Innovation

Innovation is: production or adoption, assimilation, and exploitation of a value-added novelty in
economic and social spheres; renewal and enlargement of products, services, and markets;
development of new methods of production; and establishment of new management systems. It is both
a process and an outcome. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innovation)

Innovation is synonymous with risk-taking and organizations that create revolutionary products or
technologies take on the greatest risk because they create new markets.

The MO Division provides support to MoDOT and all our partners in all things innovation related.

MoDOT Innovation links:

Innovations Challenge

MoDOT Research

Being Green at MoDOT

Missouri LTAP

Other useful links:

FHWA Office of Innovative Program Delivery

• Center for Transportation Workforce Development
• Center for Local Aid Support
• Center for Innovative Finance Support
• Center for Accelerating Innovation
  • Every Day Counts
  • STIC Network and STIC Incentive Program
  • AID Demonstration Program
  • Increased Federal-Share for Project-level Innovation

FHWA SHRP2 Solutions

FHWA Research and Technology

• Research and Development (R&D) Opportunities
• State Planning and Research (SPR) Guide
• Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Program
• University Transportation Center (UTC) Program
• Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center
• International Research Collaboration Platforms

FHWA Construction Projects Incorporating Experimental Features

FHWA Alternative Fuel Corridors

USDOT Research and Technology

USDOT ITS Joint Program Office

USDOT Volpe Center

USDOT Build America Bureau

FTA Research and Innovation

FRA Research, Development and Technology

AASHTO Innovation Initiative

AASHTO Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)

Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Program Web Site

Transportation Research Board (TRB)

University Transportation Centers

NHTSA Research and Evaluation