In 1952 the Highway Research Board published an analysis of the research organizations in state highway departments. Since then state highway research programs and departmental organizations for research have undergone substantial change. An ad hoc committee on highway research policy and administration was created by the Highway Research Board in 1965 to review the changes that had occurred in the preceding 15 years. The committee developed a questionnaire that was sent to the states and the findings were published in 1966. However, it was, believed that there was a need for greater in-depth analysis of research programs and organizations. The staff of the board visited 13 states to develop case studies. These states were selected to reflect representative types of organizations as well as concentration of research activities. An article on considerations and guidelines is presented for research management in developing a research program. Some general patterns illustrated in the detailed case studies covering 13 states and 2 research institutions are presented.
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