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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In coordination with the American Trucking Association (ATA) and American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), this project aims to address truck parking issues with short- and long-term solutions. The short-term solution is to identify what truck parking exists, how it is managed, and what and where Variable Message Signage (VMS) exists for t
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Stich, B., Rupnow, T., & Mitran, E. (2025). Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities [Summary] (Report No. 25-2SS). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82356
Stich, Bethany, Tyson Rupnow, and Elisabeta Mitran. Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities [Summary]. Report no. 25-2SS. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82356.
Stich, Bethany, et al. Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities [Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. 25-2SS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82356.
Research Project SD2022-02 used the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) to simulate the effect of five treatment materials on South Dakota highways and determine the most cost-effective treatment material options in each of the 25 maintenance units in the state. This document reports the results of the simulations and data analyses.
Hart, R., Hershey, B., Chambers, A., Mewes, J., Lis, N., Truelson, S., & Duensing, J. (2025). Identification of Cost-Effective Winter Maintenance Chemicals (Report No. SD2022-02). South Dakota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87534
Hart, Robert, Benjamin Hershey, Adam Chambers, John Mewes, Nathan Lis, Shawn Truelson, and Jeremy Duensing. Identification of Cost-Effective Winter Maintenance Chemicals. Report no. SD2022-02. South Dakota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87534.
Hart, Robert, et al. Identification of Cost-Effective Winter Maintenance Chemicals. South Dakota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research, 2025, Report no. SD2022-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87534.
This research study developed and evaluated prefabricated steel bridges made continuous for live load utilizing accelerated bridge construction (ABC). The project created a steel ABC transverse connection detail at the bridge piers that allows the structure to behave as simply supported for dead load and continuous for live load. This detail is rel
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Hurlebaus, S., Mander, J., Sideris, P., Skillen, K., Guo, J., Falcon, J., Yarnold, M., Weidner, J., & Cano, G. (2025). 0-7112: Development of a Continuous for Live Load Prefabricated Steel Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Unit for Texas Bridges. Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86043
Hurlebaus, Stefan, John Mander, Petros Sideris, Kinsey Skillen, Jiacai Guo, Joren Falcon, Matthew Yarnold, Jeffrey Weidner, and Gibran Cano. 0-7112: Development of a Continuous for Live Load Prefabricated Steel Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Unit for Texas Bridges. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86043.
Hurlebaus, Stefan, et al. 0-7112: Development of a Continuous for Live Load Prefabricated Steel Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Unit for Texas Bridges. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86043.
This report details the development and evaluation of an innovative component in a traffic management system that can enhance road safety during severe weather conditions. Severe weather conditions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, and snow, significantly hinder road safety by reducing visibility and increasing the risk of collisions, particularly fo
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Shargh, M. M. N., Lee, A., Yen, K., & Soltani, I. (2025). Evaluation of Commercial Forward-Looking Infrared Driver Assistance Technology for Use in Emergency Tow Trucks and Snowplows (Report No. CA25-4128). Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87053
Shargh, Mohammad Mahdi Naddaf, Andrew Lee, Kin Yen, and Iman Soltani. Evaluation of Commercial Forward-Looking Infrared Driver Assistance Technology for Use in Emergency Tow Trucks and Snowplows. Report no. CA25-4128. Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87053.
Shargh, Mohammad Mahdi Naddaf, et al. Evaluation of Commercial Forward-Looking Infrared Driver Assistance Technology for Use in Emergency Tow Trucks and Snowplows. Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.), 2025, Report no. CA25-4128, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87053.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) relies on data to make informed decisions regarding its vehicle fleet, which totals approximately 4,800 units. Recognizing the environmental impact of its operations, MDOT is exploring alternative fuel and electric vehicle technologies to meet its diverse needs. This research, conducted by Hatch, an
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Bodarya, M., Dagci, O., & Hsieh, E. (2025). Michigan Department of Transportation Fleet Electrification Strategies (Report No. SPR-1739). Michigan. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82262
Bodarya, Mihir, Oguz Dagci, and Elaine Hsieh. Michigan Department of Transportation Fleet Electrification Strategies. Report no. SPR-1739. Michigan. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82262.
Bodarya, Mihir, et al. Michigan Department of Transportation Fleet Electrification Strategies. Michigan. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. SPR-1739, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82262.
The goal of this study was to identify optimal preventative treatment types and timing of treatments throughout the service life cycles of pavements. The research was carried out in two phases. Phase 1 involved a comprehensive literature review to examine factors that influence the service life of pavements, including treatment application timing,
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Premkumar, L., & Talha, S. A. (2025). Maintenance Preservation Solution Matrix (MPSM) (Report No. FHWA-PA-2025-002-RFQ 220720). Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89152
Premkumar, Laxmikanth and S. Abu Talha. Maintenance Preservation Solution Matrix (MPSM). Report no. FHWA-PA-2025-002-RFQ 220720. Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89152.
Premkumar, Laxmikanth, and S. Abu Talha Maintenance Preservation Solution Matrix (MPSM). Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research, 2025, Report no. FHWA-PA-2025-002-RFQ 220720, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89152.
Service-life based designs of highway bridges have gained significant interest from state DOTs in recent years. The primary purpose of these efforts is to provide durability-based designs for bridges and bridge elements that require minimal maintenance during the targeted service life of the structure. This is achieved by defining different target
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ElBatanouny, M. K., Wagner, E., Hawkins, K. A., Pattaje, K., Bishop, D., & Lawler, J. S. (2025). Bridges Designed for Minimum Maintenance (Report No. TR-791). Iowa Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82733
ElBatanouny, Mohamed K., Elizabeth Wagner, Kathleen A. Hawkins, Kathik Pattaje, Drew Bishop, and John S. Lawler. Bridges Designed for Minimum Maintenance. Report no. TR-791. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82733.
ElBatanouny, Mohamed K., et al. Bridges Designed for Minimum Maintenance. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. TR-791, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82733.
This report presents the results of the project sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), “Risk-Based Methodology for Structural Evaluation of Bridge-Sized Culverts”. The goal of this project was to develop general methodology to (a) quantify uncertainty, especially live load uncertainty, unique to bridge-sized RC box culverts and (b)
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Yang, D. Y., White, K., & Wood, T. A. (2025). Risk-Based Methodology for Structural Evaluation of Bridge-Sized Culverts. Portland State University. https://doi.org/10.15760/cee-reports.02
Yang, David Y, Kevin White, and Timothy A. Wood. Risk-Based Methodology for Structural Evaluation of Bridge-Sized Culverts. Portland State University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.15760/cee-reports.02.
Yang, David Y, et al. Risk-Based Methodology for Structural Evaluation of Bridge-Sized Culverts. Portland State University, 2025, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.15760/cee-reports.02.
The Indirect Tensile at High Temperature (IDT-HT) test and Ideal Rutting (IR) test were recommended for screening rut-susceptible asphalt mixtures in the Balanced Mix Design (BMD) process, based on a research study by the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is in the initial stages of im
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Boz, I., Diefenderfer, S. D., Habbouche, J., & Seitllari, A. (2025). Interlaboratory Study for the Indirect Tensile at High Temperature Test and Ideal Rutting Test (Report No. VTRC 25-R14;121388). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80169
Boz, Ilker, Stacey D. Diefenderfer, Jhony Habbouche, and Aksel Seitllari. Interlaboratory Study for the Indirect Tensile at High Temperature Test and Ideal Rutting Test. Report no. VTRC 25-R14;121388. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80169.
Boz, Ilker, et al. Interlaboratory Study for the Indirect Tensile at High Temperature Test and Ideal Rutting Test. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025, Report no. VTRC 25-R14;121388, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80169.
The research team which included faculty from University of Georgia’s College of Engineering and Carl Vinson Institute of Government worked in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to conduct the 2024 GDOT employee survey. This research study aimed to increase the response rate and the usefulness of the feedback from th
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Durham, S. A., DeMeester, K., & Simmons, B. (2025). 2024 GDOT Employee Survey (Report No. FHWA-GA-25-2401). Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79795
Durham, Stephan A., Karen DeMeester, and Brian Simmons. 2024 GDOT Employee Survey. Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2401. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79795.
Durham, Stephan A., et al. 2024 GDOT Employee Survey. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2025, Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2401, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79795.
Transit services connect people to jobs and opportunities, fostering vibrant communities and multimodal travel along service corridors. A transit right-of-way (ROW) can help buses bypass congestion and stay on schedule. Many studies have proved that transit ROWs effectively improve service reliability and reduce user costs. However, these studies o
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Song, Y., Zeng, X., Khani, A., & Sok, S. (2025). Value of Dedicated Right-of-Way: Transit Service Reliability and User Impacts (Report No. MN 2025-01). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17757
Song, Ying, Xiaohuan Zeng, Alireza Khani, and Sahas Sok. Value of Dedicated Right-of-Way: Transit Service Reliability and User Impacts. Report no. MN 2025-01. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2025. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17757.
Song, Ying, et al. Value of Dedicated Right-of-Way: Transit Service Reliability and User Impacts. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2025, Report no. MN 2025-01, ROSA P. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17757.
Suburban arterial roadways must serve two conflicting road functions: regional mobility and access to the abutting land. The potential for conflicts between traffic passing through and traffic accessing road from the neighboring areas could raise safety concerns. Selecting an adequate cross-section is among important decisions that road designers a
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Tarko, A. P., Guo, Q., Narayanan, P. D., Romero, M. A., & Bandaru, V. K. (2025). A Study of Suburban Arterial Safety Performance Based on Median Type (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/07). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317848
Tarko, Andrew P., Qiming Guo, Priya Darshini Narayanan, Mario A. Romero, and Vamsi Krishna Bandaru. A Study of Suburban Arterial Safety Performance Based on Median Type. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/07. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317848.
Tarko, Andrew P., et al. A Study of Suburban Arterial Safety Performance Based on Median Type. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/07, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317848.
This research project was conducted to identify causation trends and factors that contribute to commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-involved work zone crashes in Ohio. In addition, the research project examined how workspace access points contribute to the CMV crash risk in work zones. In Phase 1, the research team reviewed previous research findings, c
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Finley, M. D., Lopez, N., Das, S., Wei, H., Lin, W., Nian, D., & Ash, J. E. (2025). Investigation of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)-Related Crashes in Ohio Work Zones [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86091
Finley, Melisa D., Nicholas Lopez, Subasish Das, Heng Wei, Wei Lin, Dong Nian, and John E Ash. Investigation of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)-Related Crashes in Ohio Work Zones [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86091.
Finley, Melisa D., et al. Investigation of Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)-Related Crashes in Ohio Work Zones [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86091.
Bridges in many parts of Texas are prone to icing on the bridge deck during winter events, which poses severe travel disruptions and potential accidents to the drivers. Therefore, bridge deicing is critical to ensure roadway safety, mobility, and productivity reasons. This study tested and implemented a geothermal bridge deicing system (GBDS) as a
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Yu, X., Puppala, A. J., Fakhrabadi, A., Deshmukh, A., Lei, G., & Bhaskar, P. (2025). Use of Geothermal Energy for De-Icing Approach Pavement Slabs and Bridge Decks – Phase II (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/0-6872-01-1). University of Texas at Arlington. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80386
Yu, Xinbao, Anand J. Puppala, Alireza Fakhrabadi, Aditya Deshmukh, Gang Lei, and Puneet Bhaskar. Use of Geothermal Energy for De-Icing Approach Pavement Slabs and Bridge Decks – Phase II. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-6872-01-1. University of Texas at Arlington, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80386.
Yu, Xinbao, et al. Use of Geothermal Energy for De-Icing Approach Pavement Slabs and Bridge Decks – Phase II. University of Texas at Arlington, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-6872-01-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80386.
The goal of this project was to investigate the effects of additives commonly used in deicers for winter road maintenance operations, explore the qualitative and quantitative benefits of these additives, laboratory and performance data, impacts, and relative performance to sodium chloride (NaCl). Additionally, evaluate the impact additives have on
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Fay, L., Jamal, M., Bell, M. A., Clouser, K., Shi, X., & Price, A. (2025). Effects of Additives in Deicing Salts at Lower Temperatures (Report No. CR 22-03, TPF-5(479)). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81863
Fay, Laura, Mueed Jamal, Matthew A Bell, Karalyn Clouser, Xianming Shi, and Anna Price. Effects of Additives in Deicing Salts at Lower Temperatures. Report no. CR 22-03, TPF-5(479). Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81863.
Fay, Laura, et al. Effects of Additives in Deicing Salts at Lower Temperatures. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. CR 22-03, TPF-5(479), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81863.
Highway infrastructure construction projects often necessitate temporary traffic pattern changes, such as lane or road closures, which can impact mobility, safety, and the environment. This report presents a systematic framework and tool designed to assist transportation agencies in evaluating and comparing alternative construction plans. The frame
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Liu, J., Xu, N., Pena-Bastidas, J., Hainen, A. M., & Qian, X. (2025). Managing the Traffic Impacts of Highway Infrastructure Constructions: A Framework for Construction Planning (Report No. 931-056). Alabama. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85692
Liu, Jun, Ningzhe Xu, Javier Pena-Bastidas, Alexander M. Hainen, and Xinwu Qian. Managing the Traffic Impacts of Highway Infrastructure Constructions: A Framework for Construction Planning. Report no. 931-056. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85692.
Liu, Jun, et al. Managing the Traffic Impacts of Highway Infrastructure Constructions: A Framework for Construction Planning. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. 931-056, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85692.
The purpose of the Five County Association of Governments (AOG) Regional Mobility Study is to identify options to meet the mobility needs of transportation-disadvantaged individuals in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington Counties. The research included a literature review; inventory of transportation providers in the Five County AOG region
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Campoll, C. (2025). Five County Association of Governments Regional Mobility Study (Report No. UT-25.04). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81929
Campoll, Christy. Five County Association of Governments Regional Mobility Study. Report no. UT-25.04. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81929.
Campoll, Christy Five County Association of Governments Regional Mobility Study. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. UT-25.04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81929.
Lime stabilization is a widely used technique to improve weak subgrades; however, its effectiveness under freeze-thaw cycles remains a critical challenge. This study investigates the incorporation of cementitious materials and fiber to enhance the mechanical properties and environmental resistance of lime-stabilized soils under such conditions. Two
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Eun, J., Kim, S., Song, C. R., Ibdah, L., & Owusu, K. (2025). Application of Cementitious Materials and Fiber Reinforcement to Enhance Lime Stabilization for Nebraska Shale Soils (Report No. SPR-FY23(015)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84546
Eun, Jongwan, Seunghee Kim, Chung R. Song, Laith Ibdah, and Kenaz Owusu. Application of Cementitious Materials and Fiber Reinforcement to Enhance Lime Stabilization for Nebraska Shale Soils. Report no. SPR-FY23(015). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84546.
Eun, Jongwan, et al. Application of Cementitious Materials and Fiber Reinforcement to Enhance Lime Stabilization for Nebraska Shale Soils. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. SPR-FY23(015), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84546.
In recent years, rapid energy development in Texas has caused significant damage to many farm-to-market (FM) roads, which traditionally have a thin asphalt surface layer plus a stabilized base directly over the subgrade. These FM roads performed well under normal traffic loads but failed dramatically under the energy-sector truck loads. There is an
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Zhou, F., & Scullion, T. (2025). Pavement Rehabilitation and Design Strategy for Heavy Loads in the Energy Development Areas (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/5-6839-01-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80635
Zhou, Fujie and Tom Scullion. Pavement Rehabilitation and Design Strategy for Heavy Loads in the Energy Development Areas. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/5-6839-01-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80635.
Zhou, Fujie, and Tom Scullion Pavement Rehabilitation and Design Strategy for Heavy Loads in the Energy Development Areas. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/5-6839-01-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80635.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming attractive to consumers due to their ability to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, lower operating costs, and benefit from government incentives. Yet a barrier to EV adoption is the lack of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations, which contributes to range anxiety. Studies also show that DCFC stations
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Supporting Files
Yoo, D. K. (2025). Electric Vehicles and Socioeconomic Inequity in Access to the Charging Network on Virginia Roads (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 25-R12). Virginia. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79722
Yoo, Dong Kyoon. Electric Vehicles and Socioeconomic Inequity in Access to the Charging Network on Virginia Roads. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R12. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79722.
Yoo, Dong Kyoon Electric Vehicles and Socioeconomic Inequity in Access to the Charging Network on Virginia Roads. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R12, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79722.
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