April 8, 2026
UDOT Q1 Innovation Review
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April 8, 2026
UDOT Q1 Innovation Review
These 15 innovations have been submitted since December 1, 2025. Check out the full stories for more details.
Artificial intelligence
UDOT’s AI Strategy Avoids the Pacing Problem
The UDOT AI Strategy features guiding principles that are adaptable to the fast-changing technology landscape of artificial intelligence.
Gemini Gem for Learning Portal Account Management
Employee Development is using a Gemini Gem to help validate account requests. This AI tool speeds up the process and helps eliminate errors and duplicate accounts.
Infographics for Everyone: Leveraging NotebookLM Breakthrough
Risk Management has developed guidance for using NotebookLM to quickly generate infographics that meet UDOT graphic and AI standards.
Maintenance & Construction Innovations
FRS to Water Truck Conversion for Summer Maintenance
With this innovation winter brine equipment can be used during the summer to avoid water truck rental.
Concrete Screed Trailer Rack System
Custom rack, built in-house, improves safety, protects equipment, and makes work faster.
Moving Toward Digital Construction Inspection
Using digital tools achieves many advantages for construction inspection, including saving time, improving accuracy and quality, and building trust.
Low-Cost Cattle Guard End Section Makes Repair Easy
A new end-section post collar uses an easily replaced sheer pin to make repair easier and less costly if impacted.
Roller Screed Stands Make Cleaning Safer and Easier
Shed 227 Draper fabricated roller stands to get the screeds off the ground, making cleaning easier and safer.
Dedicated Heavy Equipment Training Area
Region Two created a dedicated area for training with heavy equipment in a controlled environment without the distractions of live traffic and utilities.
Temporary Bridge is the Cost and Safety Solution
Region One chose to install a temporary bridge so that an essential road could be opened in time for a busy commercial season, and avoid costly impacts or alternatives to keeping the road closed.
Data, System, & GIS Innovations
BlackCat Grants for Rural Public Transit Empower UDOT's Rural Communities
New computer system replaces manual processes with modern data management, application processing, reporting, and payment request services.
Environmental Project Review Map Streamlines Process
Consolidated, standardized, and authoritative environmental data supports estimating environmental timelines and informs broader project planning efforts.
Process Improvement and Business Management Innovations
Appeal Re-exam System Leverages Digital Centralization
Risk management redesigned the process to take advantage of centralized user uploads, system-generated emails, and automatic status tracking.
Risk Management’s Fundamentals & Cultural Blueprint
This initiative was a deliberate effort to define the specific behaviors, team norms, and ethical standards required for the Risk Management Division’s unique discipline.
The EFT Expressway: Fast-Tracking UDOT OCIP Payments
UDOT and insurance brokers save time and money by redesigning payment processes to use Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Got innovation?
Please tell us about your implemented innovations. You may submit them here. All innovations entered into the Innovation Catalog by May 31 will be included in UDOT’s Spring random prize drawing for $50.