UDOT INNOVATION AWARDS
2023 Award Winners and Finalists
A banquet to honor winners was held in November 2023.
2023 Innovation of the Year Award
In recognition of the innovation that advances safety, saves costs, and/or improves public service.
Winner
Traffic & Safety: Wrong Way Driving Project Improves Safety at Freeway Ramps
Finalists
Right of Way GIS Team: Using AI & Computer Vision Tools to Enhance Parcel Detection from Right of Way Plan Sheets
Region Two: Thermal Imaging Data Analysis Tool Helps Advance Asphalt Performance Assurance
Traffic Management Division: Snowplow Signal Preemption Using Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) Technology
Spark Award – Inventive Innovation of 2023
In recognition of creativity in developing novel processes, tools, or technologies to solve problems and make improvements.
Winner
Traffic Management Division: Pedestrians Crossing App Enhances Experience and Safety
Finalists
Research and Innovation: New Innovation Catalog Built In-house with Google Looker Studio
Region Two- Sign and Guardrail Shop: “Sign Post Erector” Improves Safety for Sign Repair
Central Materials: Highly Modified Hot Mix Asphalt on Bridge Decks Promises Longevity
Enhance Award – Adaptive Innovation of 2023
Honors ingenuity, adoption, adaptation, or resourceful problem solving using available resources.
Winner
Traffic Management Division: Interstate Lighting Maintenance From The Cloud
Finalists
Equipment Operations: In-House NAPA Auto Parts Store Saves Time and Improves Work
Performance Management: Transportation Performance Management Creates Group Performance Index
Environmental Division: Quarry Noise Modeling Software Extends Mining Season
Flow Award for Innovative Process of 2023
Recognizes the implementation of a new or redesigned process that achieves excellence results.
Winner
Motor Carrier Division: Smart Use of Smartphones Speeds Up and Improves Port of Entry Inspection Process
Finalists
Region Four: Weekly Safety/Toolbox Meeting Application Increases Crew Safety
Emergency Management: UDOT Emergency Accountability Form Helps Track Employee Status After an Emergency
Region Two: Unassigned Resident Engineer Dashboard Creates Efficiencies in Assigning Projects
Risk Management: New Damage Claims Intake Portal Improves Claims Process and Customer Experience