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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Connected and automated vehicles (CAV) promise momentous and positive changes to most aspects of modern life. Mobility is likely to be characterized by collaborative, communicative and driverless vehicles operating in a connected network of vehicles, infrastructure and wireless devices. One of the most uncertain and as yet undefined areas where cha
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The Illinois Department of Transportation, like most other state transportation agencies, must undergo an environmental review for each transportation project. IDOT identified several challenges that involve regulatory and implementation of federal and state laws protecting threatened and endangered species. We evaluated each state’s environmental
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This study’s objective was to use data from existing traffic signal infrastructure to estimate pedestrian volumes. Pedestrian push-button actuations were collected from signal controller logs at 49 intersections in western Oregon and an additional 16 intersections in eastern Oregon. These actuations were then compared to observed pedestrian counts,
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This report summarizes the results from an investigation of the behavior of cast-in-place (CIP) reinforced concrete (RC) box culverts. Load rating of CIP-RC box culverts has been a challenge for Departments of Transportation (DOTs) across the nation, including in Louisiana. Excessive conservatism built into the American Association of State Highway
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In order to investigate the feasibility of rapid identification of chemical compounds or detection of certain additives or contaminants in commonly used construction materials with portable X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), stainless steel, anchor bolt, steel nut, steel washer, portland cement (type I, II, and III), class F fly ash, and aggregates were tes
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The primary objective of this project was to investigate live load distribution over buried CIP-RC box culverts for the purpose of recommending the most suitable LLDF that can be used in design and load rating. The goals of the project were to: 1. Conduct a parametric investigation of buried CIP-RC box culverts that covers key parameters known to a
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Current Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) specifications for concrete rely on prescribing the materials and their proportions as well as minimum strength and workability requirements to indirectly control long-term performance. An alternative method, performance-based specifications (PBS), uses direct measures of long-term durability and
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Advanced air mobility (AAM) is a nascent market within the aviation sector of Illinois’ transportation system, promising enhanced movement of people and cargo to previously inaccessible or underserved locations. This project addresses AAM’s prospects and impacts in the state. The research encompasses several tasks, starting with an examination of t
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The set-up, removal, and modification of temporary work zone traffic control on multi-lane, high-speed roadways can create hazardous exposures for workers and motorists. A comprehensive literature review on the topic reveals a lack of a standard process and detailed guidance for setting up and removing traffic control. This study aimed to investiga
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Frontline transit work can be satisfying and secure—but also stressful or unsafe. Many agencies across the state lacked transit operators in the wake of the pandemic, delaying service restoration. Interviews, wage data, and other sources demonstrate that these shortages were due to both compensation issues and longstanding issues of workforce safet
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US 101 is a vital economic and emergency lifeline that connects coastal communities and provides access to numerous coastal destinations for Oregonians and tourists. Many sections of this highway are highly susceptible to coastal hazards such as erosion, landsliding, wave action, storm surge, flooding, and rising sea levels. In general, US 101 on t
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This study reviewed the state of the art and practice in bridge element deterioration / improvement modeling. It also developed a new and practical method for such modeling using element quantities in BrM inspection records along with bridge age. For reliable forecasting, this method uses these quantities directly to determine transition probabilit
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Highway-rail grade crossings (HRGCs) are conflict areas for trains and road users, which present a significant safety concern in Florida. The HRGCs not only affect safety but also have a significant impact on traffic operations. FDOT explored several strategies to improve safety and mobility related to railroad grade crossings, including signage, p
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Straight integral abutment bridges have been used throughout the New England states to reduce bridge maintenance costs and extend the service life of structures. Extending integral abutment bridges to curved alignment applications offers bridge owners additional areas to reduce construction costs associated with the lengths of approaches and right-
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This research study was conducted to assess the existing level of implementation, user preferences for the usage of real-time data, and gaps in the current traffic monitoring system. Understanding these aspects is crucial for determining the effective device deployment strategies, and developing recommendations for monitoring, prioritizing system e
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This project explored the use and value of artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) in transportation taking a multi-pronged approach that includes a literature review, a workshop, a survey, the development of3 prototype ML models for four high-priority use cases, and the field testing of one of the prototyped models. Initial tasks were ex
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Distracted driving is a major concern in traffic safety, leading to many fatal crashes in the United States in recent years. Every year, distracted driving costs lives. In the U.S., distracted driving claims the lives of nine people per day. With the increasing presence of CAV technologies, there is a corresponding rise in the quantity of auditory
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A pilot project for the inclusion of recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) in hot mix asphalt (HMA) was built on State Route 49 in El Dorado County in November 2021. Four mixes were included in short test sections: (1) a control mix with no RAS or recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), (2) a typically used mix with 10% RAP that was also used for construction o
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Minnesota’s cities and counties continue to use data to improve operations and are leveraging newer technologies to work smarter. Use of telematics – activating communication systems to share real time information – is transforming local agencies opportunity for continuous optimization with Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems using Global Posi
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The primary objectives of this research project involve: (a) forensic analysis of composite deck samples from the I-15 800 South bridge; (b) replication of non-composite specimens for testing; (c) destructive testing of retrofitted non-composite deck samples; and (d) recommended solutions for the repair of bridges affected by debonding of the cast-
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