The US Transportation Collection consists of documents from across all transportation modes with specific focus on research reports from US DOT, state DOTs, and other transportation organizations.
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Urban transportation systems face challenges in providing connectivity, particularly for the first and last miles of commuters' journeys. Micromobility services, exemplified by e-scooters, have emerged as potential solutions to bridge this gap and enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transit. As transit ridership demonstrates declinin
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The overarching objective of this project is to identify settlement criteria for embankments and retaining walls and develop a systematic soil improvement design tool to facilitate the method selection and construction time and cost estimation. There is a consensus that the post-construction settlement has profound impacts on the service conditions
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This report evaluates the design coefficients of friction for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bearings, identifying key influencing parameters through a literature review and a detailed test program. Seven parameters were studied: PTFE material and surface types, size, contact pressure, temperature, sliding speed, and surface contamination. The anal
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In the proposed third phase of the NJDOT Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) project, the research team 1) evaluated Roadside Unit (RSU) /Onboard Unit (OBU) data with ground truth data, 2) validated physical and virtual RSU deployment scenarios for pedestrian safety applications, 3) studied the boundary conditions of Light Detecti
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This report summarizes the research work that was completed to: 1) assess the effects of the properties of the aggregates, binders, RAP, and asphalt mixtures on low-temperature cracking resistance of mixes used on local roads, and 2) develop recommendations and specifications for designing low volume pavements that are more resistant to low-tempera
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In this study, a driving simulator experiment was designed to assess driver distraction caused by roadside projects involving Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and Under-Bridge Inspection Trucks (UBITs). The primary goals were to determine which scenario caused more distraction for drivers under various conditions, such as different UAS sizes, traffic
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The goal of this project was to develop, investigate, and implement optimized concrete mixtures to be used in closure pour connections between precast elements in side-by-side accelerated bridge construction (ABC) superstructure systems. This project involves the use of innovative materials and mixture proportions that are intended to provide high
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New technologies are being added to vehicles at a growing rate to assist drivers and even fully take over the driving task in some situations. These technologies are generally camera-based and typically rely on pavement markings to maintain vehicle position and navigate the roadway. As drivers become more reliant on these systems, and for these sys
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State departments of transportation (DOTs) are embracing the use of clean energy and connectivity (CEC) applications along publicly owned right of way (ROW). Applications such as wind and solar power installations, broadband lines, small cell wireless equipment, electric vehicle charging stations, and technologies related to connected and automated
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This project investigated a new seismic retrofitting technique for bridge column-footing substructure components considering the influence of soil-structure interactions (SSI). The seismic retrofitting technique uses titanium alloy bars to provide both confinement of the concrete column and a supplemental flexural tension load path. Laboratory and
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This study examined the operation of static and dynamic no right turn on red (NRTOR) signs at eight signalized intersections in Minnesota (six dynamic and two static). Driver compliance with the NRTOR indications were measured using video data. Most dynamic NRTOR sign locations were pedestrian-activated, with one location having additional time-of-
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Construction sites rely on erosion control practices to protect bare slopes and prevent soil loss. This study used large scale rainfall simulators to evaluate various erosion control methods used by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) on construction sites. The study included the construction of 12 rainfall simulators at the Auburn Uni
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Researchers developed a set of integrated infrastructure-based and economic models to evaluate the infrastructure and planning impacts of increased numbers of automated trucks and truck platoons operating on Texas highways. As automated and platooned truck technologies evolve and their use in Texas highway corridors continues to grow, it is critica
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Stormwater treatment practices, often referred to as stormwater best management practices (BMPs), require a substantial commitment to maintenance, including regular inspections and assessments. Existing regulations require governmental units to develop a systematic approach for ongoing inspection and maintenance to ensure that they are achieving th
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To reduce the environmental impact of transportation, Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are incorporating cold-recycling technologies such as Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) as an alternative for pavement rehabilitation. One of the limitations hindering the deployment of FDR is the limited information available on the material properties of these m
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Traditionally, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has performed bridge load ratings using a method called load factor rating (LFR). With changes to bridge design and heavier vehicles traveling Missouri’s highways, MoDOT is working to adopt an updated system called load and resistance factor rating (LRFR). The primary goal of this stu
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Poor structural properties and nutrient profiles of disturbed soils often require supplemental organic matter for promoting better vegetation establishment. Compost and compost-related products, when added to soils, have proven to enhance plant growth and improve infiltration of rainwater, thereby mitigating soil erosion and excess nutrient release
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The growing use of recycled asphalt materials in asphalt pavement poses durability concerns due to the replacement of virgin asphalt binder with recycled binder. The current volumetric-based Superpave mixture design is insufficient in addressing these concerns. To supplement conventional volumetric design, performance-based testing was introduced t
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