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Collaboration Between the Iowa DOT and the Institute of Transportation at Iowa State University Ames, Iowa Peer Exchange July 2014
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Basic Agreement with ISU Reduced overhead 26% for research 8% for core functions Work order contracts via addendum Common language No overhead on subcontracts with UI Administrative and Management Support Library staff
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Basic Agreement with ISU Benefits of BA Streamlined contract process facilitates project development reduces paperwork increases accountability Provides technical support services
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Collaboration Within Iowa LTAP housed at ISU Iowa DOT collaborates with all 3 Iowa universities Iowa DOT encourages and facilitates research between the three universities Capitalize on strengths of each organization University Transportation Center SHRP 2 projects Bi-annual collaboration mtgs with DOT/3 universities
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University Transportation Center Collaboration Midwest Transportation Center (MTC — ISU), region 7 UTC Safety Research Using Simulation Center (UI) Mid-Continent Research Symposium Collaborate research/outreach within region Regional research focus group critical mass for training (i.e. bridge inspection) Work force development
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Jointly Funded Faculty (shared faculty) Faculty jointly funded by Iowa DOT/ISU Core expertise areas Bridge engineer Materials ITS/traffic operations Work plan agreed between faculty/DOT contact Technical support Identify research projects Appropriate reduction in teaching duties
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Value: InTrans to DOT Auditing process less stringent Streamlined contract process Jointly funded faculty and staff provides expertise to conduct research in Iowa DOT’s high-priority areas Administrative support Shared library ISU conference facilities available to DOT InTrans staff provide expertise to DOT management committees
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Value to Intrans DOT funds applied research Supportive of academic “value added” Research papers Student theses/dissertation Faculty/staff gain expertise – nationally competitive Jointly funding research National demonstration of dynamic speed feedback signs on curves Rural traffic calming
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Value to Intrans Expertise of DOT staff Real engineering experience Student opportunities Leveraging resources
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More Information Intrans Website Location of basic agreement http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/about/iowad ot-intrans-agreements/ http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/about/iowad ot-intrans-agreements/ www.iowadot.gov
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