Organizational and expertise directory : summer 2007
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This document is an organizational and expertise directory for the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T), published in summer 2007. It serves as a reference guide detailing the structure, personnel, and research focus areas of the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC). The directory outlines how RD&T is organized into eight offices and 15 teams of experts covering more than 30 transportation-related disciplines. Its primary purpose is to facilitate coordination among FHWA staff, external partners, and stakeholders by providing contact information, primary responsibilities, and major project listings for key personnel. The RD&T structure is divided into three core research and development offices—Operations, Safety, and Infrastructure—alongside supporting administrative and strategic offices. The Office of Operations R&D focuses on improving highway operations and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), with specific teams dedicated to travel management, enabling technologies like vehicle-infrastructure integration, and traffic simulation. The Office of Safety R&D addresses highway safety through teams focused on roadside hardware, roadway design, safety management systems, and human-centered systems, including pedestrian and bicycle safety. The Office of Infrastructure R&D manages research on bridges and pavements, with teams addressing design, construction, materials science, and structural reliability. Supporting these technical offices are the Office of Corporate Research and Technology, which leads the FHWA Corporate Master Plan; the Office of Program Development and Evaluation, which handles budget and policy; the Office of Research and Technology Services, which manages communications and marketing; and the Office of Resource Management, which provides administrative and financial support. The directory lists specific major projects and initiatives for each team, illustrating the scope of RD&T’s work. Notable projects include the development of the Highway Safety Manual, the Bridge of the Future initiative, Next Generation Simulation Modeling (NGSIM) for traffic analysis, and cooperative intersection collision avoidance systems (CICAS). It also details ongoing efforts in advanced research, such as digital highway measurement systems, high-performance concrete applications, and vehicle compatibility studies. The document emphasizes RD&T’s role in accelerating the deployment of new technologies and concepts to improve transportation systems, processes, and services. The significance of this directory lies in its function as a central resource for understanding the organizational capacity and research priorities of the FHWA’s R&D arm. By mapping expertise to specific technical domains and listing active projects, it supports the agency’s strategic mission to invest in transportation infrastructure, promote safety, and foster innovation. The document highlights the collaborative nature of RD&T’s work, noting extensive coordination with state and local governments, academic organizations, industry partners, and other federal agencies. It underscores the agency’s commitment to translating research into practical solutions that enhance the national transportation system and quality of life.
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