Office of Policy Analysis, Research & Innovation
Research Services Section
Post Project Evaluation Form
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Part I (Questions for the AL)
1. Did the project solve the problem that was initially identified? Please describe.
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2. Please note its practical application and any obstacles to implementation.
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3. Are there any outreach products that could be developed in addition to the final report
that would help to encourage using the results? (For example: a training pamphlet, news
article, manual, software product, highlights for AASHTO RAC, etc.) Note the products
and the targeted audience.
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4. Describe any patent or copyright issues (think long-term).
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5a. Is there current support from management or end-users for additional efforts?
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5b. Are there any future research or implementation projects that can be developed from this
effort? Please note a title, description, estimated cost, TL, champion and any supporting
stakeholders.
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Name of Management Champion for next project:
Project Manager (like the TL) for next project:
Provide a list of stakeholders:
5c. Should a technical summary be written for this contract?
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Qualitative and Other Benefits of the Results of this Research Project
(Part II: Questions for the AL or TAP)
Information
Knowledge Base
Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
(All apply)
Innovation
Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
(All apply)
Environment and
Quality of Life
Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
N/A = blank
Management and
Policy
Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
N/A = blank
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This project expands the knowledge base for cities/counties.
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This project expands the State of MN knowledge base.
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This project will help maintain MnDOT’s position as a
national leader in excellence and innovation.
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This project lays the foundation for future research.
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This project did solve the problem it set out to solve
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The TAP for this project is engaged/excited in a positive
way about the outcomes
This project has a momentum that will carry the results
forward
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The project has results which will be implemented
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This project will improve Minnesotans’ quality of life or
improve Minnesota’s economy
10
This project will improve or protect the natural environment
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This project will improve the aesthetics or sustainability of
the built environment
Implementation of the results will satisfy external
customers’ expectations
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This project will improve specifications or guidelines.
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This project will improve traffic or maintenance operations
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This project will improve planning or innovative finance.
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This project will improve MnDOT policy or transparency
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Mobility, Safety and
Toward Zero Deaths
Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
N/A = blank
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Engineering Design
and Construction
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Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
N/A = blank
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Infrastructure
Strongly Agree = 2
Agree = 1
Disagree = 0
N/A = blank
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This project will ease congestion, reduce commute times,
and enhance movement of people and freight
This project will reduce crashes or reduce economic impact
from winter snow and ice
This project will reduce the impact caused by infrequent
incidents or major disasters.
This project will help reduce transportation-related fatalities
and injuries.
This project will improve our understanding of a materials
or construction related issue that has been difficult to
resolve
This project will help to improve construction, project
development or design processes
This project will improve our understanding of a specific
design-related issue that has been difficult to resolve
This project will lead directly to better quality design or
construction
This project will improve Bridge infrastructure design,
construction, maintenance or management
This project will improve Pavement infrastructure design,
construction, maintenance or management
This project will improve design, construction, maintenance
or management of roadsides or “other” infrastructure
This project will improve the multi-modal system (bikes,
peds, commercial vehicles, cars, air, rail, waterways)
Sum of ratings:
Number of non-blank cells:
Overall Benefits rating [(sum of ratings) / (# of non-blank cells)]:
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Estimated Economic Benefits of the Results of this Research Project
Part III: Questions for the AL, TL or TAP
Cost or Time Savings
_yes
Do the results of this research offer potential cost or time savings?
_no
If the results of this research produce a potential cost or time savings, complete the
appropriate sections below.
Source of the Savings
What is the primary source of the expected cost or time savings? (Check any that apply)
_Improved work efficiency
_Reduced material cost
_Reduced maintenance cost
_Reduced construction cost
_Reduced operations cost
_Reduced road user or crash cost
If the cost savings can be estimated, provide an estimate of the cost savings per unit in one
or more sections.
Improved Work Efficiency
What is the work activity?
What is the unit of production?
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What is the estimated savings in terms of time? (in worker hours and equipment hours per unit
of production?)
Labor: (List grade or type of labor and hours saved)
Equipment: (List equipment type and hours saved)
Reduced Material Costs
What is the material or product?
Cost savings resulting from reduced cost of materials or products purchased:
What is the unit of measure?
What is the estimated cost savings per unit?
Reduced Maintenance Cost
What is the feature that is responsible for reduced maintenance cost?
What is the maintenance unit of measure?
What is the cost savings per maintenance unit?
Reduced Construction Cost
Explain:
Reduced Operational Cost
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What is the operational unit?
Estimated annual savings per operational unit:
Reduced Road User or Crash Cost
What is the feature that is responsible for the reduced road user cost?
What is the estimated average number of users per year?
What is the estimated annual savings in cost per user?
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