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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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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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This research addresses the lack of specific, quantitative guidelines within the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Standard Operating Procedure 3 (SOP-3) for evaluating nonconforming precast/prestressed concrete girders. SOP-3 currently provides general recommendations but does not offer objective criteria for acceptance, repair, or rej
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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 report evaluates the feasibility of 3D scanning technologies, including LiDAR, terrestrial laser scanning (TLS), and UAV photogrammetry, for improving bridge inspection practices. The study identifies challenges in adopting these technologies, particularly for detecting corrosion, section loss, and deformation in steel girders and other critic
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