This page collects all research candidate statements that haven’t yet been programmed as projects. In the left column, you can browse all the unprogrammed candidate statements, including statements from previous years. You can compare these to the right column, which highlights the year’s research priorities, the current project pipeline, and completed research. Site administrators can select candidate statements for consideration in the next research year.
Specify the ranking of each candidate in the fields below. To save the ranking, hit the Submit button, then Close the popup.
CCR – Developing a Framework for Evaluation of Decarbonization Outcomes
G/DM – State DOT and MPO Planning Coordination: Enhancing the 2016 Regional Models of Cooperation Handbook
GM/SC – Balancing Freight and Goods Delivery Needs Into Designing Complete Streets of the Future
OTH – Enhanced AASHTO Committee Coordination to Share Research Benefits
OTH – Enhanced AASHTO Committee Coordination to Reduce Research Duplication
OTH – Explore Innovative Ways to Distill Planning and Research Information
OTH – Successful Examples of Integration of Land Use and Transportation Planning
OTH – New Vision for Transportation
OTH – New Sustainable Funding Sources to Create and Implement Transportation Plans
EL – Consideration of Alternative Fuels as a Part of the Electrification Process
EL – Explore Scenario Planning for Electric Fleet Conversion Impact
PH – Examine Increased Funding of Transportation Activities that can Improve Public Health
PH – Building DOT Champions for Active Transportation
PH – Transportation-Induced Barriers to Heath Access
PH – Methods to Quantify Impacts of Transportation Investments on Public Health
DEM – Developing Long Term Transportation Plans with Disruptive Commuting Patterns, Post Pandemic
DEM – Navigating the COVID Data Anomalies
DEM – Examining the Development of Short-Term Transportation Plans
TI – Enhanced Scenario Planning to Account for Uncertainty of Transformational Technologies
TI – Examining Transformational Technologies and Transportation Investments
TI – Applying Big Data to Improve Transportation Planning
CI – Balancing Data Driven Analysis with Community Input
CI – Obtaining Meaningful Public Engagement While Meeting Federal Guidance
CI – Methods to Reconnect Communities Adversely Impacted by Past Transportation Investments
G/DM – Implementation of Available Resources to Make Better Tradeoff Decisions
G/DM – Equitable Decision Making for All Communities
NRF – Navigating Federal Guidance/Programs with Newly Eligible Agencies (with different levels of federal funding knowledge)
NFR – How to Develop New Plans Required in BIL/IIJA
NFR – How Agencies Address Federal Requirements (e.g., GHG emissions, land use) Without Having Full Authority Over the Influencing Factors
NFR – The Mechanics of Working with BIL/IIJA
NFR – Determining Approaches to Discretionary Grant Application Process, Including being Community Context-Driven
WF – Better Workforce Management Methods for Transportation Planners
WF – Ensuring Balance of New Initiatives with Workforce Capacity and Capabilities
WF – Better Knowledge Sharing Across Agencies and Transportation Planners
CCR – Planning for Resiliency and TAM for DOTs, and transit agencies, including RIPs
CCR – Planning for Severe Weather and Climate Change on Vulnerable Roadway Systems
GM/SC – Forecasting Freight Movements in Uncertain Economic Times
GM/SC – Explore how CV and UAVs Help with Goods Movements
GM/SC – Delivering infrastructure projects during inflationary periods
EQ – Examining Regional and Municipal Equitable Planning Practices
EQ – Transportation Planning for Cultural and Societal Needs in Underserved Communities
WF - Better Workforce Management Methods for Transportation Planners
Champions
This candidate currently has no champions
Notes and Considerations
Consider an implementation project for NCHRP Research Report 980 Attracting, Retaining, and Developing the Transportation Workforce: Transportation Planners published in 2021
WF - Better Workforce Management Methods for Transportation Planners
Consider an implementation project for NCHRP Research Report 980 Attracting, Retaining, and Developing the Transportation Workforce: Transportation Planners published in 2021
What is it, is there a common definition, why is it important, is it different from various stakeholder perspectives, and …
Objectives
What is it, is there a common definition, why is it important, is it different from various stakeholder perspectives, and how to achieve it through DOT infrastructure and program investments
Champions
This candidate currently has no champions
EQ - Examining Equity
Champions
This candidate currently has no champions
Objectives
What is it, is there a common definition, why is it important, is it different from various stakeholder perspectives, and how to achieve it through DOT infrastructure and program investments
EQ - Examining Equity
What is it, is there a common definition, why is it important, is it different from various stakeholder perspectives, and how to achieve it through DOT infrastructure and program investments
The purpose of this research is to create four new snapshots that showcase effective planning practices. These snapshots w…
Objectives
The purpose of this research is to create four new snapshots that showcase effective planning practices. These snapshots will provide concise instructions on how to apply practices that have proven to be valuable in addressing common issues faced by the state DOT planning community. The snapshots will utilize compelling data, case examples, survey data, and other relevant information to demonstrate the value of the practices and encourage planners to utilize the guidance provided within them.
Snapshots of Planning Practices
Estimated Timeframe: Funding: $200000
Objectives
The purpose of this research is to create four new snapshots that showcase effective planning practices. These snapshots will provide concise instructions on how to apply practices that have proven to be valuable in addressing common issues faced by the state DOT planning community. The snapshots will utilize compelling data, case examples, survey data, and other relevant information to demonstrate the value of the practices and encourage planners to utilize the guidance provided within them.
The aim of this research is to create a comprehensive collection of information that will serve as a resource for state de…
Objectives
The aim of this research is to create a comprehensive collection of information that will serve as a resource for state departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other relevant stakeholders. This collection will assist them in effectively communicating the importance of the relationship between freight and communities.
A Compendium for Communicating the Value of Freight and Community Interactions
Estimated Timeframe: Funding: $350000
Objectives
The aim of this research is to create a comprehensive collection of information that will serve as a resource for state departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other relevant stakeholders. This collection will assist them in effectively communicating the importance of the relationship between freight and communities.
The purpose of this research is to develop a toolkit that can be used by transportation and planning agencies to integrate…
Objectives
The purpose of this research is to develop a toolkit that can be used by transportation and planning agencies to integrate the Safe System approach into their planning and programming processes. The toolkit will include proven, innovative, and emerging strategies, and will be designed to be useful and practical for agencies to use. The toolkit will be reviewed and commented on by a range of agency practitioners during the draft stage.
Institutionalizing the Safe System Approach in Transportation Planning and Programming
Estimated Timeframe: Funding: $400000
Objectives
The purpose of this research is to develop a toolkit that can be used by transportation and planning agencies to integrate the Safe System approach into their planning and programming processes. The toolkit will include proven, innovative, and emerging strategies, and will be designed to be useful and practical for agencies to use. The toolkit will be reviewed and commented on by a range of agency practitioners during the draft stage.
The goal of this research is to find practical and effective approaches for state departments of transportation and other …
Objectives
The goal of this research is to find practical and effective approaches for state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion among their transportation planning staff in a sustainable way. These strategies will be specific and concentrated on fostering an inclusive work culture where DEI in transportation planning is given high priority. They will address various aspects, including but not limited to recruitment, promotion, and retention of diverse staff, allocating agency resources towards DEI goals, valuing the contributions of all employees, establishing agency-wide accountability for DEI goals, building staff capacity to cultivate respectful, welcoming, and constructive professional relationships, and partnering with educational institutions to sustain DEI for the future of the transportation planning profession.
Strategies for Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Transportation Planning Profession
Estimated Timeframe: Funding: $350000
Objectives
The goal of this research is to find practical and effective approaches for state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion among their transportation planning staff in a sustainable way. These strategies will be specific and concentrated on fostering an inclusive work culture where DEI in transportation planning is given high priority. They will address various aspects, including but not limited to recruitment, promotion, and retention of diverse staff, allocating agency resources towards DEI goals, valuing the contributions of all employees, establishing agency-wide accountability for DEI goals, building staff capacity to cultivate respectful, welcoming, and constructive professional relationships, and partnering with educational institutions to sustain DEI for the future of the transportation planning profession.
This project seeks to develop recommendations pertinent to the need/ feasibility of updating, expanding, or replacing bene…
Objectives
This project seeks to develop recommendations pertinent to the need/ feasibility of updating, expanding, or replacing benefit analyses for highways for both users and non-users.
Scoping Study to Update User and Non-User Benefit Analysis for Highways
Estimated Timeframe: Funding: $200000
Objectives
This project seeks to develop recommendations pertinent to the need/ feasibility of updating, expanding, or replacing benefit analyses for highways for both users and non-users.
The goals of this research are to identify the appropriate methods, timing, location, and reasons for incorporating uncert…
Objectives
The goals of this research are to identify the appropriate methods, timing, location, and reasons for incorporating uncertainty into state DOT and MPO planning and programming processes. The research also aims to develop frameworks, guidelines, or toolkits to incorporate uncertainty into various planning documents such as LRTPs, STIP/TIPs, and monitor their implementation. Additionally, the research will identify strategies and techniques to respond proactively to uncertainty in plans and achieve their objectives. Lastly, the study will provide strategies for communicating with stakeholders, including partners, decision-makers, elected officials, and the public about uncertainty in transportation planning and programming.
Guidance for Agencies to Incorporate Uncertainty into Long-Range Transportation Planning
Estimated Timeframe: Funding: $600000
Objectives
The goals of this research are to identify the appropriate methods, timing, location, and reasons for incorporating uncertainty into state DOT and MPO planning and programming processes. The research also aims to develop frameworks, guidelines, or toolkits to incorporate uncertainty into various planning documents such as LRTPs, STIP/TIPs, and monitor their implementation. Additionally, the research will identify strategies and techniques to respond proactively to uncertainty in plans and achieve their objectives. Lastly, the study will provide strategies for communicating with stakeholders, including partners, decision-makers, elected officials, and the public about uncertainty in transportation planning and programming.
The aim of this research is to offer transportation agencies empirically-based advice on assessing the efficacy of public …
Objectives
The aim of this research is to offer transportation agencies empirically-based advice on assessing the efficacy of public participation initiatives or schemes pertaining to transportation planning and project implementation.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Public Involvement in Transportation Planning and Project Delivery
Timeframe: Project Funding: $350000
Objectives
The aim of this research is to offer transportation agencies empirically-based advice on assessing the efficacy of public participation initiatives or schemes pertaining to transportation planning and project implementation.