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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This study investigates the factors influencing injury severity in rear-end collisions in California using data from the Highway Safety Information System (HSIS). A total of 569,386 rear-end crashes recorded between 2015 and 2017 are analyzed. The dataset is divided into 24 subgroups based on driver sex (male, female), driver age (under 25, 25–65,
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The objective of this research is to expand and validate decision-making tools and best practices for mass concrete thermal management, integrating emerging cementitious materials. Building on the foundations established in previous phases, this project evaluates an expanded range of concrete mix designs—including Type IL cement and reclaimed fly a
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Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls often contain galvanized steel reinforcement. Because galvanized steel eventually corrodes, however, the corrosion process must be closely monitored to accurately determine where structures are in their life cycle and to improve specifications to lengthen the lifespan of future MSE walls. This report is a c
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Geotechnical asset management (GAM) systems are a critical element of Transportation Asset Management (TAM) plans. Geotechnical assets include walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades within the right of way. Although the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a TAM, it does not currently have a GAM. A fully developed GAM would allow retri
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Geotechnical asset management (GAM) systems are a critical element of Transportation Asset Management (TAM) plans. Geotechnical assets include walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades within the right of way. Although the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a TAM, it does not currently have a GAM. A fully developed GAM would allow retri
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Allowable work hours (AWH), also known as Allowable Closure Hours or Limitations on Operations, for a contract dictate which hours of the day construction and maintenance activities may occur and are known to affect operations, constructability, and safety. Individual districts set AWH for activities—including short-term maintenance, paving project
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This study explores the effects of pandemic-related trucking relaxations on freight safety in Oregon. A historical review of trucking relaxations before and during the pandemic is conducted and compared. Using traffic volume levels and key pandemic dates, three time periods were chosen for analysis: (1) pre-pandemic, (2) a low VMT pandemic period w
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Fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion, improves the workability, mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability of concretes when added as a supplement. Dwindling supplies of fly ash led Arizona DOT (ADOT) to investigate the use of alternative cementitious materials (ACMs) in concrete mixture designs. This study drew from a review of lite
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The current practice of bridge inspection requires the use of snooper trucks and, when parked on bridges, the control of passing traffic, thus causing an operation safety concern for both passengers and inspectors. It also leads to inherently subjective and qualitative results. This pooled-fund study aims to develop case studies on the deployment a
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The research team evaluated 59 bridges in diverse types, age groups, and geographical locations. Best practices of the technologies were developed and summarized in inspection protocols and guidelines using commercial drones, structural crawlers, and hybrid uncrewed vehicles. Bridge inspection protocols and guidelines are presented in three parts:
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This project is designed to overcome the challenges faced by today’s traffic management systems by: 1. Developing a fully automated vision system architecture to generate Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) eliminating the need for manual directional inputs. 2. Integrating TMCs with SPaT data to generate key intersection performance metrics including de
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This research investigates the impact of over-height vehicle collisions on prestressed concrete bridge girders and explores effective repair strategies to restore their structural integrity. The study addresses a critical concern in bridge resilience, as vehicle impacts can cause varying degrees of damage and severe prestressing strands which compr
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Tow truck operators are directly exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. In addition, stalled vehicles on the highway can hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create a risk of secondary incidents. Fast and effective removal of stalled vehicles on the highway can improve traffic operations and safety for tow truck operators a
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This project developed and demonstrated an AI-enabled vision system for intersection analytics capable of automatically generating Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) and integrating them with Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) data to evaluate traffic signal performance. Using existing Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) CCTV (Closed Circuit Tele
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Tow truck operators are exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. Stalled vehicles on the highway can hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create a risk of secondary incidents. Fast and effective removal of stalled vehicles on the highway can improve traffic operations and safety for tow truck operators and all users of the tr
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Tow truck operators are directly exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. Stalled vehicles can also hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create risk of secondary incidents. The objectives of this research study are to synthesize existing department of transportation (DOT) practices regarding coordination with towing companies
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This comprehensive research project addresses the increasingly frequent and costly problem of over-height vehicle collisions with prestressed concrete (PC) bridge girders. The research combined full-scale experimental testing, nonlinear three-dimensional finite element modeling (FEM), and analytical methods to quantify the extent of damage, assess
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Concrete overlays for existing concrete and asphalt roads have been shown to be a viable rehabilitation or replacement option. This research project evaluated three unbonded concrete overlay (UBOL) projects in Illinois with high, medium, and very low truck volumes. The project’s goal was to assess each overlay’s performance including the influence
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Pedestrian safety is a growing concern in the United States transportation sector, with around 7500 pedestrian crash fatalities reported in the US in 2021. Pedestrians are at an even higher risk of crashes at night due to limited visibility and alcohol impairment of the drivers or pedestrians. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)
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Despite being prohibited from walking on freeways per federal laws, 14% to 17% of all pedestrian crashes in the United States happen on the interstates. Examining these crashes within the context of the safe systems approach is essential, with an emphasis on mitigating safety risks for all road users. This study investigates the correlates of pedes
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