This package of speed management resources was developed from the most relevant and up-to-date existing speed management guides, informational resources, and research evidence.
Through the Dynamic Mobility Applications (DMA) Program, U.S. DOT desires to improve current operational practices and transform management of future surface transportation systems. The DMA program is designed to enhance deployment of emerging technologies and applications and promote collaboration in research and development (R&D) of the transform
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This document serves as an Operational Concept for the Transit Vehicle and Center Data Exchange application. The purpose of this document is to provide an operational description of “how” the Transit Vehicle and Center Data Exchange application may operate.The Transit Vehicle and Center Data Exchange application will allow for advanced communicatio
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Through the Smart Roadside Initiative (SRI), a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) tool was developed for the evaluation of various new transportation technologies at a State level and to provide results that could support technology adoption by a State Department of Transportation (DOT). The BCA tool provides general guidance on the cost-effectiveness of
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The Connected Vehicle Mobility Policy team (herein, policy team) developed this report to document policy considerations for theMulti-Modal Intelligent Traffic Signal System, or MMITSS. MMITSS comprises a “bundle” of dynamic mobility applications (DMA) thatleverage existing and new connected vehicle data sets to optimize traffic signal timing for s
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This report examines potential methods for evaluating the economic benefits from nonmotorized transportation investments. The variety of potential economic benefits of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and programming investments discussed include commute cost savings for bicyclists and pedestrians, direct benefits to bicycle and tourism-relate
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This document describes the As-Built System Architecture and Design for the FRATIS Dallas-Fort WorthDFW prototype system. The FRATIS prototype in DFW consisted of the following components:optimization algorithm, terminal wait time, route specific navigation/traffic/weather, and advanced noticeto terminals. The high level architecture is described f
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On the Frontlines of Innovation - Leading with Innovation at the Helm - Putting Safety Solutions to the Test - The Science and Art of Putting Drivers under the Microscope - Clearing Crashes on Arterials.
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This article is about the stance of former president Ronald Regan on roads and highways and the environment; and the leading up to the Transportation Assistance Act of 1982.
This report documents the work completed by the Crash Avoidance Metrics Partners LLC (CAMP) Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) Consortium during the project titled “Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC).” Participating companies in the V2I Consortium were FCA US LLC, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai-Kia, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Subaru,
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This report is an initial assessment of the vulnerability of North Central Texas (NCT) transportation infrastructure as part of an FHWA Climate Change/Extreme Weather Vulnerability Assessment Pilot Study. It summarizes the results from a sequence of meetings organized by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), attended by local exp
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As part of a national initiative sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration under the Highways for LIFE program, the Tennessee Department of Transportation was awarded a $1,445,600 grant to demonstrate the use of proven, innovative technologies for intelligent compaction. This report documents the use of intelligent compaction technology to ac
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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Highway Policy Information
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On a monthly basis, each State is required to report to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the amount of gallons taxed by that state. This data is analyzed and compiled by FHWA staff. The data on the amount of on-highway fuel use for each State is then used to attribute federal revenue to each State. Yearly, the FHWA, Office of Policy, prov
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As part of a national initiative sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration under the Highways for LIFE program, the Missouri Department of Transportation was awarded a $120,000 grant to demonstrate the use of high-friction surfaces as a durable and cost-effective method to increase safety on Missouri highways. This report documents the placem
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The GIS in Transportation team publishes quarterly newsletters to share information about significant geospatial transportation news, events, and applications. Each issue highlights a specific transportation agency's application of GIS or geospatial data and technology.
As part of a national initiative sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration under the Highways for LIFE program, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) was awarded a $1.407 million grant to replace two bridges on I-190 over Buffalo Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY, to demonstrate the use of proven, innovative technologies. This re
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As part of a national initiative sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration under the Highways for LIFE program, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation was awarded a $718,000 grant to demonstrate the use of proven, innovative technologies for accelerated bridge construction. This report documents the use of accelerated bridge construction m
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The Wyoming diverging diamond interchange project, which was 90 percent Federally funded and 10 percent State funded, was located at the College Drive Interchange on Interstate 25, approximately 3 miles south of Cheyenne at reference marker 7.85. The project received a Highways for LIFE grant of $400,000 and was the first of its kind in the State.
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The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program is a Title 23 federal-aid highway funding program. It provides funding for transportation projects and programs that contribute to attainment or maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Congestion relief
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As part of a national initiative sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration under the Highways for LIFE program, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) was awarded a grant to demonstrate the use of roller compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) to rehabilitate existing asphalt concrete (AC) pavements. The project selected for the demonstr
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