Topics for FY2009 Scan Program

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

MEMORANDUM

We are pleased to announce that proposals are currently being accepted for the (FY) 2009 cycle of the International Technology Scanning Program, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). The purpose of this memo is to provide you with information on the process for submitting scan proposals as well as key dates and specific actions required by FHWA offices and AASHTO committees in order to participate in the program. The deadline for submitting scan proposals is September 28, 2007.

Since 1990, the U.S. has reached beyond its borders to expand transportation knowledge through the International Technology Scanning Program. Over 70 scans have been conducted to date, resulting in a wealth of information and benefits to the U.S. transportation community. The program links U.S. highway experts with their counterparts around the world to learn about the newest technologies and practices. Scans are normally conducted early in the innovation cycle, helping put a particular technology or practice in context by evaluating it in practice outside of the U.S. environment. This allows the U.S. transportation community to learn from the successes, as well as the failures, of other countries in order to avoid duplicative research and development and to accelerate improvements to U.S. transportation facilities.

The International Technology Scanning Program offers many benefits and opportunities and we encourage you to take part in the program. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Office of International Programs at (202) 366-0111. Please be reminded that the deadline for submitting scan proposals is September 28, 2007.

6 Attachments

Attachment 1: Instructions and Details on the Scan Proposal and Selection Process
Attachment 2: Scan Proposal Form
Attachment 3: Sample Scan Proposal Submission
Attachment 4: Highlights from Recent Scans
Attachment 5: List of All Scans Completed and Planned Scans (1991-2008)
Attachment 6: Frequently Asked Questions about the Scanning Program