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APPENDIX F
Implementation Plan Forms
Items included:
· FHWA TurnerFairbank Highway Research Center, RD&T Technology Facilitation Action Plan
· Indiana DOT Research Project Implementation Plan
· Kansas DOT Research Project Implementation Plan
· Pennsylvania DOT, Bureau of Planning and Research, Research Division, Implementation Evaluation Form
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TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER
RD&T Technology Facilitation Action Plan
The following provides a framework for items to be included in technology facilitation action plan. The items should be developed in
coordination with appropriate Headquarters contact. This framework can than be used to finalize the action plan for delivery of research
products.
PRODUCT Describe product and its use
Description of Product
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Intended User
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Distribution methods
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Alternative Formats
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Delivery Date
PROGRAM/PRODUCT SUPPORT List contact information for subject matter experts or resource team
Headquarters Contact(s)
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Resource Center
Contact(s)
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Division Office
Contact(s)
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Other Contact(s)
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OUTREACH Describe opportunities or planned external outreach
Conference Presentations (ITE, AASHTO, TRB, etc)
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Publications (ITE, Public Roads, Transporter, etc.)
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Other Outreach Activities
TRAINING Describe formal training, briefings or workshop developed or needed
Materials Needed
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Instructor Requirements
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Schedule of Training/Workshop/Briefing
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Intended Audience
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Alternative Formats
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES List critical dates and deadlines for Technology Deployment (e.g., when to submit abstracts or
articles, whom to contact, when to enlist implementation champions)
PROGRAM INTEGRATION Should include discussion of transfer of program activities to appropriate Headquarters Unit
Headquarters Contact
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Research Contact research will continue in a support role for many technical areas
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Follow-up Activities some products may create additional program integration activities. (For example has research
product resulted in item that should be incorporated in MUTCD.)
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INDOT Research Project Implementation Plan
Date: ____________
Research Project Number: ____________________
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________
Principal Investigator: (PI): _________________ Project Administrator (PA): ____________________
Note: If more than one implementor recommended, please fill in the information on each implementor's implementation items:
Name of Implementor: _____________________________________________________
Items (Research Results) to be implemented:
Help of resources needed for implementation (e.g., help from PI, funding, equipment, etc.):
Name of Implementor: _____________________________________________________
Items (Research Results) to be implemented:
Help of resources needed for implementation (e.g., help from PI, funding, equipment, etc.):
Name of Implementor: _____________________________________________________
Items (Research Results) to be implemented:
Help of resources needed for implementation (e.g., help from PI, funding, equipment, etc.):
Signatures of SAC members: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Please send a copy of this form to the INDOT Research Division and FHWA with the final report.
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KDOT RESEARCH PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: __________________________________________________________
RESEARCH STUDY NO.: __________________________
TITLE: _____________________________________________________________________________
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: __________________________________________________________
PROJECT MONITOR: ______________________ AREA PANEL LEADER: ____________________
CONTRACTING AGENCY: ____________________________________________________________
STUDY COST: ___________________________________
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS: Enough detail should be given to provide a basic
understanding of the project without necessitating reading the final report.
IMPLEMENTATION POTENTIAL: Explain how the research study solved the problem, specify the
types of changes being recommended and describe the expected benefits of implementation. Determine if
implementation is warranted or further research or development is needed.
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES: The goals and scope of implementation, any potential problems or
constraints, and the tools needed to achieve implementation; include any approvals required.
TASK SCHEDULING: Describe tasks and assign responsibilities to functional areas and a time schedule
for completion of activities.
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BUDGET ESTIMATING: Detail the expected costs of implementation as well as the anticipated benefit
saving from implementation.
Prepared by: _____________________________________
K-TRAN Project Monitor
Approved by: ____________________________________
K-TRAN Area Panel Leader
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Bureau of Planning and Research
Research Division
Implementation Evaluation Form
To be completed by the Technical Advisor and Program Manager
PENNDOT Research Project Title:
PENNDOT Research Contract Number:
Technical Advisor: Phone Number: Email:
Program Manager: Phone Number: Email:
Project Background Why Did PennDOT Conduct This Research?
Project Findings:
Project Recommendations:
Please choose the appropriate Communication action(s) from the following:
Final Report Distribution (standard)
IDEAs Have Consequences (standard)
Research Web Site Feature (standard)
Research Newsletter Article/Partner Newsletter Article _____________________________
TR News Article (Research Pays Off)
PowerPoint Presentation to Engineering Districts
PowerPoint Presentation to County Maintenance Managers (MEDP)
PowerPoint Presentation to Technical Experts (Bridge Engineers, etc.)_________________
PowerPoint Presentation at Conference (specify which)_____________________________
Technology Transfer (LTAP, Transportation University, other)________________________
Research Implementation Workshop
Additional Research
Outlook Today Message
Highlight on PennDOT Website
Project Covered by Attorney/Client Provisions Stop Here
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What Core Group of PennDOT Officials Need To Be Aware of This Research?
Why Have You Identified This Group?
Does this project's final product(s) require a change to current business?
Yes No
Does this project's final product(s) present an opportunity for a major business
process improvement?
Yes No
If "yes" to either question, please proceed.
From the following, please choose as many actions as applicable.
Additional Research (to support major business process improvement)
Pilot
Training Required
Policy Development
New Specification Development
Equipment Purchase
Expert Assistance Required
Funding Required
Please describe the specific tasks and activities associated with this
implementation effort.
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Total Estimated Cost: List the performance measures that
should be used to determine the success
$ of the project's implementation.
Estimated List of Expenditures:
Please stop here. Thank you!
Staff Use Only:
Highest Technical Expert Recommendation:
Would you recommend that this project be included in the Implementation program?
Would other states be interested in this project (Pooled Fund Program)?
Research Implementation Manager Recommendation:
Candidate included in Implementation program ("A") Implementation Program Budget
Candidate prioritized as a "B" listed project Research Program Budget
No further action for this project ("C" candidate) Transportation Pooled Fund Budget
Comments:
If you need assistance, [contact name, email, and email address]
