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Ohio's Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) is Ohio's new research program for Local Public

Agencies (LPAs). The purpose of ORIL is to provide research support for local agencies to address problems specific to the local roadway system.

The program is administered by a 15-person board composed of County Engineers, City Engineers, a Township Representative, Academics and ODOT Technical Experts. The board is supported by non-voting members from the Ohio LTAP Center, ODOT's Research Program and the FHWA Ohio Division Office.

For more information about the program, the board members and the general process administered by ORIL, explore the site starting with the links to the left.
 

 Announcements

 

ORIL's FY 2021 Researcher Selection
(Posted 6/30/20)

Final Report and Results Presentation Now Available: Evaluation of Partial Depth Pavement Repairs on Routes Heavily Traveled by Amish Horse and Buggies - Phase 2​
(Posted 5/20/20)

Updated Annual Calendar

(Posted 5/15/20)

ORIL Board Appoints Chair for 2020
(Posted 1/21/20)

Final Report Now Available: Investigating Tools for Evaluating Service and Improvement Opportunities on Bicycle Routes on Ohio's Local System
(Posted 9/16/19)
 
Final Report Now Available: Streamlining Local-let Federal-aid Transportation Processes in Ohio
(Posted 05/15/19)
 
Final Report Now Available: Best Practices for Chip Sealing Low-Volume Roads in Ohio
(Posted 03/15/2019)
 
ORIL Strategic Research Plan 2019-2020
(Posted 8/28/18)
 
Storm Water BMP Tool for Locals Now Available!
(Posted 09/15/2015)
 

 ORIL Links

 
 

 Publications

 
 

 Contacts

 

oril@dot.ohio.gov

​Michelle Lucas
Statewide Planning & Research
(614) 644-8135

Vicky Fout
Statewide Planning & Research
(614) 466-3029

Mike Fitch, P.E.
Local Programs/Local Technical Assistance Program
(614) 387-7358
​In-Situ Strength of Various Road Widening Materials
​How Can ORIL Help Ohio's Local Agencies?
 

 ORIL Mailing List Sign Up

 
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