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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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Huang, J., Bin-Shafique, S., Wang, F., Figueroa, A., & Sandoval, R. (2024). 0-7161: Develop Settlement Criteria and Design Approach for Embankments and Retaining Walls Built on Compressible Soils (Report No. 0-7161). Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83371
Huang, Jie, Sazzad Bin-Shafique, Fei Wang, Axell Figueroa, and Raul Sandoval. 0-7161: Develop Settlement Criteria and Design Approach for Embankments and Retaining Walls Built on Compressible Soils. Report no. 0-7161. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83371.
Huang, Jie, et al. 0-7161: Develop Settlement Criteria and Design Approach for Embankments and Retaining Walls Built on Compressible Soils. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2024, Report no. 0-7161, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83371.
The objectives of this project were to determine the upper limit of specific field sand in a mix given the amount of active clay present in it, define the process to determine the clay content, and measure how they affect the performance of the asphalt mixtures. To address these objectives, this study focused on developing and verifying the guideli
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Abdallah, I. N., Nazarian, S., Vaid, S. R., Sharmila, A., Montoya, M., & Walubita, L. (2024). Guidelines for Utilization of Field Sands in Superpave Mixtures of Texas [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7111). University of Texas at El Paso. Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80063
Abdallah, Imad N., Soheil Nazarian, Suhail R Vaid, Afsha Sharmila, Miguel Montoya, and Lubinda Walubita. Guidelines for Utilization of Field Sands in Superpave Mixtures of Texas [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7111. University of Texas at El Paso. Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80063.
Abdallah, Imad N., et al. Guidelines for Utilization of Field Sands in Superpave Mixtures of Texas [Project Summary Report]. University of Texas at El Paso. Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems, 2024, Report no. 0-7111, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80063.
Researchers conducted three stakeholder workshops to assess stakeholder needs and concerns, opportunities for stakeholder coordination, and long-term EV infrastructure strategy considerations. Researchers also conducted interviews with peer states and metropolitan planning organizations. These efforts resulted in the development of a prototype EV c
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Kraus, E., Kuzio, J., Askariyeh, M., Shukla, H., Naranjo, J., Harbin, K., Grossman, A., Ramani, T., & Ettelman, B. (2024). Post-NEVI Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Research (Freight, Fleet, and Multi-Family Housing) [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7169). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80623
Kraus, Edgar, Jacqueline Kuzio, Mohammad Askariyeh, Harshit Shukla, Jenny Naranjo, Kris Harbin, Alice Grossman, Tara Ramani, and Ben Ettelman. Post-NEVI Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Research (Freight, Fleet, and Multi-Family Housing) [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7169. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80623.
Kraus, Edgar, et al. Post-NEVI Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Research (Freight, Fleet, and Multi-Family Housing) [Project Summary Report]. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2024, Report no. 0-7169, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80623.
The research team extracted material and project related information from the SMGR and DCIS databases, and pavement surface conditions, distress measures, and locations of all contracted and in-house construction and maintenance projects identified for four-year planning cycles from the Pavement Analyst database. The research team queried, integrat
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Bhasin, A., & Rahman, S. (2024). Integrated SiteManager and Pavement Analyst Database on an Online Platform [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7028-01). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79633
Bhasin, Amit and Syeda Rahman. Integrated SiteManager and Pavement Analyst Database on an Online Platform [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7028-01. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79633.
Bhasin, Amit, and Syeda Rahman Integrated SiteManager and Pavement Analyst Database on an Online Platform [Project Summary Report]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024, Report no. 0-7028-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79633.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) initiated Project 0-7089 to explore the potential of using precast bridge substructures, particularly focusing on precast column solutions for multi- column bents. The project aimed to address the challenges and benefits associated with precast columns, which are known to expedite construction processe
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Adediwura, J., Bayrak, O., Boleware, J., Bettis, G., Fish, D., Montero-Carvajal, E., Kotha, C., Small, L., Zilveti, L., Park, C., Jang, H., Saqan, E., Webb, Z., Wang, H. C., & Murcia-Delso, J. (2024). Develop and Validate Precast Column Solutions for Texas Bridges [Summary Report]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78748
Adediwura, Jade, Oguzhan Bayrak, Jonathan Boleware, Graham Bettis, David Fish, Emmanuel Montero-Carvajal, and Chakravarthi Kotha, et al.. Develop and Validate Precast Column Solutions for Texas Bridges [Summary Report]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78748.
Adediwura, Jade, et al. Develop and Validate Precast Column Solutions for Texas Bridges [Summary Report]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78748.
The research team performed a literature review to determine the current state of the practice and emerging approaches on the following pavement widening topics: Pre-design pavement evaluation, sampling, and testing.• Pavement layer and cross-section design practices.• Material performance, availability, and selection practices.• Plans, specificati
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Wilson, B., Goehl, D., & Scullion, T. (2024). Synthesis: Pavement Widening Best Practices [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7188). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89297
Wilson, Bryan, Darlene Goehl, and Tom Scullion. Synthesis: Pavement Widening Best Practices [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7188. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89297.
Wilson, Bryan, et al. Synthesis: Pavement Widening Best Practices [Project Summary Report]. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2024, Report no. 0-7188, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89297.
Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures or ATSPM represent a state-of-the-art traffic signal management solution. After over 20 years of collaboration among federal agencies, state agencies, academia, and industry, the ATSPM system is increasingly being accepted and adopted by agencies. While the ATSPM deployment is scaling up, new challenges
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Li, T., Mattingly, S., Khadka, S., Wang, P. (., & Shrestha, S. (2024). Improving Traffic Signal System Planning, Design, and Management With Big-Data-Enhanced ATSPM System [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7160). Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90171
Li, Taylor, Stephen Mattingly, Swastik Khadka, Peirong (Slade) Wang, and Sijan Shrestha. Improving Traffic Signal System Planning, Design, and Management With Big-Data-Enhanced ATSPM System [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7160. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90171.
Li, Taylor, et al. Improving Traffic Signal System Planning, Design, and Management With Big-Data-Enhanced ATSPM System [Project Summary Report]. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2024, Report no. 0-7160, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90171.
This study evaluated and developed machine learning models for pavement surface classification to enhance accuracy and reliability using advanced computational techniques. Initially, a detailed literature review on pavement texture and measurement methods provided a foundation for developing a prototype system. This system, integrating laser scanne
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Prozzi, J. A., Sabillon, C., Inoue, D., Li, R., Hooton, A., Huang, R., Xu, H., & Hernandez, J. (2024). 0-7139: Determination of Pavement Surface Type. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80880
Prozzi, Jorge A., Christian Sabillon, Danilo Inoue, Ruohan Li, Anna Hooton, Robing Huang, Hongbin Xu, and Joaquin Hernandez. 0-7139: Determination of Pavement Surface Type. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80880.
Prozzi, Jorge A., et al. 0-7139: Determination of Pavement Surface Type. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80880.
Measuring network skid resistance annually is essential for the safety of the road users and the public. However, current skid resistance measurement equipment is inefficient due to the large volumes of water required, limiting TxDOT to assessing at most one-third of the state-maintained network on an annual basis. While past efforts to estimate sk
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Prozzi, J., Sabillon-Orellana, C., Inoue, D., Li, R., Hooton, A., Huang, R., Xu, H., & Hernandez, J. (2024). Develop Efficient Prediction Model of Highway Friction on an Annual Basis on Texas Network [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7031-01). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93506
Prozzi, Jorge, Christian Sabillon-Orellana, Danilo Inoue, Ruohan Li, Anna Hooton, Robing Huang, Hongbin Xu, and Joaquin Hernandez. Develop Efficient Prediction Model of Highway Friction on an Annual Basis on Texas Network [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7031-01. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93506.
Prozzi, Jorge, et al. Develop Efficient Prediction Model of Highway Friction on an Annual Basis on Texas Network [Project Summary Report]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024, Report no. 0-7031-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93506.
Posted speed limits (PSLs) are a highly complex issue involving engineering, human factors, and political and societal concerns. On a national level, recent research along with calls to change how speed limit are set, especially for city streets, have generated extensive discussion on future speed limit setting procedures. Recent Texas Department o
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Fitzpatrick, K., Venglar, S. P., & Pratt, M. P. (2024). 5-7049-01: Implementation of Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices [Summary]. Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83539
Fitzpatrick, Kay, Steven P. Venglar, and Michael P. Pratt. 5-7049-01: Implementation of Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices [Summary]. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83539.
Fitzpatrick, Kay, et al. 5-7049-01: Implementation of Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices [Summary]. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83539.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) oversees the ownership and maintenance of an extensive network comprising 3,100 centerline miles of paved public roads. In 2004, VTrans pioneered the development of pavement performance models, utilizing historical pavement performance data categorized by the underlying structure and paving surface trea
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Supporting Files
Woods, M., Alam‐Khan, S., Zimmerman, K., & Kiniry, R. (2024). Pavement Deterioration Models for Pavement Management (Report No. 2024-03). Vermont Agency of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88813
Woods, Mark, Shafkat Alam‐Khan, Katie Zimmerman, and Reid Kiniry. Pavement Deterioration Models for Pavement Management. Report no. 2024-03. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88813.
Woods, Mark, et al. Pavement Deterioration Models for Pavement Management. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2024, Report no. 2024-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88813.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues to use a variety of reclaimed and recycled materials in highway construction. Recycled materials are used in highway construction to supplement aggregates, concrete, hot-mix asphalt (HMA), steel, and sealants, as well as for soil modification and pavement markings. This report summarizes th
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Senger, K. (2024). Illinois Highway Materials Sustainability Efforts 2023 (Report No. PRR 178). Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87570
Senger, Kelly. Illinois Highway Materials Sustainability Efforts 2023. Report no. PRR 178. Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87570.
Senger, Kelly Illinois Highway Materials Sustainability Efforts 2023. Illinois. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2024, Report no. PRR 178, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87570.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Ferry Division operates vessels on seven routes along the eastern coast of North Carolina, catering to a variety of users, from tourists to daily commuters. Just like traffic signals on roadways, queuing and waiting are inherent at ferry terminals, and understanding wait times and queue length
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Coble, D., Yang, G., Vaughan, C. L., Samandar, S., & Findley, D. J. (2024). Investigation of Ferry Wait Time Technology Implementation (Report No. NCDOT/NC/2024-30). North Carolina. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90213
Coble, Daniel, Guangchaun Yang, Christopher L. Vaughan, Shoaib Samandar, and Daniel J. Findley. Investigation of Ferry Wait Time Technology Implementation. Report no. NCDOT/NC/2024-30. North Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90213.
Coble, Daniel, et al. Investigation of Ferry Wait Time Technology Implementation. North Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. NCDOT/NC/2024-30, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90213.
Mobility hubs (MHs) can facilitate seamless transitions between various transportation modes, such as transit, ridehailing, and micromobility, enhancing multimodal travel and delivering socioeconomic benefits. To inform mobility hub planning and development in Florida cities and beyond, this project develops a multi-criteria, GIS-based MH site sele
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Yan, X. J., Lyu, D., Merlin, L., Duarte, E., Renne, J. L., & Hoermann, S. (2024). Leveraging Mobility Data Analytics to Inform Mobility Hub Development in Florida Project BED31 TWO 977-14. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80894
Yan, Xiang Jacob, Duanya Lyu, Louis Merlin, Eliana Duarte, John L. Renne, and Serena Hoermann. Leveraging Mobility Data Analytics to Inform Mobility Hub Development in Florida Project BED31 TWO 977-14. Florida Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80894.
Yan, Xiang Jacob, et al. Leveraging Mobility Data Analytics to Inform Mobility Hub Development in Florida Project BED31 TWO 977-14. Florida Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80894.
Rumble strips are designed and deployed to reduce run-off-road and head-on crashes by alerting drivers about near-lane departures. Although they have been widely used, their operational safety effectiveness still needs to be investigated under various operational conditions. Rumble strips may have different widths and be installed on edge, shoulder
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Barahona, M., Guo, Q., Bandaru, V. K., Romero, M., & Tarko, A. P. (2024). The Effectiveness of Longitudinal Rumble Strips on Indiana Roads (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/06). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317847
Barahona, Mario, Qiming Guo, Vamsi Krishna Bandaru, Mario Romero, and Andrew P. Tarko. The Effectiveness of Longitudinal Rumble Strips on Indiana Roads. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/06. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317847.
Barahona, Mario, et al. The Effectiveness of Longitudinal Rumble Strips on Indiana Roads. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2024, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/06, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317847.
The research objectives for this project can be summarized as follows: 1. Grow Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) in Louisiana. 2. Build/rebuild a culvert inventory database that will benefit multiple DOTD sections. 3. Establish condition and consequence criteria for culvert risk determinations and maintenance priorities. 4. Develop a roadmap for
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Ferguson, N., Rupnow, T., & Gautreau, G. P. (2024). Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) Phase II: Project Capsule [24-4GT] (Report No. 24-4GT). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77191
Ferguson, Nicholas, Tyson Rupnow, and Gavin P. Gautreau. Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) Phase II: Project Capsule [24-4GT]. Report no. 24-4GT. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77191.
Ferguson, Nicholas, et al. Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) Phase II: Project Capsule [24-4GT]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024, Report no. 24-4GT, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77191.
The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) set targets for Vermont to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Recognizing that transportation accounts for the largest share of the State’s total GHG emissions, the Climate Action Plan identified reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as a key pathway to meet targets an
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Sentoff, K., & Mansfield, T. (2024). Vermont Smart Growth, Vehicle Miles Traveled, and Greenhouse Gas Research (Report No. 2024-04). Vermont Agency of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88810
Sentoff, Karen and Theodore Mansfield. Vermont Smart Growth, Vehicle Miles Traveled, and Greenhouse Gas Research. Report no. 2024-04. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88810.
Sentoff, Karen, and Theodore Mansfield Vermont Smart Growth, Vehicle Miles Traveled, and Greenhouse Gas Research. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2024, Report no. 2024-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88810.
This report provides guidance for the establishment of native habitats in New England. It describes the seed mixes of native plants for various soil conditions, establishment of native habitats using various techniques, guidelines for conservation mowing and ecotypic seed production in the region.
Campanelli, J., & Kuzovkina, J. (2024). Initiating Seed Production for Effective Establishment of Native Plants on Roadsides in New England (Report No. NETCR126). New England Transportation Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78834
Campanelli, John and Julia Kuzovkina. Initiating Seed Production for Effective Establishment of Native Plants on Roadsides in New England. Report no. NETCR126. New England Transportation Consortium, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78834.
Campanelli, John, and Julia Kuzovkina Initiating Seed Production for Effective Establishment of Native Plants on Roadsides in New England. New England Transportation Consortium, 2024, Report no. NETCR126, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78834.
This report presents the results of the project on establishing a general framework and methodology for risk-based bridge and tunnel asset management. The research was carried out at Portland State University in collaboration with engineers and officials at Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The pr
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Yang, D. Y., Khosravifar, A., Moug, D., & Unnikrishnan, A. (2024). Framework and Methodology for Risk-Based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management: Objective Risk Assessment and Network Level Evaluation. Portland State University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79026
Yang, David Y., Arash Khosravifar, Diane Moug, and Avinash Unnikrishnan. Framework and Methodology for Risk-Based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management: Objective Risk Assessment and Network Level Evaluation. Portland State University, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79026.
Yang, David Y., et al. Framework and Methodology for Risk-Based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management: Objective Risk Assessment and Network Level Evaluation. Portland State University, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79026.
This project uses the open-source platform OneBusAway (OBA) developed at USF to explore strategies that can influence travel behavior to increase transit ridership. OneBusAway currently provides real-time transit information to users on a full range of devices and communication platforms, such as mobile apps, and serves more than 400,000 individual
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Valdes, D. M., Figueroa-Medina, A. M., Cruzado, I., del Valle, C., Martínez, J., Marrero-Rodriguez, L., & Santiago-Ibarra, J. R. (2024). Influencing Travel Behavior via an Open-Source Platform Phase 2 [Brief]. National Institute for Congestion Reduction. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84822
Valdes, Didier M., Alberto M Figueroa-Medina, Ivette Cruzado, Carlos del Valle, Juan Martínez, Lleslie Marrero-Rodriguez, and Joshua R Santiago-Ibarra. Influencing Travel Behavior via an Open-Source Platform Phase 2 [Brief]. National Institute for Congestion Reduction, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84822.
Valdes, Didier M., et al. Influencing Travel Behavior via an Open-Source Platform Phase 2 [Brief]. National Institute for Congestion Reduction, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84822.
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