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 engineering properties of asphalt mixtures change with time. Shortly after placement, asphalt concrete (AC) layers are more susceptible to rutting. As the pavement ages, the AC layer becomes stiffer, brittle, and thus more susceptible to cracking. Current protocols provide guidelines for the selection of materials, the determination of the mate
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The project aimed to investigate current removal techniques and to put together and test a pulsed solid state fiber laser system as an alternative method for road markings removal. Firstly, a literature review and a national survey were conducted to understand the current state-of-the-art and industry standards regarding the removal of road stripes
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The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required transportation agencies to use performance-based approaches, and there are federal guidelines and programs to help agencies develop performance management systems. For the performance management strategies to be effective, it is critical to establish performance measures that a
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The purpose of this research initiative is to investigate the effects of the degree of curvature on the behavior of curved integral abutment structures, with consideration for various skews, span lengths and layouts, and pile cantilever lengths. The results of this research will provide recommendations to implement findings through a design guideli
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Competitive bidding and accurate cost estimation allow state departments of transportation (DOTs) to make effective use of budgeted funds to deliver construction projects. However, the different bidding procedures and practices in use affect the market competition in competitive bidding. For many state DOTs, including Michigan DOT (MDOT), obtaining
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This research effort is part of a collaborative research project between the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) Institute for Transportation Research and Education. As North Carolina confronts increasing transportation budget deficits, reliable revenue generating mechanisms will become
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Construction projects often require effective communication between project participants dispersed across various physical locations. Traditional methods of communication might rely on site visits or telephone calls. However, site visits can lead to wasted time traveling to remote sites, and phone calls can omit critical site details due to limited
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We study the allocation of dynamic electric vehicle charging investments from the policymaker’s perspective, which aims to meet statewide emission-reduction targets for the Illinois passenger vehicle sector. We determine statewide charging deployment trajectories over a 30-year planning horizon and estimate their emission reduction. Electric vehicl
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Studies have shown that drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in a crash when travelling through a work zone compared to normal driving conditions. Research further suggests that the crashes that occur in work zones are, on average, more severe than crashes that occur outside of work zones. The periods while temporary traffic control is be
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This Performance-Engineered Concrete Paving Mixtures Transportation Pooled Fund—TPF-5(368)—brought newer concrete pavement technologies to state agencies and assisted states in the adoption of specifications and test methods that will help them deliver on the promise of concrete durability.
The primary objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive guide for remediating cracks in bridge decks in Iowa that users could reference for guidance on the selection and implementation of crack repairs. The guide was to include decision matrices and tables for selecting crack remediation strategies based on existing deck condition, deck
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that pedestrian fatalities increased by 44% from 2010 to 2019, and more than 20% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at intersections. To improve pedestrian safety, it would be necessary to first observe evolving pedestrian behaviors. To serve this purpose, in this research project,
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Because of Florida’s varied soils, establishing bridge foundation pile lengths can be difficult. Many times, piles must be driven very deep to secure them. Because there are limits on the length of piles that can be shipped to a work site, pile segments are usually connected onsite using dowels to make them longer.
The OTIS software was launched in 2015 to replace “Project Tracking,” the Access-based application ITD first developed to manage STIP-related data. Since then, users have experienced numerous foundational issues with OTIS that cause significant delays and occasional errors. Specifically, there is a two-part, mutually-dependent problem with the soft
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The objective of this research project was to identify and evaluate strategies to mitigate end-of-queue crashes at flagging stations on two-lane roads. The research team evaluated the following treatments based on feasibility and advantages of each treatment: • Install light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or a warning light on the static BE PREPARED TO STO
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With slide-in bridge construction (SIBC), the bridge superstructure is constructed off the final alignment and then slid laterally from the temporary worksite onto the in-place substructure. Once the sliding is complete, closure joints between the bridge super- and sub-structure are cast to establish continuity. The cementitious materials and reinf
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SMA is designed based on SMA volumetric properties in terms of air voids content (Va), voids in the mineral aggregate(VMA), and adequate stone-on-stone contact. For construction quality assurance (QA) purposes, INDOT currently accepts SMAs based on aggregate gradation and asphalt binder content. Thus, there is a discrepancy between SMA design crite
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The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) contains safety performance functions (SPFs) that are used in project-level decision-making for estimating the average crash frequency by severity level for existing conditions, alternatives to existing conditions, or proposed new roadways. However, SPF calibration is needed because most of the existing HSM SPFs were
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The main objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and operation of existing left-turn signal phases at intersections and investigate relevant data to develop proper guidance on when it is appropriate to install each signal type. The study considered protected-only (PO), protected permitted left-turn (PPLT), and flashing yellow arrow (FYA)
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In 2019, a pilot program was initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) in consultation with the Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) to streamline the delivery and oversight of Low-Risk local bridge projects. The goal of this research project was to evaluate the Low-Risk bridge pilot program and make recommendations be
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