Research Program
Research Program
ITD’s Research Program supports research, development, and technology transfer activities addressing the Department’s strategic goals and initiatives.
The Research Program is located in the Planning Services section within ITD’s Division of Planning and Transportation Expansion and Congestion Mitigation but supports research to meet department-wide needs.
Notice to Researchers: Research Project Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Research Program has issued RFPs for the following new research projects:
| Project Title & Details Link | Open Date | Close Date | Clarifying Questions Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| No RFPs currently posted - More coming soon! |
Clarifying Questions and Other Inquiries
- FAQ document for answers to general RFP questions.
If you’d like to be added to our mailing list and be notified when research opportunities are available, please send an email with your contact information to: research@itd.idaho.gov
Stay tuned for future research opportunities!
The ITD Research Program will be issuing RFPs in the coming months.
Research Program Mission
- Support research, development, and technology transfer activities addressing the Department’s strategic goals and initiatives.
- Enhance ITD’s ability to deliver efficient and effective transportation services.
- Offer practical solutions to problems facing the Department.
- Develop new tools/technologies and facilitate their implementation.
Program Responsibilities
- Coordinating development of ITD’s annual work program for federal State Planning & Research (SPR) funds and annual reporting of agency accomplishments with these funds.
- Administering SPR funds received for ITD research, development, and technology transfer.
- Coordinating Department involvement in multi-state pooled fund projects.
- Identifying ITD research needs and priorities.
- Helping staff locate transportation research and information.
- Overseeing ITD-funded research performed by universities and consultants.
- Coordinating ITD involvement in national and regional transportation research with TRB, AASHTO, the Northwest Transportation Consortium and others.
| Pooled Fund Number & Link | Project Title | ITD Contact |
|---|---|---|
| TPF-5(384) | Exploring Non-Traditional Methods to Obtain Vehicle Volume and Class Data | Margaret Pridmore, 208-334-8221 margaret.pridmore@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(391) | Comprehensive Field Load Test and Geotechnical Investigation Program for Development of LRFD Recommendations of Driven Piles on Intermediate GeoMaterials | Anthony Beauchamp, 208-334-8554 anthony.beauchamp@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(394) | Western Maintenance Partnership, Phase 3 | Nestor Fernandez, 208-334-8979 nestor.fernandezr@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(431) | Application of Enterprise GIS for Transportation, Guidance for a National Transportation Framework (AEGIST) | Will Thoman, 208-334-8458 will.thoman@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(441) | No Boundaries Transportation Maintenance Innovations | Ty Winther, 208-334-8413 ty.winther@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(442) | Transportation Research & Connectivity | Amanda Laib, 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(443) | Continuous Asphalt Mixture Compaction using Density Profiling System (DPS) | John Arambarri, 208-334-8099 john.arambarri@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(447) | Traffic Control Device (TCD) Consortium – Phase 3 | Ryan Lancaster, 208-334-8828 ryan.lancaster@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(448) | Integrating Construction Practices and Weather Into Freeze Thaw Specifications | Dana Dietz, 208-334-8426 dana.dietz@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(451) | Road Usage Charge West | Matthew Moore, 208-334-8484 matthew.moore@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(462) | Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts (OHTI) | Shanon Murgoitio, 208-334-8547 shanon.murgoitio@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(465) | Consortium for Asphalt Pavement Research and Implementation (CAPRI) | Mike Copeland, 208-334-8446 mike.copeland@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(466) | National Road Research Alliance - NRRA (Phase-II) | Mike Copeland, 208-334-8446 mike.copeland@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(467) | Research Project Tracking System | Amanda Laib, 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(476) | Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) 2021-2025 | Chad Clawson, 208-334-8453 chad.clawson@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(478) | Demonstration to Advance New Pavement Technologies Pooled Fund | John Arambarri, 208-334-8099 john.arambarri@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(479) | Clear Roads Winter Highway Operations Pooled Fund, Phase III | Ty Winther, 208-334-8413 ty.winther@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(486) | Center for the Aging Infrastructure: Steel Bridge Research, Inspection, Training and Education Engineering Center - SBRITE | Alan Buehrig, 208-334-8406 alan.buehrig@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(495) | 2023 Technology Exchange on Low Volume Road Design, Construction and Maintenance | Drew Meppen, 208-745-5627 drew.meppen@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(498) | VKelly Slipform Paving Vibration Test | Dana Dietz, 208-334-8426 dana.dietz@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(501) | Roadside Safety Pooled Fund – Phase 3 | Marc Danley, 208-334-8024 marc.danley@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(503) | Standardizing Rigid Inclusions for Transportation Projects – Phase I | Anthony Beauchamp, 208-334-8554 anthony.beauchamp@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(506) | Northwest Passage Phase 5 | Barton Phelps, 208-334-8539 barton.phelps@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(516) | Highway Safety Manual 2nd Edition (HSM2) Implementation | Kelly Campbell, 208-334-8105 kelly.campbell@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(517) | Performance Centered Concrete Construction | Dana Dietz, 208-334-8426 dana.dietz@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(518) | Implementation of Structural Data from Traffic Speed Deflection Devices (TSDDs) | John Arambarri, 208-334-8099 john.arambarri@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(520) | Improving Traffic Detection Through New Innovative i-LST Technology Demonstration Pilot | Tony Grange, 208-334-8213 tony.grange@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(521) | New Performance Approach to Evaluate ASR in Concrete | Dana Dietz, 208-334-8426 dana.dietz@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(522) | National Partnership to Improve the Quality of Preventive Maintenance Treatment Construction & Data Collection Practices (PG Phase III) | John Arambarri, 208-334-8099 john.arambarri@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(525) | 2nd International Roadside Safety Conference and Peer Exchange | Kelly Campbell, 208-334-8105 kelly.campbell@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(526) | Western Transportation Research Consortium | Amanda Laib, 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(527) | International Conference on Ecology and Transportation 2025 | Aaron Scheff, 208-334-8629 aaron.scheff@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(528) | Extending and Sharing Benefits of Strategic Planning Models | Robert Beachler, 208-772-1216 robert.beachler@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(534) | Mobility Analysis and System Transportation Efficiency Research (MASTER) | Caleb Forrey, 208-334-8549 caleb.forrey@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(536) | Ahead of the Curve - Migration from NCHRP to AASHTO Technical Training Solutions (TTS) | Amanda Laib, 208-334-8181 amanda.laib@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(538) | Phase II: Continuous Asphalt Mixture Compaction Assessment using Density Profiling System (DPS) | Sikha Bhusal, 208-332-7193 sikha.bushal@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(542) | Passive Force Behavior for Skewed Bridge Abutments During Combined Lateral and Rotational Loading | Darren LaMay, 208-334-8503 darren.lamay@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(547) | Traffic Safety Culture – Phase 3 | Lisa Losness, 208-334-8103 lisa.losness@itd.idaho.gov |
| TPF-5(554) | TPF-5(544) | Dana Dietz, 208-334-8426 dana.dietz@itd.idaho.gov |
Information about transportation-related research conducted in other states and nationally is available from a variety of sources. Here are some of the most useful sites for finding transportation research information.
State DOT Custom Google Search – This is a custom search tool that can be used to limit searches to only state DOT websites. It can be helpful in finding information about research, but also can be useful in finding other information such as planning documents, manuals, and specifications.
Transportation Pooled Fund Website – Provides information about all completed and active pooled fund projects, which are collaborative projects involving multiple states and FHWA. Click on the search tab to find projects by study number or keyword. You can also find information about proposed projects by clicking on the Open Solicitations tab.
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Publications – Provides links to a variety of TRB publications including:
Transportation Research International Database (TRID) – TRID is the largest database of completed transportation research in the world with more that 1.1 million records. TRID contains information about research on all modes of transportation conducted both nationally and internationally.
Research in Progress (RiP) Database – RiP provides information about active transportation research projects being conducted by federal agencies, state DOTs and universities.
US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Research Hub – Provides information about research supported by USDOT and its various agencies. You can enter a search term on the main page or click on the Advanced Search tab to limit the search to specific agencies like the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
National Transportation Library (NTL) – Managed by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, NTL is USDOT’s central repository for USDOT research and technical publications.
Writing Guidelines
Forms
For a list of available forms, please visit the ITD Form Finder page.
ITD Research Program Contacts
Please send comments, questions, and suggestions to:
Research Program Manager: Amanda Laib | Phone: 208-334-8181 | Amanda.Laib@itd.idaho.gov
Research Analyst: Currently vacant