NRRA Membership
As a member of the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA), you will be collaborating with other DOTs, private companies, associations and academia to implement cutting edge pavement technologies. Together we will develop tools and methods based on actual performance data to improve design, construction and maintenance of pavements.
"The NRRA allows us to bring proven new technologies, techniques and materials to North Dakota's road network. NRRA is research that pays."
- Dale C. Heglund (retired), North Dakota State University
We have already saved millions by implementing research results and leveraging Minnesota construction funding dedicated to the MnROAD facility. MnROAD is, and continues to be, one of the most sophisticated pavement test facilities of its type in the world.
NRRA has two membership options: agency membership or associate membership.
Agency membership
The NRRA is actively looking for state agency members that are interested in providing input and participating in the decision making needed for future MnROAD construction and research. Agency Members play an important role by setting objectives, goals, and finalizing project selection from technical teams. The cost to become an agency member requires a contribution of $150,000/year for states receiving more SPR dollars than Minnesota and $75,000/year for states who receive less than Minnesota. Unlike other pooled funds, agencies are encouraged to join anytime.
Agencies involved in the Veta Pooled Fund also have the option to join at $25,000 annually to continue participating (or at full membership). Those funds will be dedicated only to the Veta study under the Intelligent Construction Technologies team.
Agency member roles
- Each agency holds 2 (two) positions on the Executive Committe.
- Each agency is given 2 (two) voting positions on each of the technical teams.
- Additional members of the agency are welcome to participate in team meetings and have input into their agency’s votes.
- Agency members may participate on project teams as Technical Liaisons (TLs) or Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) members.
- During monthly team meetings, agency members may be provided opportunities to present information about their agency's state of practice as it relates to the team.
Associate membership
The NRRA is looking for academic institutions, private companies and associations that are interested in the development of various pavement, geotechnical, and intelligent construction related research projects. Associate Members play an important role by providing critical input on trends in road research with an emphasis on implementation. Associates advise and assist technical teams during the selection and planning of research topics. The cost to become an associate member is $2,000 a year. Members may join at any time with annual renewal.
Associate member roles
- Associate members may have as many representatives on each of the 5 (five) technical teams as desired.
- Associate members may participate on research project teams as Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) members and have opportunities to be Principal Investigators (PIs) through the MnDOT contracting process.
- During monthly team meetings, agency members may be provided opportunities to present information about their organization and services as it relates to the team.
Join the Alliance
Choose a membership option below to join.
- Become an NRRA Agency Member (Pooled Fund Solicitation Link)
- Become an NRRA Associate Member