Management

This is a product of TPF-5(181) Transportation Research Program Management Database. The report presents the results of an analysis of business needs for state department of transportation (DOT) research project and program management databases. This research was conducted to provide a common base of foundational information for agencies wishing to develop or improve an existing RPMD and to explore options for future collective RPMD development activities that could benefit multiple agencies. Based on the requirements, the research identifies several future initiatives for consideration to improve research data management and sharing practices. Project partners include: California Department of Transportation, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Indiana Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Transportation, Nebraska Department of Transportation, New York State Department of Transportation, and Washington State Department of Transportation.