Introduction

The Research, Development and Technology Transfer Manual of Procedures provides a detailed description of ODOT's research program. Referenced in all standard research agreements, the Research Manual explains the policies and procedures that govern the program. Approved by the Federal Highway Administration, the Research Manual dated December 2010 serves as a reference for participants and a source of guidance and instructions for others in the transportation community who wish to know more about ODOT's research program.

You can download the entire Research Manual (in PDF format) by click on the box to the right. You can also use the interactive version by clicking on the desired chapter in the box at the top of this page. The structure of the Research Manual is as follows:

Chapter 1 - General
Chapter 2 - Roles and Responsibilities
Chapter 3 - Program Development: National
Chapter 4 - Program Development: Local
Chapter 5 - Project Management
Chapter 6 - Implementation
Chapter 7 - Technology Transfer
Appendices
    A - References
    B - Standard Research Agreements
    C - Figures
Glossary of Frequently Used Terms
Websites - Summary of Frequently Utilized Sites (for an expanded list of sites, see the Related Links page)
Calendar - ODOT's Research Program Calendar at a Glance

If you are not sure which chapter contains the information you need, please review the Table of Contents by clicking on "TOC." If you have any questions or are unable to find the information you need, contact IRIS for assistance.