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Completed research products

WisDOT Research provides a range of services to the meet the information needs of the entire department. Use the links below to view the results of our efforts, from traditional research projects to quick-turnaround information gathering.


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Research reports and briefs
WisDOT Research selects and funds research projects across a range of subject areas, from highway materials and construction to multi-modal policy and planning. These projects are typically six months to two years in length and respond to a need for in-depth research to address a problem. 
 

Transportation Synthesis Reports
TSRs are quick-turnaround reports that capture recent research and best practices on requested transportation topics. They help WisDOT staff identify new technologies and practices, make better investment decisions, and monitor federal guidelines and key transportation trends. 
 

Transportation literature searches
Both the WisDOT Research Program and Library conduct TLSs-targeted keyword searches to identify completed research on topics requested by WisDOT technical staff.
 

Peer exchange reports
To help WisDOT staff learn from other agencies' best practices, Research provides planning and logistical support, travel expenses, and reporting services for these multi-day conferences. 
 

Transportation research videos
Research produces brief videos to highlight the benefits of high-impact research projects.


Boscobel bridge at the Wisconsin River