How are STEP projects selected?
Projects are selected using a rolling, yearly process. Each fiscal year, an announcement is published in the Federal Register requesting suggested lines of research. Stakeholders submit feedback regarding research. This feedback is used by the contact persons identified for each research emphasis area to coordinate and develop the annual STEP Plan. The FHWA Associate Administrator for the Office of Planning, Environment and Realty makes final funding decisions and approves the annual STEP Plan. The annual STEP Plan can be found on the website at www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/step/index.htm. Emphasis area contacts lead implementation of STEP research within an emphasis area. They work with staff and other partners to develop and implement specific projects and initiatives.
