The objectives of this research are to (1) identify and evaluate TRB, AASHTO, USDOT and other initiatives that have developed or are developing policy and technical guidance for state transportation agency transportation system operations and management programs; (2) understand and graphically illustrate existing and potential relationships between these initiatives and related products; (3) assess and summarize state transportation agency management and staff needs for and intended applications of these resources, as well as the preferred mechanisms for access to these resources; (4) develop an initial “sketch” Transportation Operations Research Communications and Awareness Plan, along with preliminary recommendations for implementation and administration of that plan; and (5) incorporate concepts and mechanisms to better engage people throughout state transportation agencies in national initiatives.
