Current advancements in asphalt mixture design in the United States are increasingly shifting toward performance-based specifications, particularly through implementation of the Balanced Mix Design (BMD) framework. However, most existing BMD protocols primarily emphasize rutting and mid-temperature cracking resistance, often overlooking low-tempera
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Bastola, N. R., Teixeira, J. E. S. L., & Ho, C. H. (2026). Evaluation of Low-Temperature Cracking (LTC) Performance Testing Methods to Assess Nebraska Asphalt Mixtures (Report No. SPR-FY25(039)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92841
Bastola, Nitish R., Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira, and Chun-Hsing Ho. Evaluation of Low-Temperature Cracking (LTC) Performance Testing Methods to Assess Nebraska Asphalt Mixtures. Report no. SPR-FY25(039). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92841.
Bastola, Nitish R., et al. Evaluation of Low-Temperature Cracking (LTC) Performance Testing Methods to Assess Nebraska Asphalt Mixtures. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SPR-FY25(039), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92841.
Accurate estimation of Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) is essential for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)to support planning, design, safety evaluation, asset management, and federal reporting requirements. Because continuous traffic monitoring is not feasible at every roadway location, NDOT relies on short-term traffic counts th
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Zhao, L., Madarshahian, M., Sadeghnejad, A., & Huynh, N. (2026). Development of Accurate and Reliable Annual Average Daily Traffic Factoring Methods (Report No. SPR-FY25(048)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92840
Zhao, Li, Mahyar Madarshahian, Amirmohammad Sadeghnejad, and Nathan Huynh. Development of Accurate and Reliable Annual Average Daily Traffic Factoring Methods. Report no. SPR-FY25(048). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92840.
Zhao, Li, et al. Development of Accurate and Reliable Annual Average Daily Traffic Factoring Methods. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SPR-FY25(048), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92840.
Building on foundational CWR principles, this module covers advanced CWR maintenance practices and stress management solutions. Key topics include managing rail neutral temperature (RNT) variations, executing RNT readjustments following rail breaks or defect repairs, and applying modern best practices such as utilizing the RNT-RESTORE software appl
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Kish, A. (2023). Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 2). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92839
Kish, Andrew. Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 2). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92839.
Kish, Andrew Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 2). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92839.
This module provides a foundational overview of continuous welded rail (CWR) management, focusing on track buckling prevention and rail stress management principles. Topics covered include CWR plans and procedures, track buckling mechanics, and key governing parameters such as track lateral resistance, curvature and line defects, train loads and dy
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Kish, A. (2023). Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 1). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92838
Kish, Andrew. Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 1). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92838.
Kish, Andrew Track Buckling Prevention and Improved Rail Stress Management (Module 1). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92838.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored an all-inclusive parametric study using NUCARS® to assess vehicle performance of five vehicle types over analytically-defined track perturbations. The research team performed the vehicle performance assessment using criteria from both the Association of American Railroads' Chapter 11 and FRA Title
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Meddah, A., & Urban, C. (2026). Track Geometry and Vehicle Performance Parametric Study Using NUCARS® (Report No. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/08). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92837
Meddah, Abe and Curtis Urban. Track Geometry and Vehicle Performance Parametric Study Using NUCARS®. Report no. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/08. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92837.
Meddah, Abe, and Curtis Urban Track Geometry and Vehicle Performance Parametric Study Using NUCARS®. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2026, Report no. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/08, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92837.
Vertical split rims (VSRs) are one of the leading causes for wheel removals in North American freight rail service. The Federal Railroad Administration funded a research effort in which a group of researchers and subject matter experts explored a better understanding of VSRs using finite element analysis. The analysis was intended to identify the r
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Sherrock, E., Gagnon, R., Dedmon, S. L., & Alvarez-Reyes, A. (2026). Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase 3 [2026] (Report No. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/12). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92836
Sherrock, Eric, Ron Gagnon, Steven L. Dedmon, and Alejandro Alvarez-Reyes. Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase 3 [2026]. Report no. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/12. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92836.
Sherrock, Eric, et al. Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase 3 [2026]. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2026, Report no. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/12, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92836.
The Federal Railroad Administration sponsored a research team from Engineering Services, Inc. to perform an analysis of the effectiveness of the thermal protection system on a DOT-117 rail car as a fire protection measure. This research was carried out between February 2022 and March 2023 at multiple ESi locations; the experimental tests were perfo
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Jimenez, A., & Chialvo, S. (2026). Thermal Protection System Evaluation for Hazardous Materials Car Tanks (Report No. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/11). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92835
Jimenez, Alejandro and Sebastian Chialvo. Thermal Protection System Evaluation for Hazardous Materials Car Tanks. Report no. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/11. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92835.
Jimenez, Alejandro, and Sebastian Chialvo Thermal Protection System Evaluation for Hazardous Materials Car Tanks. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration, 2026, Report no. DOT/FRA/ORD-26/11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92835.
A series of aircraft engine tests were conducted on a dynamometer which compared the vapor lock tendency of selected automobile gasolines against aviation gasoline. The effects of fuel temperature, toe technique for heating the fuel used in vapor lock studies, the engine cooling air temperature the fuel level in the tanks, and fuel system configura
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Byrnes, H. S., Cavage, W. C., & Ferrara, A. (1987). Autogas in General Aviation Aircraft (Report No. DOTIFAA/CT-87/05). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92834
Byrnes, H. Stewart, William C. Cavage, and Augusto Ferrara. Autogas in General Aviation Aircraft. Report no. DOTIFAA/CT-87/05. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1987. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92834.
Byrnes, H. Stewart, et al. Autogas in General Aviation Aircraft. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1987, Report no. DOTIFAA/CT-87/05, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92834.
This publication is a composite of the minutes and presentations given at the annual National Interagency Coordination Group on Lightning and Static Electricity meeting held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on February 11-12, 1986. Mr. Michael S. Glynn of the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center, Atlantic City Airport, New Jersey, was the
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Glynn, M. S. (1986). Proceedings and Minutes of the National Interagency Coordination Group Meeting - National Atmospheric Electricity Hazards Protection Plan for Aircraft (Report No. DOT/FAA/CT-86/340-1, DOT/FAA/CT-ACD 34086-01). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92833
Glynn, Michael S.. Proceedings and Minutes of the National Interagency Coordination Group Meeting - National Atmospheric Electricity Hazards Protection Plan for Aircraft. Report no. DOT/FAA/CT-86/340-1, DOT/FAA/CT-ACD 34086-01. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1986. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92833.
Glynn, Michael S. Proceedings and Minutes of the National Interagency Coordination Group Meeting - National Atmospheric Electricity Hazards Protection Plan for Aircraft. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1986, Report no. DOT/FAA/CT-86/340-1, DOT/FAA/CT-ACD 34086-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92833.
This report summarizes and describes the results of a study of current or emerging multiplex data buses as applicable to digital flight systems, particularly with regard to civil aircraft. Technology for pre-1995 and post-1995 timeframes has been delineated and critiqued relative to the requirements then envisioned. The primary emphasis has been on
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Eldredge, D., & Hitt, E. F. (1987). Digital System Bus Integrity (Report No. DOT/FAA/CT-86/44). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92832
Eldredge, Donald and Ellis F. Hitt. Digital System Bus Integrity. Report no. DOT/FAA/CT-86/44. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1987. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92832.
Eldredge, Donald, and Ellis F. Hitt Digital System Bus Integrity. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1987, Report no. DOT/FAA/CT-86/44, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92832.
This research report used a pilot project to examine the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and how Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) transportation improvement projects may result in noise and vibration levels that could affect migratory birds. The pilot project examined the vibration and noise levels that occurred as a result of standard
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Goffinet, N., & Keefe, T. (2018). Migratory Bird Treaty Act Compliance: Noise and Vibration of Standard Bridge Maintenance Activity Pilot Project (Report No. CDOT-2018-17). Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92831
Goffinet, Neal and Tamara Keefe. Migratory Bird Treaty Act Compliance: Noise and Vibration of Standard Bridge Maintenance Activity Pilot Project. Report no. CDOT-2018-17. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2018. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92831.
Goffinet, Neal, and Tamara Keefe Migratory Bird Treaty Act Compliance: Noise and Vibration of Standard Bridge Maintenance Activity Pilot Project. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2018, Report no. CDOT-2018-17, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92831.
This report presents statistical information relating to gas turbine engine rotor failures which occurred during 1981 in commercial aviation service use. The predominant failure involved blade fragments, 83 percent of which were contained. Three disk failures occurred and all were uncontained. Fifty-seven percent of the 136 failures occurred during
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DeLucia, R. A., Salvino, J. T., & Russo, T. (1987). Statistics on Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Rotor Failures that Occurred in U.S. Commercial Aviation During 1981 (Report No. DOT /FAA/CT -86/42). United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92830
DeLucia, R. A., J. T. Salvino, and T. Russo. Statistics on Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Rotor Failures that Occurred in U.S. Commercial Aviation During 1981. Report no. DOT /FAA/CT -86/42. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1987. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92830.
DeLucia, R. A., et al. Statistics on Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Rotor Failures that Occurred in U.S. Commercial Aviation During 1981. United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center, 1987, Report no. DOT /FAA/CT -86/42, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92830.
This research study evaluates the effectiveness of the mitigation infrastructure through the use of motion activated cameras and analyses of WVC carcass and accident data. The study maintained a total of 62 motion-triggered cameras at 40 locations in Year 3 to record animal movements and responses to the mitigation. Cameras were placed at crossing
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Kintsch, J., Cramer, P., Singer, P., Cowardin, M., & Phelan, J. (2019). State Highway 9 Wildlife Crossings Monitoring - Year 3 Progress Report [December 2015 Through April 2018]. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92829
Kintsch, Julia, Patricia Cramer, Paige Singer, Michelle Cowardin, and Joy Phelan. State Highway 9 Wildlife Crossings Monitoring - Year 3 Progress Report [December 2015 Through April 2018]. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92829.
Kintsch, Julia, et al. State Highway 9 Wildlife Crossings Monitoring - Year 3 Progress Report [December 2015 Through April 2018]. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2019, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92829.
Aggressive driving is a prevalent traffic safety concern that contributes to crash risk and undermines traffic safety culture. Building on Phase 1 work that defined aggressive driving and identified promising intervention points, this Phase 2 study examined two complementary strategies to reduce aggressive driving: supporting bystanders (i.e., spou
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Hanson, B. L., Green, K., MacFarlane, J., Charbonneau, B. Z., Guajardo, K., & Finley, K. (2026). Understanding Aggressive Driving and Ways to Reduce It, Phase 2: Engaging Bystanders and Developing Effective Messages (Report No. FHWA/MT-26-002/8882-444-26). Montana. Department of Transportation. https://doi.org/10.21949/m4se-g893
Hanson, Bridget L., Kelly Green, Jennifer MacFarlane, Brooke Z. Charbonneau, Kaylee Guajardo, and Kari Finley. Understanding Aggressive Driving and Ways to Reduce It, Phase 2: Engaging Bystanders and Developing Effective Messages. Report no. FHWA/MT-26-002/8882-444-26. Montana. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/m4se-g893.
Hanson, Bridget L., et al. Understanding Aggressive Driving and Ways to Reduce It, Phase 2: Engaging Bystanders and Developing Effective Messages. Montana. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. FHWA/MT-26-002/8882-444-26, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/m4se-g893.
The study evaluated the inland waterways and port facilities of the State and analyzed their potential for transportation services as part of the overall State Transportation plan. The focus of the study evaluated the current flows and costs of cargo movement and commodity class; the path related to origin and destination; the viability of potentia
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Maier, D., Trombly, J., Balthrop, A., Bolumole, Y., Golias, M., & Arnold, D. (2026). Navigating Possibilities: Unlocking Tennessee's Waterways for Interstate Freight Transportation (Report No. RES2025-06). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92827
Maier, Donald, Jeffrey Trombly, Andrew Balthrop, Yemisi Bolumole, Mihalis Golias, and David Arnold. Navigating Possibilities: Unlocking Tennessee's Waterways for Interstate Freight Transportation. Report no. RES2025-06. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92827.
Maier, Donald, et al. Navigating Possibilities: Unlocking Tennessee's Waterways for Interstate Freight Transportation. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. RES2025-06, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92827.
This study supported the Tennessee Department of Transportation's implementation of Balanced Mix Design (BMD) for TDOT 411-D dense-graded surface mixtures by developing local benchmarking data, evaluating aging procedures, comparing 6-inch Superpave gyratory-compacted and 4-inch Marshall-compacted specimens, and recommending preliminary performance
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Huang, B., Zhang, J., & Huang, K. (2026). Benchmarking Study of TDOT D Mixtures for Balanced Mix Design (Report No. RES2024-07). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92825
Huang, Baoshan, Jingyue Zhang, and Kai Huang. Benchmarking Study of TDOT D Mixtures for Balanced Mix Design. Report no. RES2024-07. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92825.
Huang, Baoshan, et al. Benchmarking Study of TDOT D Mixtures for Balanced Mix Design. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. RES2024-07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92825.
There is a need to understand how transportation provision affects changes in travel including induced travel. Studies are especially needed in places where the increase in travel is substantial. Current research on induced travel in Tennessee has been largely lacking. Prior studies have often used the instrumental approach to isolate the effect of
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Antipova, A., Mishra, S., Agrawal, A., & Biswas, J. (2026). Applying Induced Travel Study in Urban Areas in Tennessee (Report No. RES2024-02). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92824
Antipova, Angela, Sabya Mishra, Aman Agrawal, and Jayanta Biswas. Applying Induced Travel Study in Urban Areas in Tennessee. Report no. RES2024-02. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92824.
Antipova, Angela, et al. Applying Induced Travel Study in Urban Areas in Tennessee. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. RES2024-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92824.
In this research effort, literature surveys and reviews of the current methodologies employed by various state DOTs were conducted. The literature survey identified the pertinent parameters in estimating the service life of various pipe materials. Following the literature survey, field visits to culvert sites were made to collect data. Selection of
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Molinas, A., & Mommandi, A. (2009). Development of New Corrosion/Abrasion Guidelines for Selection of Culvert Pipe Materials (Report No. CDOT-2009-11). Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92822
Molinas, Albert and Amanullah Mommandi. Development of New Corrosion/Abrasion Guidelines for Selection of Culvert Pipe Materials. Report no. CDOT-2009-11. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2009. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92822.
Molinas, Albert, and Amanullah Mommandi Development of New Corrosion/Abrasion Guidelines for Selection of Culvert Pipe Materials. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2009, Report no. CDOT-2009-11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92822.
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Construction Management Plans (CMPs). To achieve this goal, data from TxDOT highway projects was collected and analyzed. The analyses employed descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, hypothesis testing, and exploratory factor analysis to identify significant relationships between project charact
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Supporting Files
Caldas, C., Han, Z., Sun, J., Rausch, C., & Kim, C. (2026). Analysis of the Effectiveness of Construction Management Plans (Report No. FHWA/TX-26/0-7182-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92821
Caldas, Carlos, Zhe Han, Jingran Sun, Christopher Rausch, and Chaeyoung Kim. Analysis of the Effectiveness of Construction Management Plans. Report no. FHWA/TX-26/0-7182-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92821.
Caldas, Carlos, et al. Analysis of the Effectiveness of Construction Management Plans. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2026, Report no. FHWA/TX-26/0-7182-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92821.
The study began with a detailed review of CMP content and structure to identify standardized elements and key characteristics of CMP projects, including conflict categorization and quantification. Using the compiled data, the team analyzed trends in change orders before and after CMP implementation to assess their impact on project performance, par
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Caldas, C., Han, Z., Sun, J., Rausch, C., & Kim, C. (2025). Determine Effectiveness of Construction Management Plans (CMPs) [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7182). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92820
Caldas, Carlos, Zhe Han, Jingran Sun, Christopher Rausch, and Chaeyoung Kim. Determine Effectiveness of Construction Management Plans (CMPs) [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7182. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92820.
Caldas, Carlos, et al. Determine Effectiveness of Construction Management Plans (CMPs) [Project Summary Report]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2025, Report no. 0-7182, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92820.
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