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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Air pollution from fugitive dust poses a significant health risk to the population in rural and arid regions. Conventional chloride-based suppressants offer temporary dust control, leading to soil contamination and infrastructure corrosion. This study proposes the synthesis of a starch-based powder that regenerates into a hydrogel for dust mitigati
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Although the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) provides default values for its methodologies, it also states that these values represent typical national values and that conditions within a state, region, or community may differ. When default values are applied frequently in analyses, the use of local default values can reduce the uncertainty in the an
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The reported work includes the experiment testing of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) and steel reinforced concrete bridge barriers. A total of four reinforced concrete barriers were prepared, including three GFRP reinforced barriers and one mild steel reinforced barrier, and cast on two concrete slabs. Impact testing was conducted using a car
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This document is a technical summary and supplement to the Florida International University report, A Framework for Field Inspection of In-Service FRP Reinforced/Strengthened Concrete Bridge Elements (FIU- 800014727), available at https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73333. The document additionally offers technical findings beyond those provided in
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Transit is frequently treated as a financial burden rather than a public investment, where the value is assessed primarily in terms of ridership or farebox recovery. This framing misses a wide range of external benefits, including workforce participation, healthcare access, and local economic activity. Additionally, public discourse and scholarly r
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Existing design methodologies for concrete overlays often rely on outdated empirical approaches or complex mechanistic models that lack adequate field validation. This has resulted in a significant gap in practice, particularly the design of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) overlays, for which no standardized procedure exists in man
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The objective of this project was to develop a method to prevent errant motorists from entering the median openings between parallel bridge structures. This project identified characteristics that could be used to target potential sites for implementation of a median opening protection system (MOPS). In this identification process, the research tea
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High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST) are proven crash reduction technology. However, their high cost necessitates exploring the use of alternative materials. This study assessed the design and application of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) as an alternative to traditional epoxy resin-based binder for HFST. In addition, the use of local al
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This research study developed and evaluated prefabricated steel bridges made continuous for live load utilizing accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The project created a steel ABC transverse connection detail at the bridge piers that allows the structure to behave as simply supported for dead load and continuous for live load. This detail is rel
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This guide equips public agencies with considerations to select, use, and evaluate cutting edges that deliver the best return on investment. Choosing the right cutting edge for snowplowing or blading gravel roadways is essential to maximize performance, reduce costs, and protect both roads and operators. The best blade depends on surface type, plow
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This research project expanded on the three previous LTRC geotechnical database efforts to improve and advance geotechnical data management within the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This project facilitated the implementation of Bentley’s OpenGround Cloud (OpenGround). The project uploaded historical boring log images and d
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Pedestrian fatalities on high-speed, multi-lane roads in Texas, particularly in San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, highlight an urgent need for focused interventions at midblock crossings. These sites often serve vulnerable populations and connect neighborhoods to transit, retail, and essential services, yet their safety challenges are magnified by
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The durability of concrete structures is dependent on the restrained shrinkage behavior of the mix: therefore, evaluating mixtures with different aggregates and mitigation measures is critical. The aim of this document is to evaluate and compare concrete mixture designs using granite and limestone aggregates in combination with different mitigation
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United States. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. Washington Area Support Office
2025-07-01
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The 2024 NPS Transit Inventory and Performance Report communicates the service-wide outcomes and status of National Park Service (NPS) transit systems. This comprehensive listing has been compiled annually in this format since 2012 and covers on- and off-road, waterborne, and airborne systems. The inventory establishes a working definition of NPS t
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The Highway Division of the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) engages in research and development for two reasons: first, to find workable solutions to the many problems that require more than ordinary, routine investigation; and second, to identify and implement improved engineering and management practices. Detailed information on each
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The primary objectives of the proposed study are listed below: (1) To identify the possible procedures and a list of candidate continuous friction measurement equipment (CFME) technologies to evaluate pavement friction at different test speeds and operational conditions. (2) To assess the feasibility and possible benefits from the list of candidate
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A Management Plan for Historic Bridges in Virginia, published in 2001, identified the management and treatment needs for historic bridges in Virginia (i.e., bridges individually eligible for or listed on the National Register of Historic Places) that were under some measure of state purview. Updates to the plan at 5-year intervals are now required
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Despite recent changes to MnDOT mix designs, transverse cracking has still been observed shortly after the bridge deck is poured. The goal of this research was to determine the causes of this cracking and to propose deck reinforcement or mix design practices that efficiently mitigate the problem. Initial investigations focused on synthesizing exist
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This research examines public satisfaction with winter road maintenance (WRM) and transportation behaviors during snow events in Utah, with the goal of informing more transparent, responsive, and data-driven strategies and public communication. A detailed online survey of 568 residents across six distinct geographic zones captured public perception
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Effective winter road maintenance is crucial for safe travel and represents a substantial portion of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) annual budget. A primary challenge in winter operations is resource allocation for different winter maintenance materials, due to the substantial variability in winter weather conditions across Mich
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