United States Department of Transportation
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Measuring Transportation Research Benefits in Utah
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2023-06-01
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Edition:Final Report - July 2022 to June 2023
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Abstract:Research benefits information was compiled to estimate the effectiveness of UDOT’s research program. Project benefits were gathered through survey responses submitted by the end users of the project deliverables. Using project costs, an estimate of the benefit-cost ratio for the program was determined. This information gathered for 57 research projects completed during the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 indicates: • A total estimate of benefits of $111,790,000. • This indicates that the benefit-cost ratio for these projects is 26. Each project was also given a grade based on the success of the project and the value of the deliverables. The three-year program received an average grade of 2.5 or a B-grade based on a 1 to 4 rating system. The UTRAC process used to select projects for funding received very positive feedback. Recommendations were provided to aid UDOT research managers in improving the conduct, management, and implementation of research deliverables and products. Continuous measurement of the benefits of transportation research is important to justify the expenditure of research funding and maintain the support of management. Knowledge related to the benefits of research can optimize the allocation of future available funds.
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