Bureau responsibilities include the following:

• Manage the research portion of the State Planning and Research Program (SP&R), including national pooled funds
• Oversee the work of the Iowa Highway Research Board (IHRB)
• Lead and participate in cooperative research efforts with other states, agencies, universities, and industry through national pooled funds
• Help department staff identify and find means to meet research needs
• Participate in national and emerging regional ITS programs and administer ITS initiatives
• Provide leadership for research and technology initiatives within the Iowa DOT, statewide, regionally and nationally
• Promote participation with other states in emerging research and technology such as 511.
• Sponsor and facilitate the Iowa Transportation Research Collaboration Agreement

Additional research, development and technology transfer activities are carried out in other divisions and offices of the department, including the offices of Maintenance, Materials, Bridges and Structures, and Traffic and Safety. Click here for information on safety research.