ICT Invites Research Ideas by June 30: New Suggestions Posted

Twice annually, ICT invites submissions of research ideas to be considered for funding.

The IDOT/ ICT Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) have identified specific transportation research needs in the following focus areas:

1. Bridges/Structures
2. Pavement Design and Management / Materials UPDATED JUNE 4
3. Environment
4. Traffic Operations / Roadside Maintenance UPDATED JUNE 4

(You may access the TAG research suggestions by clicking on each topic area above.)

If you would like to propose a new ICT research project for consideration this fall (on a TAG-suggested topic or another topic of your choice), please submit your proposed idea no later than June 30, 2009, to Patty Broers (IDOT) using the "Proposed Research Idea" form that you can find on the ICT website.

Click here to access the Proposed Research Idea Form.

If you previously submitted a research idea that was not approved by the Executive Committee, it will not be reconsidered unless it is re-submitted by
June 30, 2009.

If you have any questions about this process or the form, feel free to contact Patty Broers, IDOT (at e-mail address Patricia.Broers@illinois.gov or phone # 217-782-3547), or Dave King, ICT (at e-mail address daveking@illinois.edu or phone # 217-893-0705 x 223).