NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH NEED STATEMENT

Submission Date: RNS#: (R&D Use) Submitter Name: Phone:

Division / Unit: Email:

Research Idea Title: Note: All fields will expand as you type. Use as much space as needed. What is the problem or issue needing investigation? Be specific and detailed. (Click Here for Form Instructions)

Background: Provide supporting information about the business unit, processes and tools

Research Objectives and Tasks: Describe specific activities that are anticipated (gathering data, structural testing, traffic analysis, etc.)

Products of the Research: Examples of products could include models, specifications, policies, general guidance...etc.

Benefit / Knowledge Gain for NCDOT: Check all that apply. ☐ Increase Operational Efficiency / Time Savings ☐ New or Improved Specifications ☐ Cost Savings ☐ Improved Worker or Public Safety ☐ Improved Material, Structure, Pavement Performance ☐ Permitting / Regulatory Compliance ☐ Improved Models (Performance/Traffic/Financial etc.) ☐ Other (Specify)

IT Component: Describe any IT component that may result from the project such as software, spreadsheets, models, etc.

Implementation: Describe how the results of research will be put into practice at NCDOT.

Unit: Who will be the project Champion? Title: Provide Unit, Position Title and Name. Name: Additional Comments and Information: See guide. Recommend including info on involvement from other units.

Approval (Division Official or Unit Head)

Print Name Signature Title Please email a PDF of the signed document AND an editable MS Word copy to - [email protected]; Questions can be directed to the research via email, by phone (919-508-1790) or to the appropriate Research Engineer. For additional guidance, see the Research Need Statement instructions.

RNS v1.3; 5/9/2017