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Page 1: MDOT Organization and Strategic Framework...C. J. Kjolhede Student Assistant Jason Marr Student Assistant Kimberly Sanford Annette Nealey Secretary E9 Nancy Crider Department Analyst

Michigan Department of Transportation

APPENDIX AAPPENDIX A

MDOT Organization and Strategic Framework

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APPENDIX A: MDOT Organization and Strategic Framework

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Michigan Department of Transportation A3

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A4 Michigan Department of Transportation

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Michigan Department of Transportation

APPENDIX BAPPENDIX B

Program Developmentand Administration

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Michigan Department of Transportation B1

Michigan Department Of Transportation

5302 (06/08) Office of Research and Best Practices Procedure to Request Statewide Planning and

Research, Part II, Money for Pooled Fund Projects

Revised June 2008

The following procedure is required to request State Planning and Research (SPR), Part II, Program money for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) participation in pooled fund studies.

1) Submit a written document, followed by an electronic version in Word format, to the Engineer of Research and Best Practices with the following information:

a) What is the name and focus area(s) of this pooled fund study?

b) Location of activity?

c) Who are the other participants?

d) Explain what MDOT’s requirements will be to participate in this pooled fund study.

i) SPR, Part II, dollars.

ii) Dollars from other funds.

iii) MDOT staff participation.

iv) Duration of participation in what capacities.

v) Will out-of-state travel be required? If yes, please explain.

vi) Other considerations as applicable.

e) What is the expected result or end product?

f) Explain how this project outcome matches the strategic plan and goals of MDOT.

g) Explain how participation in this pooled fund will help meet MDOT’s goals.

h) Explain how MDOT will be able to implement or incorporate the results from this pooled fund study.

i) What specific recommendation(s) do we anticipate at the project completion?

j) What implementation of data in terms of end results are we specifically looking for?

k) Do we anticipate the recommendation(s) from the research will have an impact on any existing MDOT specification(s), manual, etc.? If so; explain how. What are we trying to improve in regards to the specification(s), manual, etc.?

2) The Office of Research and Best Practices (ORBP) will review and explore the viability of the benefits to MDOT and SPR, Part II, fund availability for the project.

3) ORBP will prepare a comprehensive proposal incorporating the above submittal and specifying the financial impact to any and all currently approved projects, regardless of start date, as well as the overall SPR, Part II, Program budget if MDOT participation in this proposed pooled fund study is approved.

4) The Engineer of Research will present this comprehensive proposal for executive review and decision.

APPENDIX B: Program Development and Administration

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B2 Michigan Department of Transportation

APPENDIX B: Program Development and Administration

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Michigan Department of Transportation B3

Michigan Department Of Transportation

5307 (05/08)

OFFICE OF RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES TRANSPORTATION POOLED FUND STUDY

ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2008

STUDY TITLE:

FUNDING SOURCE: SPR, Part II ( %) FHWA ( %) MFUNDS( %) NCHRP ( %) OTHER ( %)

TECHNICAL CONTACT:

TPF # MDOT START DATE JOB NUMBER MDOT COMPLETION DATE (Original) ORBP NUMBER COMPLETION DATE (Revised) LEAD AGENCY PROJECT MANAGER CONTRACTOR

BUDGET STATUS Total Budget FY 2009 Estimated Budget

TOTAL COST (Original)* TOTAL (Revised)**

EXPENDED FUNDS TO DATE*** SALARIES FY 2008 Budget EQUIPMENT (Expendable)

FY FUNDS (Original)**** EQUIPMENT (Non-expendable) (Revised)***** TRAVEL

FY EXPENDITURE OTHER PERCENT COMPLETE (By Budget) PERCENT COMPLETE (By Work)

PARTICIPATING STATES ABBREVIATE THE PARTICIPATING STATES. IF MDOT IS THE LEAD AGENCY, ALSO LIST THE CONTRIBUTION PERCENTAGE PER STATE.

( %), ( %), ( %), ( %), ( %), ( %), ( %),

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

FISCAL YEAR 2007 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FISCAL YEAR 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE

FISCAL YEAR 2009 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

JUSTIFICATION(S) FOR REVISION(S) (List the approval date for the revision(s))

SUMMARY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATION (Required the last year of participation)

*The original authorized total budget amount of the study **The authorized total budget amount as revised, if applicable *** The project life to date expenditure ****The current fiscal year’s original budget amount *****The revised fiscal year budget amount, if applicable

APPENDIX B: Program Development and Administration

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Michigan Department of Transportation

APPENDIX CAPPENDIX C

Research ProjectManagement

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Michigan Department of Transportation C1

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES Research Advisory Panel (RAP) Members Selected

PROJECT TITLE:

PROJECT #: ORBP #:

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Subcontract Checklist and Examples

The following statements must be included in subcontract agreements:

MDOT/Prime contract number and authorization number (if applicable). Prime consultant’s name. Sub-consultant’s name. Description of work to be performed by sub-consultants, as stated in the scope of services. Job number(s), control section(s), and structure number(s), if applicable. A derivation of cost must be included in the subcontract. One of the following statements (using recommended or similar contract language) specifying

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(5)Fixed Hourly Rate – Compensation for the services must be on the basis of a fixed hourly rate plus actual direct expenses and must not exceed $______, as set forth in Exhibit ______.

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(Optional) Subcontract effective and expiration dates. If these dates are not provided in the subcontract, the prime agreement’s effective and expiration dates will be used.

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NOTE: Subcontracts for less than $25,000 do not require MDOT approval. Sub-contracts must be approved by MDOT prior to sub work commencing on a project or invoicing for sub work.

All sub-contract revisions, including deletions and additions to contract language or budget information, must be reviewed and approved by MDOT.

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MDOT 5303 (01/08) Page 1

OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES RESEARCH PROJECT DESCRIPTION FORM

FY YEAR

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MDOT PROJECT CATEGORIES

1 - Bridges & Structures 2 - Asphalt Pavements 3 - Concrete Pavements 4 - Traffic & Safety

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES MDOT RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT FORM

FISCAL YEARS 2008-2009 PROJECT TITLE

FUNDING SOURCE: SPR, Part II ( %) FHWA ( %) MFUNDS ( %) NCHRP ( %) OTHER ( %)

PROJECT MANAGER CONTRACT/AUTHORIZATION # PROJECT START DATE SPR NUMBER COMPLETION DATE (Original) ORBP NUMBER COMPLETION DATE (Revised) RESEARCH AGENCY PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

FY 2008 QUARTER 1st (Oct 1 – Dec 31) 2nd (Jan 1 – Mar 31) 3rd (Apr 1 – Jun 30) 4th (July 1 – Sept 30)

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*The original authorized total budget amount of the project **The authorized total budget amount as revised, if applicable *** The project life to date expenditure ****The current fiscal year’s original budget amount *****The revised fiscal year budget amount, if applicable

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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES

QUARTERLY REPORT EVALUATION FORM

Project Manager:

Do you approve of the attached quarterly report form: Yes No

If no, please explain why:

Must be returned to ORBP within 10 working days

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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES

UNIVERSITY CONTRACT INVOICE APPROVAL FORM

Please review the attached invoice and approve or disapprove.

RETURN TO ANNETTE NEALEY (E020).

Project Manager: R. Till Invoice #:

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Date Invoice Sent to PM:

Title of Project:

University/Consultant: Michigan State University

Contract #: 06-0411 Authorization #:

Project #:

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University Research Administrator’s Signature of Approval:

Date:

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OFFICE OF RESEARCH & BEST PRACTICES STATEWIDE PLANNING & RESEARCH, PART II

RESEARCH PROJECT CHANGE REQUEST FORM

PROJECT TITLE PROJECT MANAGER

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

RESEARCH AGENCY

RESEARCH MANAGER

CONTRACT/AUTHORIZATION #

SPR NUMBER

ORBP NUMBER

APPROVED TOTAL COST

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APPROVED COMPLETION DATE

CHANGE REQUEST(S)

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CHANGE IN COMPLETION DATE NEW COMPLETION DATE REQUESTED

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FHWA APPROVAL NEEDED? NO YES, If yes, complete the following

DATE FHWA APPROVAL REQUEST WAS SENT

DATE FHWA APPROVAL WAS RECEIVED

CC: Project File

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APPENDIX DAPPENDIX D

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Office ofResearch & Best Practices

Inside This Issue:

Michigan Department of Transportation • January 2008

Team BuildingNew name reflects global

reach of research and best

practices at MDOT.

Team building exercise helps

refine the structure and

operation of ORBP.

Mission and vision statements

articulate the purpose and

direction of the office.

Peer ExchangeFocused effort yields valuable

insights into administration of

Michigan’s Transportation

research cycle.

Michigan’s transportation research

community is healthy and well-

respected; retaining staff and

communicating with stake-

holders will keep it strong.

ResultsORBP team unveils process for

implementing research results.

Peer exchange report, updated

Research Manual, and new

Web site will help maximize the

potential of the ORBP.

Team BuildingIn his book Path of Least Resistance for Man-

agers (1999), author Robert Fritz introduces the notion of a structural tension that exists in every organization. He describes this tension as the difference between an organization’s cur-rent reality and a vision of what is possible for the organization in the future. “Tension creates a state of nonequilibrium,” Fritz writes. He goes on to explain that the structure of an organiza-tion naturally attempts to restore equilibrium. In other words, structural tension causes move-ment between an organization’s current reality and a vision; either the vision devolves until it resembles the current reality or the current re-ality evolves to become more like the vision. Structure is the key to making a current reality evolve toward a vision.

Casting Vision, Refining StructureIn early 2005, MDOT’s leadership created

a vision for an offi ce that would orchestrate and coordinate all of MDOT’s research ef-forts, and monitor both transportation research and operational practices nationwide to make sure valuable innovations and best practices in other places would not go unnoticed. In pur-suit of this vision, MDOT’s Offi ce of Research and National Best Practices (ORNBP) was es-tablished on September 26, 2005. The purpose of the new offi ce was to lead the department’s research efforts and to collect and dissemi-nate transportation best practices throughout MDOT, within Michigan and across the coun-try. In late 2007, “National” was dropped from the name. The new name, Offi ce of Research and Best Practices (ORBP), expands the scope and extends the vision for the offi ce. “The name

Continuous Improvement Team building and peer exchange efforts provide a clear vision and a refined structure for the transportation research cycle in Michigan

Peer Exchange Business leader Andrew Carnegie once

said, “The range of our collective vision is far greater when individual insights become one.” It is perhaps with this in mind that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established the peer exchange program with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Effi -cacy act of 1991. The program requires that each state department of transportation (DOT) agree to a peer exchange of its Research, De-velopment, and Technology Transfer (RD&T) management process to be eligible for FHWA planning and research funds.

see “Team Building” on page 2

see “Peer Exchange” on page 2

change will better position us to exchange best practices and innovations globally, not just na-tionally,” explained offi ce administrator Calvin Roberts. “It will also enable us to more easily share Michigan’s extraordinary transportation research talent and expertise with the global transportation community.”

Since 2006, Roberts and his team have been working to align research investments with the Michigan Transportation Plan, which presents goals, objectives, strategies, and policy recom-mendations to set the direction for decisions and investments on the state transportation system through the year 2030. “Our team was assem-bled to make the most of every research opportu-nity within the department,” explained Roberts. “We’ve realized some success, but the diversity of the groups we serve has made it diffi cult to develop a cohesive strategy. I felt we were miss-ing key structural elements that would enable us

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“Our mission and vision grew out of our strength and po-sition as a team,” Roberts explained. “We are located in the center of a highly integrated network of dynamic partnerships among transportation professionals.”

Here’s the Plan Strategic planning was the fi nal phase of the team building pro-

cess. “A strategic plan takes into account the internal dynamics of an organization and provides the structure necessary to transform a vision into a new reality,” Becker explained. A detailed analy-sis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) was the fi rst step in the strategic planning process. After the SWOT analysis, the team identifi ed things they could do to capitalize on their strengths in order to protect against weakness-es, seize opportunities, and avoid threats.

The team then articulated specifi c initiatives that would help them accomplish the mission of the ORBP while realizing their shared vision. In addition to techniques for refi ning operations internal to the team, they also identifi ed strategies and tools for nurturing channels of communication between the team and their customers. As an example of an internal tool, the team has made a commitment to start every meeting with an activity that is de-signed to stimulate “out-of-the-box” thinking.

“Innovation is a common thread running through the long-range plan for the department, and it’s one of our core values,” Roberts explained. “These activities will help maintain a culture of innovation on the team.”

External tools include a department-wide research database and an annual research conference. The database will ensure that research conducted in each region and transportation service cen-ter is shared across the entire state. “The research database will maximize the utility of research investments and prevent dupli-cation of effort,” Roberts explained. “It will also promote multi-modal research by providing a holistic view of research efforts.”

An annual conference will help maintain channels of commu-nication within the transportation community. Interestingly, the inherent diversity of this community, which was one of the main reasons Roberts initiated the team building effort, turned out to be one of the core strengths of the team. “Our network of part-nerships among transportation professionals provides us access to a wealth of valuable information,” Roberts said. “The refi ned structure of our team and the new tools we’re developing will help us and our customers make the most of every opportunity.”

to do more.” With this in mind, Roberts arranged with MDOT’s Performance Excellence Division in July 2007 to initiate a team-building and strategic planning effort within the offi ce.

Customers Provide Clarity Mark Becker, MDOT performance consultant, guided the ORBP

through a series of exercises to help refi ne structure and operations. The effort began with a process mapping exercise. Through it, the team identifi ed discrete steps involved in administering transporta-tion research. They then listed customers, stakeholders, products and services, and quality characteristics associated with each step. When complete, the process map provided the ORBP team with a visual overview of their sphere of infl uence. “Identifying who must be satisfi ed, what they need, and how to serve them provides great clarity for the rest of the process,” Becker explained.

ORBP customers include executives, managers, and staff members of federal and state government agencies, colleges and universities, and private companies. “We serve the transportation research community by identifying relevant research needs, ad-ministering meaningful research projects, and then implementing valuable research results,” Roberts explained. “Serving such a diverse group is challenging. Clear goals, good communication and strong relationships are keys to doing so successfully,”

Mission and Vision With their focus directed through the process map and fi rmly

grounded on their customers, the team then wrote vision and mis-sion statements, and identifi ed common values among all team members. “A team’s mission has to do with the specifi c prod-ucts and services delivered to customers,” Becker explained. “A team’s vision articulates how the individual members of the team see themselves working together to accomplish the mission. The mission is external; the vision is internal. Values determine how the vision is pursued and the mission is accomplished.”

The mission of the ORBP includes four focus areas: Coordinate and manage research programs for MDOT; Monitor learning and innovation in development and operation of integrated transportation systems; Promote implementation of learning and innovation throughout MDOT; Encourage research that supports integrated multi-modal transportation and MDOT’s strategic goals.

The ORBP’s vision is to be a recognized leader in coordinat-ing applied research and implementing results. To do so, the offi ce will:

Identify cutting edge research topics; Coordinate development of research projects;Implement research results.

1.2.

3.

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1.2.3.

Team Building (continued)

The peer exchange program is a means for state DOTs to im-prove research programs through customer input, peer counsel, and identifi cation of best practices. After the fi rst round of peer exchanges were held, the National Cooperative Highway Research

Peer Exchange (continued)

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Figure 1. Peer Exchange Panel.

Program (NCHRP) issued a report titled Peer Exchange: a Value-added Program Management Tool (2001). The report described the process for conducting an exchange conference, and it sum-marized the results of the fi rst round of conferences. The program received wide acclaim from states that participated. Since then, several rounds of peer exchange conferences have been held with continued high levels of success and support.

Focusing the Efforts The ORBP sponsored a peer exchange of MDOT’s research

program on December 3–6, 2007. In addition to four members from the ORBP team, the peer exchange panel (see Figure 1) in-cluded a representative from Pennsylvania State University, two representatives from the FHWA, and representatives from DOTs in Iowa, Louisiana, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington State. Leni Oman from Washington State served as chair of the panel. CTC & Associates, a technical communications fi rm from Madison, WI, that specializes in information design for public agencies and civil engineering fi rms, assisted the ORBP in facilitating the exchange.

The ORBP team assembled the panel based on expertise and experience in the following fi ve focus areas:

Developing a research program Identifying research needs Partnering with universities Managing research projects Measuring and reporting performance

The focus areas address current needs within the MDOT research program. “We chose members whose programs followed a path of development similar to ours,” Roberts explained. “We were encour-aged to realize the great position we’re in and we gained tremen-dous insights into making adjustments to refi ne our program.”

1.2.3.4.5.

Research a High Priority The structural integrity of MDOT’s research program, as identi-

fi ed by the panel, can be attributed to the deep interest in research among technical staff throughout the department and among universities, consultants, and industry professionals across the state. Michigan is home to a vibrant transportation research com-munity and MDOT has a reputation for credible research that is regularly applied in other states. With six internationally known universities in the state, including two University Transporta-tion Centers (UTCs) and an effective Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), MDOT has access to a wide range of valuable research and technology transfer facilities, services, and capabili-ties. In addition, the FHWA division offi ce in Michigan is very supportive of MDOT’s research program; the program regularly capitalizes on federal funding opportunities.

The panel also identifi ed cultural strengths of the ORBP. Spe-cifi cally, support of research by the highest levels of MDOT lead-ership, and commitment among the core ORBP staff to align the program with the direction of the department as a whole is a strong foundation for continued success. The ORBP’s emphasis on pursu-ing research topics that cover all areas of transportation research, not just materials and construction, is evidence of this alignment.

Retention, Communication and RelationshipsAreas where the ORBP team could face challenges in the fu-

ture include maintaining technical expertise in-house; collect-ing, tracking and communicating research results; and nurtur-ing the relationships that are necessary to continue the success and expansion of the program.

Back row, from left: Tim Croze, MDOT; Mark Morvant, Louisiana DOT; Mark Dunn, Iowa DOT; Dr. Sudhakar Kulkarni, MDOT; Marcia Kenney, Recently Retired from FHWA. Front row, from left: Blaine Leonard, Utah DOT; Dave Huft, South Dakota DOT; John Mason, Pennsylvania Transportation Institute; Calvin Roberts, MDOT; Leni Oman, Washington DOT; Andre Clover, MDOT; Angela Nelson, MDOT.

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This publication is intended to disseminate technical information to MDOT personnel and is published by the Offi ce of Research and Best Practices. 5000 copies of this document were printed at a cost of $0.21 per copy for a total of $1050.00. It is printed in accordance with Executive Directive 2007-17.

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© 2008 Michigan Technological University. To obtain permission to reprint text or graphics from this publication, or if you have suggestions or ques-tions, contact Calvin Roberts, Administrator, MDOT Offi ce of Research and Best Practices; 517-241-4667, FAX 517-355-2785.Produced by:

Michigan’s Local Technical Assistance Program John Ryynanen, Editor

ReferencesFritz, R. 1999, The Path of Least Resistence for Managers. San

Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.Harder, B.T., 2001, Peer Exchange: A Value-added Program

Management Tool. National Cooperative Highway Research Pro-gram, Project No. 20-7/Task 125, March 2001.

Figure 2. Overview of the Research Adoption Process.

Team Building + Peer Exchange = ResultsBased on results of the team building effort and advice from

the peer exchange, the ORBP team established a detailed plan for implementing research results (see Figure 2). This plan, referred to as the adoption process, will help principal investigators, proj-ect managers, and research managers develop implementation plans during the origination phase of a research project. “This piece of the transportation research cycle makes adoption of re-sults a part of normal department operations, which will maxi-mize the return on our research investments,” Roberts said.

Next Steps To fi nalize this exciting period of self-examination and plan-

ning for the ORBP, and to take steps toward pursuing the full po-tential of Michigan’s research program, the team will complete three immediate projects. The fi rst will be to publish a report that summarizes the peer exchange effort. The report will include specifi c observations and suggestions from the panel about how to achieve success in each focus area.

The second and third projects both address the need for good communication within the transportation research community. A research Web site is in development through the ORBP. The

Web site is currently available to the ORBP team; plans are in place to make it available outside of MDOT. An update of the department’s Research Administration Manual is scheduled to be released in February 2008. The manual was last updated in 2003, and does not refl ect the new strategy for administering research in the state. “The new research manual will provide comprehen-sive guidance for all groups and individuals at all phases of the research cycle,” explained Roberts.

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