Sec. 56. (a) The department may cooperate with and assist Purdue University in developing the best methods of improving and maintaining the highways of the state and the respective counties. In so cooperating with Purdue University and for the purpose of developing and disseminating helpful information concerning road construction and improvement and the operation of the highways of the state and the counties, the department may expend money annually from the funds appropriated to the department's use for the use and benefit of Purdue University in carrying on programs of highway research and highway extension at or in connection with Purdue University and for the annual road school held at Purdue University. In addition, the money may be increased by federal funds, which may be made available to the department for the engineering and economic investigation of projects for future construction and for highway research necessary in connection therewith.
(b) For the purpose of disseminating knowledge of the highway maintenance methods that are best suited to the various sections of Indiana, the county and state highway officials, in cooperation with Purdue University, may hold joint road meetings in the various sections of Indiana.
(c) The aid authorized by this section shall be paid quarterly by the department to Purdue University upon proper voucher.
(d) Not later than August 1 of each year, a representative of Purdue University shall prepare, in cooperation with the department under IC 8-23-2-5(e)(5), for the interim study committee on roads and transportation a report that includes updates on the following:
(1) Programs or projects conducted under this section.
(2) Any other information requested by the study committee.
The report must be submitted in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.218. Amended by P.L.16-2014, SEC.4; P.L.53-2014, SEC.86.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 23. Indiana Department of Transportation
Chapter 9. State Highway Contracts; General Powers
8-23-9-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
8-23-9-1. Opening of Sealed Bids
8-23-9-2. Rejection of Proposals
8-23-9-3. Lowest and Best Bidder; Letting of Contract; Determination
8-23-9-4. Acceptance of Proposals; Criteria
8-23-9-5. Construction and Maintenance When No Satisfactory Proposal Received
8-23-9-6. Spending Limit When No Satisfactory Proposal Received
8-23-9-7. Adoption of Rules Governing Purchases of Material and Equipment
8-23-9-8. Bid Guarantee and Performance Bond Requirements
8-23-9-9. Bid Guarantee and Performance Bond Amounts
8-23-9-10. Performance Bonds; Deposit; Reinsurance; Statements of Amounts Due
8-23-9-11. Actions on Performance Bonds
8-23-9-12. Performance Bond Form
8-23-9-14. Partial Payments; Authorization
8-23-9-16. Acceptance of Completed Work; Relief of Contractor's Liability
8-23-9-17. Withdrawal and Payment of Retained Percentages
8-23-9-18. Final Payments; Disputes
8-23-9-21. Contract Form; Approval
8-23-9-23. Residency Requirement for Unskilled Laborers
8-23-9-24. Survey Monuments; Procedure Upon Removal or Burial
8-23-9-25. Nonperformance or Abandonment of Contracts; Completion of Work; Costs and Expenses
8-23-9-26. Claims Against Contractors; Filing With Department
8-23-9-27. Claims Against Contractors; Mailing of Copies
8-23-9-28. Claims Against Contractors; Retaining Amount of Claim
8-23-9-29. Claims Against Contractors; Allowance or Rejection
8-23-9-30. Claims Against Contractors; Notice of Rejection; Commencement of Actions
8-23-9-31. Claims Against Contractors; Payment of Amount Adjudged Due
8-23-9-32. Claims Against Contractors; Failure to File Certificate
8-23-9-33. Claims Against Contractors; Additional Remedy
8-23-9-34. Claims Against Contractors; Filing of Actions
8-23-9-35. Claims Against Contractors; Mailing or Publication of Notice
8-23-9-36. Claims Against Contractors; Certificates of Filing of Actions
8-23-9-37. Claims Against Contractors; Retention of Security for Protection of Claimant
8-23-9-38. Claims Against Contractors; Failure to File Action and Certificate
8-23-9-39. Claims Against Contractors; Additional Proceedings
8-23-9-40. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades
8-23-9-41. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Rights, Powers, and Duties of Parties Involved
8-23-9-42. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Payment of Costs
8-23-9-43. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Multiple Railroads; Payment of Costs
8-23-9-44. Railroad Crossings; Separation of Grades; Maintenance
8-23-9-45. Railroad Crossings; Improvement and Maintenance
8-23-9-46. Railroad Crossings; Width of Improvements
8-23-9-47. Railroad Crossings; Election by Railroad Companies to Make or Pay for Improvements
8-23-9-48. Tearing Up and Disturbing Highways; Permit; Unauthorized Signs and Markers; Violations
8-23-9-49. Approaches and Drainage Structures; Construction; Private Facilities
8-23-9-50. Use of Prison Labor in Preparation and Manufacturing of Road Materials
8-23-9-51. Drains, Culverts, and Bridges; Bridge Construction Contracts
8-23-9-52. Contracts Specifying Borrow or Clearing and Grubbing; Standards
8-23-9-53. Trench Safety Systems; Costs
8-23-9-54. State Highway Fund; Creation and Management
8-23-9-55. Use of State Highway Fund
8-23-9-57. Cooperation With Federal and Other States' Officials
8-23-9-59. Application of Ic 5-22-16.5 to Award of Contracts Under Article