INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN THE ROAD SECTOR
The existing system of innovation management in the road sector is considered. The estimation of all directions of state regulation of innovative activity in the industry is carried out. In particular, the author discusses financial policy, information support, scientific research, and a system of accounting, monitoring and controlling the innovation processes. The following achievements in the field of innovation development in the road sector can be mentioned: the government activity intensification in the field of innovation promotion, the use of achievements of self-regulatory organizations to make changes to the system of existing technical standards. The author gives special attention to the need for development of new materials, technologies and utilization of new road-construction machinery. The efficiency of the system of innovation promotion is estimated on the basis of a system of statistical indicators. The dynamics of changes in the innovation structure and in the share of federal and territorial governments in the innovation financing is discussed. The main problems are an outdated regulatory regime and an obviously low interest of local authorities in implementing innovations. The necessity of state involvement in the improvement of the existing system of innovation management in the road sector is mentioned. The author's point of view on possible ways to improve the innovative appeal of the road construction industry is presented.