WTI

A Cohesive Multi-Partner Road Ecology Program - UTC

Primary Investigator Contact Information

Rob Ament

External Project Contact(s)

Robin Kline
  • USDOT/Research and Innovative Technologies Administration, Office of Research, Development, & Technology
  • 400 Seventh Street Southwest Room 2440
  • , Washington DC 20590-0001
  • 202-366-2372
  • robin.kline@dot.gov

Report(s)

  1. A Cohesive Multi-Partner Road Ecology Program
    1. Robert J. Ament
    2. 4W0899_Final_Report.pdf

Project Objective

To develop, integrate, cultivate and promote research, outreach and education opportunities for the Road Ecology Program’s growth and development within WTI’s strategic plan.

Project Abstract

With the many challenges that exist in the field of road ecology, WTI is positioned to lead a national effort in understanding and mitigating the impact of surface transportation systems on the environment. An overarching goal for the road ecology focus area is to develop a coherent integrated program that has a clear focus and successfully builds on its strengths. A major challenge will be deciding which new opportunities are developed so that growth and diversification is conducted strategically and staffing and funding is balanced. WTI has hired Rob Ament to develop a clear strategic direction for the program and coordinate the research of the staff, therefore directing the overall success of the program.

Task Descriptions

  1. Develop research, outreach, technology transfer and education opportunities
    1. Cultivate, promote and facilitate opportunities to strengthen WTI’s Road Ecology presence throughout the United States and Canada, within the university system, and the road ecology community
  2. Develop new partnerships and funding opportunities
    1. the Road Ecology Program will diversify and develop new funding opportunities, research grants and contacts with a wide array of road ecology interests.
  3. Develop and Integrate the Program's direction
    1. direction within WTI’s strategic plan. - Develop a clear plan of action for the Road Ecology program and coordinate the efforts of the research staff.
  4. Develop technical network
    1. Maintain and expand a network of professionals and volunteers in the field of road ecology.

Milestones, Dates, Schedule

Start Date:12/1/2005
End Date:6/30/2006
Extended Date:6/30/2007

Student Involvement

False

Relationship to Other Research Projects

False

Technology Transfer Activities

True

Transportation Research Board Keywords

Road Ecology, Wildlife, Animal Vehicle Collision

Partners

Research and Innovative Technology Administration