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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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the ΔTc parameter for potential inclusion in the WisDOT asphalt binder specifications for cracking potential. The research encompassed a literature review and extensive laboratory program consisting of both asphalt binder and mixture testing. Using the information and data collected, it was determined that Δ
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This report summarizes perceptions of the South Dakota Department of Transportation’s performance in delivering services to residents and key customer groups across South Dakota. It is the 10th in a series of surveys that track and monitor attitudes and needs among SDDOT customers, including the general public, farmers, emergency vehicle operators,
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Drying shrinkage-induced cracking is a major concern for concrete bridge decks, compromising both durability and service life. This study, conducted for the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), aimed to develop and evaluate low-shrinkage concrete mixtures using locally available aggregates. A literature review identified effective shrinka
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This project investigated the extent and characteristics of wrong-way driving (WWD) on Idaho limited access roadways. WWD crash (WWC) counts have been increasing in recent years, especially on I-84 and I-90. A model was developed to identify WWD hotspot segments by predicting WWCs based on non-crash WWD citations, exit design characteristics, traff
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The increasing use of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), also known as drones, significantly benefits transportation agencies through reduced costs, enhanced safety, and improved productivity. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) desires to use this technology in routine engineering practices, and this pilot study evaluated the effectiv
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The frictional properties of aggregates play a significant role in determining pavement skid resistance. To preserve natural aggregates, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has been widely used for decades. However, its application in pavement surface courses is restricted due to uncertainties about its frictional properties and other mechanical perfo
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The rapid deployment of automated vehicles (AVs) presents both opportunities and challenges, especially for first responders tasked with ensuring public safety during emergencies. This project addressed critical needs and strategies for interactions between first responders and AVs. The project sought to identify the needs and strategies for Texas
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Agriculture is a significant contributor to national, state, and regional economies. In 2020, California generated approximately $49.1 billion in agricultural cash receipts, comprising 13.7 percent of the nation (CA number 1). During the same year, agricultural production and processing industries accounted for 2.8 percent of the state's gross dome
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Automation can play a prominent role in improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in infrastructure surveying and assessing construction and compliance standards. This report presents a comprehensive framework for automation of geometric measurements and compliance assessment using point cloud data. The proposed approach integrates deep learn
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This report is part of AHMCT's research project "Development and Testing of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Cellular & Wi Fi Repeater: Phase 2." The goal of this research is to expand upon the successful UAS aerial repeater that was created in Task 3280. The researchers evaluated several commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) vehicle routers and antennas
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This study aimed to reduce responder-involved crashes by improving the visibility and conspicuity of Road Ranger Service Patrol (RRSP) vehicles. The research combined a comprehensive literature review, a national survey of 44 agencies, and field testing of 16 distinct scenarios across three Florida highways (I-4, SR 429, and Florida Turnpike). Scen
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The Caltrans Risk-Based Seismic Design (CT-RBSD) framework is a performance-based bridge design methodology that uses reliability theory to assess the probability of seismic damage in bridge columns. Building on experimental fragility curves and statistical modeling, the approach enables engineers to design with explicit consideration of post-earth
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This research project investigated the application of remote driving technology for Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) operations. TMAs are necessary to protect the working crew from errant vehicles in support of various maintenance functions. The problem is that the driver of the TMA is susceptible to injury in high-speed crashes. The motivation is to
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Work zone safety remains a persistent concern in the United States. Color patterns are an effective way to provide visual information for drivers. Existing studies explored the colors of work zone elements, while how the color patterns impact the drivers’ perception, information processing, and overall safety in work zones is missing. Therefore, th
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Roadside vegetation management efforts often target a single desirable outcome; however, we often have multiple management goals for restoration. Theoretically, multiple goals can be achieved by establishing native vegetation, but the efficacy of methods used to establish native plant communities are largely unclear. The overall objective of this r
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Some school districts schedule elementary schools with early start times for various reasons. Such start times sometimes necessitate travel before sunrise during winter months. Intuitively, this could potentially conflict with a desire for increased use of active transportation, e.g. from the Safe Routes to School program, to reduce motor vehicle t
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An increasing number of concrete overlay projects in Iowa and around the United States have used fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) mixtures. Fibers provide residual strength to concrete mixtures, and concrete overlay design procedures currently assume that fiber reinforcement enhances fatigue life. A number of studies have suggested that fibers may o
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The UDOT Post-Wildfire Geohazard Assessment Toolkit is a GIS-based toolset designed to evaluate post-wildfire sediment hazards. The toolkit integrates precompiled geospatial datasets with user-supplied burn severity data to estimate debris flow probability, sediment production, and sediment delivery to river networks. The geospatial toolkit include
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The curing conditions stated in the AASHTO T358 standard require that concrete specimens remain fully saturated at all times in a moist room or cabinet prior to testing. These curing conditions obscure the true impact of internal curing. In order to assess the benefits of internal curing under more realistic condition, this study compared internall
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