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Michael A. Perfater

Acting Director of Research Operations

Transportation operations
Right of way
Public involvment
Motorist services
Research management

Education:

Graduate, VDOT Executive Institute
M.Ed., Education, University of Virginia
B.A., Sociology and Anthropology, University of Virginia

Memberships:

International Right of Way Association, Virginia Chapter 52

Awards:

2005 IRWA Chapter 52 Harry A. Kuper Professional of the Year Award
2003 VDOT Commissioner's Award for Excellence
1998 IRWA Chapter 52 Harry A. Kuper Professional of the Year Award
1998 IRWA Newsletter of the Year Award
1997 IRWA Newsletter of the Year Award
1995 IRWA Newsletter of the Year Award
1994 IRWA Newsletter of the Year Award
1983 IRWA Chapter 52 Harry A. Kuper Professional of the Year Award

Current Projects

Reports

An Assessment of the Virginia Department of Transportation's Public Involvement Processes: Phase I Results
Report No: 00-TAR2
A Review of the Virginia Department of Transportation's Business Relocation Process
Report No: 02-R3
An Assessment of the Virginia Department of Transportation's Public Involvement Practices and the Development of a Public Involvement Toolkit: Phase II
Report No: 03-R17
ITS Data Quality: Assessment Procedure for Freeway Point Detectors
Report No: 04-CR10
Development of a Stormwater Best Management Practice Placement Strategy for the Virginia Department of Transportation
Report No: 04-CR9
Development of Incident Data Collection Standards for Virginia Department of Transportation Freeway Operations
Report No: 05-CR19
Developing and Validating a Highway Construction Project Cost Estimation Tool
Report No: 05-R1
A Methodology to Estimate Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Fractions as an Input to the Mobile Emission Model
Report No: 06-CR11
Phase III Autotrack: Integrated CCTVVIVDS Prototype Field Test: System Refinement and Development of Shoulder Detection
Report No: 06-CR2
Transit Signal Priority Project, Phase II: Field and Simulation Evaluation Results
Report No: 06-CR6
Simulation Model Calibration and Validation: Phase II: Development of Implementation Handbook and Short Course
Report No: 07-CR5
Microscopic Simulation Model Calibration and Validation Handbook
Report No: 07-CR6
Review of Nonpublic Funding Options Available to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the Operation and Maintenance of Its Safety Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
Report No: 11-R22
The Social and Economic Effects of Relocation Due to Highway Takings
Report No: 72-R10
A Study of the Review and Comment Phase of the Environmental Impact Statement: Draft and Negative
Report No: 72-R26
Evaluation of Social Impact: A Suggested Approach
Report No: 73-R10
A Look at the Public Involvement Procedures in Twelve State Transportation Agencies
Report No: 73-R64
Development of Guidelines for Accommodating Safe and Desirable Pedestrian Activity Within the Highway Environment: Volume 1
Report No: 75-R23
Development of Guidelines for Accommodating Safe and Desirable Pedestrian Activity Within the Highway Environment: Volume 2
Report No: 75-R31
Citizen Participation and the Role of the Public Hearing
Report No: 75-R36
Virginia's Relocation Experience: A Look at the Districts
Report No: 76-R52
Relocation Due to Highway Takings: A Diachronic Analysis of Social and Economic Effects
Report No: 77-R14
Tenant Mobility and Adjustment Under the 1970 Uniform Relocation Act
Report No: 78-R38
Utilizing the Public Opinion Questionnaire to Answer Policy and Process Questions
Report No: 78-R40
The Nebraska Gasohol Experience
Report No: 79-R34
The Use of Audiovisual Aids in the Relocation Program
Report No: 79-R62
Community Perception of Noise Barriers
Report No: 80-R14
Community Perception of Noise Barriers: Volume II
Report No: 80-R39
Public Attitudes Toward Transportation
Report No: 81-R42
Motorist Understanding of Directional Messages: Final Report
Report No: 82-R20
An Assessment of Exclusive/Permissive Left-turn Signal Phasing
Report No: 82-R49
Motorists' Impression of the HOV Signs on I-66: Final Report
Report No: 84-R29
Application of Teleconferencing within the Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation
Report No: 85-R36
The Effectiveness of Highway Signs Promoting Ridesharing
Report No: 86-R30
Application of Teleconferencing in the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
Report No: 86-R35
An Investigation of the Uses of Videotape in Transportation Operations: Final Report
Report No: 87-R20
An Evaluation of the Uses, Benefits, and Costs Associated with Videotape Production in the Virginia Department of Transportation
Report No: 87-R27
An Analysis of Tenant Displacements in Virginia
Report No: 87-R36
An Examination of Alternatives to Virginia's Condemnation Procedures
Report No: 89-R19
An Examination of the Operation and Motorist Usage of Virginia's Highway Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
Report No: 89-R2
Creating an Innovative and Productive Environment for the 21st Century
Report No: 89-TA1
Highway Corridor Preservation: A Synthesis of Practice
Report No: 90-TA1
Developing Design Elements for Scenic Byways in Virginia: Final Report
Report No: 91-R1
An Investigation of the Feasibility of Interactive Videodisc as a Training Mode for VDOT
Report No: 91-R25
Opportunities for the Privatization of Virginia's Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
Report No: 91-R27
An Analysis of Highway Condemnation Cases Under the Provisions of Senate Bill 724: Comparisons of Jury and Commission Awards
Report No: 94-IR2
Succession Planning: Determining VDOT's Professional Needs for the 21st Century: Final Report
Report No: 94-R7
An Analysis of Highway Condemnation Cases Under the Provisions of Senate Bill 724: Comparisons of Jury and Commission Awards
Report No: 97-R14
An Assessment of Motorists' Perceptions of Interstate Food Logo Signs
Report No: 99-TAR9

Michael A. Perfater

Mike.Perfater@VDOT.Virginia.gov

(434) 293-1939

Last updated: October 12, 2023