The Implementation Team identifies “early adopter” advocates for the implementation of research recommendations to improve VDOT operations and efficiency.
The principal services provided by this team are:
Participate with each of the Research Advisory Committees to consider the implementation potential of all prospective research and technical assistance projects
Coordinate with VTRC research scientists, Associate Directors, and project champions to:
Develop implementation projects
Identify “early adopters”
Provide support and assistance to early adopters as they resolve operational issues and prove the concept of new technology
Transfer research-developed technology to agency practice
Identify opportunities to implement technology or business practices that improve VDOT operations
Manage the Implementation budget
Coordinate with research professionals to tell the story of implementation
Maintain relationships with VDOT practitioners in order to anticipate operational issues