Networks

Transportation Knowledge Networks. Task Force Report. Leni Oman(WSDOT-Region 4), TF Chair Camille Crichton-Sumners, NJ, RAC 1 Curtis Bradley, MA, RAC 1 Cindy Smith, MS, RAC 2 JT Rabun, GA, RAC 2 Rick Kreider, KS, RAC 3 Dave Ahlvers , MO, RAC 3 Ron Curb, OK, RAC 4. Members.

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Transportation Knowledge Networks

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  1. Transportation Knowledge Networks Task Force Report

  2. Leni Oman(WSDOT-Region 4), TF Chair • Camille Crichton-Sumners, NJ, RAC 1 • Curtis Bradley, MA, RAC 1 • Cindy Smith, MS, RAC 2JT Rabun, GA, RAC 2 • Rick Kreider, KS, RAC 3 • Dave Ahlvers, MO, RAC 3 • Ron Curb, OK, RAC 4 Members

  3. Lynn Matis, MA, ETKN • Dale Steele, AZ, RAC 4 • Laura Wilt, OR, RAC 4, Calendar task lead • Mary Moulton, OST/R, NTL, Dataco-lead • Dawn Vanlandingham, FHWA • Lisa Loyo, TRB • Carol Pasamant, NJ, ETKN • Jane Minotti, NY, ETKN • Karen Perrin, IL, MTKN • Kathy Szolomayer, WA, MTKN, Secretary • Renee McHenry, MO, Library TPF, Report task lead Members

  4. Betty Ambler, Connecticut DOT (ETKN) • Enid White, Wyoming DOT • Victoria Beale, Ohio DOT • Katy Callon, Montana DOT • John Cherney, Wisconsin DOT • Leighton Christiansen, Iowa DOT, LIST • Bob Cullen, AASHTO • Andy Everett, Washington State DOT • Mitch Ison, Nevada DOT • Natassja Linzau, TRB • Louise Rosenzweig, University of Texas • Roberto Sarmiento, Northwestern University • Bill Stone, Missouri DOT • Andy Lemer , TRB • Jessica VanDenBogaert, Florida DOT Friends

  5. Roberto Sarmiento, Northwestern University • Tom Palmerlee, TRB • Anne Ellis, AZ • Maureen Hammer, VA • Tim Klein, RITA • Gordon Kennedy, WA • Marie Manthe, KS • Arlene Mathison, CTS • Angela Parsons, AK • Bill Stone, MO • Katy Callon, MT • Zona Kahkonen Keppler, OH • Victoria Beale, OH • Michelle Hancock, CA • Megan Swanson, IL Friends

  6. Michael Connors, CT Jim McDonnell, AASHTO Pat Casey, CTC & Associates Aziz Khan, CO Jean Nehme, AZ Amanullah Mommandi, CO Friends

  7. Currently advertising for a co-chair. Interested people should contact Leni by August 5th • Corrections and updates to the friend and member list due to Leni by August 5th. • Particularly need people with interest/knowledge of data management, records management, technology and web design. Membership Needs

  8. Funded NCHRP Problem Statements • NCHRP 20-109 Improvements To The Transportation Research Thesaurus (panel forming) • NCHRP 20-110 Best Practices for Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research (panel forming) • Completed NCHRP Projects • Improving Management of Transportation Information (Report 754) NCHRP 20-90 completed Accomplishments

  9. Active NCHRP Problem Statements • NCHRP 20-103 Guidance for Development and Management of Sustainable Information Portals (active) • NCHRP 20-96 Leadership Guide for Strategic Information Management for State Departments of Transportation (active) • NCHRP 20-97 Improving Findability and Relevance of Transportation Information (active) Accomplishments

  10. Research Report Distribution & Technical Page • Initiated by the TKN TF, funded by the Library Connectivity & Development TPF-5(237) –products in circulation • Knowledge Management Calendar • Initiated by the TKN TF, funded by the Library Connectivity & Development TPF-5(237), active project • Open Data • Raising Awareness, conducted a survey of state DOT practices, submitted a NCHRP problem statement Goals and Activities

  11. Clarifying and focusing networking needs and modernizing methods • In development • Hope to fund part of this through NCHRP SP-05, “Support for AASHTO RAC Task Forces in Response to SCOR Strategic Plan” • Taxonomy • Continue to support development • Review learning from research database review for next steps • Research Needs • Identify next problem statements and prepare Goals and Activities

  12. Gathered interests in Knowledge Networking. • Shared vision and clear responsibilities • Data & information governance, organization, BMPs • Findabilty & usability of data and information • Data & publication public access and curation • Automation/streamlining of processes • Community of practice for knowledge & information mgmt • Cost management for data and information • Technological advancement/staying current • Education for RAC and other committees • Library advocacy & refining services for patrons • Improving consistency/reliability of info resources Early DRAFT 2015 RAC/TRB State Rep Meeting

  13. Align task with SCOR Strategic Plan • Finalize Research Report Guidance, conduct outreach, discuss how to assess implementation • Continuing to assist with public access to data • Participate in NCHRP SP-05, “Support for AASHTO RAC Task Forces in Response to SCOR Strategic Plan” • Develop Research Program Management Database working group – hopefully with PM&Q • Collect and refine member interests. Formulate an action strategy Next Steps

  14. Co-Chair • Member/friend updates & additions • Priorities for networking – • What business functions require us to network? What data and information needs to be shared to support this? • People who understand the technical aspects of information and data networking. • We’re an active group and we welcome more participants. Do you have ideas that you’d like to develop with us? Help Wanted

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