Guide to Accelerating New Technology Adoption through Directed Technology Transfer

Technology transfer (T²) is an integral function in the process that advances innovation and brings new ideas to transportation organizations. This report presents a framework and guidance on how to use T² to guide and accelerate innovation within a state department of transportation or other such agency. Chapter 1 of this guide provides background on innovation adoption and T²; introduces the Innovation Adoption Process, guided T², and its 10 components; and explores how different users can approach the remaining chapters of the guide. Chapters 2 through 11 of the guide are focused on assisting users with the guided T² phase of the Innovation Adoption Process. Each chapter details one of 10 components of guided T². The guide includes illustrative examples of innovations in organization and policy as well as design, materials, and operations.