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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Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as a critical environmental concern due to its pervasive presence and harmful impacts on human and environmental health. MPs, defined as plastic particles ranging from 1 nm to 5 mm, are problematic because of their ability to disperse widely across ecological habitats. Recent studies have illuminated roadways
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This study aimed to propose a performance-based framework to evaluate highly recycled asphalt mixtures containing polymer-modified binders for potential use in a balanced mix design (BMD) specification in the state of Nebraska. For that, loose and compacted mixtures were directly collected from plant and field projects within a benchmarking study,
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California Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH) was founded in 1986, as a partnership between the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the University of California. PATH is a statewide research program in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) focusing on improving safety, system performance, accessibility, and
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) owns many medium-to-large equipment yards and maintenance stations. Vehicles are often stored in these fenced and secure yards. However, Caltrans still experiences vehicle component theft from these yards. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in theft at Caltrans facilities. T
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This study examined the performance and environmental impacts of various deicing materials, assessed their short-and long-term effects on infrastructure, soil, and water quality, and identified opportunities for operational improvement within INDOT’s winter maintenance practices. The study used a comprehensive methodology that included an extensive
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We assessed the status of 34 native species plantings along roadsides in Indiana and Illinois and evaluated soil conditions, distance from road, and surrounding landscape cover to determine which factors led to successful long-term establishment of plantings. Cover by seeded native species and native species overall increased with distance from roa
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The durability of coastal bridge structures is significantly impacted by the corrosion of steel reinforcement, particularly in waterline pile cap footings exposed to aggressive marine environments. This study investigates the feasibility of using large-diameter glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars as a corrosion-resistant alternative to tradi
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This study documents the historical and current patterns of racial/ethnic residential segregation in Pasadena, examining the role of freeways and other mechanisms in shaping these outcomes. Using quantitative data, this project compares racial segregation in Pasadena with that in the rest of Los Angeles County and analyzes demographic changes in th
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In the Volume 2 report, the bridge-level AI-based maintenance decision policy previously developed in the Volume 1 report is further integrated into a network-level decision support framework, by considering network-level budget and resource constraints. A Pareto Frontier based ranking approach is proposed to rank the maintenance projects suggested
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The Michigan Department of Transportation owns and operates twelve movable bridges, comprised of eleven bascule bridges and one vertical-lift bridge. These bridges often have electrical and mechanical component failures or malfunctions which can cause unplanned maintenance, traffic disruptions, and navigational disruptions. This research evaluates
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To enhance the durability of newly constructed structural elements, FDOT is seeking concrete mixes that are designed and approved based on element type and service conditions. As one of the most important concerns on concrete, the durability of concrete needs to be robustly assessed with a series of screening tests. Specifically, the chloride and s
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Drum mix plants are the primary hot-mix asphalt (HMA) production plants for most Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) projects. In drum mix plants, a totalizer controls the input rate of virgin aggregates and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). In current practice, the RAP percentage is determined by the input rate shown on the totalizer. Howeve
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Drum mix plants are the primary hot-mix asphalt (HMA) production plants for most Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) projects. In drum mix plants, a totalizer controls the input rate of virgin aggregates and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). In current practice, the RAP percentage is determined by the input rate shown on the totalizer. Howeve
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Conveyance channels are commonly used on highway construction projects to manage the flow of water through the project to downstream discharge points or stormwater detention practices. However, these channels can be at risk of erosion before stabilization due to high-velocity flows. A common erosion control practice in channels is a rock check dam,
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Currently, many paving agencies in the U.S. including the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) use the AASHTO T283 method (Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) test) to determine the moisture damage susceptibility of asphalt mixtures. However, the TSR test has been shown to have a poor correlation with field results based on a review of literature
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To provide evidence-based revisions to Section 250 of the Illinois Department of Transportation roadside specifications manual, we conducted a literature review, an experimental planting, and a survey of previously planted roadsides. We created newly designed native seed mixes and field tested these mixes in comparison with existing IDOT mixes. Aft
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The New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) is a research cooperative among the six New England transportation agencies: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Since its inception in 1990, NETC has been a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) pooled fund supported by federal State Transportation and Researc
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This report synthesizes speed safety camera elements, issues, best practices, and evidence-based results identified from a national and international review of jurisdictions employing speed safety cameras. Using these findings, this report provides recommendations to ODOT on changes and additions to the statewide speed safety camera program, as wel
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The frictional characteristics of pavement surfaces is a major component of safety. Pavement markings play a very important role in traffic flow and safety, but they also have different friction characteristics than pavement due largely to the spherical glass media needed to improve retroreflectivity for night visibility and the marking material it
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This study focused on understanding the impact of transverse cracks on the residual capacity and load rating analysis of in-service precast prestressed concrete (PPC) deck beams. Two decommissioned (33 × 36 and 21 × 36) PPC deck beams were tested under four-point bending loads to assess the impact of transverse cracks on the structural performance
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