May Tribes become involved in transportation research?

Yes. Tribes may: (a) Participate in Transportation Research Board meetings, committees, and workshops sponsored by the National Science Foundation; (b) Participate in and coordinate the development of Tribal and TTP transportation research needs; (c) Submit transportation research proposals to States, FHWA, AASHTO, and FTA; (d) Prepare and include transportation research proposals in their TTPTIPS; (e) Access Transportation Research Information System Network (TRISNET) database; and (f) Participate in transportation research activities under Intergovernmental Personnel Act agreements.