Nighttime environmental noise (EN) exposure disturbs sleep and increases morbidity and mortality. Affordable and effective countermeasures are needed, but rigorous research is scarce. This study investigates the efficacy of pink noise (PN) and earplugs for mitigating the effects of intermittent EN on sleep.
New field studies need to be conducted in the US to acquire current data relative to varying degrees of noise exposure to provide information on the effect of noise on sleep. As studies may need to investigate samples around multiple airports it will not be possible to use polysomnography to monitor sleep, as it has a high methodological cost. Inst
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Multi-objective decision analysis (MODA) provides transportation agencies with a structured process for identifying a set of investments that delivers the greatest impact toward their objectives. In the presented research, the research team developed a prototype MODA-based approach for prioritizing pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction project
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2026-02-20
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Many transportation agencies face tight budgets, price swings, staff shortages, and the loss of experienced workers, making it harder to deliver infrastructure projects efficiently. Traditionally, government contracts are awarded to the qualified lowest-priced bidder, but when bidders try too hard to offer the lowest price, they may underestimate t
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2021-08-11
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Maintaining a strong, capable highway construction workforce keeps the nation’s transportation industry and economy moving forward. In an effort to identify, train, and place qualified individuals into needed roles, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established the Highway Construction Workforce Partnersh
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2022-04-04
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Keeping a constant flow of skilled individuals ready to enter the highway construction workforce is critical to maintaining safe roadways in Texas. To help meet that need and offer lasting career potential to individuals who typically may not be provided such options, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) established its ConnectU2Jobs prog
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In the fall of 1998, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated a program of intense testing, i.e., full-scale testing, intermediate testing, bench-scale testing, and electrical ignition testing on thermal acoustical insulation. This work was prompted by several factors related to current fire test requirements, including the crash of the
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In 2018, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) implemented the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (AASHTO) AASHTOWare-ME version 2.2.6 as the pavement design methodology for new, reconstruction, and lane-widening projects, including interstate, primary, and secondary routes with annual average daily traff
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Georgia Tech has completed the research plan for this task. Georgia Tech has also acquired both the source code and executable for PCBoom 6.7. PCBoom 6.7 was used to perform the sensitivity analysis on the acoustical model provided by Aerion, Volpe, and Penn State University. Georgia Tech completed the initial benchmarking study for the sensitivity
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For duration of Project 10’s period of performance, the research activities have remained consistent on technology modeling, system level assessment and fleet level modeling. These activities were conducted for subsonic fleet from 2014 to 2017 and focused on supersonic fleet from 2017 to 2023. The final report focuses on the latter in which Georgia
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Emissions from land use changes are relevant for environmental policy analysis. Since the late 1990s and early 2000s many of these analyses have examined induced land use changes (ILUC) from biofuel production and policy as well as their associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These studies have often used the Harmonized World Soil Data (HWSD) t
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2026-02-23
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Despite the widespread use of basic digital tools, many transportation projects still face delays and data gaps throughout the planning, development, and maintenance process. The current paper and PDF-based workflows require staff to manually re-enter the same information into multiple systems. This increases the risk of errors and slows down proje
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Conventional aviation combustors use liquid fuels where spray atomization is important for efficient combustion process and resultant emissions. In this study, a three-sector combustor with commercial pre-filming air blast injectors is utilized to analyze the effect of operating conditions on spray and soot formation. Measurements are performed wit
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Contrails are a significant contributor to aviation's climate impact with an effective radiative forcing similar to that from aviation's CO2 emissions, yet large uncertainties remain. Many observational contrail studies rely on data from a single sensor, in recent years increasingly from a geostationary imager, accepting lower spatial resolution in
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Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) rely on digitally acquired traffic state information for real-time maneuver decisions, making them vulnerable to cyberattacks that manipulate perceived traffic states or communication channels. Such manipulation can subtly alter vehicle behavior and, in interactive traffic environments, may propagate disturba
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Condition assessment of how transportation infrastructure supports safe and reliable road and highway operation. Departments of Transportation across the country rely heavily on manual inspections, which are time-consuming and costly. This study evaluated whether modern computer vision (CV) methods can support traffic sign condition assessment alon
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California High-Speed Rail (CHSR) has been under development for more than a decade, yet progress has been slowed by delays, cost escalation, and unstable funding. This research examined the main barriers to timely and cost-effective delivery of CHSR and identified lessons that can guide future high-speed rail (HSR) projects in California. The stud
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2021-08-11
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Building a strong, capable highway construction workforce that supports the nation's transportation industry and drives the economy forward requires a solid foundation. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) established the Highway Construction Workforce Partnership (HCWP) to help train qualified individuals a
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As the popularity of and global access to air travel expands, quantifying its impact on climate and air pollution becomes increasingly important. However, the spatial-temporal distribution of aircraft emissions and their byproducts span many orders of magnitude, as contrail development begins within seconds, but can spread to the kilometer-scale an
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Airport signs at certain critical locations at O’Hare International Airport and other major U.S. airports are being sheared off their mounting legs at the frangible coupling from aircraft jet engine blast and/or wake turbulence forces. his damage to the sign increases the chance of foreign object damage (FOD) as well as the loss of visual guidance
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2025-09-10
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Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) are an important part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) ongoing, strategic effort to share innovative project delivery practices with State and other transportation agencies. ADCMS are technologies and processes that include systems for infrastructure planning and coordination, d
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2021-06-30
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Across the nation, there is a shortage of highway construction workers, who keep the transportation industry and economy moving forward. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) partnered with other key national highway organizations and the Employment and Training Administration to establish the Highway Constru
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Acoustic liners are integral to the noise management of aircraft engines. As such, acoustic liner designs and configurations are the subject of research and development to address the acoustic requirements of novel engine layouts. Perforate sheet over honeycomb core, or single degree of freedom (SDOF), liners are the traditional system that has bee
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Accurate preliminary cost estimates for resurfacing projects are essential to conduct a reliable Maintenance & Rehabilitation (M&R) analysis, prioritize projects, and optimize the use of available budget. However, TDOT is currently using an outdated cost per lane mile data for such analysis, and hence the results of such analysis can be less reliab
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Accurate modeling of aircraft performance is a key factor in estimating aircraft noise, emissions, and fuel burn. Within the Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT), many assumptions are made for aircraft performance modeling with respect to aircraft weight and departure procedure, coupled with aircraft departure typically being modeled by assumi
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Access to healthcare is a key component of public health equity, yet many U.S. communities remain dependent on private vehicles for medical travel. This study introduces an integrated framework, the Transit+Walk Score (TWS), to evaluate how effectively residents of Sacramento, California, can reach healthcare facilities via public transit and how s
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A visit to almost any healthcare facility in the U.S. reveals a familiar sight: vast parking lots built for cars. This reflects a deeper reality that almost 9 out of 10 healthcare trips in the U.S. rely on private automobiles. Yet this car-dependent model creates serious challenges for people who cannot drive, including many older adults, people wi
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A broad range of AAM aircraft are currently in development, each with varying community noise footprints and energy consumption depending on the specifics of their departure and arrival flight trajectories, which must be understood for effective airspace integration. This work presents a framework for analyzing AAM trajectory design, focusing on ke
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Carlos C. (“C. C.”) Villarreal (1924-2010) served as the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Urban Mass Transportation Administrator (now the Federal Transit Administration) from 1969 to 1973. Before joining DOT, he worked as Vice-President for the Marquardt Corporation and served in the Navy from 1948 to 1957.
Carlos C. (“C. C.”) Villarreal (1924-2010) served as the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Urban Mass Transportation Administrator (now the Federal Transit Administration) from 1969 to 1973. Before joining DOT, he worked as Vice-President for the Marquardt Corporation and served in the Navy from 1948 to 1957.
Statement of Diane K. Steed, Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, before the Subcommittee on Courts, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, dealing with the problem of the drinking driver in the United States.
Tyler S. Quentins served as FAA's Deputy Administrator from 1977 to 1981, becoming the first African American to hold this role. A career civil servant, Taylor's FAA positions included Special Associate Administrator for Administration, FAA's first Director of Civil Rights, Deputy Director of the Alaskan Region; and Director of FAA's New England Re
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1995-06-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1995-07-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1995-01-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1995-02-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1995-04-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1979-07-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1979-01-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1978-07-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1978-01-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1977-01-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1977-08-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1976-07-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1976-01-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1975-01-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1975-08-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1975-04-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1974-10-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1974-07-01
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NHTSA News Releases
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Press releases from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provided news about vehicle recall campaigns, motor vehicle safety regulations, manufacturer inspection and investigation results, and highway and traffic safety initiatives.
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