ATRC Research Program The Arizona Transportation Research Center (ATRC) is a catalyst for the continuous improvement of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). This responsibility includes the formal development of a focused research program as well as providing the forum for improvement through effective technology transfer, and fostering change in areas beyond the domain of research. To accomplish this, ATRC uses the expertise of both public and private partners. This includes the university system of Arizona and the consultant community. Anyone may submit a research proposal online using the Research Suggestion Form, or send the printed form, available in Word and Adobe PDF formats, to the address at the bottom. All research suggestions are evaluated by ATRC. Upon completion of the ATRC evaluation process, the highest rated proposals are presented to the ADOT Research Council for further evaluation and ranking. Proposals are funded to the extent that funds are available, beginning with those rated highest by the Research Council. ATRC project managers oversee the research on individual projects. Each project manager supervises research in one or two Emphasis Areas. The actual research may be done by a private consultant, a university professor or a college student. The projects are managed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the ATRC Research Program Manual. The ATRC also participates in several cooperative research ventures with other states, federal agencies and private associations. The latest annual program book gives the status and budget of current projects. Research culminates in reports that are written according to published guidelines and distributed by the ATRC. The report guidelines (also available in Word and Adobe PDF formats), the latest catalog of reports, with instructions for requesting them, as well as some of the reports, are on the web. For additional information, see the Frequently Asked Questions page. Arizona Transportation Research Center 206 South 17th Avenue Mail Drop 075R Phoenix, AZ  85007 FAX: 602.712.3400