Highway Research: Systematic Selection and Evaluation Processes Needed for Research Program
The report assesses two elements of the surface transportation research and technology program of the Federal Highway Administration: the organization of the FHWA research and technology program; and, FHWA processes for developing research agendas and evaluating research outcomes versus the established best practices utilized for similar research programs.
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http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d02573.pdf