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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Research was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of various speed warning technologies across a variety of critical speed-change contexts in order to provide guidance to support future installation and operation of such treatments in Michigan. The speed warning technologies evaluated in this research included dynamic speed feedback signs (DSF
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Departments of Transportation need measurement tools to (1) assess and track over time populations and geographies where mobility investments are needed, (2) assess what is driving the mobility needs of different populations and geographies so as to identify possible interventions, and (3) evaluate the impact of department investments on mobility.
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Roadside vegetation composition assessment is essential to maintain ecological stability, control invasive species, and to ensure the adoption of environmental regulations around construction zones. Traditional monitoring methods involving visual inspections are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and not scalable. Remote sensing offers a valuable alt
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Temporary bridges are systems designed for an expected service life of 5 years. In 2011, the California Department of Transportation issued a memo to designers advocating the use of design spectra corresponding to a return period of 100 years for temporary bridges. However, broad consensus on the most appropriate hazard level and design approach is
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This project investigated the use of evolving machine vision technologies to improve asset management procedures. Machine vision is technology that enables machines to “see” and interpret images, similar to how humans see and understand the world. It includes capturing an image, analyzing the image, and then completing and action or decision based
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MaineDOT has a family of transit plans that have been developed over the past five years through collaborative efforts with partners and stakeholders. These plans share similar themes, guidance, and recommendations and tie into the Department’s Long-Range Transportation Plan, which was completed in 2023. This report complements those plans, reviewi
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This study developed a data-driven geospatial tool to optimize emergency response strategies for vehicle crashes in Kansas. The tool analyzed more than a decade of crash data from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to provide insight into T1 (crash to emergency medical services [EMS] not
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This study developed a data-driven geospatial tool to optimize emergency response strategies for vehicle crashes in Kansas. The tool analyzed more than a decade of crash data from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to provide insight into T1 (crash to emergency medical services [EMS] not
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Open-graded friction course (OGFC) is a thin asphalt mixture surface layer. It is gap-graded with a high percentage of coarse aggregates that are nearly uniform in size, resulting in a high percentage of interconnected air voids and asphalt binder, which provides improved skid resistance, visibility, and decreased pavement-tire noise. However, cons
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Open-graded friction course (OGFC) is a thin asphalt mixture surface layer. It is gap-graded with a high percentage of coarse aggregates that are nearly uniform in size, resulting in a high percentage of interconnected air voids and asphalt binder, which provides improved skid resistance, visibility, and decreased pavement-tire noise. However, cons
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The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a new generation of open-graded friction courses (OGFC) that would provide superior durability performance while preserving the functional benefits of the mix. Additionally, a Finite Element (FE) model was developed and used to propose new air voids (AV) guidelines for OGFC applications in Lou
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This report presents the findings of a laboratory study conducted by the Sustainable Geotransportation/Geoenvironmental Infrastructure (SGI) Research Group at George Mason University. The research focused on investigating the ability of standard (S) and elasticized (E) expanded polystyrene (EPS) to provide elastic inclusion in integral abutments. E
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This report develops robust estimation models to address data challenges for identifying disadvantaged populations, defined by low-income, racial minority, and limited English proficiency (LEP) status, which aligns with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) SMART SCALE definition. The current reliance on American Community Survey data
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For the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), substructure repairs are costly, and the durability is a concern. Current conventional concrete removal methods commonly use chipping hammers and shotcrete or self-consolidating concrete (SCC), plus discrete galvanic point (DGP) anodes, for such repairs. The types of concrete VDOT uses in these
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The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a new generation of open-graded friction courses (OGFC) that would provide superior durability performance while preserving the functional benefits of the mix. Additionally, a Finite Element (FE) model was developed and used to propose new air voids (AV) guidelines for OGFC applications in Lou
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Transportation agencies have long communicated directly with truck drivers regarding weigh station compliance and parking availability, sometimes making use of applications provided by private third-party partners. One of these applications has expanded capabilities that allow agencies to transmit safety alerts directly to drivers through the in-ca
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A 100-ft field implementation of the proposed solar snow fence was conducted In Glyndon, MN. The implementation process started with the manufacturing of solar stripe frames, U connection with steel posts, helical piling, electrical power harvest and storage, electrical use in snow melting, and monitoring of the solar snow fence systems. A 12-ft la
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Roundabouts have been shown to enhance safety by lowering travel speeds as compared to other intersection designs. However, pedestrian and bicyclist crossings at roundabouts present unique challenges. Low yielding rates can heighten the risk of crashes, especially at entry and exit points. This study examines driver yielding behavior toward pedestr
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Part-time shoulder use (PTSU) has emerged as an effective lane-use strategy to mitigate both recurrent and non-recurrent congestion. Given the operational and safety benefits associated with the US-23 Flex Route, this research project focused on evaluating the feasibility of PTSU on selected freeway corridors in Michigan that are prone to such cong
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This study investigated the effectiveness of various enhanced asphalt mixture designs and construction techniques used in Louisiana since 1994, evaluating to what degree they improved long-term performance. 24 field projects were evaluated, focusing on how these enhancements impacted rutting, cracking, ride quality, and overall pavement performance
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