State Research & Innovation

FUNDING Federal Year: October 1 State Year: July 1

Programmed Funding 2021: $ 3.4 million 2022: $ 3.4 million 2023: $ 3.4 million

CONTACT Cameron Kergaye 801-965-2576 ckergaye@utah.gov

ACHIEVEMENTS

During 2019, the Research and Innovation Division:

Held the annual UTRAC Workshop, a collaborative effort to identify research priorities and selected 28 research projects to fund or manage.

Identified examples of successful implementation of research results including a simplified method to predict where soil liquefaction may occur in a strong earthquake in Utah and what effects that liquefaction may cause at the ground surface.

UDOT’s Innovation and Implementation staff gathered dozens of innovations and practices implemented by UDOT employees and shared that list with all of UDOT in the 2019 Innovations and Efficiencies Report.

STATE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

The UDOT Research and Innovation Division works with FHWA, other public agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector to support research and provide high-value information to the transportation community.

Research and Innovation Division activities include: • Identifying implementable research ideas • Managing research projects • Publishing and presenting research reports, results and recommendations • Promoting new technologies through tours or demonstrations • Working with other states on pool-funded research in areas of concern • Promoting innovation and process improvement

Funding for the UDOT Research and Innovation Division is provided through the Federal State Planning and Research Program. Additional funding is provided by the State of Utah and other federal programs. Research activities are federally mandated.

Researchers and UDOT experts identify research priorities at the annual 2019 UTRAC Workshop. UDOT Research and Innovation Division activities provide opportunities for UDOT professionals, universities, and consultants to engage in high-value research and innovation to benefit the transportation community.