1. Partnering Opportunities with the ADOT Research Center

2. The ADOT Research Center – A section within the Multimodal Planning Division (MPD). The Research Center is in the ADOT Administration Building at 206 S. 17 th Avenue in Phoenix. We’re on the 1 st floor, at the site of the former Roadrunner Café. Find us on the web at www.azdot.gov/research.

3. A Place to Meet…Read…Think Information Commons Stop by to peruse our periodical collection or take a break between meetings.

4. A Place to Meet…Read…Think Courtyard suitable for casual breaks and outdoor meetings.

5. Research Center staff Always ready to serve you!

6. What WE DO Evaluate products for construction use Operate the ADOT Library Manage research projects

7. What WE DO Product Evaluation The Product Evaluation Program manages the review of construction products and develops ADOT’s approved products list (APL). Find the APL and more at www.azdot.gov/apl.www.azdot.gov/apl Stephanie Huang Product Evaluation Program Manager

8. What WE DO Research Got a problem? See a need? Really want to know? Talk to us. The Research Center helps transportation professionals solve problems through projects designed to meet their needs. Our focus is on implementation.

9. We conduct research that addresses real-world problems and delivers information you can use, right here in Arizona.

10. What WE DO Research Focus Areas Planning and environmental stewardship Safety and efficiency in operations Preservation and renewal of infrastructure Service and mobility choices Traffic and safetyIntelligent transportation systems Planning and administrationStructures Materials and constructionMaintenance Environment

11. What WE DO Research: Innovation you can use Land Use and Traffic Congestion – What types of land uses are associated with lower congestion?

12. What WE DO Research: Innovation you can use Evaluation of Salvage and Replanted Native Plants on ADOT Projects – What are the best techniques for replanting saguaros to help ensure their survival?

13. What WE DO Research: Innovation you can use Data Needs for Tree Removal Crash- Modification Factors on Arizona Highways – What would be the expected change in the number of crashes as a result of tree removal?

14. What WE DO Research FAQs Who can suggest an idea for research? – ANYONE, including cities, towns, counties, tribes. When can ideas be suggested? – ANY TIME. How can I suggest an idea for a research study? – CONTACT A PROJECT MANAGER. Is funding available? – YES, on a selective basis. No match required.

15. What WE DO Research: We do the heavy lifting ADOT PM works with stakeholders to define objectives of the potential study to meet stakeholder needs ADOT Research Advisory Committee considers and approves topics for funding Consultants selected from ADOT on-call contract ADOT PM and stakeholders guide research process Local agency leads implementation

16. What WE DO Library Library is open 8 – 4 to ADOT staff and guests. Thousands of reports, books, journals, and CDs are available for check-out or reference.

17. What WE DO Library Librarian Dale Steele can help you find information.

18. Your success is our success. We invite you to partner with us to address the problems you face in rural Arizona.

19. Contact us ADOT Research Center ADOT Administration Building 206 S. 17 th Avenue, Room 198 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-712-4052 www.azdot.gov/research