STATE PLANNING & RESEARCH PART II PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT OCTOBER 1, 2018 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 www.michigan.gov/mdotresearch TABLE OF CONTENTS State Planning and Research (SPR), Part II, Program Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report • Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1 • Summary ............................................................................................................ 1 • Program Milestones ............................................................................................ 2 • Fiscal Year 2019 Project Budget and Expenditure Summary Tables o 80 Percent Federally Funded Projects – Table 1 .......................................... 5 o Completed 80 Percent Federally Funded Projects – Table 2 ........................ 7 o 100 Percent Federally Funded Projects – Table 3 ........................................ 8 • Program Project Progress Reports (Sequentially Listed by Job Number) o 80 Percent Federally Funded Projects ........................................................ 11 o 100 Percent Federally Funded Projects ...................................................... 67 • Appendix – Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Report Updates .................................... 145 STATE PLANNING AND RESEARCH, PART II, PROGRAM 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Introduction The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Statewide Planning and Research (SPR), Part II Program is authorized and funded through the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Part 420, Subpart B. This program is administered through the Research Administration Section in the Bureau of Field Services and funds projects that have been initiated to address specific research needs at MDOT. SPR, Part II funding can be used to research and evaluate new technologies that relate to design, construction, maintenance and operation of all surface transportation modes. Other eligible uses include technology transfer and certain training activities. Each year, MDOT develops a program consisting of 80 percent federally funded projects and 100 percent federally funded projects. The program also includes funding for various national research initiatives, such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Technical Service Programs (TSPs), Transportation Research Board (TRB), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), and University Transportation Centers (UTCs). The program must be reviewed and approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Michigan Division Office prior to implementation. MDOT received FHWA approval on Aug. 16, 2018. This annual report covers the MDOT SPR Part II Program from Oct. 1, 2018, through Sept. 30, 2019. Summary Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 research was conducted in the following focus areas, representing several modes of transportation and MDOT’s diverse business functions: Program and Project Development Delivery and Operations • Bridges and Structures • Research Administration • Environment and Water Sources • Construction • Rest Areas, Utilities and Landscaping • Intelligent Transportation Systems • Surveys and Automated Design (ITS) • Maintenance Planning and Finance • Mobility, Systems and Signal • Nonmotorized Planning and Operations Development • Transportation Safety The FY 2019 SPR, Part II, Program consisted of 67 projects; 34 were 80 percent federally funded and 33 were 100 percent federally funded. The FY 2019 approved budget was $6,466,409.31 and expenditures totaled $4,735,262.64. Tables 1 and 2 summarize 80 percent federally funded projects that were funded in FY 2019 while the associated progress reports contain project summaries with projects listed sequentially 1 by job number. Table 3 summarizes 100 percent federally funded projects. For additional information regarding a specific project, please contact Research Administration. Program Milestones Research Administration and its stakeholders achieved the following significant milestones in FY 2019: • Received two AASHTO Research Advisory Committee (RAC) awards for high-value research projects. Attended the Summer RAC meeting, presenting posters on the following award-winning projects: o “Bridges Supplemental” award for Development of Secondary Route Bridge Design Plan Guides o “Safety Supplemental” award for Sidepath Application Criteria Development for Bicycle Use • Attended the TRB Annual Meeting, presenting posters on the following high-value research projects: o “Sweet 16” award for Wireless Data Collection Retrievals of Bridge Inspection o “Safety Supplemental” award for Evaluation of R1-6 Gateway Treatment Alternatives for Pedestrian Crossings • Began the FY 2021, 2022, and 2023 research program planning process: o During spring and summer 2019, MDOT developed new research priorities with input from focus area managers and administrators throughout the department. The priorities were shared with internal and external stakeholders. o In fall 2019, Research Administration requested the development of research ideas addressing MDOT’s priorities and all stakeholders were contacted. o Research Administration anticipates receiving new research ideas from its stakeholders by early December 2019. • A new student assistant and research manager were hired to support the work of the Research Administration. • Project managers led research advisory panels and held meetings to guide and manage the principle investigator’s research on 34 projects that were 80 percent federally funded. • Completed 8 projects that were 80 percent federally funded, with current and previous years expenditures of approximately $2.9 million, as summarized in Table 2. • Initiated contracts for 12 new 80 percent federally funded projects in FY 2019, with total budgets equaling approximately $3.4 million. • Announced a young and new professional’s mentoring program through the research area in which recent MDOT employees are invited to participate in research advisory panels. • Met with several Michigan universities and region management teams to discuss MDOT’s research program. • Hosted three MDOT project manager training and appreciation events to encourage participation in the research program. • Attended the AASHTO RAC Region 3 research peer exchange and ITS research peer exchange hosted by Iowa DOT and Texas DOT, respectively. Both events contributed to Research Administration’s knowledge of best practices for research programs. 2 • Developed new digital research report standards in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. • Provided input for AASHTO’s report to the Federal Subcommittee on Research and Technology regarding transportation funding reauthorization. • Published documents to transfer the results of research and innovation to practitioners, including the following Research Spotlights, highlighting the value of individual research projects. o Remote-controlled vessel provides safe and accurate inspection for bridge scour o 3-D models in MDOT highway projects save time and money, improve process o Pilot signal performance software improves driver travel times and traffic engineering efficiency o MDOT research develops generic ultra-high-performance concrete for mixing in the field o Improve asset management of reinforced concrete bridge decks with high- resolution imaging methods o Data Use Analysis and Processing (DUAP) system creates framework for sharing data throughout MDOT o Enhancing Michigan’s traffic monitoring network with ITS sensors o Improving traffic data inputs for mechanistic-empirical pavement design software • Research Administration prepared the FY 2020 SPR II program and received FHWA approval on Aug. 8, 2019. • On Oct. 2, 2019 the first-ever Statewide Innovations Alignment Team (SIAT) Bright Idea Award was presented to Joe Rios for adding Graphic Information Systems (GIS) functionality to the construction permit system. SIAT developed the award to encourage and support creative innovative solutions. • MDOT continues to partner with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and together work toward innovating our transportation system through a State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC), the Every Day Counts Initiative (EDC), and the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration program. This year new website content was added to provide information about the successful partnership. 3 4 TABLE 1 - 80% FEDERALLY FUNDED FY 2019 Expenditures to Principal Job No. Total Budget Project Manager Agency Title Start Date End Date Page No. Expenditures Date Investigator 128596 $0.00 $549,199.49 $549,199.49 Guerrazzi, Sam MTU Colling Bridge Design System Analysis and Modernization 11/1/2013 9/30/2019 13 Evaluating Long Term Capacity and Ductility of 128599 $158,958.39 $880,691.52 $880,691.52 Chynoweth, Matt LTU Grace Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Prestressing and 10/1/2013 9/30/2019 15 Post-Tensioning Strands Statewide Overall Carbon Fiber Composite Cable 128602 $71,463.22 $329,400.34 $1,175,711.17 Chynoweth, Matt LTU Grace 12/17/2013 9/30/2025 18 Bridge Monitoring Connected Vehicle and Transportation Technology 128607 $0.00 $2,615,388.81 $3,050,024.81 Parker, Demetrius U of M Sayer 10/1/2013 6/30/2020 20 Research CTC & 129171 $39,185.32 $166,785.75 $443,124.41 Hoffmeyer, Mary Casey Research Program Services 1/1/2016 9/30/2020 22 Associates Assessment of Countermeasure Gaps, Predictive Shaughnessy, 129832 $169,957.12 $329,281.82 $329,281.82 MSU Gates Crash Analysis and Engineering Safety Programs 6/1/2016 3/31/2019