In its over 45 years of existence, the Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) has enabled public and private entities to combine resources to conduct high‑priority transportation research. By pooling funds and expertise, participants develop innovative solutions at a lower cost while extending the reach and impact of their research.

Collaboration between TPF Program participants eliminates duplicative research efforts, allowing for more efficient use of funds. The pooled fund lead agency manages the contract‑related and funding issues for the project, allowing other members to focus on the study’s content. This leveraging of
resources enables some agencies to participate in large‑scale research efforts that would otherwise not be feasible.

https://doi.org/10.21949/152196