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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Winter road maintenance provides significant safety and economic benefits during adverse winter weather conditions. Chemicals are commonly used prior, during and after storms to provide better road conditions through a variety of mechanisms. The solid deicer most used by State departments of transportation (DOTs) is sodium chloride (NaCl), but the
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Nazari, M. H., Jamal, M., Green, D., Gonzalez, J., Beaurivage, S., Smith, H., Mislang, J., Potapova, A., Akin, M., & Shi, X. (2024). Standard Method of Test for Mechanical Rocker Ice Melting (Report No. CR 18-06). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81949
Nazari, Mehdi Honarvar, Mueed Jamal, Daniel Green, Jonathan Gonzalez, Sydney Beaurivage, Henry Smith, Jan Mislang, Anna Potapova, Michelle Akin, and Xianming Shi. Standard Method of Test for Mechanical Rocker Ice Melting. Report no. CR 18-06. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81949.
Nazari, Mehdi Honarvar, et al. Standard Method of Test for Mechanical Rocker Ice Melting. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024, Report no. CR 18-06, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81949.
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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Okeil, A. M., & Jafari, N. H. (2024). Developing Load Distribution Formula for Louisiana Cast-in-Place Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts (Report No. HWA/LA. 692;DOTLT1000342). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73769
Okeil, Ayman M. and Navid H Jafari. Developing Load Distribution Formula for Louisiana Cast-in-Place Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts. Report no. HWA/LA. 692;DOTLT1000342. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73769.
Okeil, Ayman M., and Navid H Jafari Developing Load Distribution Formula for Louisiana Cast-in-Place Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024, Report no. HWA/LA. 692;DOTLT1000342, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73769.
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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Gambatese, J. A., Moeung, S. R., Lee, W. H., & Dai, Q. (2024). Best Practices for Work Zone Safety During Traffic Control Placement, Removal, and Modification – Phase II (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-24-04). Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73543
Gambatese, John A., Serey Raksa Moeung, Wei-Hsuen Lee, and Qichang Dai. Best Practices for Work Zone Safety During Traffic Control Placement, Removal, and Modification – Phase II. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-24-04. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73543.
Gambatese, John A., et al. Best Practices for Work Zone Safety During Traffic Control Placement, Removal, and Modification – Phase II. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section, 2024, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-24-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73543.
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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Lin, P. S., Wang, Z., Kolla, R. D. T. N., Bialkowska-Jelinska, E., Alluri, P., & Soltaninejad, M. (2024). Assessment of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Strategies, Countermeasures, and Technologies to Improve Traffic Safety and Mobility in Florida. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86209
Lin, Pei-Sung, Zhenyu Wang, Rama Durga Tammayya Naidu Kolla, Elzbieta Bialkowska-Jelinska, Priyanka Alluri, and Mostafa Soltaninejad. Assessment of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Strategies, Countermeasures, and Technologies to Improve Traffic Safety and Mobility in Florida. Florida Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86209.
Lin, Pei-Sung, et al. Assessment of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Strategies, Countermeasures, and Technologies to Improve Traffic Safety and Mobility in Florida. Florida Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86209.
The following research project explores bridge applications of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). Bridge deterioration, including decks and other members, is a problem across Montana and UHPC overlays and patching/repairing have been found to be viable alternatives to bridge/element replacement. The current study began with a literature review
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Starke, J., Matteson, K., & Berry, M. (2024). Exploration of UHPC Applications for Montana Bridges (Report No. FHWA/MT-24-002/10000-844). Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs. https://doi.org/10.21949/1529559
Starke, James, Kirsten Matteson, and Michael Berry. Exploration of UHPC Applications for Montana Bridges. Report no. FHWA/MT-24-002/10000-844. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21949/1529559.
Starke, James, et al. Exploration of UHPC Applications for Montana Bridges. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2024, Report no. FHWA/MT-24-002/10000-844, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1529559.
The central objective of this research was to help the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) revise its progress scheduling specifications in a way that meets its core mission objectives while improving the practicality and efficiency of project management for contractors.
Shane, J. S. (2024). A Comparison of Department of Transportation Progress Scheduling Specifications From Across the Nation [Tech Transfer Summary] (Report No. InTrans Project 22-822). Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (InTrans). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77430
Shane, Jennifer S.. A Comparison of Department of Transportation Progress Scheduling Specifications From Across the Nation [Tech Transfer Summary]. Report no. InTrans Project 22-822. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (InTrans), 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77430.
Shane, Jennifer S. A Comparison of Department of Transportation Progress Scheduling Specifications From Across the Nation [Tech Transfer Summary]. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (InTrans), 2024, Report no. InTrans Project 22-822, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77430.
The goal of this research project was to provide guidance and direction to improve FDOT’s microsimulation modeling practice.
Hill, T., & Hadi, M. (2024). Microsimulation: Department Assessment and Guidance [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76699
Hill, Thomas and Mohammad Hadi. Microsimulation: Department Assessment and Guidance [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76699.
Hill, Thomas, and Mohammad Hadi Microsimulation: Department Assessment and Guidance [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76699.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
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The national estimate of seat belt use by adult front-seat passengers in 2023 was 91.9 percent, a record high although not statistically different (at the 0.05 level) from 91.6 percent observed in 2022. The seat belt use rate estimate represents the percentage of occupants who are belted during an average daylight moment. The 2023 data collection o
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2024). Seat Belt Use in 2023 – Overall Results [Traffic Safety Facts - Research Note] (Report No. DOT HS 813 543). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78025
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Seat Belt Use in 2023 – Overall Results [Traffic Safety Facts - Research Note]. Report no. DOT HS 813 543. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78025.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Seat Belt Use in 2023 – Overall Results [Traffic Safety Facts - Research Note]. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2024, Report no. DOT HS 813 543, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78025.
Roads are a source of mortality for federally threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnakes (EMR; Sistrurus catenatus) in Michigan. However, a clear understanding of space use and habitat selection of EMR near roads is lacking. Identifying when, where, and why EMR use spaces near roads could inform decisions that reduce the risk of road-related mortal
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Rajewski, J. A., Campa III, H. R., Roloff, G. J., & Gray, S. M. (2024). Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) Detection and Space Use Near Roads in the Southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, USA (Report No. SPR-1726). Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76639
Rajewski, Jillian A, Henry R Campa III, Gary J Roloff, and Steven M Gray. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) Detection and Space Use Near Roads in the Southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, USA. Report no. SPR-1726. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76639.
Rajewski, Jillian A, et al. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) Detection and Space Use Near Roads in the Southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, USA. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2024, Report no. SPR-1726, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76639.
The main objective of this project is to develop the framework for inspection and condition assessment of in-service FRP reinforced/strengthened concrete (FRP-RSC) bridge elements. The framework applies to both FRP reinforced structures (FRP internal application) and FRP strengthened structures (FRP external application) and conforms with National
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Mehrabi, A., Dolati, S. S. K., Malla, P., Nanni, A., & Polanco, J. O. (2024). A Framework for Field Inspection of In-service FRP Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements (Report No. 800014727). Florida International University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73333
Mehrabi, Armin, Seyed Saman Khedmatgozar Dolati, Pranit Malla, Antonio Nanni, and Jesus Ortiz Polanco. A Framework for Field Inspection of In-service FRP Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements. Report no. 800014727. Florida International University, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73333.
Mehrabi, Armin, et al. A Framework for Field Inspection of In-service FRP Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements. Florida International University, 2024, Report no. 800014727, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73333.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Livability established the Livability Framework to guide transportation policies, programs, and/or projects toward improved, people-focused outcomes. The Livability Framework proposes seven (7) Livability Pillars to be considered as part of the planning and implementation of these activit
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Maze, H., Flannery, C., & Nielsen, F. (2024). Measuring the Livability Framework [Transportation Research Synthesis] (Report No. MN TRS2401). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77729
Maze, Haila, Cody Flannery, and Frannie Nielsen. Measuring the Livability Framework [Transportation Research Synthesis]. Report no. MN TRS2401. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77729.
Maze, Haila, et al. Measuring the Livability Framework [Transportation Research Synthesis]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024, Report no. MN TRS2401, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/77729.
The objectives of this project were to 1) examine the AV-based microtransit service in the Lake Nona neighborhood of Orlando, Florida called Move Nona and 2) develop a framework for examining various aspects of the system, including policy and government support, infrastructure and technology, service and management, financial sustainability, and r
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Schoelzel, P., & Peng, Z. R. (2024). Examining Data Needs and Implementation Process of AV-Based Microtransit Service: A Case Study in Lake Nona [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74785
Schoelzel, Paul and Zhong-Ren Peng. Examining Data Needs and Implementation Process of AV-Based Microtransit Service: A Case Study in Lake Nona [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74785.
Schoelzel, Paul, and Zhong-Ren Peng Examining Data Needs and Implementation Process of AV-Based Microtransit Service: A Case Study in Lake Nona [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74785.
The Internet-of-Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing area of wireless communication technology that allows devices to communicate with computers and humans via the Internet. This technology goes far beyond simply connecting devices to the internet, it creates opportunities to combine data from these devices with automated systems for the purpose of an
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Jordan, P., & Moreno, J. (2024). Transportation Infrastructure Asset Monitoring Through the Industrial Internet-of-Things (Report No. cmr 24-001). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73340
Jordan, Patrick and John Moreno. Transportation Infrastructure Asset Monitoring Through the Industrial Internet-of-Things. Report no. cmr 24-001. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73340.
Jordan, Patrick, and John Moreno Transportation Infrastructure Asset Monitoring Through the Industrial Internet-of-Things. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2024, Report no. cmr 24-001, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73340.
Stripping is a critical surface and or subsurface pavement distress affecting asphalt pavements and is caused by moisture infiltration and stressed by freeze-thaw cycles and traffic loading, leading to the loss of bond or adhesion between the aggregate and the asphalt binder. UDOT has used 1 percent hydrated lime by slurry pugmill mixing in all our
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Anderson, H., Allen, C., Hardman, J., & Evans, M. (2024). Hydrated Lime and Liquid Anti-Strip Additives: Moisture-Induced Damage Resistance Study (Report No. UT-24.04). Utah. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74058
Anderson, Howard, Clark Allen, Jon Hardman, and Mike Evans. Hydrated Lime and Liquid Anti-Strip Additives: Moisture-Induced Damage Resistance Study. Report no. UT-24.04. Utah. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74058.
Anderson, Howard, et al. Hydrated Lime and Liquid Anti-Strip Additives: Moisture-Induced Damage Resistance Study. Utah. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. UT-24.04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74058.
After the successful experiences of multiple transportation agencies in adopting the usage of polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) cement overlays, now is the time to advocate for the implementation of this pavement preservation technique. Despite the affirmative endorsements from numerous departments of transportation (DOT), a structured process for sys
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Sassani, A., Lawal, A., & Smadi, O. (2024). Guidebook for Application of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Overlays: From Decision-Making to Implementation (Report No. InTrans Project 22-793). Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75749
Sassani, Alireza, Abdulazeez Lawal, and Omar Smadi. Guidebook for Application of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Overlays: From Decision-Making to Implementation. Report no. InTrans Project 22-793. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75749.
Sassani, Alireza, et al. Guidebook for Application of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Overlays: From Decision-Making to Implementation. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation, 2024, Report no. InTrans Project 22-793, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75749.
To identify roadway-adjacent areas that are likely to have a greater sensitive to deicing chemicals, specifically chlorides, this project conducted a literature search to describe the effects of deicing chemicals, the factors which mitigate or increase their impacts, and constructed a geospatial model that uses a variety of descriptive data to esti
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Gallagher, M., Lovel, R., & Gifford, L. (2024). Using GIS to Highlight Highway Segments Sensitive to Deicing Material (Report No. CR 20-05). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Clear Roads Pooled Fund. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81933
Gallagher, Mark, Rick Lovel, and Leah Gifford. Using GIS to Highlight Highway Segments Sensitive to Deicing Material. Report no. CR 20-05. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Clear Roads Pooled Fund, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81933.
Gallagher, Mark, et al. Using GIS to Highlight Highway Segments Sensitive to Deicing Material. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Clear Roads Pooled Fund, 2024, Report no. CR 20-05, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81933.
Deciding when to remove spring load restrictions (SLRs) on roadways is complicated given the variable time window during and after thawing when excess moisture remains in the base and subgrade layers, causing the overall roadway structure to remain weak. The main objective of this project was to develop an economical and easy-to-use protocol for ti
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Miller, H., Orr, D. P., Berg, R. L., Kuzmik, N., & Kestler, M. A. (2024). Evaluation of Spring Load Restriction Removal Protocols (Report No. Aurora Project 2022-07). Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73581
Miller, Heather, David P. Orr, Richard L Berg, Nick Kuzmik, and Maureen A Kestler. Evaluation of Spring Load Restriction Removal Protocols. Report no. Aurora Project 2022-07. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73581.
Miller, Heather, et al. Evaluation of Spring Load Restriction Removal Protocols. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2024, Report no. Aurora Project 2022-07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73581.
Between 2018 and 2019, MnDOT installed a lane constrictor design at 66 side-street, stop-controlled intersections in Minnesota. The lane constrictor design narrows the lane width for mainline approaches via a striped median with centerline rumble strips. By narrowing the mainline lane, the goal of this design is to encourage mainline traffic to slo
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Moreland, M., Leuer, D., DeVoe, E., & Mwangi, R. (2024). Traffic Safety Evaluation of Lane Constrictor Intersections in Minnesota (Report No. 2024-03). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73832
Moreland, Max, Derek Leuer, Eric DeVoe, and Ryan Mwangi. Traffic Safety Evaluation of Lane Constrictor Intersections in Minnesota. Report no. 2024-03. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73832.
Moreland, Max, et al. Traffic Safety Evaluation of Lane Constrictor Intersections in Minnesota. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. 2024-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73832.
An economical and easy-to-use protocol for timing removal of spring load restrictions was developed based on knowledge about a roadway’s structure, base layers, and subgrade soils and the approximate depth to the groundwater table.
Miller, H. (2024). Evaluation of Spring Load Restriction Removal Protocols [Brief]. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73576
Miller, Heather. Evaluation of Spring Load Restriction Removal Protocols [Brief]. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73576.
Miller, Heather Evaluation of Spring Load Restriction Removal Protocols [Brief]. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73576.
Existing walking and biking data are often insufficient to support active transportation planning activities. This study utilized an emerging large-scale human mobility dataset to identify places with a higher number of short-distance trips to non-residential locations. These locations are more likely to be served by active modes of transportation,
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Bian, R. �., & Tolford, T. (2024). Analyzing Human Mobility for Active Transportation Planning in Louisiana (Report No. FHWA/LA.24/693). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73771
Bian, Ruijie “Rebecca” and Tara Tolford. Analyzing Human Mobility for Active Transportation Planning in Louisiana. Report no. FHWA/LA.24/693. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73771.
Bian, Ruijie “Rebecca”, and Tara Tolford Analyzing Human Mobility for Active Transportation Planning in Louisiana. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2024, Report no. FHWA/LA.24/693, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73771.
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