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The 2019 Report Card for California’s infrastructure indicates that California has the second worst roads in the country: “(55%) of the major urban roads in California are in poor condition.” This report indicates that S.B. (1)— which aims to “fix neighborhood streets, freeways, and bridges in communities across California” provides the revenue nee
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Calahorra-Jimenez, M., & Poythress, R. (2023). Exploring Performance-Based Contracts: A Good Option to Address Long-Term Road Maintenance in California? [Research Brief] (Report No. 2359). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75627
Calahorra-Jimenez, Maria and Richard Poythress. Exploring Performance-Based Contracts: A Good Option to Address Long-Term Road Maintenance in California? [Research Brief]. Report no. 2359. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75627.
Calahorra-Jimenez, Maria, and Richard Poythress Exploring Performance-Based Contracts: A Good Option to Address Long-Term Road Maintenance in California? [Research Brief]. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. 2359, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75627.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services predicts a 72% increase in the population aged 65 and older in the state by 2040, indicating a growing demand for alternative transportation services. To address this need and support healthy aging, this research project was conducted to gather data on the travel patterns, challenges, and recommendations
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Schrader, M., Han, D., Li, Y., & Graettinger, A. (2023). Understanding Mobility Needs for Older Adults in Wisconsin. Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Library Unit. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72574
Schrader, Michael, Dahai Han, Yang Li, and Andrew Graettinger. Understanding Mobility Needs for Older Adults in Wisconsin. Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Library Unit, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72574.
Schrader, Michael, et al. Understanding Mobility Needs for Older Adults in Wisconsin. Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Library Unit, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72574.
Salt brine deicing solution contains chloride ions that can penetrate the passive layer and cause corrosion in rebars. While epoxy coatings are effective, they can be easily damaged during transportation and construction. In addition, aggressive localized corrosion is observed in damaged epoxy coated rebars. To address this issue, this project aims
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Yellavajjala, R. K., Sajid, H. U., & Afgan, S. (2023). Mitigation of Chloride-Induced Corrosion through Chemisorption (Report No. IHRB Project TR-788). Iowa. Dept. of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73641
Yellavajjala, Ravi Kiran, Hizb Ullah Sajid, and Sher Afgan. Mitigation of Chloride-Induced Corrosion through Chemisorption. Report no. IHRB Project TR-788. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73641.
Yellavajjala, Ravi Kiran, et al. Mitigation of Chloride-Induced Corrosion through Chemisorption. Iowa. Dept. of Transportation, 2023, Report no. IHRB Project TR-788, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73641.
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) hosted a two-day Peer Exchange at the CDOT headquarters in Denver, Colorado on February 28 and March 1, 2023. Representatives from Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Maryland, Vermont, Federal Highway Administration, and the National Transportation Library participated. This peer exchange focused on the discussi
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Range, J., & Hickey, L. (2023). 2023 Research Peer Exchange: Transportation Pooled Funds, Data Curation, and Promoting Research Culture (Report No. CDOT-2023-07). Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Research Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68542
Range, Jeffrey and Laura Hickey. 2023 Research Peer Exchange: Transportation Pooled Funds, Data Curation, and Promoting Research Culture. Report no. CDOT-2023-07. Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Research Branch, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68542.
Range, Jeffrey, and Laura Hickey 2023 Research Peer Exchange: Transportation Pooled Funds, Data Curation, and Promoting Research Culture. Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Research Branch, 2023, Report no. CDOT-2023-07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68542.
Analysis of 44 CIR pavement projects from the Iowa Pavement Management Information System database showed that rutting was the distress that triggered performance concerns first, followed by longitudinal wheel path cracking and transverse cracking. Pavement distress indices typically dropped below trigger values 10 to 15 years after CIR rehabilitat
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Buss, A., Pinto, I., Lee, H. D., Moon, B., Jahren, C. T., Zhang, Y., & Hu, X. (2023). Cold In-Place Recycling Project Selection and Guidance for Iowa Roadways (Report No. IHRB Project TR-774). Iowa Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79655
Buss, Ashley, Irvin Pinto, Hosin David Lee, Byungkyu Moon, Charles T. Jahren, Yuhan Zhang, and Xinyu Hu. Cold In-Place Recycling Project Selection and Guidance for Iowa Roadways. Report no. IHRB Project TR-774. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79655.
Buss, Ashley, et al. Cold In-Place Recycling Project Selection and Guidance for Iowa Roadways. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. IHRB Project TR-774, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79655.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis
2023-07-01
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In 2022 seat belt use in the United States ranged from 67 percent in the U.S. Virgin Islands to 96.5 percent in Oregon. Twenty-six States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands achieved seat belt use rates of 90 percent or higher. These results are from probability-based observational surveys conducted by the
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United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis (2023). Seat Belt Use in 2022 — Use Rates in the States and Territories [Traffic Safety Facts - Crash Stats] (Report No. DOT HS 813 487). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78170
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Seat Belt Use in 2022 — Use Rates in the States and Territories [Traffic Safety Facts - Crash Stats]. Report no. DOT HS 813 487. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78170.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. National Center for Statistics and Analysis Seat Belt Use in 2022 — Use Rates in the States and Territories [Traffic Safety Facts - Crash Stats]. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2023, Report no. DOT HS 813 487, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78170.
Missouri’s multimodal freight system is critical to the health of both the state and national economy, and as the economy and population grow, goods movement activity is expected to increase. This growing demand for goods will likely mean more trucks on the road, leading to a greater need to enhance the infrastructure necessary for trucks to improv
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Kirk, K., Andersen, D., Leao, G., Wieghart, B., Besson, V., & Pulikanti, S. (2023). Truck Parking Investments for Missouri (Report No. cmr 23-012). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73334
Kirk, Katie, Dan Andersen, Gui Leao, Bridget Wieghart, Vincent Besson, and Shashank Pulikanti. Truck Parking Investments for Missouri. Report no. cmr 23-012. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73334.
Kirk, Katie, et al. Truck Parking Investments for Missouri. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2023, Report no. cmr 23-012, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73334.
Single-slope median barriers are currently planned for several bridges in Louisiana. For these bridges, both 36-in. and 42-in. designs were developed and considered as part of this project. Both barrier designs can be used near a longitudinal joint that is approximately 1 in. wide. The 36-in. high barrier is similar to the single-slope traffic rail
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Williams, W. F., & Cui, J. (2023). MASH TL-4 Engineering Analyses and Detailing of 36-In. And 42-In. High Median Barriers for LADOTD (Report No. FHWA/LA.23/680). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68749
Williams, William F. and Jilong Cui. MASH TL-4 Engineering Analyses and Detailing of 36-In. And 42-In. High Median Barriers for LADOTD. Report no. FHWA/LA.23/680. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68749.
Williams, William F., and Jilong Cui MASH TL-4 Engineering Analyses and Detailing of 36-In. And 42-In. High Median Barriers for LADOTD. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023, Report no. FHWA/LA.23/680, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68749.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2023-07-01
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Quick reference of 2021 traffic safety numbers and statistics.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2023). Quick Facts 2021. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78715
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Quick Facts 2021. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78715.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Quick Facts 2021. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/78715.
The objective of this research was to analyze the strengths of the four proposed retrofit designs considered for this project in accordance with AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications Section 13 for MASH TL-4 impact conditions. These designs are briefly described below and shown in Figure 1 (36-in. median barri
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Williams, W. (2023). MASH TL-4 Engineering Analyses and Detailing of 36-Inch and 42-Inch High Median Barriers for LADOTD [Tech Summary] (Report No. DOTLT1000464). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68750
Williams, William. MASH TL-4 Engineering Analyses and Detailing of 36-Inch and 42-Inch High Median Barriers for LADOTD [Tech Summary]. Report no. DOTLT1000464. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68750.
Williams, William MASH TL-4 Engineering Analyses and Detailing of 36-Inch and 42-Inch High Median Barriers for LADOTD [Tech Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023, Report no. DOTLT1000464, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68750.
The New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) members spend significant time and resources on pavement surface condition data collection in support of a wide range of reporting and decision-making functions. Quality data are of critical importance to these functions—as the adage goes, “garbage in, garbage out.” The data quality management plans
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Rada, G., Simpson, A., & Bruce, C. (2023). Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New England (Report No. NETCR123). New England Transportation Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75617
Rada, Gonzalo, Amy Simpson, and Connor Bruce. Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New England. Report no. NETCR123. New England Transportation Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75617.
Rada, Gonzalo, et al. Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New England. New England Transportation Consortium, 2023, Report no. NETCR123, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75617.
New and emerging transportation technologies, driven by automation, connectivity, and electrification, could potentially help address the transportation sector’s persistent and pervasive problems associated with safety, mobility, energy use, and so on. For this reason, the state of Indiana, uniquely positioned to serve nationwide interstate truck t
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Walker, J., Li, Y., Li, M. A. C., Chen, S., Labi, S., Fricker, J. D., & Sinha, K. C. (2023). Integrating Transformative Technologies in Indiana’s Transportation Operations (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/20). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317651
Walker, Jasmine, Yujie Li, Maria A. Chung Li, Sikai Chen, Samuel Labi, Jon D. Fricker, and Kumares C. Sinha. Integrating Transformative Technologies in Indiana’s Transportation Operations. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/20. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317651.
Walker, Jasmine, et al. Integrating Transformative Technologies in Indiana’s Transportation Operations. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/20, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317651.
The performance of 7-in CRCP overlay on CPCD in US 75 in Sherman, which was built in 2010, has been quite satisfactory. Encouraged by the satisfactory performance of the project, TxDOT Paris District decided to build another CRCP overlay on CPCD in US 82 in Paris. This project is in the westbound direction of US 82 – consisting of 2 main lanes and
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Koirala, N., Hwang, C., Lee, H., Nam, J., Jabonero, C., & Won, M. (2023). Implementation of Concrete Overlay Evaluation and Design (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/5-6910-01-1). Texas Tech University. Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79421
Koirala, Niwesh, Chuljin Hwang, Heejun Lee, Jeonghee Nam, Christopher Jabonero, and Moon Won. Implementation of Concrete Overlay Evaluation and Design. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/5-6910-01-1. Texas Tech University. Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79421.
Koirala, Niwesh, et al. Implementation of Concrete Overlay Evaluation and Design. Texas Tech University. Center for Multidisciplinary Research in Transportation, 2023, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/5-6910-01-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79421.
The objective of this project was to determine whether a modifed Walkley Black test or elemental analysis of carbon test can be used as a substitute test for the AASHTO T21 or AASHTO T71 tests.
Shoucair, J., & Morrison, E. (2023). Development of a Test to Quantify Organic Content in Silica Sand [Summary] (Report No. BEB28). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70433
Shoucair, John and Elise Morrison. Development of a Test to Quantify Organic Content in Silica Sand [Summary]. Report no. BEB28. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70433.
Shoucair, John, and Elise Morrison Development of a Test to Quantify Organic Content in Silica Sand [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. BEB28, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70433.
The objective of this research is to collect and analyze data from non-destructive testing (NDT) pilot projects proposed in LTRC project 17-2B for implementation in section 502 of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.
Akentuna, M., Rupnow, M., & Cooper, S. I. (2023). Evaluation of Non-destructive Test Pilot Projects: Research Project Capsule [23–2B] (Report No. 23–2B). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68741
Akentuna, Moses, Moses Rupnow, and Samuel, III. Cooper. Evaluation of Non-destructive Test Pilot Projects: Research Project Capsule [23–2B]. Report no. 23–2B. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68741.
Akentuna, Moses, et al. Evaluation of Non-destructive Test Pilot Projects: Research Project Capsule [23–2B]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023, Report no. 23–2B, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68741.
The statewide driver traffic safety survey provides baseline metrics for the Highway Safety Division and others to use in understanding perceptions and self-reported behaviors related to focus issues. A core set of questions addressed nationally agreed upon priorities, including seat belts, impaired driving, and speeding. In addition to the core is
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Vachal, K., Kubas, A., & Andersen, J. (2023). North Dakota Statewide Traffic Safety Survey, 2023: Traffic Safety Performance Measures for State and Federal Agencies (Report No. DP 322). Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72267
Vachal, Kimberly, Andrew Kubas, and Jaclyn Andersen. North Dakota Statewide Traffic Safety Survey, 2023: Traffic Safety Performance Measures for State and Federal Agencies. Report no. DP 322. Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72267.
Vachal, Kimberly, et al. North Dakota Statewide Traffic Safety Survey, 2023: Traffic Safety Performance Measures for State and Federal Agencies. Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. DP 322, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72267.
The New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) members consist of Maine (ME), Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), New Hampshire (NH), Rhode Island (RI), and Vermont (VT) transportation agencies. The member agencies spend a considerable amount of time and resources on pavement surface data collection. The data collected are used for a wide range
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New England Transportation Consortium (2023). NETC Project 21–1: Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New England: Pavement Data Quality Guidelines (Report No. NETC Project 21-1). New England Transportation Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75618
New England Transportation Consortium. NETC Project 21–1: Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New England: Pavement Data Quality Guidelines. Report no. NETC Project 21-1. New England Transportation Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75618.
New England Transportation Consortium NETC Project 21–1: Quality Review and Assessment of Pavement Condition Survey Vehicle Data Across New England: Pavement Data Quality Guidelines. New England Transportation Consortium, 2023, Report no. NETC Project 21-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75618.
As research, development and overall investment continues to accelerate the integration of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS or drones) into our skies, it is becoming ever more critical to develop supporting systems and services that are based on sound engineering and strategic planning. Reliable and robust airspace surveillance for the lower altitude
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Calhoun, S., & Adami, T. (2023). Open Framework Standards for Combined Aircraft Sensor Network for the State of Ohio to Detect and Track Lower Altitude Aircraft [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73159
Calhoun, Sean and Tony Adami. Open Framework Standards for Combined Aircraft Sensor Network for the State of Ohio to Detect and Track Lower Altitude Aircraft [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73159.
Calhoun, Sean, and Tony Adami Open Framework Standards for Combined Aircraft Sensor Network for the State of Ohio to Detect and Track Lower Altitude Aircraft [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73159.
Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methods have been increasingly used in recent years to reduce the impact of construction operations on traffic and mobility. ABC methods, however, often require a higher initial cost, more planning, and additional design coordination. Several tools have been developed to assist decision-makers in the selection
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El-Rayes, K., El-Gohary, N., Golparvar-Fard, M., Ignacio, E. J., & Helaly, H. (2023). Economical Impact of Full Closure for Accelerated Bridge Construction and Conventional Staged Construction (Report No. FHWA-ICT-23-009). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-010
El-Rayes, Khaled, Nora El-Gohary, Mani Golparvar-Fard, Ernest-John Ignacio, and Hadil Helaly. Economical Impact of Full Closure for Accelerated Bridge Construction and Conventional Staged Construction. Report no. FHWA-ICT-23-009. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2023. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-010.
El-Rayes, Khaled, et al. Economical Impact of Full Closure for Accelerated Bridge Construction and Conventional Staged Construction. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2023, Report no. FHWA-ICT-23-009, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-010.
The research focused on demonstrating and implementing infrared thermography nondestructive technique (IR-TNDT) methods in-service for inspecting aluminum (Al) and steel welds in complex structures. The study was applied to in-shop and mock in-field conditions. After a thorough literature review, this report presents the qualification of defect man
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Manuel, M. (2023). Use of Infrared Thermography for the Inspection of Welds in the Shop and Field – Phase II. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88918
Manuel, Michele. Use of Infrared Thermography for the Inspection of Welds in the Shop and Field – Phase II. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88918.
Manuel, Michele Use of Infrared Thermography for the Inspection of Welds in the Shop and Field – Phase II. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88918.
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