I. Manual Purpose
The Manual of Procedures has been developed and updated to document the administrative
processes for the two Maintenance Research funding programs. It will provide assistance to
those wishing to pursue operational research opportunities as well as assist those responsible for
program administration.
For further information, please contact:
Maintenance Operations Research Engineer (MORE) (chair) 651-366-3454
Maintenance Research and Training Engineer 651-366-3578
Maintenance Operations Research Manager 651-366-3585
Assistant State Maintenance Engineer (secondary chair) 651-366-3549
II. Program Overview
The Maintenance Operations Research (MOR) section encourages and funds applied research
and assists in developing innovations. It promotes operational or "hands on" research, encourage
the development of ideas and methods that improves transportation and promotes
implementation.
The objective is to share research results statewide and to promote the implementation of
successful projects. The program’s primary research effort is to tak