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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During asphalt pavement construction, obtaining adequate and uniform density throughout the pavement layer through the compaction process is critical to achieving the desired performance. Optimum pavement density reduces oxidation potential and moisture damage, decreases rutting potential, and improves fatigue life. Numerous national research proje
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Super 2 highways have been used across Texas for over 20 years, providing operational and safety benefits to rural two-lane highways at a lower cost than widening such facilities to four lanes. More Super 2 highways are planned as the demand increases on the state highway system. Previous research has provided insights on Super 2 safety, but update
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As transportation systems incorporate computing technology, cybersecurity risks have grown. This project, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL), aims to enhance the security of traffic controllers and related infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities, develop
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This research examined the service and ultimate behavior of bridge bent-to-column connections in Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) substructures to develop design recommendations for improved structural resilience under extreme events, including flooding, vehicular collision, and loss of column. A three-phase approach was employed. First,
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has several managed lane facilities throughout the state. Managed lanes (MLs) are commonly constructed adjacent to general-purpose lanes (GPLs) to improve mobility. The objective of this research was to understand driver behavior on managed lane facilities, specifically pertaining to the type of separ
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Secondary crashes resulting from traffic queues are a significant national safety concern. Traffic Incident Management (TIM), which involves coordinated multi-agency response to roadway incidents, is widely recognized as an effective approach to mitigating these crashes. This study aimed to develop a library of after-action case studies to support
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This report examines some of the economic and real estate impacts of Connecticut’s CTfastrak and Hartford Line transit systems through a multi-phase, data-driven study. Findings reveal evidence that proximity to transit stations is associated with increased property values, higher property tax revenues, reduced residential and commercial vacancies,
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This project aimed to enhance understanding of the role of reckless driving in traffic safety on Wisconsin roadways and to identify effective countermeasures to mitigate its impact. Reckless driving was defined as crashes involving the following four behaviors: speeding, distracted/drowsy driving, impaired, and aggressive driving. The research bega
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Efficient and accurate record-keeping for maintenance vehicle operations is essential for optimizing resources, improving accountability, and enhancing decision-making for transportation agencies. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) sought an automated system to verify and improve work order records using telematics-based vehicle track
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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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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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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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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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Highway construction workers operate in high-stress, hazardous settings where they have to perform physically taxing labor in environments where exposure to variable weather conditions, heavy equipment, high volumes of vehicle traffic, and other conditions that induce stress and anxiety are the norm. Up to 70% of workers in this industry have repor
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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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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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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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Alkali-silica reaction (ASR) remains a significant durability concern in concrete pavements, leading to internal cracking, surface deterioration, and loss of ride quality. Although preventive measures have reduced ASR in new construction, pavements built in Minnesota in the 1980s and 1990s continue to exhibit distress. This study evaluates maintena
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