Traffic engineering and safety.

Also, to provide an open forum for discussion of new ideas in these areas that is independent of the hierarchy of administration. Within this context, the following specific functions can be identified:

1. To assist the VTRC in the development of its traffic and safety research program by either suggesting research projects or reacting to and providing advice on research proposals conceived by Council staff.
2. To support, advocate, and assist in the conduct of specific research projects by providing technical advice on project proposals, work plans, interim reports, and final draft reports, and by providing guidance during the course of studies.
3. To review and endorse, if deemed appropriate, the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of research projects.
4. To assist in, and support, as appropriate, the implementation of research recommendations.
5. To keep committee members and research staff abreast of other activities that relate to ongoing Council research or that advance the state-of-the-art. Members should also disseminate as appropriate information on ongoing and completed research to their respective work groups.