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 objectives of this study were to: 1) estimate the situation in year 2005 with the current TIMED program in operation, 2) estimate how long current TIMED funding must be extended to fully fund the projects listed in the TIMED program, and 3) estimate how much the current level of funding must be increased to complete the projects in the TIMED pr
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In the future, operators of complex equipment will spend more time monitoring computer controlled devices rather than having hands on control of such equipment. The operator intervenes in system operation under "unusual" conditions or when there is a computer malfunction. The latter occurs relatively seldom. The operator's task thus becomes a "vigi
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Situation awareness is presented as a fundamental requirement for effective air traffic control, forming the basis for controller decision making and performance. To develop a better understanding of the role of situation awareness in air traffic control, an analysis was performed to determine the specific situation awareness information requiremen
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This report describes the results of applying acoustic emission (AE) testing to the trunnion shafts of the East Span of the I-5 Interstate Bridge. The tests were done at the request of Oregon DOT personnel to determine if active fatigue cracks are present in the subject shafts.
Cargo preference laws require that certain government-owned or government-financed cargo shipped internationally (between a U.S. port and a foreign port) be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. Cargo subject to these laws is known as preference cargo. This report responds to a request from several Senators to provide information on (1) the cost to the fed
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The Motor Carrier Services Division of the Montana Department of Transportation commissioned this study to provide factual, comparative information about the motor carrier programs of nine selected jurisdictions, focusing on the manner in which those jurisdictions deal with the mixture of regulatory and enforcement responsibilities with which they
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This report is the second in a series on the physiological and psychological effects of flight operations on flight crews, and on the operational significance of these effects. This overview presents a comprehensive review and interpretation of the major findings. To document the psychophysiological effects of flying commercial short-haul air trans
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NCDOT’s Bridge Policy establishes controlling design elements for new and reconstructed bridges on the state road system. It includes information to address sidewalks and bicycle facilities on bridges, including minimum handrail heights and sidewalk widths.
The primary focus of this study was to develop non-traditional transitalternatives to better serve the residents of Prince George's County. The studyidentified the transportation needs of the area, evaluated the applicabilty oftraditional and non-traditional transit options and developed an implementationplan for the selected transportation service
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using strobe lights in the red lens of traffic signals and, if appropriate, to recommend guidelines for their use. Strobe lights are used as a supplement to the red lens to draw the attention of drivers to a traffic signal. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has 22 inter
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The Run-off-the-Road(ROTR)type of accidenthas beena predominantfactor in highwayfatalities nationwide. This situation has created a major concern and challenge for trafficmanagement within transportation departments. Shoulderrumble strips are new traffic controldevices for interstate and limited access roadway systems, which hold great potential fo
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The research shows that highway speed horn antenna ground penetrating radar equipment and automated analysis software can accurately measure asphalt thickness. To accurately measure concrete and base thickness, lower speed ground coupled equipment also must be used. In the project, researchers collected radar data for pavement layer thickness at th
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The FHWA has commissioned this study to determine if there are fleet management needs that can be met through public sector involvement in the development of ITS systems. As part of this examination, this technical memorandum responds to Tasks A, B, and C. It examines how the need for ITS technology to improve fleet management varies with trucking
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This study included an in-depth investigation of asphalt oxidation hardening and accelerated aging tests to simulate asphalt hardening on the road. A very significant finding is that the effect of both temperature and pressure on hardening rates is very asphalt dependent, so that any test run at a single elevated temperature or pressure can be very
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Pumping of concrete can be an economical and versatile method of placement. However, the mix design process of a pumpable concrete should account for factors related to pumping operations. Various difficulties may be experienced at the construction site, such as difficulty in pumping, blockages, air loss, and changes in the air void system of the c
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Traditional contracting and procurement procedures when applied to electronic data communication. computing, and software are not entirely appropriate for Advanced Traffic Management Systems, particularly if low-bid is the prime consideration for award. Purchasing and procurement legislation for the State of Texas and other states was reviewed to d
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This research report presents a three-level, highway ramp-metering control scheme. In the first level, ramp controllers distributively compute ramp metering rates based on system-wide information. The system adapts quickly to changing traffic conditions; it is modular and allows scalable and robust implementation. The 0-D prediction algorithm is ad
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Coarse aggregate is the major constituent of both Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete and is therefore widely used for construction purposes. A classification system for coarse aggregates would provide a systematic means for the identification of aggregates which could be used in the selection of aggregates for different construction acti
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In this study, RAP was blended with recycling emulsions and conventional maintenance mixtures in attempts to improve its field performance as a maintenance mixture. RAP was also mixed with stabilizers and used as a base material in maintenance projects. Several field experiments were constructed throughout the state, and this report documents their
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This report is the user's manual for a software package called "RAMBO" (Ramp Adaptive Metering Bottleneck Optimi7.ation). RAMBO is the end product of research conducted within SPR research project 1232 entitled "Urban Highway Operations Research and Implementation." It was developed by the Texas Transportation Institute for the Texas Department of
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