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More than 50 percent of the road network in the United States are gravel roads, underscoring their crucial role in the transportation system. However, one of the drawbacks and biggest complaints of gravel roads is the dust they generate when vehicles pass, causing inconvenience for residents from dust that settles on homes, yards, and parked cars.
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Marti, M., Salum, J., & Alper, B. (2024). Best Practices for Dust Control in Minnesota (Report No. 2024RIC07). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Local Road Research Board. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79189
Marti, Michael, Jimoku Salum, and Becky Alper. Best Practices for Dust Control in Minnesota. Report no. 2024RIC07. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Local Road Research Board, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79189.
Marti, Michael, et al. Best Practices for Dust Control in Minnesota. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Local Road Research Board, 2024, Report no. 2024RIC07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79189.
This research developed and demonstrated a new approach to the accelerated fabrication of resilient steel bridges—built-up press-brake formed tub girders (PBTGs). Built-up PBTGs are comprised of webs that are cold bent via a press brake and bolted to separate, flat bottom and top flanges. This investigation included (1) designing and building two d
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Thrall, A. P., Mutoka, S. C., & Tumbeva, M. D. (2024). A New Approach to Accelerated Fabrication of Steel Bridges: Design, Optimization, and Demonstration (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/36). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317814
Thrall, Ashley P, Sherryen C Mutoka, and Mirela D Tumbeva. A New Approach to Accelerated Fabrication of Steel Bridges: Design, Optimization, and Demonstration. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/36. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317814.
Thrall, Ashley P, et al. A New Approach to Accelerated Fabrication of Steel Bridges: Design, Optimization, and Demonstration. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/36, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317814.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) investigated the use of dowel bars with various anchoring methods. This report examines the characteristics of various epoxy and grout anchorage systems at the interface between new construction and existing concrete. Twelve different anchoring materials as well as various anchoring methods were st
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Izevbekhai, B. I., Aydin, C., Masten, M., & Bruhn, G. (2024). Dowel — Concrete Interface Material Categorization & Performance in Isolated Test Slabs (Report No. MN 2024-22). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17679
Izevbekhai, Bernard Igbafen, Ceren Aydin, Maria Masten, and Gordon Bruhn. Dowel — Concrete Interface Material Categorization & Performance in Isolated Test Slabs. Report no. MN 2024-22. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17679.
Izevbekhai, Bernard Igbafen, et al. Dowel — Concrete Interface Material Categorization & Performance in Isolated Test Slabs. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. MN 2024-22, ROSA P. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17679.
Max-pressure (MP) traffic signal control is a new and innovative control algorithm that uses upstream and downstream vehicle counts to determine signal timing that maximizes throughput. While this method has been extensively tested in simulation, it has not yet been tested on actual traffic signals in the US. To close this gap, this report presents
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Hao, B., & Stern, R. (2024). Research Summary: Refining Max-Pressure Traffic Signal Control to Improve Traffic Flow. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79081
Hao, Ben and Raphael Stern. Research Summary: Refining Max-Pressure Traffic Signal Control to Improve Traffic Flow. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79081.
Hao, Ben, and Raphael Stern Research Summary: Refining Max-Pressure Traffic Signal Control to Improve Traffic Flow. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79081.
A potential vulnerability of a tower drive vertical lift bridge is a failure to maintain level operation over the length or width of its movable span; this is known as longitudinal or transverse skew, respectively. When either of these conditions occurs, they can cause the movable span to jam in its guides; without adequate protection, this can lea
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Rees, G. (2024). Skew Detection System Replacement on Vertical Lift Bridges (Phase 2) (Report No. FHWA/LA.24/703). Louisiana. Department of Transportation and Development. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78683
Rees, Gareth. Skew Detection System Replacement on Vertical Lift Bridges (Phase 2). Report no. FHWA/LA.24/703. Louisiana. Department of Transportation and Development, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78683.
Rees, Gareth Skew Detection System Replacement on Vertical Lift Bridges (Phase 2). Louisiana. Department of Transportation and Development, 2024, Report no. FHWA/LA.24/703, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78683.
Range anxiety is a significant contributor to consumer reticence when purchasing Electric Vehicles (EVs); thus, industry is pushing the range of EVs by enhancing lithium-ion battery chemistry. As a result, new commercial EVs readily achieve over 200 miles of range as found by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, this me
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Depcik, C., Simpson, T., Bousfield, G., & Wohleb, A. (2024). Electric Vehicle Simulations Based on Kansas-Centric Conditions [Summary] (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-21-1). Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78832
Depcik, Christopher, Tyler Simpson, George Bousfield, and Austin Wohleb. Electric Vehicle Simulations Based on Kansas-Centric Conditions [Summary]. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-1. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78832.
Depcik, Christopher, et al. Electric Vehicle Simulations Based on Kansas-Centric Conditions [Summary]. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78832.
A study was initiated through funding from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration to develop strategies on infusing pollinator habitat along Tennessee roadways. As part of the investigation, a spatial analysis of soils and topography were conducted statewide and link to TDOT mowable spaces along its
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Waldron, B., Reyes, P., & Boardman, L. (2024). Beautifying Tennessee's Roadways and Enhancing Its Ecology By Strategizing Pollinator Habitat Potential (Report No. RES2023-08). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79035
Waldron, Brian, Paulina Reyes, and Leigh Boardman. Beautifying Tennessee's Roadways and Enhancing Its Ecology By Strategizing Pollinator Habitat Potential. Report no. RES2023-08. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79035.
Waldron, Brian, et al. Beautifying Tennessee's Roadways and Enhancing Its Ecology By Strategizing Pollinator Habitat Potential. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. RES2023-08, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79035.
Minimum shear reinforcement requirements in the Association of State Highway Transportation Officials Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications are based on tests conducted on reinforced concrete panels and beams. The extension of these requirements to prestressed concrete beams has not been comprehensive and may have in
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Sideris, P., Birely, A. C., Hueste, M. B. D., Hurlebaus, S., Koliou, M., Paal, S., Alfaris, S., Potnuru, N., & Sung, W. (2024). Re-Examining Minimum Reinforcement Requirements for Shear Design: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/0-7114-R1). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78975
Sideris, Petros, Anna C. Birely, Mary Beth D. Hueste, Stefan Hurlebaus, Maria Koliou, Stephanie Paal, Suhaib Alfaris, Nikhil Potnuru, and Wonsuh Sung. Re-Examining Minimum Reinforcement Requirements for Shear Design: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7114-R1. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78975.
Sideris, Petros, et al. Re-Examining Minimum Reinforcement Requirements for Shear Design: Final Report. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7114-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78975.
Range anxiety is a significant contributor to consumer reticence when purchasing Electric Vehicles (EVs); thus, industry is pushing the range of EVs by enhancing lithium-ion battery chemistry. As a result, new commercial EVs readily achieve over 200 miles of range as found by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, this me
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Depcik, C., Simpson, T., Bousfield, G., & Wohleb, A. (2024). Electric Vehicle Simulations Based on Kansas-Centric Conditions (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-21-1). Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78827
Depcik, Christopher, Tyler Simpson, George Bousfield, and Austin Wohleb. Electric Vehicle Simulations Based on Kansas-Centric Conditions. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-1. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78827.
Depcik, Christopher, et al. Electric Vehicle Simulations Based on Kansas-Centric Conditions. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-21-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78827.
MD 210 is known as one of the most dangerous roads in the state of Maryland. While MDOT SHA is aware that speeding is contributing factor in most crashes on MD 210, conventional efforts to reduce speeding, such as signing and automated speed enforcement have not been successful. In addition to speeding, driving behaviors such as harsh braking, hars
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Franz, M. L., Zahedian, S., Emtenan, T., Aras, R., & Maharjan, A. (2024). MD 210 Before and After Case Study for Speed Management Practices (Report No. SHA/UM/6-22). Maryland Department of Transportation. State Highway Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79415
Franz, Mark L., Sara Zahedian, Tahsin Emtenan, Rohan Aras, and Ateet Maharjan. MD 210 Before and After Case Study for Speed Management Practices. Report no. SHA/UM/6-22. Maryland Department of Transportation. State Highway Administration, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79415.
Franz, Mark L., et al. MD 210 Before and After Case Study for Speed Management Practices. Maryland Department of Transportation. State Highway Administration, 2024, Report no. SHA/UM/6-22, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79415.
MnDOT’s Connected Corridor project in 2020 contributed to progress in the development and deployment of technology for vehicle-to-infrastructure communications. Using signal phasing and timing (SPaT) data from signalized intersections to control driving speed, this project completed a cost benefit analysis for use of SPaT data in connected vehicles
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Minnesota. Department of Transportation (2024). Project Summary: Cost/Benefit Analysis of Fuel-Efficient Speed Control using SPaT Data. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82270
Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Project Summary: Cost/Benefit Analysis of Fuel-Efficient Speed Control using SPaT Data. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82270.
Minnesota. Department of Transportation Project Summary: Cost/Benefit Analysis of Fuel-Efficient Speed Control using SPaT Data. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82270.
Many DOTs struggle with real-time information being relayed to their users in situations that involve lane closures. Due to the variability in location and duration, real-time integration of arrow board messages into traveler information systems became an item of interest for MnDOT to provide up-to-date data to travelers.
Minnesota. Department of Transportation, Athey Creek Consultanting, Castle Rock Consultants, & Street Smarts, Inc. (2024). Project Summary: Real-Time Integration of Arrow Board Messages into Traveler Information Systems. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82265
Minnesota. Department of Transportation, Athey Creek Consultanting, Castle Rock Consultants, and Street Smarts, Inc.. Project Summary: Real-Time Integration of Arrow Board Messages into Traveler Information Systems. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82265.
Minnesota. Department of Transportation, et al. Project Summary: Real-Time Integration of Arrow Board Messages into Traveler Information Systems. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82265.
The Connected Corridor was a foundational Connected Vehicle (CV) project along TH-55 that included planning, design, deployment, and operation of CV technologies to create a better understanding of what is required for planning and preparing for emerging transportation technologies. This initiative showcased technologies to improve the safety and e
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Minnesota Department of Transportation, WSP, & SRF Consulting Group (2024). Project Summary: Connected Corridor. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82240
Minnesota Department of Transportation, WSP, and SRF Consulting Group. Project Summary: Connected Corridor. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82240.
Minnesota Department of Transportation, et al. Project Summary: Connected Corridor. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82240.
The purpose of the test reported herein was to assess the performance of a luminaire pole mounted behind a single slope traffic rail according to the safety-performance evaluation guidelines included in the second edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) (1). The c
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Bligh, R. P., & Bastin, B. (2024). MASH Testing of Luminaire Pole behind Single Slope Traffic Rail (Report No. TRNo 440863-03-1). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78973
Bligh, Roger P. and Brianna Bastin. MASH Testing of Luminaire Pole behind Single Slope Traffic Rail. Report no. TRNo 440863-03-1. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78973.
Bligh, Roger P., and Brianna Bastin MASH Testing of Luminaire Pole behind Single Slope Traffic Rail. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. TRNo 440863-03-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78973.
About 70% of pedestrian fatalities involve mid-block crossings in Virginia. To address this critical safety issue, this research aims to investigate factors influencing pedestrian decisions to cross at mid-block locations and identify potential countermeasures to enhance pedestrian safety. The research team employed a multifaceted approach. A compr
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Xie, K., Yang, H., Ishak, S., Zhai, G., & Yan, Z. (2024). Factors Influencing Pedestrian Decisions to Cross Mid-Block and Potential Countermeasures (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 25-R6). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78548
Xie, Kun, Hong Yang, Sherif Ishak, Guocong Zhai, and Zizheng Yan. Factors Influencing Pedestrian Decisions to Cross Mid-Block and Potential Countermeasures. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R6. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78548.
Xie, Kun, et al. Factors Influencing Pedestrian Decisions to Cross Mid-Block and Potential Countermeasures. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2024, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R6, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78548.
Portable concrete barriers are commonly used as temporary positive protection in work zone applications to shield motorists from hazards in the work zone and protect workers from errant vehicles. They are also used in permanent applications as a median barrier to mitigate serious cross-median crashes by preventing penetration of errant vehicles int
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Bligh, R. P., Silvestri-Dobrovolny, C., Johnson, B. A., Barrett, M. E., Holyoke, J., Hendrickson, G., Zalani, A., & Schroeder, W. J. L. (2024). Development of a MASH TL-4 Portable Concrete Barrier with Large Scupper (Report No. FHWA/TX-23/0-7087-R1). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78974
Bligh, Roger P., Chiara Silvestri-Dobrovolny, Blair A Johnson, Michael E. Barrett, James Holyoke, Gregory Hendrickson, Aniruddha Zalani, and William J. L Schroeder. Development of a MASH TL-4 Portable Concrete Barrier with Large Scupper. Report no. FHWA/TX-23/0-7087-R1. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78974.
Bligh, Roger P., et al. Development of a MASH TL-4 Portable Concrete Barrier with Large Scupper. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/TX-23/0-7087-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78974.
This research effort was undertaken to establish test methods, limits, and protocols to implement lightweight deflectometer (LWD) and dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP) testing and acceptance criteria for Pennsylvania’s subgrade soil and unbound pavement layers. Historically, density-based criteria have been predominantly used to assess the subgrade/b
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Solaimanian, M., Guo, X., Masouleh, D. S., Milander, S., & Koohbanani, B. J. (2024). LWD & DCP Testing for Pavement Foundation and Subbase (Report No. FHWA-PA-2024-008-PSU WO 02). Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89166
Solaimanian, Mansour, Xiaogang Guo, Darya Shahidi Masouleh, Scott Milander, and Behnam Jahangiri Koohbanani. LWD & DCP Testing for Pavement Foundation and Subbase. Report no. FHWA-PA-2024-008-PSU WO 02. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89166.
Solaimanian, Mansour, et al. LWD & DCP Testing for Pavement Foundation and Subbase. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2024, Report no. FHWA-PA-2024-008-PSU WO 02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89166.
The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in combination with recycling agents (RAs) (i.e., rejuvenators or softening agents) has gained significant attention from the pavement industry as a sustainable pavement solution, reducing the carbon footprint of manufactured products through the conservation of energy and reduction on the use of raw mate
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Bastola, N. R., Ahmad, M., Khedmati, M., Teixeira, J., & Haghshenas, H. F. (2024). Effect of Antioxidant Additives and Recycling Agents on Performance of Asphalt Binders and Mixtures – Phase II (Report No. SPR-FY21(003)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79852
Bastola, Nitish R, Muhammad Ahmad, Mahdieh Khedmati, Jamilla Teixeira, and Hamzeh F. Haghshenas. Effect of Antioxidant Additives and Recycling Agents on Performance of Asphalt Binders and Mixtures – Phase II. Report no. SPR-FY21(003). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79852.
Bastola, Nitish R, et al. Effect of Antioxidant Additives and Recycling Agents on Performance of Asphalt Binders and Mixtures – Phase II. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. SPR-FY21(003), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79852.
Road weather information systems (RWIS), in both stationary and mobile forms, have become increasingly popular in recent decades for their ability to collect and disseminate road weather and surface data. In addition to meteorological measurements, highway agencies rely heavily on RWIS imagery data to guide winter road maintenance (WRM) operations.
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Wu, M., Kwon, T. J., Urbiztondo, M., & Lee, Y. (2024). Optimal RWIS Sensor Density and Location - Phase IV (Report No. Aurora Project 2021-05). Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82810
Wu, Mingjian, Tae J Kwon, Michael Urbiztondo, and Yong Lee. Optimal RWIS Sensor Density and Location - Phase IV. Report no. Aurora Project 2021-05. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82810.
Wu, Mingjian, et al. Optimal RWIS Sensor Density and Location - Phase IV. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2024, Report no. Aurora Project 2021-05, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82810.
Low tire pressure has been shown to be an issue of safety and of fuel economy. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138 required a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in most passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating under 10,000 lb. as of September 2008 with a phase-in starting in September 2006. NHTSA conducted an evaluation s
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Kindelberger, J. C. (2024). NHTSA Tire-Related Surveys: Results and Implications (Report No. DOT HS 813 617). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80057
Kindelberger, John C. NHTSA Tire-Related Surveys: Results and Implications. Report no. DOT HS 813 617. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80057.
Kindelberger, John C NHTSA Tire-Related Surveys: Results and Implications. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024, Report no. DOT HS 813 617, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80057.
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