Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (FY20-FY24)

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(438)
Former Study Number: TPF-5(295)
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jan 01, 2020
Solicitation Number: 1493
Partners: IADOT, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, TX, WI
Contractor(s): Iowa State University
Status: Contract signed
Est. Completion Date: Dec 31, 2024
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Contract End Date: Dec 31, 2024
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $1,300,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1646
Study Champion(s): Dan Sprengeler
dan.sprengeler@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1823
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Illinois Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger
Illinois Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger
Iowa Department of Transportation 2020 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- --
Iowa Department of Transportation 2021 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- --
Iowa Department of Transportation 2022 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- --
Iowa Department of Transportation 2023 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- --
Iowa Department of Transportation 2024 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- --
Kansas Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour
Kansas Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour
Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Michelle Moser Leif Halverson
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Michelle Moser Leif Halverson
Missouri Department of Transportation 2020 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2021 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2022 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2023 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2024 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer
Texas Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila
Texas Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg

Study Description

The Midwest Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (MwSWZDI) was initiated in 1999 as a Pooled Fund Study intended to coordinate and promote research related to safety and mobility in highway work zones. The Iowa DOT has been the lead state since 2004. The program is an ongoing cooperative effort between State Departments of Transportation, universities, and industry. Commercial products are provided by private vendors for evaluation, although this is not the only focus of contracted projects. State DOTs provide funds, prioritize products with respect to the anticipated benefits to their construction and maintenance activities, and cooperate with researchers to identify test sites and conduct the evaluations. Each year, the Board of Directors (BOD, a.k.a. Technical Advisory Committee, TAC) collect and/or create problem need statements. Subsequent requests for proposals are developed and distributed to potential researchers at research institutions in contributing states. Partner State DOTs review, discuss and rank the proposals. Typically, four projects are selected for award (in addition to the Administrative Agreement).

Objectives

This program represents an on-going effort among cooperating states’ DOTs, the FHWA, universities, and industry to evaluate new products and conduct related research focused on the enhancement of safety and mobility in highway work zones. Over 100 studies and evaluations have been completed since the inception of the SWZDI and final reports are posted in the Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative web site at https://swzdi.intrans.iastate.edu/.

Scope of Work

Procedures for Project Selection, Award, Implementation 1. Board of Director (BOD) members solicit and develop problem statements. 2. BOD prioritizes problem statements. 3. Program administrator prepares Request for Proposals and collects proposals from researchers in partnering states. 4. BOD prioritizes proposal topics. 5. BOD reviews, discusses, and prioritizes submitted proposals. 6. Proposal are scored and ordered based on priorities collected in item 5 and weighted values that are based on state partner commitments that year. 7. Annual work plan is prepared by the program administrator who also facilitates contracts between the selected researcher(s) and the Iowa DOT. 8. State DOTs form and lead the individual project TACs for projects awarded to a university or entity in their state (other members can request to serve on the TAC). 9. Projects are tracked quarterly. 10. Draft final reports are reviewed by the home state as well as by the BOD. 11. Final reports are posted to the program webpage and sent to national research report repositories. 12. Implementation and technical transfer opportunities are discussed by the BOD. Research Implementation and Technology Transfer Benefits: The benefits from the SWZDI pooled fund include a wide variety of products including completed research reports, technical transfer documents, potential presentations and training, safety equipment evaluations, support toward other research, as well as development and/or implementation of research results in areas of mutual interest and benefit to pooled fund members and others in the industry.

Comments

The minimum contribution for each state is $25,000 per FY, although contributions above the minimum increases the voting power of the state as project voting is weighted by contribution. Total minimum commitment of $225,000 per year. Active Study URL: https://swzdi.intrans.iastate.edu/ New member states: This pooled fund is always accepting new member states. Please inquire with the Lead Agency Contact noted above to join this effort.

Subjects: Highway Operations, Capacity, and Traffic Control

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
Quarterly Report: June 2023 TPF-5(438)_2023_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2023 TPF-5(438)_2023_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Work Zone Speed Limits and Motorist Compliance https://publications.iowa.gov/43577/ Final Report Public
Effective Signing Strategies and Signal Displays for Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs) https://publications.iowa.gov/41276/ Final Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Using Smart Work Zone Trailer Data to Evaluate and Predict Lane Closure Impacts with a Consideration of Work Intensity http://publications.iowa.gov/39914/ Final Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2020 TPF-5(438)_2020_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2020 TPF-5(438)_2020_Q3_Knapp 733 SWZDI.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2020 TPF-5(438)_2020_Q2_Knapp 733 SWZDI.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2020 5(438)_2020_Q1_Knapp 733 SWZDI_Final.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
TPF-5(438) Acceptance Letter TPF 5(438) Acceptance Letter.pdf Memorandum Public
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
SPR-B Waiver Approval Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1493.pdf Memorandum Public

Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (FY20-FY24)

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(438)
Lead Organization: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jan 01, 2020
Solicitation Number: 1493
Partners: IADOT, IL, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, TX, WI
Contractor(s): Iowa State University
Status: Contract signed
Est. Completion Date: Dec 31, 2024
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Contract End Date: Dec 31, 2024
Financial Summary
Contract Amount:
Total Commitments Received: $1,300,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Khyle Clute
Khyle.Clute@iowadot.us
Phone: 515-239-1646
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Illinois Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Illinois Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Juan David Pava John Senger 217-782-8582 John.Senger@Illinois.gov
Iowa Department of Transportation 2020 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2021 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2022 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2023 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Iowa Department of Transportation 2024 $50,000.00 Dan Sprengeler -- -- -- Transfer.Research@iowadot.us
Kansas Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Kansas Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Brian Gower David Behzadpour 785-291-3847 David.Behzadpour@ks.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Lindsey Renner Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Michelle Moser Leif Halverson Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Michelle Moser Leif Halverson Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us
Missouri Department of Transportation 2020 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2021 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2022 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2023 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2024 $50,000.00 Dan Smith Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer (402) 479-3163 Mark.fischer@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer (402) 479-3163 Mark.fischer@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer (402) 479-3163 Mark.fischer@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer (402) 479-3163 Mark.fischer@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Matt Neemann Mark Fischer (402) 479-3163 Mark.fischer@nebraska.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Texas Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Feng Hong Ned Mattila 512-416-4727 ned.mattila@txdot.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2020 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2021 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2022 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2023 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2024 $25,000.00 Erin Schwark Evelyn Bromberg 608-267-7360 evelyn.bromberg@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

The Midwest Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (MwSWZDI) was initiated in 1999 as a Pooled Fund Study intended to coordinate and promote research related to safety and mobility in highway work zones. The Iowa DOT has been the lead state since 2004. The program is an ongoing cooperative effort between State Departments of Transportation, universities, and industry. Commercial products are provided by private vendors for evaluation, although this is not the only focus of contracted projects. State DOTs provide funds, prioritize products with respect to the anticipated benefits to their construction and maintenance activities, and cooperate with researchers to identify test sites and conduct the evaluations. Each year, the Board of Directors (BOD, a.k.a. Technical Advisory Committee, TAC) collect and/or create problem need statements. Subsequent requests for proposals are developed and distributed to potential researchers at research institutions in contributing states. Partner State DOTs review, discuss and rank the proposals. Typically, four projects are selected for award (in addition to the Administrative Agreement).

Objectives

This program represents an on-going effort among cooperating states’ DOTs, the FHWA, universities, and industry to evaluate new products and conduct related research focused on the enhancement of safety and mobility in highway work zones. Over 100 studies and evaluations have been completed since the inception of the SWZDI and final reports are posted in the Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative web site at https://swzdi.intrans.iastate.edu/.

Scope of Work

Procedures for Project Selection, Award, Implementation 1. Board of Director (BOD) members solicit and develop problem statements. 2. BOD prioritizes problem statements. 3. Program administrator prepares Request for Proposals and collects proposals from researchers in partnering states. 4. BOD prioritizes proposal topics. 5. BOD reviews, discusses, and prioritizes submitted proposals. 6. Proposal are scored and ordered based on priorities collected in item 5 and weighted values that are based on state partner commitments that year. 7. Annual work plan is prepared by the program administrator who also facilitates contracts between the selected researcher(s) and the Iowa DOT. 8. State DOTs form and lead the individual project TACs for projects awarded to a university or entity in their state (other members can request to serve on the TAC). 9. Projects are tracked quarterly. 10. Draft final reports are reviewed by the home state as well as by the BOD. 11. Final reports are posted to the program webpage and sent to national research report repositories. 12. Implementation and technical transfer opportunities are discussed by the BOD. Research Implementation and Technology Transfer Benefits: The benefits from the SWZDI pooled fund include a wide variety of products including completed research reports, technical transfer documents, potential presentations and training, safety equipment evaluations, support toward other research, as well as development and/or implementation of research results in areas of mutual interest and benefit to pooled fund members and others in the industry.

Comments

The minimum contribution for each state is $25,000 per FY, although contributions above the minimum increases the voting power of the state as project voting is weighted by contribution. Total minimum commitment of $225,000 per year. Active Study URL: https://swzdi.intrans.iastate.edu/ New member states: This pooled fund is always accepting new member states. Please inquire with the Lead Agency Contact noted above to join this effort.

Subjects: Highway Operations, Capacity, and Traffic Control

Title File/Link Type Private
Using Smart Work Zone Trailer Data to Evaluate and Predict Lane Closure Impacts with a Consideration of Work Intensity Final Report Public
Effective Signing Strategies and Signal Displays for Work Zone Driveway Assistance Devices (DADs) Final Report Public
Work Zone Speed Limits and Motorist Compliance Final Report Public
TPF-5(438) Acceptance Letter TPF 5(438) Acceptance Letter.pdf Memorandum Public
Quarterly Report: March 2020 5(438)_2020_Q1_Knapp 733 SWZDI_Final.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2020 TPF-5(438)_2020_Q2_Knapp 733 SWZDI.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2020 TPF-5(438)_2020_Q3_Knapp 733 SWZDI.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2020 TPF-5(438)_2020_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2021 TPF-5(438)_2021_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: September 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q3.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: December 2022 TPF-5(438)_2022_Q4.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: March 2023 TPF-5(438)_2023_Q1.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Quarterly Report: June 2023 TPF-5(438)_2023_Q2.pdf Quarterly Progress Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
SPR-B Waiver Approval Approval of SP&R Waiver Pooled Fund Solicitation #1493.pdf Memorandum Public

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