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This project uses information about Vermont’s incentives and detailed vehicle records to evaluate who received incentives and the performance of Vermont’s clean transportation incentive programs in terms of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), cost effectiveness, and equity.
Rowangould, D., Rowangould, G., Hinchman, H., Ahmadnia, N., Pezeshknejad, P., & Lattanzi, A. (2025). Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Due to Vermont’s Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs [Fact Sheet]. Vermont Agency of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90087
Rowangould, Dana, Gregory Rowangould, Hallie Hinchman, Narges Ahmadnia, Parsa Pezeshknejad, and Ari Lattanzi. Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Due to Vermont’s Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs [Fact Sheet]. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90087.
Rowangould, Dana, et al. Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Due to Vermont’s Clean Vehicle Incentive Programs [Fact Sheet]. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90087.
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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Krogmeier, J. V., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Automated Record Keeping for Maintenance Operations via Tracking of Maintenance Vehicles Using Telematics Tracks [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89823
Krogmeier, James V. and Yaguang Zhang. Automated Record Keeping for Maintenance Operations via Tracking of Maintenance Vehicles Using Telematics Tracks [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89823.
Krogmeier, James V., and Yaguang Zhang Automated Record Keeping for Maintenance Operations via Tracking of Maintenance Vehicles Using Telematics Tracks [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89823.
The aim of this research was to increase the use of the accelerated bridge construction (ABC) and accelerated bridge fabrication (ABF) in Indiana. Specific research objectives included: (1) understand barriers to implementing ABC and evaluate ABF capabilities in Indiana, (2) investigate the benefits and limits of various ABC/ABF strategies specific
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Thrall, A. P. (2025). Advancing Accelerated Bridge Construction and Fabrication in Indiana [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92019
Thrall, Ashley P.. Advancing Accelerated Bridge Construction and Fabrication in Indiana [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92019.
Thrall, Ashley P. Advancing Accelerated Bridge Construction and Fabrication in Indiana [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92019.
This research work focused on evaluating both the technical and design elements necessary to perform augmented reality (AR) assisted bridge inspections. The inspection prototype developed by this project aims to demonstrate the potential benefits and limitations of incorporating head-worn displays into the inspection workflow. By virtue of switchin
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Sarlo, R., Gabbard, J., Smith, A., & Luksas, J. (2025). Supplemental Data Collection and Processing for Bridge Safety Inspections Utilizing Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 25-R4). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79383
Sarlo, Rodrigo, Joseph Gabbard, Alan Smith, and John Luksas. Supplemental Data Collection and Processing for Bridge Safety Inspections Utilizing Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R4. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79383.
Sarlo, Rodrigo, et al. Supplemental Data Collection and Processing for Bridge Safety Inspections Utilizing Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R4, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79383.
The research team planned and executed this project in two phases. The project began with foundational research and a literature review, during which the team compiled a broad catalog of practical AI applications. A practitioner-focused phase followed, drawing out real-world insights related to AI policy and implementation. The research team implem
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Egge, M., & Rupnow, T. (2025). Artificial Intelligence and Its Role and Use Within State DOTs [Technical Summary] (Report No. 25-1PF). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88883
Egge, Mark and Tyson Rupnow. Artificial Intelligence and Its Role and Use Within State DOTs [Technical Summary]. Report no. 25-1PF. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88883.
Egge, Mark, and Tyson Rupnow Artificial Intelligence and Its Role and Use Within State DOTs [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. 25-1PF, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88883.
This study addressed truck parking issues and provides both short- and long-term solutions. The long-term solution is to develop guidance for truck parking ordinances that local jurisdictions are willing to adopt and to help build more truck parking spaces. The short-term solution is to identify what truck parking exists, how it is managed, and whe
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Stich, B., Mallum, F., & Mitran, E. (2025). Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities [Technical Summary] (Report No. 25-2SS). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93041
Stich, Bethany, Faisal Mallum, and Elisabeta Mitran. Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities [Technical Summary]. Report no. 25-2SS. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93041.
Stich, Bethany, et al. Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. 25-2SS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93041.
Accurate cost estimation plays a pivotal role in effective budget planning for highway construction projects, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately and projects are completed within financial constraints. Traditional cost estimation methods, commonly used by transportation agencies like the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
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Liu, H., Kwigizile, V., Abudayyeh, O., & Huang, W. C. (2024). Improving Cost Estimation and Budget Planning with New Michigan Highway Construction Cost Index (Report No. SPR-1743). Western Michigan University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86966
Liu, Hexu, Valerian Kwigizile, Osama Abudayyeh, and Wei-Chiao Huang. Improving Cost Estimation and Budget Planning with New Michigan Highway Construction Cost Index. Report no. SPR-1743. Western Michigan University, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86966.
Liu, Hexu, et al. Improving Cost Estimation and Budget Planning with New Michigan Highway Construction Cost Index. Western Michigan University, 2024, Report no. SPR-1743, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86966.
High-strength reinforcing steel has been incorporated into design specifications and permitted under certain provisions of concrete building and bridge design codes, highlighting its growing recognition in construction. The employment of high-strength reinforcing bars offers several potential advantages, including reduced reinforcement quantities,
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Yu, Y., Espanol, C., Garza, D., Gonzalez, J. H., Dinh, T. P., Aguilar, J. C. R., Garedew, N. J., Yi, Y., Jang, H., Saqan, E., & Bayrak, O. (2024). 0-7090: Evaluate the Deployment of High Strength Reinforcing Steel in Texas. Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85505
Yu, Yongjae, Cheska Espanol, Dagoberto Garza, Jesse Hernandez Gonzalez, Thinh P Dinh, Jose C Rivera Aguilar, and Nathnael Jia Garedew, et al.. 0-7090: Evaluate the Deployment of High Strength Reinforcing Steel in Texas. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85505.
Yu, Yongjae, et al. 0-7090: Evaluate the Deployment of High Strength Reinforcing Steel in Texas. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85505.
This report presents two major aspects related to the end-zone behavior of prestressed concrete bulb-tee girders: i) laboratory experiments and ii) full-scale finite element modeling. The first part of the report discusses the behavior of anchorage zones, also known as end zones, with discrete rebars and continuous meshes. To examine the implicatio
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Kim, Y. J. (2024). Mitigation of End Zone Cracking in Prestressed Concrete Girders (Report No. CDOT-2024-12). Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83836
Kim, Yail Jimmy. Mitigation of End Zone Cracking in Prestressed Concrete Girders. Report no. CDOT-2024-12. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83836.
Kim, Yail Jimmy Mitigation of End Zone Cracking in Prestressed Concrete Girders. Colorado Department of Transportation. Applied Research & Innovations Branch, 2024, Report no. CDOT-2024-12, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83836.
Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEMs) have been the primary focus of concrete mixture research on a national level for years. Tennessee has facilitated several projects over the years to move facets of PEM forward, including Enhancing Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Tennessee Concrete Mixes through Improved Air Void Testing (RES2020-09) and Determining
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Lacy, T., & Mellons, M. J. (2024). Regional Rollout of the Super Air Meter (SAM) and Surface Resistivity (SR) for Performance Engineered Mixture Initiatives (Report No. RES2023-27). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79432
Lacy, Tyler and Michael Jason Mellons. Regional Rollout of the Super Air Meter (SAM) and Surface Resistivity (SR) for Performance Engineered Mixture Initiatives. Report no. RES2023-27. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79432.
Lacy, Tyler, and Michael Jason Mellons Regional Rollout of the Super Air Meter (SAM) and Surface Resistivity (SR) for Performance Engineered Mixture Initiatives. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. RES2023-27, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79432.
The research team conducted a thorough literature review to provide an overview of the state of knowledge regarding hydrological practices in playa lakes, arid zones, and karst terrains. This involved reviewing a wide range of sources, including drainage design manuals from state departments of transportation, publications from the Federal Highway
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Ahmari, H., Baharvand, S., & Moradi, M. (2024). Hydrologic Approaches to Playa Lakes, Areas of Significant Karst Geology, and Arid Regions [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7201). Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89940
Ahmari, Habib, Saman Baharvand, and Mohammad Moradi. Hydrologic Approaches to Playa Lakes, Areas of Significant Karst Geology, and Arid Regions [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7201. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89940.
Ahmari, Habib, et al. Hydrologic Approaches to Playa Lakes, Areas of Significant Karst Geology, and Arid Regions [Project Summary Report]. Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2024, Report no. 0-7201, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89940.
This report presents two major aspects related to evaluating timber bridges with nondestructive testing: i) laboratory experiments and ii) field applications. The first part of the report discusses the degradation processes and resulting outcomes of structural timber, Douglas Fir, that is broadly used for bridge construction. In accordance with the
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Kim, Y. J. (2024). Quantification of Field Performance and Nondestructive Testing of Timber Bridges in Colorado (Report No. CDOT-2024-04). Colorado. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84559
Kim, Yail Jimmy. Quantification of Field Performance and Nondestructive Testing of Timber Bridges in Colorado. Report no. CDOT-2024-04. Colorado. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84559.
Kim, Yail Jimmy Quantification of Field Performance and Nondestructive Testing of Timber Bridges in Colorado. Colorado. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. CDOT-2024-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84559.
This project developed a GIS to assist with the identification of deeply buried cultural deposits in alluvial settings across the Sandhills region of Nebraska. Soil survey data, previous geoarchaeological investigations, landform position, and other information was used to rank the potential of any stream valley setting as low, low-moderate, modera
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Layzell, A. L., Mandel, R. D., Swigart, J., & Williams, D. T. (2024). A Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) as a Predictive Tool for Locating Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits in Nebraska: Phase III-The Sandhills Region (Report No. SPR-FY23(020)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79175
Layzell, Anthony L, Rolfe D. Mandel, John Swigart, and David T Williams. A Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) as a Predictive Tool for Locating Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits in Nebraska: Phase III-The Sandhills Region. Report no. SPR-FY23(020). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79175.
Layzell, Anthony L, et al. A Statewide Geographic Information System (GIS) as a Predictive Tool for Locating Deeply Buried Archeological Deposits in Nebraska: Phase III-The Sandhills Region. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. SPR-FY23(020), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79175.
The accumulation of sediments at culverts is a chronic operational issue, frequently occurring at multi-barrel culverts located in erosion-prone watersheds. Sediment deposits can develop rapidly, impairing the culvert’s capacity to convey design flows and potentially leading to damage to both transportation infrastructure (e.g., road and culvert ov
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Muste, M. (2024). Design Guidelines and Mitigation Strategies for Reducing Sedimentation of Multi-Barrel Culverts (Report No. TPF-5(445)). Iowa Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80877
Muste, Marian. Design Guidelines and Mitigation Strategies for Reducing Sedimentation of Multi-Barrel Culverts. Report no. TPF-5(445). Iowa Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80877.
Muste, Marian Design Guidelines and Mitigation Strategies for Reducing Sedimentation of Multi-Barrel Culverts. Iowa Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. TPF-5(445), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80877.
The National Weather Service (NWS) operates a National Water Model that continually forecasts water flow throughout the stream network of the United States, including 190,000 miles of streams divided into 100,000 stream reaches in Texas. The NWS has also deployed real-time flood inundation mapping to about half of Texas, and it will complete covera
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Maidment, D., Passalacqua, P., Bartos, M., Timilsina, S., Oh, J., Carter, A., Whiteaker, T., Evans, H., Thies, C., Jantzen, L., Ables, M., Bibok, A., Austin, B., Osting, T., Grzyb, S., Avant, J., Thomas, J., Nyman, M., & Blickenstaff, K. (2024). Flood Assessment System for TxDOT (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/0-7095-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/25-003
Maidment, David, Paola Passalacqua, Matt Bartos, Sujana Timilsina, Jeil Oh, Andy Carter, and Tim Whiteaker, et al.. Flood Assessment System for TxDOT. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7095-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/25-003.
Maidment, David, et al. Flood Assessment System for TxDOT. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2024, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7095-1, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/25-003.
The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), commonly known as the global positioning system, has become one of the fastest-growing emerging technologies delivering location services to various sectors. The applications of geospatial data span every sphere of modern-day science and industry where geographical positioning matters. The list include
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Al-Kaisy, A., & Raza, S. (2024). Analyze Business Models for Implementation and Operation of a Statewide GNSS RTN [supporting dataset] (Report No. FHWA/MT-22-004/9922-807). Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs. https://doi.org/10.21949/1530069
Al-Kaisy, Ahmed and Sajid Raza. Analyze Business Models for Implementation and Operation of a Statewide GNSS RTN [supporting dataset]. Report no. FHWA/MT-22-004/9922-807. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21949/1530069.
Al-Kaisy, Ahmed, and Sajid Raza Analyze Business Models for Implementation and Operation of a Statewide GNSS RTN [supporting dataset]. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2024, Report no. FHWA/MT-22-004/9922-807, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1530069.
This research addresses the application of high-strength reinforcing steel in Texas bridge construction. The project involved experimental and analytical work to evaluate the effectiveness of current design recommendations for high-strength reinforcing steel in various bridge structural components. These components include spliced beam, CIP-PCP dec
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Yu, Y., Espanol, C., Garza, D., Gonzalez, J. H., Dinh, T. P., Aguilar, J. C. R., Garedew, N. J., Yi, Y., Jang, H., Saqan, E., & Bayrak, O. (2024). Evaluate the Deployment of High Strength Reinforcing Steel in Texas (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/0-7090-1). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85504
Yu, Yongjae, Cheska Espanol, Dagoberto Garza, Jesse Hernandez Gonzalez, Thinh P Dinh, Jose C Rivera Aguilar, and Nathnael Jia Garedew, et al.. Evaluate the Deployment of High Strength Reinforcing Steel in Texas. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7090-1. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85504.
Yu, Yongjae, et al. Evaluate the Deployment of High Strength Reinforcing Steel in Texas. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7090-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85504.
Bridges structures deteriorate over time due to various factors. Understanding the factors that affect bridge deterioration rates is necessary for state agencies to maintain the safety and functionality of bridges during their design service life. To improve deterioration modeling in Montana, significant factors affecting bridge deterioration were
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Fick, D., & Bell, M. (2024). Significant Factors of Bridge Deterioration: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/MT-24-005/10336-933). Montana. Department of Transportation. https://doi.org/10.21949/1529563
Fick, Damon and Mathew Bell. Significant Factors of Bridge Deterioration: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/MT-24-005/10336-933. Montana. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21949/1529563.
Fick, Damon, and Mathew Bell Significant Factors of Bridge Deterioration: Final Report. Montana. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/MT-24-005/10336-933, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1529563.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recognizes the importance of subsurface drainage in pavements. Various studies have indicated that adequate drainage of pavement layers enhances performance of pavements in general. MnDOT thus uses various types of subsurface drainage in varying degrees of styles, frequency of use, and minor variat
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Izevbekhai, B. I., Aydin, C., & Velasquez, R. (2024). Evaluation of Benefits of Drainable Base Systems Used by MnDOT (Report No. MN 2024-32). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79188
Izevbekhai, Bernard Igbafen, Ceren Aydin, and Raul Velasquez. Evaluation of Benefits of Drainable Base Systems Used by MnDOT. Report no. MN 2024-32. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79188.
Izevbekhai, Bernard Igbafen, et al. Evaluation of Benefits of Drainable Base Systems Used by MnDOT. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2024, Report no. MN 2024-32, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79188.
This research study addressed three key problems: 1) identifying safer, timely, and cost-effective solutions for removing accumulated debris from bridge piers, 2) designing and implementing countermeasures to prevent debris accumulation, and 3) finding technological solutions to enhance bridge inspection, scour detection, and mapping of river cross
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Witter, J. D. (2024). Cost Effective Alternatives for Mitigating Debris and Environmental Impacts Around Bridge Piers (Report No. FHWA/OH-2024/29). Ohio. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86111
Witter, Jonathan D. Cost Effective Alternatives for Mitigating Debris and Environmental Impacts Around Bridge Piers. Report no. FHWA/OH-2024/29. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2024. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86111.
Witter, Jonathan D Cost Effective Alternatives for Mitigating Debris and Environmental Impacts Around Bridge Piers. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2024, Report no. FHWA/OH-2024/29, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86111.
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