The Minnesota Local Road Research Board has funded 10 new projects that will develop professional development resources for Minnesota transportation practitioners on high-need topics.
The LRRB’s Research Implementation Committee selected the following topics based on a survey of Minnesota city and county engineers and the results of recently completed research.
The LRRB has also awarded funding for new research projects, which begin next year.
If you are interested in serving on the technical advisory panel for any of the projects listed below, which begin over the next few months, email research.dot@state.mn.us.
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2021 LRRB Research Implementation Projects
Snowplow Optimization & GPS/AVL on Maintenance EquipmentPractical how-to resource guides on two topics: snowplow optimization and use of AVL/GPS systems maintenance equipment. |
Drainage 101 County Roadways and City Streets: Best Practices and Resources GuideResource guide for addressing drainage requests from local residents and effectively managing county highway/road ditch drainage, city storm sewer, and related drainage issues. |
Guidelines for Determining Speed Limits on Municipal RoadwaysQuick reference guide for setting speed limits on local roads in light of legislative changes. |
Contractors Missing Deadlines/Over CommittingResource guide for contract language and processes to improve contractors’ project delivery time. |
Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Effectiveness of Crack Sealing TechniquesQuick reference guide for two types of crack seal repairs: clean-and-seal and rout-and-seal. |
Culvert Type Evaluation: Concrete vs Plastic vs Corrugated MetalBest practices guide for three types of culvert pipe: reinforced concrete, plastic corrugated metal pipe (CMP). |
Best Practice Guidelines for Intelligent (Active) Warning DevicesQuick reference guide for intelligent safety technologies (active warning devices) like Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB), Speed Radar Signs, and LED Stop Signs, etc. |
BMP of Drain Tile within the RoadwayHigh-level best practices guidance document for designing and installing subsurface roadway drainage. |
Cost Effectiveness of Various Pavement MarkingsGuidance document on various types of pavement marking materials (epoxy, latex, in-lay, ground-in, tapes, etc.). |
Best Practices for Using Social Media for Local AgenciesBest practice guide for the use of social media by local units of government. |