The AASHTO Innovation Initiative (A.I.I.) committee is accepting nominations for proven advancements in transportation technology to accelerate their adoption by agencies nationwide. If the innovation is accepted, you and your team will receive the tools and budget to help your peers adopt or adapt the advancement of the innovation.
A.I.I. awards national recognition and the resources to lead other agencies in adopting your proven innovation. For a nomination to even be considered by the Executive Committee, the technology must meet the following criteria:
- Currently used by one or more transportation agency
- Nomination submitted by an AASHTO member organization
- Must be out of “prototype” phase
Technology nominations can only come from AASHTO members (that includes all State and local DOT’s, and FHWA). Nominations will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Technology Description – The term “technology” may include processes, products, techniques, procedures, and practices
- State of Development – Is deployed successfully in one or more agencies, Favors innovations that have advanced beyond the research stage, at least to the pilot deployment stage, and preferably into routine use.
- Payoff Potential – Offers a high benefit if implemented in other agencies
- Market Readiness – Requires a reasonable level of cost, time, and effort for integration into other agencies
Deadline Extended to September 10, 2021
Full details, submission process, and contact information are available on AASHTO’s A.I.I. Solicitation website.