The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) is one of the 5 awardees for Phase 1 of the Complete Trip – ITS4US contract for its proposed concept “Health Connector for the Most Vulnerable: An Inclusive Mobility Experience from Beginning to End” (Health Connector) by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). HIRTA has engaged with
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In September 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office selected three Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment (CVPD) Program sites: Wyoming, New York City, NY, and Tampa, FL. Each deployment represents different potential settings for connected vehicle technologies and was comprised of different
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An update to 23 CFR part 650 Subpart C, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), was published on May 6, 2022. Section 650.315(f)(2) establishes the requirement for hands-on inspection of Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTMs). State transportation departments, Federal Agencies, and Tribal governments (herein collectively referred to as “Ag
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The final rule for the revised National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) regulation (23 CFR 650, Subpart C) was published in the Federal Register1 on May 6, 2022. Most aspects of the rule become effective on June 6, 2022. The final rule addresses the following requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) (Pub. L.
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2022-05-06
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The Weekly Gasoline Product Supplied Report offers insight on weekly fluctuation of the gasoline product supply, which is an important part of any analysis of construction trends, materials and operating costs associated with highway repair and construction, and changes in traffic volume. These data come directly from the Energy Information Adminis
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State departments of transportation (State DOT) are required to consider extreme weather and resilience as part of the life-cycle planning and risk management analyses within a State asset management plan (TAMP) resulting from Section 11105 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) changes to Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 119(e)(4
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2022-05-01
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The emergence of travel time reliability as an approach to traffic analysis has drastically enhanced the understanding of factors influencing transportation system performance and impacts to users. Reliability analysis methods provide a more accurate representation of real-world travel experiences than traditional traffic analysis approaches.
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The emergence of travel time reliability evaluation has drastically enhanced the understanding of factors influencing transportation system performance and impacts to users. This analysis is frequently performed on historical data sets, but how do you predict future reliability? FHWA’s reliability analysis video series introduces the essential conc
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2022-05-01
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BIL establishes the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program, which supports local initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets, commonly referred to as "Vision Zero" or "Toward Zero Deaths" initiatives. The SS4A program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Roadway Safe
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This report is intended for bridge owners, contractors, and their supporting professionals responsible for design, construction, materials, and maintenance who are interested in including ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in their bridge preservation and repair (P&R) toolkit. This document aims to familiarize the reader with the material mecha
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2022-05-01
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The United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) is advancing research on the rapidly evolving field of micromobility. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty is U.S. DOT’s lead convener on the topic, coordinating with offices across U.S. DOT and engaging with external partners on micromobili
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This report presents the methodology and results of the safety impact assessment of five vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and four vehicle-toinfrastructure (V2I) safety applications that were deployed in New York City’s Connected Vehicle Pilot site. This assessment was based on the naturalistic driving experience of 3,000 vehicles that were equipped with t
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Without adequate drainage, stormwater can accumulate on road surfaces creating safety hazards including vehicle hydroplaning, road spray, and obscured roadway markings. Therefore, it is essential for designers to have tools that accurately represent water accumulation, movement, and capture within the roadway environment so that criteria for allowa
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The 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) provides various options for enhancing the conspicuity of traffic signs (Federal Highway Administration 2009). For the purposes of this study, “conspicuity” refers to the quality or state of standing out and attracting attention. MUTCD examples of enhanced conspicuity for signs are shown in
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Infrastructure
2022-05-01
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To support Federal and State investments in extending broadband infrastructure, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) developed several measures to make fiber conduit installation easier, quicker, and more cost-efficient along State highways and roads. Practices include a dedicated fiber optics office within UDOT that serves as a one-call sh
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2022-05-01
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Traffic Volume Trends is a monthly report based on hourly traffic count data reported by the States. These data are collected at approximately 5,000 continuous traffic counting locations nationwide and are used to estimate the percent change in traffic for the current month compared with the same month in the previous year. Estimates are re-adjuste
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This report provides information on strategies to address truck emissions and noise at truck freight bottlenecks, including significant highway bottlenecks and truck access to intermodal connectors. The report includes case studies to demonstrate the potential benefits of various mitigation strategies at three locations. The report considers the ex
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) Program is advancing the research and development of CDA to accelerate its market readiness and deployment. Through collaboration and open-source software development, the program allows researchers and engineers to research, develop, test, and evaluate CDA features on i
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United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of International Programs
2022-05-01
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Road Weather Management Program (RWMP) strives to sustainably strengthen the resiliency of the Nation’s world-class highway system by mitigating the impacts weather can have on highways and the environment. The RWMP’s vision, mission, and core values drive this pursuit through collaboration and leadership i
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
2022-04-29
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The Weekly Gasoline Product Supplied Report offers insight on weekly fluctuation of the gasoline product supply, which is an important part of any analysis of construction trends, materials and operating costs associated with highway repair and construction, and changes in traffic volume. These data come directly from the Energy Information Adminis
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