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Evaluating department of transportation's research program : a methodology and case study.
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2012-06-01
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Abstract:An effective research program within a transportation organization can be a valuable asset to accomplish the goals of the overall
mission. Determining whether a research program is pursuing relevant research projects and obtaining results for the sponsoring
organization has been a challenge in the past.
This report will present a methodology for conducting an evaluation of a research program within a transportation agency. The methodology
provides ten performance measures that are used to summarize the findings of the evaluation. These performance measures are
quantifiable, meaning they are designed to place a score or value on the accomplishments of the research program which can then be used
to make managerial decisions for the research program.
The developed methodology was implemented for the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Research Program to demonstrate how the
methodology can be utilized. Specific recommendations and conclusions for the WYDOT Research Program are presented in the final
chapter of this report. Final recommendations for implementing the methodology for any other agency looking to perform an evaluation of
their research program are also presented in the final chapter of this report.
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