Research Idea Submission Form

Submitted by nicholas.cartul... on October 9, 2018 - 12:59pm

Do you have an idea for a research topic you think VTrans should consider? Let us know!

Please provide as much information as you can. Contact Emily.Parkany@vermont.gov and Tanya.Miller@vermont.gov with questions. 

Name *

Email Address *

Title/Department

What is the Problem or Need you are seeking to solve? *

What VTrans Staff could serve as a Technical Champion for this project? (Name and Email, it can be you)

What is the expected value to VTrans? (Can also include expected value beyond VTrans) *

What is the potential for application/implementation after the research is complete?

What Research/Methodology is proposed to address the above problems/needs?

Expected Benefits

Improved Productivity and Work Efficiency

Reduced Administrative Costs

Increased Service Life

Expedited Project Delivery

Traffic and Congestion Reduction

Reduced User Costs

Reduced Construction, Operations, and Maintenance Costs

Materials and Pavement Improvement

Safety

Other

Expected Project Duration

<9 months

9-18 months

>18 months

Unknown

Rough Cost Estimate

<50,000

50,000-75,000

75,000-100,000

100,000-125,000

>125,000

Unknown

What past projects or studies are related to this idea? (include any supporting work, literature you have seen)