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PART IV: Summary of Comments17-May-10Reviewer Comments Distribution of Ratings- The proposed research will help highway agencies ensure successful chip seal projects.- Incorporating the development of performance-related specifications for chip seals into the scope of work of NCHRPproject 10-82 is highly recommended; providing supplemental funding (about $200,000) will ensure achieving thisobjective.- Reduce the funding to $200,000 with the provision that it be used to supplement NCHRP Project 10-82 funds.This is the Number 2 priority project for the SOM.Item #9:08-36Research for the AASHTO Standing Committee onPlanning: Support for Improved TransportationPlanning and Project Development(17)(46)NR 0 1 2 3 4 5SCOR 1 3 7 6RAC 1 4 6 16 22Standing Committee on Research■ Recommend continuing, given that some FY2010 efforts (Task 98, improvement of home-to-work and employment data)appear to have practical value.■ NCHRP does not appear to be the best source for this particular research. The proposed research would use public fundsto determine consumer preferences for housing. Almost by definition, the market for housing is already likely to bestudied by the the real estate/construction sector. However, no literature search was provided in the problem statement toindicate the extent to which this may be the case.■ [Rating: 5] FY-2011 proposals are to be solicited in April 2010 and selections will be in July 2010. Supports low cost,high priority, short term research in transportation planning. FHWA is a member of the selection committee.Research Advisory Committee■ Funding for this project provides an opportunity to gain information in the planning, programming and development ofprojects, thus meeting ODOT's long term goals.■ This research proejcts supports the overall statewide planning efforts and is needed to continue finding effective planningsolutions and implementation strategies. However, we would like the research to be more multi-modal in the aspect ofhow to measure the needs/levels of service/success of projects that are not highway/bridge specific. E.g. maritime, bikelevels of service, etc.■ On going programOther■ [Rating: 5] Highest priorityItem #10:20-06Legal Problems Arising Out of Highway Programs(17)(46)NR 0 1 2 3 4 5SCOR 1 1 6 9RAC 2 1 4 8 14 20Standing Committee on Research■ Recommend 200K plus 90,000 from NCHRP 20-59■ There are many publications that compile condemnation case information, but no other, that I know of, specifically fortransportation departments■ [Rating: 5] The studies sponsored by the 20-6 Committee address important, current legal problems and issues of interestto highway transportation lawyers and other transportation professionals throughout the United States. The reportsproduced are relied upon heavily by federal, state, local, and private practitioners as a form of continuing legal educationand a means of identifying best practices. The need for this research activity continues.IV-4
PART IV: Summary of Comments17-May-10Reviewer Comments Distribution of RatingsItem #11:25-25Quick Response Research for the AASHTO StandingCommittee on the Environment(17)(46)NR 0 1 2 3 4 5SCOR 2 6 9RAC 1 1 1 6 5 16 19Standing Committee on Research■ Project 25-25 has proven to be successful over the last several years. The project selection process seems to be soundand there are efforts underway to ensure implementation.■ ok with increasingly complex environmental issues facing DOTs and the public political perception that responses mustbe quick this research is invaluable■ Is there an NCHRP Environmental Research Program?■ Many of the research projects derived from this program have had practical application for us at NHDOT.■ Facilitates important and timely studies.■ [Rating: 5] Allows opportunity to meet immediate needs on all process, technical, emerging needs issues, wellcoordinated w/ STEP and CEE activities.Research Advisory Committee■ Project 25-25 research results are generally relevant and helpful to WSDOT. That said, NCHRP could do a better job ofdisseminating research results to those staff in state DOTs who need to see the results.■ From STEP Web Site: "Section 5207 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacyfor Users (SAFETEA-LU) established the Surface Transportation Environment and Planning Cooperative ResearchProgram (STEP). The general objective of the STEP is to improve understanding of the complex relationship betweensurface transportation, planning and the environment. SAFETEA-LU provides $16.875 million per year for FY2006-FY2009 to implement this new cooperative research program. Due to obligation limitations, rescissions and the overdesignationof Title V Research in SAFETEA-LU, it is anticipated that approximately $12.8 million of the $16.875million authorized will be available each year.STEP will also be the sole source of SAFETEA-LU funds available toconduct all FHWA research on planning and environmental issues. In addition, Congress mandated several specialstudies, i.e., Report on Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (Section 1807 of SAFETEA-LU) and the AnnualReport for the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program (Section 6005(h) of SAFETEA-LU). STEP willalso be the funding source for these projects."Item #12:09-40Optimization of Tack Coat for HMA Placement(17)(46)NR 0 1 2 3 4 5SCOR 1 7 9RAC 3 2 2 11 14 17Standing Committee on Research■ These researchers are indeed dealing with material/construction costs that increased rapidly after initiation. Theylegitimately need more money to complete.■ It is important that this research be completed. Will benefit many transportation agencies.■ 78K is needed to complete this 350K project.■ [Rating: 5] Continuation - approved by panelResearch Advisory Committee■ I attended a TRB presentation about this tack coast and totally understand the project cost rise due to the need for a muchmore complex and lengthy field experiment conducted than originally envisioned. But we need to tell LTRC that this isthe last fund adjustment, and no more.IV-5
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