Turning Innovation into Action The implementation of the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) is a strong partnership between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). We are proud to share this report, which highlights some of the most significant 2016 accomplishments of our combined work implementing SHRP2 Solutions across the country.
to systematically support the adoption of SHRP2 Solutions via direct funding and technical assistance. The IAP included seven rounds of assistance, each supporting a distinct set of SHRP2 Solutions. In this report you will find feature stories about projects launched in Rounds 4 through 6, from summer 2014 to December 2015. You also will read updates on projects initiated in earlier rounds.
The SHRP2 has yielded more than 60 transportation innovations to address state-specific and sometimes regional transportation challenges. With coordinated efforts from FHWA, AASHTO, and transportation agencies across the country, these solutions have moved rapidly out of research and into the real world. Nearly 90 unique transportation agencies are fueling the spread of innovation through training sessions and product demonstrations. State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and other regional and local agencies are sharing valuable technical and project experience in field reports and case studies from the more than 430 SHRP2 projects underway in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
The SHRP2’s success is a testament to the strong partnership between FHWA and AASHTO. From implementation planning to the launch of the IAP in 2013 to having 430 SHRP2 projects in the field – we remain committed partners in innovation. We are gratified to see transportation agencies using new SHRP2 products and procedures in everyday practice and working together to pursue innovation. We are especially proud of the path SHRP2 is creating for future innovation programs.
The majority of this product deployment was spurred by the Implementation Assistance Program (IAP), which is designed
David Bernhardt
President, AASHTO Commissioner of Maine Department of Transportation
But that is not the end of our story. We plan to follow the SHRP2 projects beyond completion to understand the impact of SHRP2 Solutions on the state of the practice and how we are changing the culture of the transportation industry. Look for these SHRP2 success stories in the next edition of the SHRP2 Implementation Highlights annual report.
Bud Wright
Executive Director AASHTO
Walter Waidelich, Jr. Executive Director FHWA