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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FDOT’s Percent Within Limits (PWL) specification for acceptance and payment of asphalt materials was first implemented in 2002. The objective of this study was to determine the level of impact that FDOT’s PWL specification has on the long-term performance of asphalt pavements. To meet this objective, Multinomial Logistic Regression Analyses (MLRA)
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This project uses mixed methods to examine the systemic causes and consequences of the construction of Stockton, California’s Crosstown Freeway and of urban redevelopment for Asian Americans communities. Stockton underwent spatial restructuring in the decades after the Second World War, and state and local government contributed and responded to th
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This report is a comprehensive review of natural and human-made materials with the potential to reduce cement content in concrete by partially replacing Portland cement or as additives. The review aims to reveal possible source materials as alternative supplementary cementitious materials (ASCMs) to coal-burned fly ash and ground granulated blast f
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Due to its excellent mechanical properties, dense microstructure, low permeability, ease of placement and volume stability, ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is considered the next-generation structural concrete and is increasingly used in transportation infrastructure. While previous research efforts generated valuable results, to achieve the
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This report presents the field validation of wireless ultrasonic thickness measurement systems on in-service steel bridges. The objective of this implementation is to demonstrate the feasibility of long-term corrosion monitoring. The developed system utilizes Martlet wireless ultrasonic sensing devices with two specially designed daughterboards: th
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The objectives of this research were to construct a full-scale MSE wall with an unyielding condition and measure the resulting internal earth pressures. In particular, the goal of the project was to determine whether design should be conducted under assumed at-rest conditions, or somewhere between at-rest and passive pressure.
Asphalt pavements deteriorate from temperature cycling, moisture, oxidation, and loading-related distresses. Pavement preservation is critical in maintaining the functional and structural integrity of roads and extending pavement life. Surface treatments can prevent or restore the aging effects by rejuvenating and/or sealing the pavement’s surface,
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The objectives of this research were to synthesize decades of research and practicum surrounding fiber orientation factors for UHPC and analyze the rationale behind the standards set for UHPC design by several countries that have implemented guidelines for its use.
In 2018, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 conducted a trial chip seal project in Defiance County on State Route 66 that utilized electric arc furnace (EAF) slag in lieu of the traditional limestone aggregates. The results of this chip seal project have been mixed thus far. There was an increase in the number of windshield bre
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
2023-10-01
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In 2021 there were an estimated 6,102,936 police-reported traffic crashes in which 42,939 people were killed and an estimated 2,497,657 people were injured. Compared to 2020 this was a 10-percent increase in the number of traffic fatalities, and a 9.4-percent increase in the estimated number of people injured. The estimated number of police-reporte
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A recent legislative change has given Minnesota cities greater authority in establishing lower speed limits on streets in their jurisdiction—a decision that could potentially have positive impacts on public safety, especially pedestrian and bicycle traffic. A recent analysis of speed-setting practices and the effectiveness of speed limit changes re
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The objectives of this research project were to validate the Phase I bearing capacity equations as well as methods for estimating footing settlement under service and ultimate load states.
Highway improvements benefit drivers by providing safer roads and increased access to businesses. Business establishments can benefit from increased traffic. Road projects, however, may have negative impacts on some business establishments. Long-standing independent businesses may suffer, for example, as new chain stores move into an area. Further,
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Vehicle weaving describes the vehicle lane changes in areas between consecutive merge and diverge ramp junctions. During heavy traffic, vehicle weaving will slow down traffic, cause congestion, and increase the possibility of crashes. It is desirable to automatically capture the weaving information using camera videos in the weaving areas. The curr
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The use of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) in Texas bridges has the potential to add substantial improvements to bridge construction. Advanced material properties and superior durability of UHPC can result in significant design and construction benefits. Within this context, this project evaluated the application of UHPC for precast, pretens
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Prestressed concrete is widely used in bridge construction and is considered a cost-effective and efficient method of construction. However, durability issues have arisen which have been attributed to poor grouting practice or material performance. To improve durability and facilitate replacement of tendons, bridge construction projects in Florida
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A review of climate science reports relevant to extreme precipitation planning for their appropriateness and application to extreme precipitation design was completed for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Hydraulic Engineering. The report responds to questions posed by ODOT related to the climate science reports, encompassing a
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is one of the leading organizations in wetland mitigation within the state of Colorado. In an effort to optimize and prioritize their mitigation activities, and to ensure they do not infringe on Colorado Water Law nor downstream water rights, CDOT was interested in understanding the water use of rest
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) partnered with Cary, NC (Cary) and Beep, Inc. (Beep) to bring a novel-design, all-electric, low-speed automated shuttle to Fred G. Bond Metro Park (Bond Park) in Cary for a 13-week pilot through the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program. Beep operated a Navya Auton
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2023-10-01
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Domestic Airline Fares Consumer Report
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Each month the Department of Transportation releases an Air Travel Consumer Report that includes information about various service quality elements, including flight delays, mishandled baggage, over sales, and a variety of other types of consumer complaints. In response to an increasing number of inquiries from consumers about domestic airline pric
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