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The growing emphasis on creating a multimodal transportation system in the U.S. requires high-quality multimodal traffic data for planning success. This research investigated strategies for integrating non-motorized (i.e., bicyclist and pedestrian) traffic monitoring into routine motorized traffic monitoring practices in Louisiana. Key objectives i
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Bian, R. "., Tolford, T., & Dhakal, S. (2026). Statewide Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Study (Report No. FHWA/LA.26/730). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93444
Bian, Ruijie "Rebecca", Tara Tolford, and Sarala Dhakal. Statewide Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Study. Report no. FHWA/LA.26/730. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93444.
Bian, Ruijie "Rebecca", et al. Statewide Non-Motorized Traffic Monitoring Study. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. FHWA/LA.26/730, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93444.
Cross frames are structural elements that are critical for the stability of steel bridges during erection and construction and also play an important role for completed bridges. Historically, the brace locations have been regions of fatigue concerns. In addition, the braces require significant handling and processing during fabrication and represen
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Bjelland, A., Gasser, C., Fish, D., Helwig, T., Yarnold, M., Park, S., Patel, S., Hurlebaus, S., Hebdon, M., Engelhardt, M., & Williamson, E. (2026). Refined Design Methods for Lean-on Bracing (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/0-7093-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93050
Bjelland, Aiden, Claire Gasser, David Fish, Todd Helwig, Matthew Yarnold, Sunghyun Park, and Shrey Patel, et al.. Refined Design Methods for Lean-on Bracing. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7093-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93050.
Bjelland, Aiden, et al. Refined Design Methods for Lean-on Bracing. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2026, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7093-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93050.
This project piloted ETALYC's HyperFlow platform for system-wide traffic signal performance assessment in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. HyperFlow is a cloud-based software product that fuses crowdsourced connected-vehicle / probe trajectory data with analytics workflows to evaluate intersection and corridor operations without installing new roadside s
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Mahulkar, V., & Sharma, A. (2026). Iowa Statewide Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program HyperFlow Pilot for Signal Performance Assessment - City of Dubuque, Iowa (Report No. ST-018). Iowa Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93171
Mahulkar, Vishal and Anuj Sharma. Iowa Statewide Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program HyperFlow Pilot for Signal Performance Assessment - City of Dubuque, Iowa. Report no. ST-018. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93171.
Mahulkar, Vishal, and Anuj Sharma Iowa Statewide Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Incentive Program HyperFlow Pilot for Signal Performance Assessment - City of Dubuque, Iowa. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. ST-018, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93171.
Performance-based asphalt mixture design is gaining widespread adoption for highway pavements due to limitations of the volumetric approach in addressing potential increases in vehicle torque and evolving material components. Airports face similar challenges, including increasing gear loads and tire pressures. The objective of this research was to
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Al-Qadi, I. L., Bajaj, A., Lambros, J., Gangidi, N., Dave, E., Sias, J. E., Modi, S. H., Ozer, H., Brockman, S. C., Zahid, A., Pine, B., Batioja-Alvarez, D. D., Kazmee, H., & Murell, S. (2026). Balanced Mix Design: Evaluation of Cracking Tests for Airfield Pavements. Illinois Center for Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93462
Al-Qadi, Imad L., Akash Bajaj, John Lambros, Namith Gangidi, Eshan Dave, Jo E Sias, and Shubham H. Modi, et al.. Balanced Mix Design: Evaluation of Cracking Tests for Airfield Pavements. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93462.
Al-Qadi, Imad L., et al. Balanced Mix Design: Evaluation of Cracking Tests for Airfield Pavements. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93462.
To be able to handle the statewide mobile lidar data ODOT collects efficiently, there is a need for a robust workflow with significant automation that can extract many types of features by effectively leveraging various feature extraction tools and algorithms to support applications. In particular, road characterization has been identified as a key
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Supporting Files
Che, E., Kamalou, S., Olsen, M., Kenneth, K., & Jung, J. (2026). Prototyping Automated Framework for Asset Extraction and Characterization From Mobile Lidar Data (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-27-05). Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92961
Che, Erzhuo, Sahar Kamalou, Michael Olsen, Kenney Kenneth, and Jaehoon Jung. Prototyping Automated Framework for Asset Extraction and Characterization From Mobile Lidar Data. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-27-05. Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92961.
Che, Erzhuo, et al. Prototyping Automated Framework for Asset Extraction and Characterization From Mobile Lidar Data. Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2026, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-27-05, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92961.
Drilled shafts are widely used as deep foundations for transportation infrastructure; however, construction defects such as soil intrusion, concrete segregation, slurry inclusions, necking, and soft-bottom conditions can compromise structural integrity and long-term performance. Conventional crosshole sonic logging (CSL) provides valuable quality-c
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Tran, K., & Yang, B. (2026). Drilled Shaft Imaging With 2D Ultrasonic Waveform Tomography (Report No. BED31- 977-27). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93037
Tran, Khiem and Bingkun Yang. Drilled Shaft Imaging With 2D Ultrasonic Waveform Tomography. Report no. BED31- 977-27. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93037.
Tran, Khiem, and Bingkun Yang Drilled Shaft Imaging With 2D Ultrasonic Waveform Tomography. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. BED31- 977-27, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93037.
State and federal agencies face ongoing challenges in the characterization and qualification of diverse paving materials. Although conventional asphalt binder characterization relies on extensive rheological and mixture testing, these methods often leave long-term performance characterization uncertain. Consequently, agencies are exploring faster,
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Salari, S., & Akentuna, M. (2026). Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana (Report No. FHWA/LA.26/729). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93043
Salari, Saman and Moses Akentuna. Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana. Report no. FHWA/LA.26/729. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93043.
Salari, Saman, and Moses Akentuna Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. FHWA/LA.26/729, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93043.
Hot-mix asphalt is a viscoelastic material with properties that depend heavily on temperature and loading frequency. Consequently, precise pavement temperature monitoring is critical for accurate pavement analysis, modulus backcalculation, and prediction of critical pavement responses. Recent Illinois Center for Transportation and Illinois Departme
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Hajj, R., & Morales, F. M. (2026). Pavement Temperature Monitoring and Modeling at ICART (Report No. FHWA-ICT-26-012). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-014
Hajj, Ramez and Fernanda Marquez Morales. Pavement Temperature Monitoring and Modeling at ICART. Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-012. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-014.
Hajj, Ramez, and Fernanda Marquez Morales Pavement Temperature Monitoring and Modeling at ICART. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026, Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-012, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-014.
Repeatable, accurate, and reproducible measurement of a pavement's longitudinal profile is essential to supporting state and federal efforts related to the functional quality of the road system. A key ingredient to ensuring repeatable, accurate, and reproducible profile measurements is a robust profiler certification program that is based on AASHTO
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Karamihas, S., & Borthakur, A. (2026). Advancements in Profiler Certification (Report No. FHWA-ICT-26-013). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-015
Karamihas, Steven and Abhik Borthakur. Advancements in Profiler Certification. Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-013. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-015.
Karamihas, Steven, and Abhik Borthakur Advancements in Profiler Certification. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026, Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-013, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-015.
As the existing steel infrastructure inevitably continues to age and deteriorate, engineers are increasingly looking for innovative and effective methods for repairing and maintaining existing steel bridges, which are susceptible to corrosion damage when exposed to aggressive environments and deicing salts. Conventional methods for repairing steel
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Yu-Shan, A., Kassner, B. L., Moruza, A. K., Hebdon, M., Shakiba, M., Carrera, B., & Jiwani, P. (2026). The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between CFRP and Steel (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 27-R04). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93098
Yu-Shan, Abril, Bernard L. Kassner, Audrey K. Moruza, Matthew Hebdon, Maryam Shakiba, Bernardo Carrera, and Preet Jiwani. The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between CFRP and Steel. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 27-R04. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93098.
Yu-Shan, Abril, et al. The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between CFRP and Steel. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 27-R04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93098.
This report describes analyses and recommended updates to methods for estimating flood discharges in ungaged watersheds. Tasks included updating rainfall frequency and storm distribution data, recalibrating the unit hydrograph model, and evaluating the time of concentration method. GIS-based tools were developed for hydro-enforcement, watershed del
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Watkins, D., Brooks, C., Webster, V., Redhuis, D., Toivonen, S., Dobson, N., Miller, M., Mueller, A., Cook, C., & Buller, L. (2026). Michigan Hydrologic Calculation Procedures (Report No. SPR-1750). Michigan. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93165
Watkins, D., C. Brooks, V. Webster, D. Redhuis, S. Toivonen, N. Dobson, M. Miller, A. Mueller, C. Cook, and L. Buller. Michigan Hydrologic Calculation Procedures. Report no. SPR-1750. Michigan. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93165.
Watkins, D., et al. Michigan Hydrologic Calculation Procedures. Michigan. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SPR-1750, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93165.
This report presents a portable driving simulation platform developed to improve public understanding and evaluation of innovative intersection designs. Built in Unity, the system integrates real-world roadway data with modular traffic and vehicle simulation to create realistic, interactive driving scenarios. Results show the platform effectively s
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Jiang, L., Li, Z., Chen, D., Edwards, B., Cardenas, A. R., Takahashi, G., Pitts, B., & Wang, Z. (2026). Portable Driving Simulation Platform for Innovative Intersections (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/21). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318650
Jiang, Luyang, Zihao Li, David Chen, Blake Edwards, Angel Rivera Cardenas, George Takahashi, Brandon Pitts, and Ziran Wang. Portable Driving Simulation Platform for Innovative Intersections. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/21. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2026. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318650.
Jiang, Luyang, et al. Portable Driving Simulation Platform for Innovative Intersections. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2026, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/21, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318650.
This study evaluated the differences between AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) Version 2.6 and Version 3.0 using representative Indiana pavement structures and traffic conditions. PMED Version 3.0 introduces several major updates, including adoption of the MERRA-2 climate database, revised rigid pavement slab-base interaction models, updated cal
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Lee, J., Jeon, J., & Haddock, J. E. (2026). Review of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Version 3.0 (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/20). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93203
Lee, Jusang, Jongmyung Jeon, and John E. Haddock. Review of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Version 3.0. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/20. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93203.
Lee, Jusang, et al. Review of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Version 3.0. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2026, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/20, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93203.
This study highlights a screening-level method for identifying potential sites for new regional bus services. The frame work is intended to help Caltrans District 7 compare freeway segments and identify sites for further technical analysis.
Sanchez, I. E. I. (2026). Which Freeway Corridors in Los Angeles Can Support Regional Bus Service? [Policy Brief]. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92463
Sanchez, Ivan Emilio III. Which Freeway Corridors in Los Angeles Can Support Regional Bus Service? [Policy Brief]. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92463.
Sanchez, Ivan Emilio III Which Freeway Corridors in Los Angeles Can Support Regional Bus Service? [Policy Brief]. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92463.
Transportation projects in Virginia frequently require coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to address the potential effects on federally listed bat species. Although existing tools provided by USFWS and the Federal Highway Administration offer effective pathways for many projects, individual coordination is still needed to
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Donaldson, B. M., & Luu, J. C. (2026). Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 27-R01). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92444
Donaldson, Bridget M. and Jonathan C. Luu. Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 27-R01. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92444.
Donaldson, Bridget M., and Jonathan C. Luu Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 27-R01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92444.
This study evaluated opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of bat-related coordination through two complementary components: (1) development of a structured framework to guide a follow-up culvert field study intended to better inform culvert survey requirements and decision-making; and (2) evaluation of broader streamlining opport
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Donaldson, B. M., & Luu, J. C. (2026). Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief] (Report No. 27-R01). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92445
Donaldson, Bridget M. and Jonathan C. Luu. Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief]. Report no. 27-R01. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92445.
Donaldson, Bridget M., and Jonathan C. Luu Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief]. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. 27-R01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92445.
A field study was developed combining an automated driving system (ADS) vehicle and magnetometer-based sensing system to test the detectability, repeatability, and reliability of pavement encoded electromagnetic (EM) strips placed on the surface of concrete and asphalt pavement. The objective was to define the EM strips' patterns, lateral vehicle p
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DatasetSupporting Files
Sakulneya, A., Liu, P., Hsiao, C. C., Talebpour, A., & Roesler, J. (2026). Enhancing Pavement-Encoded Signages for Precise Driving Automation [Supporting Dataset]. University of Michigan. Center for Connected and Automated Transportation. https://doi.org/10.21949/6728-cv12
Sakulneya, Apidej, Pengyuan Liu, Chun-Chien Hsiao, Alireza Talebpour, and Jeffery Roesler. Enhancing Pavement-Encoded Signages for Precise Driving Automation [Supporting Dataset]. University of Michigan. Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/6728-cv12.
Sakulneya, Apidej, et al. Enhancing Pavement-Encoded Signages for Precise Driving Automation [Supporting Dataset]. University of Michigan. Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, 2026, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/6728-cv12.
In this project, numerical models are proposed to evaluate the (1) mechanisms and transient drawdown from horizontal drains for a wide range of geometric conditions using simplified design charts, (2) siltation mechanisms and timing for various drain geometries and grain sizes as a means of determining "time until failure" using simplified design c
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Supporting Files
Leshchinsky, B. A., Abed, M., & Peethambaran, B. (2026). Determining Landslide Drain Lifecycle for Development of Maintenance and Operation Manuals (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-27-02). Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92658
Leshchinsky, Ben A., Mahrooz Abed, and Bipin Peethambaran. Determining Landslide Drain Lifecycle for Development of Maintenance and Operation Manuals. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-27-02. Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92658.
Leshchinsky, Ben A., et al. Determining Landslide Drain Lifecycle for Development of Maintenance and Operation Manuals. Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2026, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-27-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92658.
The study had four main components: A literature review highlighting nine best practices for active transportation infrastructure project management; interviews with seven planners from three American cities with high bikeability rankings, focusing on how these cities have implemented these best practices; interviews with four active transportation
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Wilcox, M. (2026). How Los Angeles Can Improve Its Delivery and Maintenance of Protected Bike Lanes (and Why It Should) [Policy Brief]. University of California, Los Angeles. Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92472
Wilcox, Micah. How Los Angeles Can Improve Its Delivery and Maintenance of Protected Bike Lanes (and Why It Should) [Policy Brief]. University of California, Los Angeles. Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92472.
Wilcox, Micah How Los Angeles Can Improve Its Delivery and Maintenance of Protected Bike Lanes (and Why It Should) [Policy Brief]. University of California, Los Angeles. Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92472.
In 2023, fatalities that involved workers on foot being struck by a vehicle accounted for 60% of all fatal highway worker injuries (National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, n.d.). Increasing the visibility of road workers to oncoming drivers may help reduce this crash risk. Wearable lighted apparel has the potential to increase the visi
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Williams, B. M., Kassing, A. J., Kore, R. S., Robinson, S. E., & Gibbons, R. B. (2026). Use and Worker Perceptions of Wearable Lighted Apparel (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 27-R02). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92656
Williams, Brian M., Andrew J. Kassing, Rugved S. Kore, Sarah E. Robinson, and Ronald B. Gibbons. Use and Worker Perceptions of Wearable Lighted Apparel. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 27-R02. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92656.
Williams, Brian M., et al. Use and Worker Perceptions of Wearable Lighted Apparel. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 27-R02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92656.
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