Partner Organizations

The Pavement Research Institute is built on the expertise and support of leading academic, governmental, and private sector organizations with an interest in pavement research.

Minnesota Department of Transportation | top

In addition to managing and maintaining the state's transportation assets, Mn/DOT supports a diverse research agenda to develop new technologies that improve transportation in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Transportation Web site: www.dot.state.mn.us

Minnesota Local Road Research Board | top

Established in 1959 through state legislation, the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) has sponsored more than 150 individual projects on a variety of topics.

Minnesota LRRB Web site: www.lrrb.gen.mn.us

Center for Transportation Studies | top

CTS is an independent, interdisciplinary center for transportation-related research, education, and outreach at the University of Minnesota. CTS creates connections between researchers and funding organizations that are interested in transportation issues, and initiates and coordinates interdisciplinary research.

Center for Transportation Studies Web site: www.cts.umn.edu

University of Minnesota Department of Civil Engineering | top

The Department of Civil Engineering has outstanding facilities and a vigorous, diverse education and research program. Currently, the CE department includes more than 30 full-time faculty members and 18 research staff. Pavement research is among the most active and significant research areas in the department.

Department of Civil Engineering Web site: www.ce.umn.edu

Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota | top

The Aggregate & Ready Mix Association of Minnesota (ARM) is a statewide, nonprofit organization whose goal is to advance the knowledge, education and awareness of concrete and to monitor government activities and regulations that may impact its members.

ARM Web site: www.armofmn.com

Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota | top

CPAM is a nonprofit trade association of businesses with an interest in concrete paving, supporting advances in concrete paving technology.

CPAM Web site: www.concreteisbetter.com

Federal Highway Administration | top

The FHWA works cooperatively with governmental agencies, industry, and research community partners to research, develop, test, and implement the latest proven technological advancements in pavements and other transportation technologies.

FHWA Pavement Technology Web site: www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement

Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association | top

MAPA advances the technology of hot mix asphalt paving by providing technical assistance, training, and consultation to its members.

MAPA Web site: www.asphaltisbest.com

Transportation Engineering and Road Research Alliance | top

TERRA is a cooperative research governance organization that facilitates the strategic use of the MnROAD pavement research and testing facility.

MnROAD Web site: mnroad.dot.state.mn.us/research

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