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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Senate Bill 85, passed by the General Assembly in 1978, renamed the former Highway Safety Division of Virginia the Department of Transportation Safety (VDTS) and authorized it to assume control over safety activities in all modes of transportation. This volume is the first attempt at formulating a methodology for transportation safety planning. Fut
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Simpson, Clinton H and Plevin, Amy J (1980). The development of a methodology for transportation safety planning in Virginia..
Simpson, Clinton H and Plevin, Amy J "The development of a methodology for transportation safety planning in Virginia." (1980)
Simpson, Clinton H and Plevin, Amy J "The development of a methodology for transportation safety planning in Virginia." , 1980
This research was conducted to develop a cost-effectiveness model for guardrail selection that includes cost parameters for eleven (11) guardrail configurations and criteria for analysis of system effectiveness under various dynamic impact conditions. Vehicle classes include 2250-lb (1021-kg) and 4500-lb (2041-kg) vehicles. Accident severities were
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Calcote, Lee R. (1980). Development of a Cost-Effectiveness Model for Guardrail Selection: Vol. I. Technical Documentation.
Calcote, Lee R. "Development of a Cost-Effectiveness Model for Guardrail Selection: Vol. I. Technical Documentation" (1980)
Calcote, Lee R. "Development of a Cost-Effectiveness Model for Guardrail Selection: Vol. I. Technical Documentation" , 1980
The purpose of this project was to quantify the magnitude of changes in skid resistance over time, to isolate the variables that seem most important with respect to the changes, and, to the degree possible, formulate a model for converting skid resistance values obtained under a given set of conditions to the values that would be measured under a d
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Runkle, Stephen N and Mahone, David C (1980). Variations in skid resistance over time..
Runkle, Stephen N and Mahone, David C "Variations in skid resistance over time." (1980)
Runkle, Stephen N and Mahone, David C "Variations in skid resistance over time." , 1980
The paper describes a unique methodology used in surveying and documenting architecture along eighteenth century road systems in Virginia which could be used as a prototype in other areas. In the method described the historian geographer, and architectural historian collaborate in research in primary sources such as court records, as well as second
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Pawlett, Nathaniel Mason and Lay, K. Edward (1980). Early road location : the key to discovering historic resources?..
Pawlett, Nathaniel Mason and Lay, K. Edward "Early road location : the key to discovering historic resources?." (1980)
Pawlett, Nathaniel Mason and Lay, K. Edward "Early road location : the key to discovering historic resources?." , 1980
This report describes an evaluation of the effect on intercity bus ridership of changes in frequency of service and cost. The study was based on a comparison of travel between 19 selected cities in Virginia served by air, bus, or rail. These modes were compared with highway travel by auto using various assumptions of energy availability. The effect
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Purdy, Jeffrey E and Hoel, Lester A (1980). An evaluation of the effect of level of service and cost on demand for intercity bus travel : final report..
Purdy, Jeffrey E and Hoel, Lester A "An evaluation of the effect of level of service and cost on demand for intercity bus travel : final report." (1980)
Purdy, Jeffrey E and Hoel, Lester A "An evaluation of the effect of level of service and cost on demand for intercity bus travel : final report." , 1980
A correlation between the results obtained with the fatigue test and those from the indirect tensile test on two base mixes was attempted in anticipation of the possible use of the latter test to design base mixes for maximum fatigue life. Two base mixes at several asphalt contents were tested at two test temperatures. Flexural fatigue tests and in
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Maupin, G. W (1980). Investigation of fatigue failure in bituminous base mixes..
Maupin, G. W "Investigation of fatigue failure in bituminous base mixes." (1980)
Maupin, G. W "Investigation of fatigue failure in bituminous base mixes." , 1980
This report provides a summary of replies to a questionnaire on the use of fly ash and blended cement (Type IP) in concrete. The questionnaire was directed to members of the Subcommittee on Materials of the American Association of State Highway Officials.The states' representatives on this subcommittee are usually the state materials engineers. The
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Halstead, Woodrow J (1980). Use of fly ash in concrete by state transportation and highway departments..
Halstead, Woodrow J "Use of fly ash in concrete by state transportation and highway departments." (1980)
Halstead, Woodrow J "Use of fly ash in concrete by state transportation and highway departments." , 1980
The research was conducted to develop a cost-effectiveness model for guardrail selection that includes cost parameters for eleven (11) guardrail configurations and criteria for analysis of system effectiveness under various dynamic impact conditions. This volume is a user's manual for applying the cost-effectiveness computer programs for (1) select
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Calcote, Lee R. (1980). Development of a Cost-Effectiveness Model for Guardrail Selection: Vol. II. User's Manual.
Calcote, Lee R. "Development of a Cost-Effectiveness Model for Guardrail Selection: Vol. II. User's Manual" (1980)
Calcote, Lee R. "Development of a Cost-Effectiveness Model for Guardrail Selection: Vol. II. User's Manual" , 1980
The research reported here identified those elements associated with the location and design of bus stops that affect the efficiency of transit and traffic operations, and developed guidelines to assist transportation engineers and planners in technical and policy decisions concerning bus stops in urban areas. Two nationwide questionnaire surveys,
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Lin, Brian Bin-Mau and Demetsky, Michael J (1980). Efficiency in bus stop location and design..
Lin, Brian Bin-Mau and Demetsky, Michael J "Efficiency in bus stop location and design." (1980)
Lin, Brian Bin-Mau and Demetsky, Michael J "Efficiency in bus stop location and design." , 1980
The Department had placed no-passing-zone signs on selected routes at numerous narrow bridge delineations, and was considering use of the signs on all two-lane primary routes. Because accident and cost data for Virginia were limited, information was compiled from evaluations conducted in other states.
Robertson, R. N (1980). Feasibility of using no-passing-zone signs on two-lane highways in Virginia..
Robertson, R. N "Feasibility of using no-passing-zone signs on two-lane highways in Virginia." (1980)
Robertson, R. N "Feasibility of using no-passing-zone signs on two-lane highways in Virginia." , 1980
The report presents the findings of a study of eight noise barriers installed along interstate and primary roads. A total of 488 interviews were conducted in eight communities adjacent to the barriers to determine citizens' perception of the effectiveness- of these structures. For all eight sites, 57% of the people interviewed were satisfied with t
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Perfater, Michael A (1980). Community perception of noise barriers : volume II..
Perfater, Michael A "Community perception of noise barriers : volume II." (1980)
Perfater, Michael A "Community perception of noise barriers : volume II." , 1980
This study was undertaken to investigate problems relating to the durability of pavement striping materials used by the Department. The research was limited to an evaluation of the durability and retroreflectance characteristics of selected paints, thermoplastics, and preformed tapes recommended by the Materials Division for use as centerline and e
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Shepard, Frank D (1980). Comparison of highway striping materials..
Shepard, Frank D "Comparison of highway striping materials." (1980)
Shepard, Frank D "Comparison of highway striping materials." , 1980
Investigation of derailments have revealed two shortcomings of existing three-piece trucks: poor tracking on curves and hunting on tangent track. Design and installation requirements were developed for an innovative primary suspension radial truck. An initial design incorporated an Ackermann linkage for positive steering of wheelsets. Prototype tru
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Scales, Brian T (1980). Development of Positively Steered Radial Truck.
Scales, Brian T "Development of Positively Steered Radial Truck" (1980)
Scales, Brian T "Development of Positively Steered Radial Truck" , 1980
The guidelines currently utilized to evaluate the need for pedestrian accommodations in suburban areas were reviewed and summarized. Information was obtained from the literature, a mail survey, and personal interviews. Recommendations were developed for use in pedestrian planning. A handbook was prepared to assist planners and engineers in deciding
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Arnold, E. D and Robins, Roni (1980). Planning for pedestrians within the highway environment..
Arnold, E. D and Robins, Roni "Planning for pedestrians within the highway environment." (1980)
Arnold, E. D and Robins, Roni "Planning for pedestrians within the highway environment." , 1980
The state of the art of parking management in urban areas in the United States was established using an extensive review of the literature and a nationwide questionnaire survey that was distributed to 458 city officials, 173 of whom responded. Based on the information thus obtained, key elements of parking management were identified including group
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Parker, Martin R and Demetsky, Michael J (1980). Evaluation of parking management strategies for urban areas : final report..
Parker, Martin R and Demetsky, Michael J "Evaluation of parking management strategies for urban areas : final report." (1980)
Parker, Martin R and Demetsky, Michael J "Evaluation of parking management strategies for urban areas : final report." , 1980
The chevron pattern consists of alternate orange and white stripes that form an arrow pointing in the direction in which traffic is being diverted. The objectives of this research were (1) to select the most effective design for the chevron pattern, and (2) to evaluate the effectiveness of selected chevron designs under road conditions as compared
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Cottrell, Benjamin H (1980). Evaluation of chevron patterns for use on traffic control devices in street and highway work zones..
Cottrell, Benjamin H "Evaluation of chevron patterns for use on traffic control devices in street and highway work zones." (1980)
Cottrell, Benjamin H "Evaluation of chevron patterns for use on traffic control devices in street and highway work zones." , 1980
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the influence of the procedures used in handling asphalt-additive blends on the effectiveness of antistripping additives in asphaltic concrete. The additives were blended with the asphalt cements before shipment by tank truck to the hot mix plants. Laboratory tests were performed on samples of the
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Maupin, G. W (1980). Influence of handling on the effectiveness of antistripping additives..
Maupin, G. W "Influence of handling on the effectiveness of antistripping additives." (1980)
Maupin, G. W "Influence of handling on the effectiveness of antistripping additives." , 1980
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