MDT is active in many Transportation Pooled Funds (TPF) that are administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The purpose of the TPF program is to provide States, FHWA, and other organizations a mechanism to pool resources when significant or widespread interest is shown in solving transportation–related problems. Partners may pool funds and other resources to solve these problems through research, planning, and technology transfer activities.

Want to learn more about TPF? The TPF Webpage provides comprehensive list of all proposed, active, and completed pooled funds. Also provided is information on lead state and contribution requirements.

Are you interested in joining a TPF? Please contact Rebecca Ridenour, the Research Section Supervisor to discuss how to get involved.

Following is a listing of the TPF that Montana currently is active in. Specific TPF websites are provided as applicable.

Number Title Annual contribution Lead State
TPF-5(518) Implementation of Structural Data from Traffic Speed Deflection Devices $55,000 Virginia
TPF-5(399) Improve Pavement Surface Distress and Transverse Profile Data Collection and Analysis, Phase II $15,000 FHWA
TPF-5(437) Technology Transfer Concrete Consortium (YF20-FY24) $12,000 Iowa
TPF-5(444) Traffic Safety Culture - Phase 2 $25,000 Montana
TPF-5(447) Traffic Control Device (TCD) Consortium Pooled Fund Study $10,000 FHWA
TPF-5(476) Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) 2021-2025 $12,000 Utah
TPF-5(479) Clear Roads Winter Highway Operations Phase III $25,000 Minnesota
TPF-5(480) Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Infrastructure $30,000 Iowa
TPF-5(486) Center for the Aging Infrastructure: Steel Bridge Research, Inspection, Training and Education Engineering Center - SBRITE (continuation) $25,000 Indiana
TPF-5(506) North/West Passage Transportation Pooled Fund Study Phase 5 $30,000 Minnesota
TPF-5(515) Evaluation of Low-Cost Safety Improvements Pooled Fund Study $10,000 FHWA
TPF-5(523) Phase II Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Bridges and Structures $20,000 Iowa
TPF-5(464) Hydrologic and Hydraulic Software Enhancements (SMS, WMS, Hydraulic Toolbox, and HY-8) $10,000 FHWA
TPF-5(466) National Road Research Alliance - NRRA (Phase-II) $75,000 Minnesota
TPF-5(526) Western Transportation Research Consortium $15,000 Utah