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Title: COORDINATING HIGHWAY RESEARCH
Accession Number: 00486201
Record Type: Component
Digital Copy: Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: AASHTO passed a resolution in July 1987 that established the Highway Research Coordinating Council (HRCC) to oversee coordination of highway-related research programs throughout the United States. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) was chosen to help organize the HRCC. In addition to coordination, the function of the HRCC is to identify gaps in research, prevent duplication of programs, and explore opportunities for interagency cooperation. AASHTO also recommended the formation of a related Industry-HRCC National Committee to advise the HRCC on the most effective role for private industry in national highway research. TRB set up the HRCC and convened the first exploratory meeting in October 1987. Participants agreed that it would be useful for the heads of the several agencies who manage or fund highway-related research activities to meet periodically and discuss their programs, with meetings covering particular components of highway research. The second meeting of the HRCC, held in April 1988 focused on the use of advanced technology for quality assurance, facility condition assessment, and computer-integrated construction. Three of the groups participating--AASHTO, FHWA, and the Corps of Engineers--have begun a modest consultant study to provide preliminary data and analysis for use by the HRCC.
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Pagination: p. 22-23
Publication Date: 1989-7
Serial: TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Old TRIS Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Research; I10: Economics and Administration
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM
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