Missouri Department of Transportation Research Development and Technology Annual Report, FY 2004

摘要

Fiscal year 2004 also ushered in the beginnings of the new Missouri Transportation Institute (MTI). The idea behind MTI is to build on the already strong relationships with our university partners. The goal of MTI is to build a nationally recognized transportation research institute that responds to MoDOT's research needs through a consortium of universities and non-profit research institutions. MTI will build a client base by developing relationships with other transportation research customers at the regional and national level. Other benefits of MTI include the opportunity to leverage financial resources among partnering research clients to produce research based on the common interests. With the development of MTI, RDT will continue to ensure that research needs at MoDOT are addressed. First, RDT will be responsible for the development of a research program that meets the needs of our department and that is delivered on time and on budget. Research projects will be tied to the department's business plan. Secondly, RDT will ensure that the research work conducted has a clear implementation plan and is championed by key department personnel. We have taken the opportunity in this annual report to showcase projects that reflect the scope and diversity of our research program.