AASHTO - Strategic Highway Research Program 2

What’s moving forward from the 2012-2013 SHRP2 Implementation Season?

SHRP2 Solutions offer the tools and technologies we need for a safer and more efficient transportation system.

Renewing our system

Worker Fatigue Risk Management – Guidelines and training to reduce worker fatigue in rapid renewal projects (R03)
Innovative Bridge Designs for Rapid Renewal – Tool kits and standard designs for bridges that can be built more quickly and efficiently (R04)
Precast Concrete Pavement – Tools to match pavement installation options to projects, specifications for design, fabrication, and installation (R05)
NDToolbox – Catalogue of web-based options to consider in assessing bridge deterioration (R06)
Nondestructive Testing for Concrete Bridge Decks – Web tool to detect deterioration of concrete bridge decks (R06A)
Nondestructive Testing for Tunnel Linings – Non-destructive testing guide for mapping defects of tunnel linings (R06G)
Performance Specifications for Rapid Renewal – Specifications to reduce claims and inspection costs and accelerate construction of aging infrastructure (R07)
Managing Risk in Rapid Renewal Projects – Tools to enable states to better manage construction risks (R09)
Project Management Strategies for Complex Projects – Innovative strategies for managing complex projects (R10)
Identifying and Managing Utility Conflicts – New planning techniques to reduce conflicts and promote more coordination between utilities and transportation agencies (R15B)
Railroad-DOT Mitigation Strategies – Model agreements to improve coordination and cooperation at highway and railroad connections and junctions (R16)
Pavement Renewal Solutions – Design and construction guidelines for long-life pavements (R23)
Guidelines for the Preservation of High-Traffic-Volume Roadways – Innovations that make pavements last longer on the nation's busiest highways and interstates (R26)

Integrating economic, environmental, community and mobility needs in the planning and design of new transportation projects

PlanWorks: Better Planning, Better Projects – Web based resource to evaluate and integrate project goals in cost- and time-efficient ways (C01)
Implementing Eco-Logical – New methods to conserve green spaces and protect the environment during highway construction and planning (C06)
Expediting Product Delivery – 24 strategies for addressing or avoiding common constraints to improve planning and environmental reviews (C19)

Improving the reliability of our system

Guide to Integrating Business Processes to Improve Travel-Time Reliability – Tools to re-engineer business practices to enhance traffic operations (L01)
Guide to Organizing Transportation Agencies to Advance Systems Operations and Management – Tools to develop institutional arrangements suitable to real-time demands of transportation systems management and operations (L06)
Framework for Improving Travel-Time Reliability – Resource to manage and improve traffic operations and travel-time reliability (L17)
National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training – Smarter training for incident responders (L12)
Regional Operations Academy – Regional forums expand opportunities to gain expertise in
new strategies, technologies for enhancing transportation systems operations systems operations (L36)