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... 2 Nat i on al Coo perat ive Highway Research Program THE STATES' HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROGRAM The Critical Role of State DOTs The state DOTs created NCHRP in 1962 to find answers to common problems in highway planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The state DOTs, through AASHTO, are the sole sponsors of NCHRP.
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... 3 2018 Annual Repor t States select NCHRP research projects A thorough process of consultation and review by subject matter experts from the state DOTs, AASHTO, FHWA, and TRB ensures that each proposed research project is vetted prior to being considered for funding. The process is led by AASHTO R&I, which provides oversight to NCHRP.
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... 4 Nat i on al Coo perat ive Highway Research Program At its spring meeting, R&I allocates funds (based on expected funding for the next fiscal year) for new and continuation projects.
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... 5 2018 Annual Repor t "NCHRP Report 715: Highway Safety Manual Training Materials was the basis for Highway Safety Manual training delivered across more than 20 states in the United States, is the basis for training in colleges (undergraduate and graduate level) , and also served as a starting point for customized training for Washington State DOT." – Ida van Schalkwyk Washington State DOT Panel members assume a number of key responsibilities for helping ensure the quality of NCHRP research.

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