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The work described in this report assessed the accuracy of using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) LiDAR on small bridge replacement projects, compared the accuracy of UAS LiDAR and conventional surveying techniques (global navigation satellite system real time kinematics and total station), and discussed the cost savings of different surveying methods
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Leprino Cheese Brine (LCB) was approved for use in field trials at two locations in Colorado as a pre-wetting agent added to solid material (salt-sand or rock salt) at 8 gal/ton. Three attempts were made to pick up and then apply the LCB as a pre-wetting agent. While one successful pick up and application occurred, it was not as a pre-wet. The two
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Between 2017 and 2018, California experienced four devastating fires, including the Camp and Carr Fires. After fires, road infrastructure is crucial for safe removal of hazardous materials and waste to landfills and recycling facilities. Despite the critical role of pavements in this process, there has been little quantitative evaluation of the pot
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This study’s researchers investigated transit vehicle maintenance processes, maintenance needs, and potential opportunities associated with building additional bus maintenance facilities (e.g., regional maintenance centers) in Illinois. They collected information via three main tasks. First, they conducted a literature review to document practices
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In an ever-evolving world characterized by environmental challenges and technological advancements, the confluence of natural disasters, particularly increasing wildfire threats, and the role of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) stands as a critical focal point for research and innovation. This study embarks on a comprehensive exploration of
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NJDOT engaged Cambridge Systematics (CS) to review existing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) practices within NJDOT and State DOTs to identify how UAS programs engage consultants, certify staff and consultants to conduct UAS missions, assess and manage risk associated with UAS missions, and manage and store data to comply with State and Federal regu
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This study proposed a risk-based safety management framework to supplement the current crash-based safety management system. The proposed tool considers time-dependent factors (e.g., hourly traffic, speed features, weather conditions, signal controls) to help justify operational measures for safety improvements (e.g., variable message signs, variab
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Adverse weather conditions have long been recognized as a leading contributing factor to motor vehicle crashes, primarily due to their adverse effects on visibility and road surfaces. Providing drivers with real-time weather information is essential to ensure safe driving in adverse weather conditions. Nonetheless, the identification of road weathe
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This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseeds from North Dakota. This series began with the analysis of 1956-57 data and was published in Agricultural Economics Reports 15, 17, 44, 56, and 86 and Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 462. The compilation and analysis
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The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) engaged Cambridge Systematics (CS) to review existing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) practices within NJDOT and State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to identify how UAS programs engage consultants, certify staff and consultants to conduct UAS missions, assess and manage risk associated with
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In this study, the S&T research team conducted comprehensive data analysis from the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT) samples collected in the Highway 54 and MO 740 projects. The MO 740 project in Boone County contained test sections with five mix designs, i.e., control mix, ground tire rubber (GTR)-modified mixture, and three mixtures cont
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Assessing the return on investment in transportation research is crucial to ensuring program goals are met, knowledge and technology are shared broadly, and future investigations are prioritized. A recent effort leveraged existing MnDOT and LRRB tools and processes to evaluate and communicate the value of innovation and research. A new benefit moni
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
2023-12-01
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In this annual report, Traffic Safety Facts 2021: A Compilation of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration presents descriptive statistics about traffic crashes of all severities, from those that result in property damage to those that result in the loss of human life. Fatal traffic crash data from the F
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been working to improve the resiliency of its transportation system and facilities. A vital attribute of a resilient transportation system is whether the system has redundancies built into it. For example, if a roadway is closed to traffic, but there are alternative routes for the drivers to take
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Pavement roughness serves as a critical indicator of the overall ride quality of road surfaces. Elevated levels of pavement roughness can give rise to concerns regarding driving safety, fuel consumption, and exhaust gas emissions. The International Roughness Index (IRI) stands as the globally accepted standard for quantifying road surface roughness
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This report presents the findings of a comprehensive research study conducted for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to evaluate the effectiveness of commonly deployed Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) treatments in Utah, with a focus on Variable Message Signs (VMS), traffic cameras, and Road Weather Information System(s) (RWIS) sit
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This brief guide offers advice for Iowa communities seeking to implement an “unticketing” program similar to Unticketing Cerro Gordo, a traffic safety campaign conducted in summer 2023 in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. The campaign centered on a contest that incentivized safe driving behavior by awarding small prizes to drivers who opted into the contes
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New technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and machine learning, have been used to conduct imagery-based bridge inspections and evaluate damage on bridges. However, corrosion detection is still an open problem, and corrosion detection algorithms have only proven adequate in certain environments and conditions. The main goal of this p
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