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For more information about the proposal submission process, refer to the University Handbook.
Open research request for proposals
The Research Program has open solicitations for 38 projects. We are committed to work with Texas state supported universities with a signed Cooperative Research and Implementation Agreement (CRIA).
Interested researchers should coordinate with their university liaisons to respond to this solicitation. Submissions, questions and enquiries must be through the Bonfire website.
| No. | Project Statement Title |
| 1. | 26-003 Retrofitting TxDOT Prestressed Box Beams with Composite Cast In Place Concrete Deck |
| 2. | 26-010 Synthesis: Assess Hazard and Vulnerability Prioritization for Texas Bridges and Tunnels |
| 3. | 26-020 Synthesis: Assess Transportation Agency Approaches to Training and Developing Hydrology and Hydraulics (H&H) Staff |
| 4. | 26-021 Synthesis: Increase Awareness and Use of Transportation Nature-Based Solutions |
| 5. | 26-025 Assessing Residual Strength of Post-Tensioned Elements with Corrosion-Induced Tendon Failure |
| 6. | 26-030 Develop Best Practices for Temporary Pavement Design and Construction |
| 7. | 26-031 Develop Best Practice to Improve CRCP Performance near Transverse Construction Joints |
| 8. | 26-034 Designing and Constructing Permanent Stable Foundation Layers in Areas of Sulfate Rich Soils |
| 9. | 26-038 Develop and Demonstrate an Evaluation Process for Acceptance of Additives for Use in Forensic Analysis in Hot Mix Asphalt |
| 10. | 26-040 Develop Performance Models for Different Preventive Maintenance Treatments |
| 11. | 26-044 Develop Best Practices for Efficient and Beneficial TxDOT Constructability Reviews (CRs) |
| 12. | 26-046 Enhancing Flexible Pavement System 23 (FPS23) by Incorporating a Top-Down Cracking Model in Texas Mechanistic-Empirical Flexible Pavement Design System (TxME) |
| 13. | 26-055 Develop Heavy Duty Intersection Designs with High Performance Graded (HPG) Binder or Suitable Asphalt Mixtures |
| 14. | 26-057 Incorporating Pavement Structural Capacity into TxDOT Pavement Management Information System |
| 15. | 26-066 Update Standardized Measurement Systems and Laboratory Test Procedures to Improve Motorist Safety |
| 16. | 26-068 Evaluate Thick Lift High Performance Grade (HPG) Mixes for Intersections, Border Checkpoints, and Other Locations with Slow Moving Heavy Traffic |
| 17. | 26-069 Update and Improve Pavement Management Information System (PMIS) Treatment Decisions and Effectiveness |
| 18. | 26-070 Investigate the Effects of Using of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) as Aggregate in Seal Coats |
| 19. | 26-079 Develop Multi-Modal Maritime-Rail-Roadway Transportation Model for the Texas Inland and Intercoastal Waterways |
| 20. | 26-090 Evaluating Texas Ports Readiness and Opportunities for Alternative Fuels |
| 21. | 26-096 Determine Land Use Patterns, Travel, Regional Development, Population Trends, and Technology Change Impacts on Texas Energy Use and Carbon Emissions |
| 22. | 26-099 Monitoring and Speciation of Particulate Matter Under 2.5 Microns (PM2.5) Composition across Texas Counties |
| 23. | 26-100 The Effects of Road Types and Construction Activities on Particulate Matter and Development of Best Practices for PM2.5 Reduction |
| 24. | 26-107 Synthesis: Evaluate Effectiveness of Pedestrian Elements Constructed through Competitive Funding Mechanisms |
| 25. | 26-111 Using Unmanned Aerial Systems to Identify and Manage Protected Species Habitat |
| 26. | 26-114 Perform Assessment of TxDOT Safety Scoring Tools to Determine Effectiveness and Calibration |
| 27. | 26-119 Cost Effective Roundabouts: Evaluate Options for Reducing Roundabout Footprints and Construction Costs |
| 28. | 26-123 Determine Metric Performance Rankings for Innovative Interchanges and Alternative Assessment |
| 29. | 26-125 Develop Guidance for Enhancing Work Zone Safety in the Construction of Innovative Intersections |
| 30. | 26-143 Develop and Evaluate Long Median Barrier Gate to Assist with Emergency Response |
| 31. | 26-146 Optimize Tradeoffs between Centerline Buffers, Lane Width, and Shoulders for Rural Undivided Highways |
| 32. | 26-150 Review Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Messaging for Increased Understandability |
| 33. | 26-176 Evaluate Emerging Transportation Technologies and Advancements in Engineering and Roadway Safety Efforts Impact on Crashes |
| 34. | 26-184 Leveraging Crowd-Sourced Data and Artificial Intelligence for Timely Detection of Roadway Anomalies for Enhanced Situational Awareness and Rapid Response |
| 35. | 26-191 Utilizing Telematics Data as a Proxy to Identify Near-Crash Events and Hotspots |
| 36. | 26-192 Develop Guidance on Drilled Shaft Response to Collision Force |
| 37. | 26-197 Gauge the Trust and Optimize the Clay and Shale LRFD Design Criteria for Drilled Shaft Foundations |
| 38. | 26-198 Establish Bridge Blast and Fire Damage Mitigation and Design Consideration |
| Date | Milestone |
| February, 2025 |
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| March, 2025 |
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April, 2025 |
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| April 18 - May 5, 2025 |
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How does a problem statement become a research project?
TxDOT reviews submitted problem statements before approving them for research:
- Problem statements are reviewed and prioritized with project recommendations for each functional area.
- Top recommended problem statements across all five functional areas are converted into project statements.
- Project statements are submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and the TxDOT Executive Review Board for final approval.
- The Request for Proposal for selected project statements are announced.
Functional area committees
The Functional Area Committees consist of subject matter experts from TxDOT districts, divisions, and universities. The five committees are:
- Construction, Maintenance, and Materials.
- Planning and Environmental.
- Safety and Operations.
- Structures and Hydraulics.
- Strategy and Innovation.
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