Research Summit November 22, 2010 ODOT – Innovation Partnerships & Energy Innovation, Research, Implementation Section
Agenda Registration 8:00 Welcoming Remarks & Introductions 9:00 Strategic Research Plan 9:25 Break 10:45 Refocusing ODOT’s Research Process 11:00 Lunch 12:00 Policy & Process Changes 1:00 Informational Networking 2:00 ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 2
Strategic Research Plan Overview • Research Results • Transportation Challenges • Strategic Research Focus Areas • Research Program • Questions ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 3
• Research Results • Transportation Challenges • Strategic Research Focus Areas • Research Program • Questions ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 4
Pavement Forecasting Models • Predict future pavement conditions • Estimate remaining service life • Prioritize pavements repairs • Develop multiyear rehabilitation work plans ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 5
Required Statewide Priority System Budget Required Treatment Budget (Optimization Results) Statewide Priority System $350 Major Rehab Minor Rehab $300 Thin Overlay $250 Cost (in mUSD) Diamond Grinding $200 PM50 PM30 $150 PM25 $100 PM20 $50 ODOT Allocated Budget $0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Year ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 6
Predicted Priority System Condition Pavement Condition Distribution (Optimized Results) Statewide Priority System 100% 90% 80% Percent Miles 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Excellent 2969 3313 3648 3849 4055 4035 4229 4282 4220 4155 4078 Lane- Miles Good 4042 3714 3456 3235 3119 3200 3130 3220 3348 3447 3510 Good to Fair 4999 3968 3561 3423 3222 3082 3026 2937 2919 3026 3146 Fair 73 160 169 183 197 197 193 195 185 171 155 Fair to Poor 22 33 44 44 46 45 44 41 42 39 36 Poor 999 2281 2929 3230 3384 3389 3329 3211 3050 2978 2881 Poor to VP 705 630 660 660 702 762 727 665 648 665 689 Very Poor 1 23 4 1 1 5 3 0 0 0 1 ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 7
Research Benefits • 2-6% efficiency (approx) from use of optimized plan • $4.5 million - $14.0 million savings annually (approx) • Consistency between ODOT’s Districts ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 8
Design of Rock Socketed Drilled Shafts • Evaluate & develop design criteria for drilled shafts socketed in rock subject to lateral loads • Develop computer program to provide an adequate margin of safety for design • Propose hyperbolic p-y curves (lateral force-deflection) ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 9
Research Results • Improved design for rock-socketed drilled shafts • 20-30% cost savings from more appropriately designed shaft diameters and proper depth placement • Potential implications on national Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 10
Landslide Hazard Rating Matrix and Database • Component of ODOT’s Geological Hazard Management System (GHMS) • Develop a field validated landslide geological hazard rating matrix • Develop and deploy a web-enabled, GIS-based landslide database ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 11
Research Results • Early-stage detection and proactive remediation • Aids in project planning and prioritization • ODOT spends $60,000,000 annually in geohazard remediation • Research may provide 30-40% reduction in overall annual costs ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 12
LiDAR Innovations • Generate planning & design products • Determine favorable LiDAR target design • Demonstrate LiDAR can collect significant amounts of data rich in traffic flow information at little to no additional cost • Refine horizontal accuracy using linear features such as pavement lane lines ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 13
Research Results • Increased accuracy over traditional photogrammetry (fixed wing) • Expedited development of highway improvement projects – Two Weeks to Four Day • Savings of at least $3M per year from LiDAR applications ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 14
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Aviation C+ Bridges B- Dams C Drinking Water D+ Electricity C+ Parks & Recreation C- Railroads C- Roads D Schools C Wastewater D+ ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 16
• Research Results • Transportation Challenges • Strategic Research Focus Areas • Research Program • Questions ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 17
21 ST Century Transportation Challenges Future Freight Tsunami • Projected 67% rise in freight movement by 2020 • Congestion costs Ohioan’s $1.5B annually Aging Infrastructure • Roadway system constructed primarily from 1950 - 1970 • 70% of Ohio’s River Lock System is 30 – 50 years old Limited Funding Options • Heavy reliance on declining motor fuel tax revenue • GRF may be reduced in light of state budgetary deficit ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 18
21 ST Century Transportation Challenges Aging Population • From 2008 to 2030, the proportion of the population age 60 and over in Ohio is projected to reach 25.8%. Environmental Impacts • 11 Ohio metro areas do not meet Federal EPA standards • Transportation sector accounts for 26% of the CO2 emissions in Ohio ODOT Attrition Rate • 42% of ODOT workforce eligible for retirement by 2015 • Positions may not be backfield so processes must be streamlined ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 19
Strategic Research Plan Progression 21 st Century ODOT ODOT Strategic Transportation Business Plan Research Plan Priorities Task Force ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 20
• Research Results • Transportation Challenges • Strategic Research Focus Areas • Research Program • Questions ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 21
8 Strategic Research Focus Areas #5 #4 #8 #1 #2 #3 #7 #6 Shipping Existing Green Safety Policy Finance & Livability Transit System Energy Logistics ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 22
#1 – Transportation Safety – “Target Zero” • Safety is ODOT’s TOP priority Reducing employee injury and equipment incidents, as well as total roadway crashes – Explore new technologies, designs and procedures to support and promote safety • Ice Prevention or Removal on the Veteran’s Glass City Skyway Cables • Evaluation and Design of ODOT's Type 5 Guardrail with Tubular Backup ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 23
#2 – Transportation Policy & Organizational Transformation • Current policies need to be examined to assure they are still relevant and responsive to Ohioans’ needs – Investigate existing policies and their impacts – Investigate new policies and their impacts – Improve cost effectiveness of program delivery • Performance Assessment of Warm Mix Asphalt • Rock Slope Design Criteria ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 24
#3 - Innovative Transportation Financing & Business Practices • Leverage resources to improve the entire transportation network – Evaluate new financing tools to allow private and public sector investments to leverage ODOT’s investments – Establish cost containment and innovation in our design agreements and create stricter performance standards • Evaluating Alternatives to the fuel tax • Improved Models for User Costs Analysis • Partnering and collaboration ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 25
#4 - Infrastructure Preservation and Management • Apply asset management concepts to maximize infrastructure productivity and performance while lowering life cycle costs – Extend the life and durability of the existing transportation system – Improve the management of transportation services and assets – Create performance measures for all modes • Identification Evaluation of Pavement-Bridge Interface Ride Quality Improvement and Corrective Strategies • Development of Opportunity Zones Utilizing Transportation Assets ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 26
#5 – Transportation Shipping and Logistics • Strategies to invest in projects to move goods and services quickly, reliably and cost-effectively – Identify impacts of transportation investments on local, regional and state economies – Evaluate ODOT’s over - dimension hauling permit process – Increase modal connectivity and reduce congestion ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 27
#6 - Livability Communities • Promote “smart growth” criteria and a system with adequate, affordable and environmentally sustainable travel options – Investigate economic benefits – Investigate the health related benefits – Determine the return on investment ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 28
#7 – Public/Mass Transportation • Coordinated services for transit dependent to improve interface between users and providers: – Scheduling – Mapping – Routing – Dispatching ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 29
#8 - Green Energy Technology • Reduce Transportation’s carbon footprint and promote energy sustainability – Alternative fuels, prices and efficiency – Incorporating renewable energy – Emission Reduction – Electrified Transportation – Recyclable & renewable materials ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 30
• Research Results • Transportation Challenges • Strategic Research Focus Areas • Research Program • Questions ODOT’s Research Summit 2010 31
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