Connecticut Department of Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation and New Hampshire Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the New England Transportation Consortium (NETC), hosted a peer exchange on June 25, 26 and 27, 2024, to discuss topics related to transportation research with other state departments of transportation (DOTs). The peer exchange was funded through the NETC pooled fund.
The event focused on three primary topics: engaging subject matter experts; optimizing research budget and staff; and facilitating technology transfer. Participants of the three-day event included staff from all three host states, two additional NETC member states (Massachusetts and Vermont), four other state transportation agencies (Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey and Utah DOTs), and the Federal Highway Administration. Based on presentations and group discussions, participants shared what they saw as strengths, challenges and opportunities for the host agencies in the areas discussed. They also shared their own takeaways for their home agencies.
Access the peer exchange final report here.