The biennial TPF Program Excellence Awards further promotes research, innovation, and excellence by recognizing outstanding TPF studies. This awards program highlights the importance of meaningful collaboration and partnership in transportation research by recognizing TPF studies that have significantly advanced national research efforts in the areas of safety, economic growth, equity, climate solutions, and/or transformation.

Administered through a partnership between FHWA and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee (RAC), the TPF Excellence Awards will recognize two TPF studies, with at least one State department of transportation (DOT)-led study. Learn more about nominating a TPF study today!

2024 Transportation Pooled Fund Excellence Awards Winners

• TPF-5(353) Clear Roads Winter Maintenance Research Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT) 
• Member-level Redundancy in Built-up Steel Members TPF-5(253) Indiana Department of Transportation (DOT