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Implementing the Results of the Second Strategic Highway Research Program Saving Lives, Reducing Congestion, Improving Quality of Life - Special Report 296 (2009) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 142-147

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From page 142...
... Preliminary results indicate that SHRP 2 research products will contribute substantially to addressing some of the most salient challenges facing highway transportation. Widespread implementation of these products promises to deliver on the overarching goal of SHRP 2: providing outstanding customer service for the 21st century.
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From page 143...
... The SHRP 2 implementation agent should have a national scope, extensive knowledge of the highway field, experience with implementing research results and new technologies, established relationships with transportation agencies, and the ability to provide funding and technical support to state DOTs and other potential users of SHRP 2 products. The committee considered three organizations of national scope as candidates for this role: FHWA, AASHTO, and TRB.
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From page 144...
... Chapter 7 outlines the key attributes and activities of the proposed SHRP 2 principal implementation agent, which the committee believes FHWA should consider in establishing the implementation program. The committee wishes to emphasize three of those attributes here: • Adequate dedicated staff: FHWA will need sufficient staff with appropriate technical and managerial expertise to guide the program successfully, providing support to volunteer stakeholders and overseeing the technical
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From page 145...
... FHWA must be prepared to give the implementation program top priority and establish mechanisms for expediting key supporting activities, such as forming stakeholder groups; executing contracts and other agreements; establishing communication mechanisms; initiating field demonstrations; and publishing usable manuals, guidelines, databases, and other products. • Appropriate quality control mechanisms: To the extent practical, competitive processes and merit review should be used to select support contractors, researchers, and pilot test or demonstration sites.
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From page 146...
... Recommendation 4: A formal stakeholder advisory structure should be established to provide strategic guidance on program goals, priorities, and budget allocations, as well as technical advice. At a minimum, this advisory structure should include an executive-level oversight committee for the entire SHRP 2 implementation program and a second oversight committee focused exclusively on administration of the safety database.
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From page 147...
... Recommendation 5: Detailed implementation plans should be developed as soon as feasible to guide the implementation efforts. The SHRP 2 research program is still at an early stage and does not include the charge to produce detailed implementation plans.
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