State DOT’s, Local Public Agencies, and tribal transportation agencies nationwide own the transportation system and make key decisions on how to deliver projects, as well as what techniques and technologies to use in the operation and safety these systems. The State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) brings together stakeholders representing
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This document reviews notable practices and considerations for accommodating pedestrians with vision disabilities on shared streets. It focuses on streets where pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles are intended to mix in the same space. The guide includes a description of shared streets, an overview of vision disabilities and the strategies
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Intelligent transportations systems (ITS), including vehicle-to-infrastructure technology (V2I), are a combination of computer and communication technologies, as well as institutional partnerships. ITS can be effective in relieving traffic congestion, enhancing transit bus performance and enhancing air quality. ITS projects improve traffic flow cha
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In the small communities of Brandywine Hundred north of Wilmington, Delaware, remnants of history can still be seen, including black powder mills along the Brandywine Creek, museums, gardens, mansions, and hospitals left behind by the DuPont family. In 1999, the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca sought to establish its North American headquarters
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United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2017-09-21
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This digest shares the latest information from a range of Federal and non-Federal sources, addressing transportation and its relationship to the human environment. Through this information exchange, FHWA hopes to foster dialogue at all levels and continue to further the state of the practice on these important topics in support of safety; infrastru
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This report provides highlights from a peer exchange held in Columbus, Ohio, on September 19-20, 2017. The exchange was held as part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Transportation program and was hosted by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The purpose of the exchange was for each St
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In the last two decades, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has invested in a number of efforts to improve the understanding of the operational and physical characteristics of the on-road vehicle fleet and how vehicle dimensions and loading interacts with the pavement. Although there have been few changes in Federal policies governing overall ve
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Eco-drive is one of the many theoretical concepts that have been developed to increase vehicle fuel efficiency and improve the sustainability of the entire transportation system within the connected vehicle paradigm. This study proposes an eco-drive algorithm for vehicle fuel consumption optimization on rolling terrains, which frequently cause addi
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This report highlights techniques and strategies for retrofitting existing road infrastructures in order to improve safety, fix gaps and barriers in the pedestrian and bicycle network, improve transportation system efficiency, leverage investments, and meet local public demand.
This operational concept report provides an overview of the Mobility on Demand (MOD) concept and its evolution, description of the MOD ecosystem in a supply and demand framework, and its stakeholders and enablers. Leveraging the MOD ecosystem framework, this report reviews the key enablers of the system including business models and partnerships, l
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This report highlights key themes identified at the “Freight Planning and Regional Cooperation in the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion” Peer Exchange held on January 31, 2017 and February 1, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Regional Models of Cooperation Initiative, which is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts 3 initiative sponso
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United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
2017-09-07
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This digest shares the latest information from a range of Federal and non-Federal sources, addressing transportation and its relationship to the human environment. Through this information exchange, FHWA hopes to foster dialogue at all levels and continue to further the state of the practice on these important topics in support of safety; infrastru
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This report presents tables showing regression values for each climatic region. Graphs are also included displaying variables of Temperature adjusted deflection, total alligator crack, total longitudinal crack, total transverse crack, pavement surface temperature, resilient modulus, resilient modulus temperature adjusted, and resilient modulus meas
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This report is the Project Report for the Rail Crossing Violation Warning (RCVW) safety application developed for the project on Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application and Infrastructure Connection, providing a means for equipped connected vehicles on approach to a Highway-Rail Intersection (HRI) to be warned of an imminent violation of an HRI
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Native plants are a foundation of ecological function, affecting soil conservation, wildlife habitat, plant communities, invasive species, and water quality. Establishing locally-adapted, self-sustaining plant communities can also support transportation goals for safety and efficiency. Past obstacles to establishing native plant communities on road
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This guidebook provides the necessary information for conducting a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Assessment. TRL Assessments are a tool for determining the maturity of technologies and identifying next steps in the research process. This guidebook offers background on the TRL Scale, walks through every aspect of preparing for and conducting a TR
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