Throughout the year, the NDOT Research Section solicits and receives new ideas for research projects for the following year. These ideas can come from the general public, cities, counties, consultants, suppliers, contractors, Universities, FHWA and within Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Statements of Need (SON) are a tool for the submitter to describe a current issue or research idea to the Nebraska Transportation Research Council (NTRC). Providing a brief yet comprehensive description to the NTRC is the best way to gather support for a research idea. When submitting your SON, keep in mind this is your tool to convey your ideas to individuals who will determine which SON will be developed into proposals. Highlighting innovative ways to solve issues focusing on the benefits, safety, efficiency and cost savings to NDOT, the transportation industry, and the public will have the best chance of being selected.
Download the SON form to submit your ideas now. Reach out to lieska.halsey@nebraska.gov">Lieska Halsey, NDOT Research Manager, with any questions you may have.