1. AASHTO Research Advisory Committee ~ July 28, 2010 TERRA Transportation Engineering and Road Research Alliance Presented by: André Clover, P. E. Bureau of Highway Operations/Executive Michigan Department of Transportation clovera@michigan.gov, 517-335-5320

2. Background Research governance structure formed in 2004 to foster a comprehensive road research program Government + industry + academia = dynamic partnership to advance innovation in road engineering and construction Partnering efforts reach beyond Minnesota to include transportation organizations in other states and Europe

3. Mission To develop, sustain and communicate a comprehensive program of research on pavement, materials and related transportation engineering challenges, including issues related to cold climates.

4. Vision A dynamic partnership of government, industry, and academia that continuously advances innovations in road engineering and construction.

5. Strategic Direction Bold, synergistic research program : Research agenda that expands beyond MnROAD focus; leverages power of the group; utilizes diverse funding; engages and benefits members and is recognized nationally Research implemented “on the ground” : Successful and visible implementation of transportation engineering and road research applications Dynamic forum for research interchange : Continuous learning and sharing that enables members to educate each other and adapt to politics and a changing world through easily accessible information and ongoing exchange Proactive partnership expansion : New members identified and recruited to increase research breadth, depth and resources Thriving, changing and sustainable organization : Constant improvement of operational structures, roles, agreements and practices

6. Structure Board of Directors Committees –Coordinating –Member and Partner Engagement –Research and Implementation –Marketing and Communications Partners Friends

7. Board Members Industry Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota American Concrete Pavement Association American Traffic Safety Services Association-Northland Chapter Associated General Contractors of MN Caterpillar Global Paving Concrete Paving Association of MN MN Asphalt Pavement Association RMC Research and Education Foundation Road Science National Norwegian Public Roads Administration United States Federal Highway Association State and Local Michigan Department of Transportation Minnesota Department of Transportation Minnesota Local Road Research Board New York State Department of Transportation North Dakota Department of Transportation Wisconsin Department of Transportation University Iowa State University Michigan Tech University University of Minnesota

8. Alliance Successes MnROAD reconstruction Pooled fund membership Project screening process

9. Capacity to anticipate future needs and trends Research partnership expansion Leveraging of funds to meet common goals Improved collaboration between stakeholders: –Public –Private –Industry –Academic Benefits of Alliance

10. Web site E-News Research Fact Sheets Annual Report Innovation Series Communication

11. Determine means to more quickly implement research results Develop next generation of the TERRA research plan Sustain and broaden communication strategies TERRA Research Pooled Fund Future

12. Contact Web –www.TerraRoadAlliance.org E-mail –Co-Chairs: André Clover, Michigan DOT, clovera@michigan.gov Tim Worke, Minnesota Associated General Contractors, tworke@agcmn.org –Resource Staff: Maureen Jensen, Minnesota DOT, maureen.jensen@state.mn.us Stephanie Malinoff, CTS, malinoff@umn.edu

13. Thank You