The RAC Region I teleconference was held on Thursday 10/02/14. The following individuals participated.
Allison Hardt (Chair)Maryland DOT
Mike Bonini (Vice Chair)Penn DOT
Glenn RobertsNew Hampshire DOT
Ann ScholzNew Hampshire DOT
Dale PeabodyMaine DOT
Camille Crichton-SumnersNJ DOT
Mike SockRhode Island DOT
Jim FallonConn DOT
Mike KirkpatrickDelaware DOT
Steve PepinMassachusetts DOT
Soumya DeyDistrict of Columbia DOT
Stephanie DockDistrict of Columbia DOT
Gary FrederickNew York DOT
Mike SockRhode Island DOT
Chris Jolly (Secretary)FHWA- Vermont
Minutes from 09/04/14 callwere approved.
Old Business:
The minutes from the 9/11/14 RAC Leadership call were distributed to RAC Region 1 for review/comment on 9/16/14 via e-mail from Allison. Brief discussion on AASHTO’s strategic planning efforts underway. FHWA will be hosting an upcoming webinar on the Pooled Fund program with the date to be determined. John Moulden, FHWA confirmed that tuition fees are not an eligible expense for federally funded projects (this is still under review by FHWA). Briefing on SHRP 2 activities. Round 5 will open next January.Next Leadership call will be 10/9/14. Let Allison know if you have any topics to bring to Leadership.
Regional Research Publications for September were included on page 2 of the Agenda for this call. Please remember to submit any publications to Alison.
New Business:
2016 National RAC meeting to be hosted by Region 1. Mike is looking into Penn DOT hosting the meeting.
Looking for additional clarification on John Moulden’s confirmation that tuition cannot be reimbursed with federal funds. Will pursue with Leadership.
Soumya Dey and Stephanie Dock gave a presentation on the development of the District of Columbia’s Research Strategic Plan and progress to date. Discussed the Plan Development, Goals and Strategies and Progress to Date. Very informative presentation and hopefully we can incorporate states taking turns on each RAC monthly call make a presentation on a topic they may want to highlight.
Let Allison know if you have any topics for the next Leadership call or our next RAC call.
Next Call 11/06/14