Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Eric Kahlig’s organization
Jul 23, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Ohio's Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Strategic Research Plan 2026
This Strategic Research Plan for Ohio's Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) outlines the organization's direction for developing, funding, and overseeing transportation research projects. The plan focuses on three strategic areas: Safety, Infrastructure Preservation, and Operations & Business Practices. Its objective is to address the specific needs and challenges of local agencies, providing implementable and cost-effective solutions to enhance the safety and economic well-being of Ohio's traveling public.
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The meeting included updates on projects and a review of program policies and procedures. The board reaffirmed the Guidebook, Standard Operating Procedure, Annual Calendar, ORIL Research Idea Form, and TAC Acknowledgement Form without modifications. The Strategic Research Plan and Research Idea Evaluation & Prioritization were approved with modifications. The FY2027 Idea Solicitation will be open to anyone from July 31, 2025, to September 3, 2025.
Jun 25, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Transportation Review Advisory Council Regular Session Minutes
The meeting included updates on the Hamilton Western Hills Viaduct project, with a request to move a construction commitment from FY27 to FY26, which was approved. An update was provided on the TRAC applications received for the 2025 TRAC Cycle.
May 22, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Oril Board Meeting Minutes/Notes
The meeting included updates on membership changes, the FY2026 Calendar, and OTEC 2025. Status updates were provided on four research projects sponsored by the ORIL program. The board discussed and approved the selection of research agencies for two projects: INFRAME for 'Pavement Condition Rating Method and Use for Local Agencies' and Ohio University for 'Methodology for Assigning Load Factors for AASHTO Rating Vehicle.'
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