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Abstract:Peer exchanges for state department of transportation (DOT) research programs originated with
the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). That federal legislation
required the states to conduct periodic peer exchanges to foster excellence in research program
management. State DOTs have found the peer exchange to be an excellent forum for the open
exchange of ideas, knowledge, and brainstorming. Many states have now conducted two or three
peer exchanges, and the value and benefits of the program have been significant.
The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) of the Transportation Research
Board (TRB) is not required to conduct a peer exchange, but NCHRP management recognize the
peer exchange format as an excellent tool to explore new ways of improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of the program.
The first NCHRP peer exchange, held in March 2002, was a general review of the full research
program. This report documents the results of NCHRP’s second peer exchange, held September
23-25, 2008 (refer to Appendix A for details of the agenda). The 2008 event focused on four
specific themes:
1. Doing the Right Research
2. Dissemination and Implementation
3. Keeping on Track
4. Workforce Development
In preparation for the peer exchange, team members (refer to Appendix B for contact
information for the participants) were sent a discussion paper on each of the four theme areas for
review. (These discussion papers constitute Appendix C). The report includes general
observations of the peer exchange team, as well as specific items for consideration by the
NCHRP.
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