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 Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution Model (SELDM) was designed to help quantify the risk of adverse effects of runoff on receiving waters, the potential need for mitigation measures, and the potential effectiveness of such management measures for reducing these risks. SELDM is calibrated using representative hydrological and water-quality
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Granato, G. E., Spaetzel, A. B., & Jeznach, L. C. (2023). Approaches for Assessing Flows, Concentrations, and Loads of Highway and Urban Runoff and Receiving-Stream Stormwater in Southern New England With the Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution Model (SELDM). United States. Geological Survey (USGS). https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20235087
Granato, Gregory E., Alana B Spaetzel, and Lillian C Jeznach. Approaches for Assessing Flows, Concentrations, and Loads of Highway and Urban Runoff and Receiving-Stream Stormwater in Southern New England With the Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution Model (SELDM). United States. Geological Survey (USGS), 2023. https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20235087.
Granato, Gregory E., et al. Approaches for Assessing Flows, Concentrations, and Loads of Highway and Urban Runoff and Receiving-Stream Stormwater in Southern New England With the Stochastic Empirical Loading and Dilution Model (SELDM). United States. Geological Survey (USGS), 2023, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20235087.
In this report, we examine both the substantial research literature on transit pricing and use and literature on free- and reduced fare (FAR) programs. In general, we find that FAR programs can take many forms, and the idea of “fare-free” transit is far from a one-size-fits-all proposition. Second, while reducing or eliminating fares does indeed in
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King, H., & Taylor, B. D. (2023). Considering Fare-Free Transit in the Context of Research on Transit Service and Pricing: A Research Synthesis (Report No. UC-ITS-2022-08). University of California Institute of Transportation Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67223
King, Hannah and Brian D. Taylor. Considering Fare-Free Transit in the Context of Research on Transit Service and Pricing: A Research Synthesis. Report no. UC-ITS-2022-08. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67223.
King, Hannah, and Brian D. Taylor Considering Fare-Free Transit in the Context of Research on Transit Service and Pricing: A Research Synthesis. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2023, Report no. UC-ITS-2022-08, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67223.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS, formerly the Soil Conservation Service, SCS) unit hydrograph (UH) is one of the most commonly used synthetic UH methods for hydrologic modeling and engineering design all over the world. However, previous studies have shown that the application of the NRCS UH method for some ungauged watersheds in t
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Huang, T., & Merwade, V. (2023). Developing Customized NRCS Unit Hydrographs (Finley UHs) for Ungauged Watersheds in Indiana (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/10). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317644
Huang, Tao and Venkatesh Merwade. Developing Customized NRCS Unit Hydrographs (Finley UHs) for Ungauged Watersheds in Indiana. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/10. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317644.
Huang, Tao, and Venkatesh Merwade Developing Customized NRCS Unit Hydrographs (Finley UHs) for Ungauged Watersheds in Indiana. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/10, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317644.
This mixed-methods dissertation explores questions related to the governance landscape and the institutional and political factors that surround highway expansion projects. Highways and highway building are a central contributor to a myriad of environmental and social problems, ranging from local air pollution to global climate change to displaceme
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South Carolina has over 9,000 bridges in its inventory, many of which were designed for H10 or H15 truck loads. Precast reinforced concrete flat slabs are the primary bridge type addressed. These components were chosen in consultation with SCDOT due to their prevalence in the bridge inventory and resolving associated performance issues will therefo
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Ziehl, P., Cousins, T., Ross, B., & Huynh, N. (2023). Safe and Cost-Effective Reduction of Load Postings for South Carolina Bridges (Report No. FHWA-SC-23-02). South Carolina. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Materials and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72443
Ziehl, Paul, Tommy Cousins, Brandon Ross, and Nathan Huynh. Safe and Cost-Effective Reduction of Load Postings for South Carolina Bridges. Report no. FHWA-SC-23-02. South Carolina. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Materials and Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72443.
Ziehl, Paul, et al. Safe and Cost-Effective Reduction of Load Postings for South Carolina Bridges. South Carolina. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Materials and Research, 2023, Report no. FHWA-SC-23-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72443.
In the United States, federal, state, and local governments are responsible for addressing their residents' transportation infrastructure needs. Similar to most State Departments of Transportation (State DOTs), the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is responsible for owning, operating, and maintaining a large transportation system
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Bausman, D., Mousavi, E., Jadhav, A., Taylor, D., & Harrelson, B. (2023). SCDOT Scope of Services Template Research (Report No. FHWA-SC-23-01). South Carolina. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72457
Bausman, Dennis, Ehsan Mousavi, Ajay Jadhav, David Taylor, and Brett Harrelson. SCDOT Scope of Services Template Research. Report no. FHWA-SC-23-01. South Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72457.
Bausman, Dennis, et al. SCDOT Scope of Services Template Research. South Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. FHWA-SC-23-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72457.
Departments of Transportation (DOTs) need to mobilize workers under harsh weather conditions for winter operations. Traditional snowplow driver training at INDOT is usually conducted annually before the snow season; therefore, it does not replicate the conditions which drivers will be exposed to during winter operations. To this point, some state D
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Debs, L., Zheng, Y., Ademiloye, J., Chen, Y., & Zhang, J. (2023). Synthesis Study on Employing Snowplow Driving Simulators in Training (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/07). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317614
Debs, Luciana, Yanchao Zheng, Jesutoba Ademiloye, Yunfeng Chen, and Jiansong Zhang. Synthesis Study on Employing Snowplow Driving Simulators in Training. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/07. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317614.
Debs, Luciana, et al. Synthesis Study on Employing Snowplow Driving Simulators in Training. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2023/07, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317614.
This Tool serves as a guide to assist agencies in understanding their options and determining which pavement marking material may be considered for a new surface or when replacing existing markings with a different material. That said, no one size fits all. Engineers should use their engineering judgment and seek expert advice when necessary.
Marti, M., Jackels, J., Bitzan, N., & MacInnes, B. (2023). Pavement Marking Decision Tree – Project Level: For a New Surface or Replacing Existing Markings with a Different Material. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67151
Marti, Michael, Jon Jackels, Nicole Bitzan, and Brooke MacInnes. Pavement Marking Decision Tree – Project Level: For a New Surface or Replacing Existing Markings with a Different Material. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67151.
Marti, Michael, et al. Pavement Marking Decision Tree – Project Level: For a New Surface or Replacing Existing Markings with a Different Material. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67151.
University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies
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TRACtion seeks to narrow community-academia gaps through an intentional, proactive effort to systematically and productively engage local nonprofits and CBOs to encourage cross-sector knowledge transmission; inspire the co-development of use-inspired research agendas; and mobilize UCLA knowledge and innovations to accelerate impact in the region. T
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University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, & Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLAGC) (2023). TRACtion: Transformative Transportation – an Introduction. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86926
University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies and Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLAGC). TRACtion: Transformative Transportation – an Introduction. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86926.
University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, et al. TRACtion: Transformative Transportation – an Introduction. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86926.
This publication is a report of the transportation research, technology transfer, education, and training activities of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center for 2022-2023. The center is sponsored jointly by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Louisiana State University.
Louisiana Transportation Research Center (2023). Louisiana Transportation Research Center: Annual Report 2022–2023. Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/71878
Louisiana Transportation Research Center. Louisiana Transportation Research Center: Annual Report 2022–2023. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/71878.
Louisiana Transportation Research Center Louisiana Transportation Research Center: Annual Report 2022–2023. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/71878.
When performing geotechnical design of bridge foundations, two sources of uncertainty that arise are spatial variability of soil (and rock) properties and bias intrinsic to empirical correlations (method error) that relate geotechnical site measurements to predictions of foundation member resistance. In current practice, spatial variability and met
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Davidson, M., Rodgers, M. B., Consolazio, G. R., & Faraone, M. A. (2023). Geo-Statistical Deep Foundation Software [Final Report]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75137
Davidson, Michael T., Michael B Rodgers, Gary R. Consolazio, and Michael A. Faraone. Geo-Statistical Deep Foundation Software [Final Report]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75137.
Davidson, Michael T., et al. Geo-Statistical Deep Foundation Software [Final Report]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75137.
There are three commonly used culvert types in Minnesota: concrete, corrugated steel pipe (CSP) and plastic. The latter is relatively newer. Therefore, Minnesota local agencies requested more insight on how to select a culvert type. A literature search was conducted, and although there are several technical resources, most of them focused on design
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The design of hydraulic structures located near a confluence of two streams must take into consideration the flows from both of the streams. A hydraulic structure located on a small tributary that drains into a large river immediately downstream is not just affected by the flow in the tributary, but also by the backwater flow from the downstream ri
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Ghanghas, A., Dey, S., & Merwade, V. (2023). Development of a Multiple Water Course Joint Probability Analysis Procedure for Indiana Watersheds (Report No. HWA/IN/JTRP-2023/09). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317616
Ghanghas, Ankit, Sayan Dey, and Venkatesh Merwade. Development of a Multiple Water Course Joint Probability Analysis Procedure for Indiana Watersheds. Report no. HWA/IN/JTRP-2023/09. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317616.
Ghanghas, Ankit, et al. Development of a Multiple Water Course Joint Probability Analysis Procedure for Indiana Watersheds. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023, Report no. HWA/IN/JTRP-2023/09, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317616.
Transit ridership plummeted at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what constituted passenger crowding contracted dramatically as well. We examine trends in average passenger loads and their correlates in a national sample of U.S. transit operators during the first year of the pandemic and find that passenger loads in high-transit-ridership are
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Dai, T., & Taylor, B. D. (2023). Examining US Transit Vehicle Passenger Loads During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Report No. UC-ITS-2021-12). University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.17610/T68P5B
Dai, Tianxing and Brian D. Taylor. Examining US Transit Vehicle Passenger Loads During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Report no. UC-ITS-2021-12. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2023. https://doi.org/10.17610/T68P5B.
Dai, Tianxing, and Brian D. Taylor Examining US Transit Vehicle Passenger Loads During the COVID-19 Pandemic. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2023, Report no. UC-ITS-2021-12, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.17610/T68P5B.
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The Well Control Equipment Systems Safety – 2023 Annual Report, produced by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, summarizes well control equipment (WCE) failure events that occurred during well operations in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from 2017 to 2023. This report is based on information collected through SafeOCS, a
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United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (2023). Well Control Equipment Systems Safety: 2023 Annual Report. United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. https://doi.org/10.21949/ccnr-z626
United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Well Control Equipment Systems Safety: 2023 Annual Report. United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2023. https://doi.org/10.21949/ccnr-z626.
United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics Well Control Equipment Systems Safety: 2023 Annual Report. United States. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2023, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/ccnr-z626.
TxDOT’s seal coat program is critical to preserving its existing roadway infrastructure and ensuring roadways retain adequate skid resistance. However, sometimes seal coats fail prematurely due to factors such as incompatibility between aggregate and binder and/or binder that has poor durability while meeting other specification requirements. Seal
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Masad, A., Adwani, D., Hazlett, D., Rung, M., Filonzi, A., Seay, T., & Bhasin, A. (2023). Development of a Performance-Related Test for Designing Seal Coats: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-23/0-7058-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66116
Masad, Ahmad, Dheeraj Adwani, Darren Hazlett, Michael Rung, Angelo Filonzi, Tyler Seay, and Amit Bhasin. Development of a Performance-Related Test for Designing Seal Coats: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-23/0-7058-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66116.
Masad, Ahmad, et al. Development of a Performance-Related Test for Designing Seal Coats: Final Report. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2023, Report no. FHWA/TX-23/0-7058-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66116.
"The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas-Austin recently completed a project that compared automated vehicle performance and human driving behavior in several virtual highway and urban environment scenarios. The research team then analyzed the safety, mobility, and human-factors results to draw conclusions and formulate te
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Supporting Files
Martin, D., West, K. D., Chin, K., & Ma, J. (2023). Defining Operational Design Domains for the Safe Blending of CAVs in the Traffic Stream: Project 0-7033 [Video]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79819
Martin, David, Kelly D West, Kristie Chin, and Jianming Ma. Defining Operational Design Domains for the Safe Blending of CAVs in the Traffic Stream: Project 0-7033 [Video]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79819.
Martin, David, et al. Defining Operational Design Domains for the Safe Blending of CAVs in the Traffic Stream: Project 0-7033 [Video]. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79819.
Proper application of pavement markings plays an important role in enhancing the safety of roadway users. The purpose of this study is to carefully synthesize information on the usage of various types of pavement marking materials (including but not limited to the types of marking materials and quality control approaches, types of specifications, a
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Qiao, F., Kazimi, S. A., Ekezie, E., & Du, J. (2023). Synthesis of Best Application and Verification Practices for Long-Life Pavement Markings: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-22/0-7135-1). Texas Southern University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67270
Qiao, Fengxiang, Sayed Abuzar Kazimi, Emmanuel Ekezie, and Jianbang Du. Synthesis of Best Application and Verification Practices for Long-Life Pavement Markings: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-22/0-7135-1. Texas Southern University, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67270.
Qiao, Fengxiang, et al. Synthesis of Best Application and Verification Practices for Long-Life Pavement Markings: Final Report. Texas Southern University, 2023, Report no. FHWA/TX-22/0-7135-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67270.
The purpose of this reference guide is to provide local agency staff a resource on four intelligent warning devices (active warning signs) that includes a general explanation on the use of the sign and their effectiveness, recommended installation protocols, alternative countermeasures to consider and maintenance considerations. With this guide, ag
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Miller, S., & Bitzan, N. (2023). Guidelines for Using Intelligent Warning Devices (Report No. MN/RC - 2023RIC02). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Research Services & Library. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67150
Miller, Susan and Nicole Bitzan. Guidelines for Using Intelligent Warning Devices. Report no. MN/RC - 2023RIC02. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Research Services & Library, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67150.
Miller, Susan, and Nicole Bitzan Guidelines for Using Intelligent Warning Devices. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Research Services & Library, 2023, Report no. MN/RC - 2023RIC02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67150.
Florida struggles with a serious imbalance between inbound and outbound freight. Statistics from the Federal Highway Administration reveal that the total freight tonnage entering Florida is nearly double the tonnage leaving the state. This imbalance suggests that many trucks and other modes of freight transportation leave the state empty or only pa
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Ozkul, S., & Fitzgerald, R. (2023). Identification of Prospective Solutions for Florida Trade Imbalance and Empty Backhauls [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75095
Ozkul, Seckin and Rickey Fitzgerald. Identification of Prospective Solutions for Florida Trade Imbalance and Empty Backhauls [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75095.
Ozkul, Seckin, and Rickey Fitzgerald Identification of Prospective Solutions for Florida Trade Imbalance and Empty Backhauls [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75095.
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