Partnering Opportunities with the
ADOT Research Center
The ADOT Research Center –
A section within the Multimodal
Planning Division (MPD).
The Research Center is in the
ADOT Administration Building at
206 S. 17th Avenue in Phoenix.
We’re on the 1st floor, at
the site of the former
Roadrunner Café.
Find us on the web at
www.azdot.gov/research.
A Place to Meet…Read…Think
Information Commons
Stop by to peruse our
periodical collection or
take a break between
meetings.
A Place to Meet…Read…Think
Courtyard suitable for casual
breaks and outdoor meetings.
Research Center staff
Always ready to
serve you!
What WE DO
Evaluate products for
construction use
Operate the ADOT Library
Manage research projects
What WE DO
Product Evaluation
The Product Evaluation Program
manages the review of
construction products and
develops ADOT’s approved
products list (APL).
Find the APL and more
at www.azdot.gov/apl.
Stephanie Huang
Product Evaluation Program Manager
What WE DO
Research
Got a problem?
See a need?
Really want to know?
Talk to us.
The Research Center helps
transportation professionals
solve problems through
projects designed to meet
their needs. Our focus is on
implementation.
We conduct research that
addresses real-world problems
and delivers information you can
use, right here in Arizona.
What WE DO
Research Focus Areas
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Planning and environmental stewardship
Safety and efficiency in operations
Preservation and renewal of infrastructure
Service and mobility choices
Traffic and safety
Planning and administration
Materials and construction
Environment
Intelligent transportation systems
Structures
Maintenance
What WE DO
Research: Innovation you can use
• Land Use and Traffic Congestion
– What types of land uses are associated with lower
congestion?
What WE DO
Research: Innovation you can use
• Evaluation of Salvage and Replanted
Native Plants on ADOT Projects
– What are the best techniques for
replanting saguaros to help
ensure their survival?
What WE DO
Research: Innovation you can use
• Data Needs for Tree Removal CrashModification Factors on Arizona Highways
– What would be the expected change in the
number of crashes as a result of tree removal?
What WE DO
Research FAQs
• Who can suggest an idea for research?
– ANYONE, including cities, towns, counties, tribes.
• When can ideas be suggested?
– ANY TIME.
• How can I suggest an idea for a research study?
– CONTACT A PROJECT MANAGER.
• Is funding available?
– YES, on a selective basis. No match required.
What WE DO
Research: We do the heavy lifting
• ADOT PM works with stakeholders to define
objectives of the potential study to meet
stakeholder needs
• ADOT Research Advisory Committee considers and
approves topics for funding
• Consultants selected from ADOT on-call contract
• ADOT PM and stakeholders guide research process
• Local agency leads implementation
What WE DO
Library
Library is open 8 – 4
to ADOT staff and guests.
Thousands of reports, books,
journals, and CDs are available
for check-out or reference.
What WE DO
Library
Librarian Dale Steele can help you find
information.
Your success is our success.
We invite you to partner with
us to address the problems you
face in rural Arizona.
Contact us
ADOT Research Center
ADOT Administration Building
206 S. 17th Avenue, Room 198
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-712-4052
www.azdot.gov/research