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This project would complement the Transportation Equity Scorecard ─ a tool for project screening and prioritization ─ that is currently being developed by the project team with funding from CTEDD. For this RFP, we propose developing a needs assessment audit tool and supporting guidance to demonstrate how the equity criteria and methods in the Score
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Williams, K., Boyd, T., Keita, Y., & Kramer, J. (2021). Transportation Equity Needs Assessment Toolkit (Report No. CTEDD 020-01). Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60296
Williams, Kristine, Tia Boyd, Yaye Keita, and Jeff Kramer. Transportation Equity Needs Assessment Toolkit. Report no. CTEDD 020-01. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60296.
Williams, Kristine, et al. Transportation Equity Needs Assessment Toolkit. Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD) (UTC), 2021, Report no. CTEDD 020-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60296.
The Transportation Review Advisory Council (TRAC) program is the mechanism through which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) provides funding for Major New Capacity and other critical infrastructure projects within the state. As part of the evaluation process for TRAC funding consideration, the value of local infrastructure (roadways, util
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Sperry, B. R., Lozier, W. C., Russ, A., Destocki, D., & Green, R. (2021). Review of TRAC Program Local Investment Factors (Report No. FHWA/OH-2021-12). Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58753
Sperry, Benjamin R., William C Lozier, Andrew Russ, Devon Destocki, and Roger Green. Review of TRAC Program Local Investment Factors. Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-12. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58753.
Sperry, Benjamin R., et al. Review of TRAC Program Local Investment Factors. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2021, Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-12, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58753.
Although concrete tunnel structures can lose strength and long-term durability due to fire, literature on the remaining capacity of structures after fire events is scattered, and few published post-fire inspection protocols exist, especially for tunnel structures. This project investigates the deleterious effects of fire on concrete tunnel structur
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Gerasimidis, S., Civjan, S., & Menz, N. (2021). Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures: Final Report (Report No. 21-017). Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59901
Gerasimidis, Simos, Scott Civjan, and Nick Menz. Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures: Final Report. Report no. 21-017. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59901.
Gerasimidis, Simos, et al. Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures: Final Report. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2021, Report no. 21-017, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59901.
Work zones on freeways are estimated to contribute to nearly 24 percent of non‐recurring delay. Prior to 2010, the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) provided limited guidance on vehicular capacity impacts for freeway work zones. Simplified methodologies estimated capacities for short and long term freeway work zones. Previous research (MBTC 2025) condu
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Romano, K. K., & McKenney, C. T. (2021). Work Zone Capacity Estimation for High Truck Volume Routes in Arkansas: Predicting Highway Capacity through Work Zones with High Truck Volumes and Reduced Lane Geometry Based Upon Local Conditions (Report No. FHWA/OH-2021-13). Arkansas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60420
Romano, Kimberly K and Christopher T McKenney. Work Zone Capacity Estimation for High Truck Volume Routes in Arkansas: Predicting Highway Capacity through Work Zones with High Truck Volumes and Reduced Lane Geometry Based Upon Local Conditions. Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-13. Arkansas. Department of Transportation, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60420.
Romano, Kimberly K, and Christopher T McKenney Work Zone Capacity Estimation for High Truck Volume Routes in Arkansas: Predicting Highway Capacity through Work Zones with High Truck Volumes and Reduced Lane Geometry Based Upon Local Conditions. Arkansas. Department of Transportation, 2021, Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-13, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60420.
Researchers developed a step-by-step guide and a flowchart tool to help agencies identify or develop severity index methods that fit their needs and their available data sources.
Rosenow, K. (2021). Tools and Strategies for Developing Winter Weather Indexes [Research Brief]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Clear Roads Pooled Fund. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.16246
Rosenow, Ken. Tools and Strategies for Developing Winter Weather Indexes [Research Brief]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Clear Roads Pooled Fund, 2021. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.16246.
Rosenow, Ken Tools and Strategies for Developing Winter Weather Indexes [Research Brief]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Clear Roads Pooled Fund, 2021, ROSA P. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.16246.
The macroscopic traffic stream density is crucial in advanced traffic management systems. However, measuring the traffic density in the field is difficult since it is categorized as a spatial measurement. In this report, several estimation approaches are developed to estimate the traffic stream density on signalized links using connected vehicle (C
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Aljamal, M. A., Abdelghaffar, H. M., & Rakha, H. A. (2021). Estimating Traffic Stream Density Using Connected Vehicle Data (Report No. UMEC-030). Urban Mobility & Equity Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56135
Aljamal, Mohammad A, Hossam M. Abdelghaffar, and Hesham A. Rakha. Estimating Traffic Stream Density Using Connected Vehicle Data. Report no. UMEC-030. Urban Mobility & Equity Center, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56135.
Aljamal, Mohammad A, et al. Estimating Traffic Stream Density Using Connected Vehicle Data. Urban Mobility & Equity Center, 2021, Report no. UMEC-030, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56135.
Washington, DC is ranked second among cities in terms of highest public transit commuters in the United States, with approximately9% of the working population using the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrobuses to commute. Deducing accurate travel times of these metrobuses is an important task for transit authorities to prov
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Arhin, S., Manandhar, B., & Adam, H. B. (2021). Predicting Bus Travel Times in Washington, DC Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) (Report No. 21-05). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1943
Arhin, Stephen, Babin Manandhar, and Hamdiat Baba Adam. Predicting Bus Travel Times in Washington, DC Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). Report no. 21-05. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1943.
Arhin, Stephen, et al. Predicting Bus Travel Times in Washington, DC Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). Mineta Transportation Institute, 2021, Report no. 21-05, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1943.
This study examined the association of the quality of built environment in the neighborhood and maternal mental health. In Aim 1 of its 3 aims, we developed predictive models to predict and subtype postpartum depression (PPD) using clinical and built environment information. The predictive model was constructed using a combination of machine learni
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Zhang, Y., Hermann, A., Joly, R., Feuille, E., & Pathak, J. (2021). An Intersectoral Approach To Study Built Environment Factors Affecting Postpartum Depression and Children’s Health. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57417
Zhang, Yiye, Alison Hermann, Rochelle Joly, Elizabeth Feuille, and Jyotishman Pathak. An Intersectoral Approach To Study Built Environment Factors Affecting Postpartum Depression and Children’s Health. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57417.
Zhang, Yiye, et al. An Intersectoral Approach To Study Built Environment Factors Affecting Postpartum Depression and Children’s Health. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57417.
Transportation authorities are responsible for managing the stormwater runoff that carries pollutants from the transportation-adjacent land and vehicles. The proper stormwater management approach like green infrastructure can help control flooding and the runoff pollutants that may impair water environment and threaten the ecosystem and human healt
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Zhang, Q., Xu, X., & Ye, C. (2021). Spatial Sustainability Assessment of Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Surface Transportation Planning, Phase III. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56086
Zhang, Qiong, Xiaofan Xu, and Chao Ye. Spatial Sustainability Assessment of Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Surface Transportation Planning, Phase III. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56086.
Zhang, Qiong, et al. Spatial Sustainability Assessment of Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Surface Transportation Planning, Phase III. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56086.
The bicycle has become a legitimate transportation option in many cities due to its different benefits. Lower transportation costs, health improvement, and lower emission rates are some critical benefits of a bicycle ride. A large body of research exists on bicycle route choice and travel behavior. There is currently a lack of research on mode shif
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Chavis, C., & Martinez, V. F. (2021). E-bikes’ Effect on Mode and Route Choice: A Case Study of Richmond, VA Bike Share (Report No. UMEC-024). Urban Mobility & Equity Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59877
Chavis, Celeste and Vanessa Frias Martinez. E-bikes’ Effect on Mode and Route Choice: A Case Study of Richmond, VA Bike Share. Report no. UMEC-024. Urban Mobility & Equity Center, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59877.
Chavis, Celeste, and Vanessa Frias Martinez E-bikes’ Effect on Mode and Route Choice: A Case Study of Richmond, VA Bike Share. Urban Mobility & Equity Center, 2021, Report no. UMEC-024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59877.
Shared e-scooter is a fairly new transportation mode that emerged in late 2017. Since then, it has gained popularity around the world; however, it also has spiraled into disarray in many cities due to the lack of e scooter regulations and improper parking and riding behaviors. Limited understanding of shared e-scooters restrains policymakers from d
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Zhang, Y., & Guo, Y. (2021). Understand Usage Patterns of E-Scooter Sharing and Policy Implications. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56091
Zhang, Yu and Yujie Guo. Understand Usage Patterns of E-Scooter Sharing and Policy Implications. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56091.
Zhang, Yu, and Yujie Guo Understand Usage Patterns of E-Scooter Sharing and Policy Implications. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56091.
Coastal and river valley communities have become increasingly vulnerable to sea level rise and other disasters which can disrupt transportation systems. Therefore, it is important for these systems to be resilient. Analyzing the resilience of transportation systems is important for practitioners and decision makers to identify weaknesses within the
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Herrera, N., Wolshon, B., Shapouri, M., & Shoojat, S. (2021). Towards Integrating Resilience into Everyday Transportation Practices of Coastal and River Valley Communities. Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59885
Herrera, Nelida, Brian Wolshon, Mohammad Shapouri, and Siavash Shoojat. Towards Integrating Resilience into Everyday Transportation Practices of Coastal and River Valley Communities. Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59885.
Herrera, Nelida, et al. Towards Integrating Resilience into Everyday Transportation Practices of Coastal and River Valley Communities. Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59885.
Recent research has developed new improved procedures that accurately describe the remaining loadcarrying capacity of these deteriorated members. These new procedures are based on computational simulations and experimental testing of real deteriorated beams. The outcome of a recently completed research project (“Development of Load Rating Procedure
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Tzortzinis, G., Pryor, G., Yadav, K., Gerasimidis, S., & Breña, S. (2021). Development of Comprehensive Inspection Protocols for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends (Report No. 22-028). Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61880
Tzortzinis, Georgios, Gabrielle Pryor, Kshitij Yadav, Simos Gerasimidis, and Sergio Breña. Development of Comprehensive Inspection Protocols for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends. Report no. 22-028. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61880.
Tzortzinis, Georgios, et al. Development of Comprehensive Inspection Protocols for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2021, Report no. 22-028, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61880.
A methodology to predict each stage of camber and displacements in composite prestressed concrete and steel bridge superstructures from inception to end of service life including a prediction of rebound in deck replacement projects is presented. The methodology invokes the use of multiple creep curves and allows the proper simulation of various con
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Cakmak, F., Menkulasi, F., Eamon, C. D., Victor, A., & Darwish, I. (2021). Evaluation of Camber and Deflections for Bridge Girders (Report No. SPR-1697). Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62492
Cakmak, Furkan, Fatmir Menkulasi, Christopher D. Eamon, Anthony Victor, and Ihab Darwish. Evaluation of Camber and Deflections for Bridge Girders. Report no. SPR-1697. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62492.
Cakmak, Furkan, et al. Evaluation of Camber and Deflections for Bridge Girders. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2021, Report no. SPR-1697, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62492.
The goal of this research project is to improve the operational efficiency of shared-ride mobility-on-demand services (SRMoDS). SRMoDS ranging from UberPool to micro-transit have the potential to provide travelers mobility benefits that are comparable to existing ride-hailing services without shared rides such as UberX, but at a lower cost and with
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Hyland, M., Yang, D., & Sarma, N. (2021). Non-Myopic Path-Finding for Shared-Ride Vehicles: A Bi-Criteria Best-Path Approach Considering Travel Time and Proximity To Demand (Report No. PSR-19-31). Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58489
Hyland, Michael, Dingtong Yang, and Navjyoth Sarma. Non-Myopic Path-Finding for Shared-Ride Vehicles: A Bi-Criteria Best-Path Approach Considering Travel Time and Proximity To Demand. Report no. PSR-19-31. Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center (UTC), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58489.
Hyland, Michael, et al. Non-Myopic Path-Finding for Shared-Ride Vehicles: A Bi-Criteria Best-Path Approach Considering Travel Time and Proximity To Demand. Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center (UTC), 2021, Report no. PSR-19-31, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58489.
Pavement preservation is a strategy of maintaining a pavement’s functional condition at relatively low cost. By extending pavement life and enhancing pavement performance, preservation practices provide and maintain serviceable roadways in a cost-effective manner. To help with the pavement preservation decision-making process, the South Dakota Depa
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Rada, G. R., Hicks, G. R., & Bryce, J. M. (2021). Pavement Preservation Guide Update for SDDOT and Local Agencies (Report No. SD2019-01-F). South Dakota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72491
Rada, Gonzalo R., Gary R. Hicks, and James M. Bryce. Pavement Preservation Guide Update for SDDOT and Local Agencies. Report no. SD2019-01-F. South Dakota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72491.
Rada, Gonzalo R., et al. Pavement Preservation Guide Update for SDDOT and Local Agencies. South Dakota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research, 2021, Report no. SD2019-01-F, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72491.
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology is proving to enhance State Department of Transportation (DOT) practices as an innovative and inexpensive solution that improves safety and accessibility, reduces cost, streamlines processes, improves workforce utilization, and accelerates several transportation operations activities. A few studies have be
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Mallela, J., Wheeler, P., Sankaran, B., Choi, C., Gensib, E., Tetreauat, R., & Hardy, D. (2021). Integration of UAS Into Operations Conducted by New England Departments of Transportation – Develop Implementation Procedures for UAS Applications (Task 4 Report) (Report No. NETCR117). New England Transportation Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56187
Mallela, Jagannath, Paul Wheeler, Bharathwaj Sankaran, Chan Choi, Elyssa Gensib, Richard Tetreauat, and Darren Hardy. Integration of UAS Into Operations Conducted by New England Departments of Transportation – Develop Implementation Procedures for UAS Applications (Task 4 Report). Report no. NETCR117. New England Transportation Consortium, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56187.
Mallela, Jagannath, et al. Integration of UAS Into Operations Conducted by New England Departments of Transportation – Develop Implementation Procedures for UAS Applications (Task 4 Report). New England Transportation Consortium, 2021, Report no. NETCR117, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56187.
In the near future, ride-sharing vehicles are expected to serve a significant fraction of the transportation demands in cities and urban areas. In the past two decades, there has been an increased occurrence of highly infectious diseases like COVID-19 in the world. The simultaneous increase in ride-sharing penetration in the cities and the occurren
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Paudel, D., Melendez, K. A., Chacreton, D., Das, T. K., Ortiz, M. R., & Kwon, C. (2021). Measuring the Impact of the Large-Scale Adoption of Ridesharing on the Spread of Infectious Diseases. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56089
Paudel, Diwas, Kevin A Melendez, Daniel Chacreton, Tapas K. Das, Miguel Reina Ortiz, and Changhyun Kwon. Measuring the Impact of the Large-Scale Adoption of Ridesharing on the Spread of Infectious Diseases. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56089.
Paudel, Diwas, et al. Measuring the Impact of the Large-Scale Adoption of Ridesharing on the Spread of Infectious Diseases. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56089.
Snowplow trucks serve a crucial role in winter maintenance activities by removing, loading and disposing snow. An effective performance monitoring and analysis process can assist transportation agencies in effectively managing the snowplow trucks and maintaining normal functioning of roadways. Previous literature suggests that most snowplow truck p
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Liu, X. C., & Yi, Z. (2021). Lifecycle Assessment Using Snowplow Trucks' Automatic Vehicle Location Data (Report No. MPC-544). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56630
Liu, Xiaoyue Cathy, and Zhiyan Yi Lifecycle Assessment Using Snowplow Trucks' Automatic Vehicle Location Data. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2021, Report no. MPC-544, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56630.
Currently, asphalt mixtures are design using volumetric concepts to determine optimum asphalt content levels with no means of verifying mixture performance prior to field production and placement. A new design methodology called Balanced Mixture Design (BMD) promotes the use of evaluating and design asphalt mixture using rutting and fatigue crackin
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Bennert, T. (2021). Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures Statewide (Report No. C-19-03). University Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57049
Bennert, Thomas. Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures Statewide. Report no. C-19-03. University Transportation Research Center, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57049.
Bennert, Thomas Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures Statewide. University Transportation Research Center, 2021, Report no. C-19-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57049.
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