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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The accuracy and applicability of existing methodologies and tools for load rating of corrugated metal culverts under shallow cover were thoroughly investigated through numerical modeling and field testing. The basis of three existing spreadsheet rating tools were investigated. Two existing culverts that are more than 80 years old and whose cover o
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While pedestrian safety countermeasures contribute to reducing vehicle-pedestrian crashes, their impacts on winter maintenance operations are sometimes overlooked during design. There is a need to investigate the best practice guidance and solutions for the design, installation and maintenance of pedestrian safety features for year-round maintenanc
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Many factors influence an individual driver’s decision to yield or not yield to individual pedestrians attempting to cross the road at an unsignalized crossing. This study collects observational data from more than 3,300 crossing events at 18 intersections in Minnesota to further our understanding of what factors positively influence driver yieldin
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Polymer-modified binders (PMB) have been shown over the decades to improve the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures compared to unmodified binders. Considering its higher initial cost, selecting the best alternative is very important, especially for local agencies, given their limited budgets. A challenge in the materials selection process for
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This report discusses a project undertaken by Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) researchers to create a comprehensive geotechnical database for highway planning, design, maintenance, and repair. The project consolidated multiple geotechnical data sources into a unified database accessible to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) staff, enabling
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This research is a follow-up of the Analysis of Local Markets Phase I and Phase II studies conducted by the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center during 2015-18. Whereas the primary objectives of the Phase I study were to examine both traffic (i.e., congestion) and air quality (i.e., emission) impacts of local buses, the primary objective of the P
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
2023-06-01
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In 2021 there were 5,788 people killed in traffic crashes involving large trucks. This was a 17-percent increase from 4,945 in 2020. Seventy-two percent of people killed in large-truck traffic crashes in 2021 were occupants of other vehicles. Seventy-eight percent of the fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks in 2021 occurred on weekdays (6 a
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2023-06-01
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Drivers are considered to be alcohol-impaired when their blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) are .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher. Thus, any fatal crash involving a driver with a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher is considered to be an alcohol-impaired-driving crash, and fatalities occurring in those crashes are considered to be alcohol-impaired-dr
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This project evaluated the viability of using the Cognivue Thrive to detect cognitive and physical impairment of drivers due to drugs. The device was tested in Boulder, Colorado during April of 2023 and results were compared with a blood sample. The report discusses lessons learned from testing of the Cognivue Thrive including technological, legal,
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This Minnesota Department of Transportation-sponsored research effort examined innovative right-of-way projects nationwide, focusing on how new and innovative practices for redeveloping transportation assets can meet ambitious goals such as mitigating environmental impacts, encouraging placemaking, and enhancing economic opportunity while continuin
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The goal of Complete Streets is to accommodate all road users and bring attention to the needs of vulnerable road users. In the last 10 years, thousands of local/regional/state agencies in the United States (U.S.) have adopted Complete Streets policies. However, it is not clear how successfully these policies have been implemented and to what exten
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Widespread liquefaction and lateral spreading occurred after the 2002 M7.9 Denali fault earthquake. This provided a unique opportunity to evaluate lateral spreading displacement equations to areas of interior Alaska. The Newmark block analysis method and nonlinear solid-fluid coupled finite element models were used to assess the impact of seasonal
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This report examines existing guidelines in Idaho and in other states that lead in the implementation of UAS, in order to identify strategies to promote and regulate their use in Idaho’s airspace from the surface to 400 feet AGL. UAS innovations accelerate project delivery, increase roadway safety, reduce congestion, and improve environmental susta
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Research benefits information was compiled to estimate the effectiveness of UDOT’s research program. Project benefits were gathered through survey responses submitted by the end users of the project deliverables. Using project costs, an estimate of the benefit-cost ratio for the program was determined. This information gathered for 57 research proj
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This report outlines the process by which a portion of the I-15 Perry Rest Area in northern Utah was modified to include a functional pollinator habitat suitable for public education, outreach and enjoyment, as well as to provide much needed habitat for local pollinators, many of whom have experienced serious declines in their populations. Converti
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How does a large state with growing traffic volumes maintain the safety and mobility of its traveling public? Managed lanes are one option. With managed lanes, the use of the lane changes depending on traffic conditions. These can either be a traditional non-reversible lane for each direction of travel or reversible, where the direction of traffic
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
2023-06-01
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This fact sheet covers estimates of alcohol-impaired driving by state. Of the 42,939 traffic fatalities in 2021 there were an estimated 13,384 people (31%) killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. The highest percentage was in Montana (44%), followed by Texas (42%). Of the 60,904 drivers involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2021 there were an es
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In the design of highway bridges in Florida, glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials are starting to replace mild carbon steel as the basis for reinforcing structural concrete components. Whereas traditional steel rebar is susceptible to corrosion, GFRP rebar is not, and therefore the use of GFRP has the potential to reduce maintenance cost
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The WisDOT Data Governance research project, conducted by the Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation (IPIT) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), explored and developed recommendations for an implementation-ready WisDOT Data Governance Framework. This framework focuses on harmonizing data sources, controlling access, doc
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Automated vehicles (AVs) present significant potential; yet, their technological maturity and performance remain to be proven. With several deployments underway in the state, it is critical for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide the public with assurances that the AVs are performing safely in their intended operational enviro
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