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.
Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_ust or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530857.
TDOT has embarked on an initiative to develop data analytics and visualization capabilities using the Microsoft Power BI platform to serve the agency’s needs. Critical to the success of this initiative is the ability to identify, develop and serve a range of applications across TDOT’s various divisions, covering a variety of operating modes within
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This study recommends best practices to curb illegal weigh station bypassing by commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Analysis of historical data collected by Kentucky State Police – Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (KSP-CVE) for 2017-2021 revealed that CMV drivers were charged with illegally bypassing weigh stations 2,616 times. Drivers were charged wit
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Nearly 10.5% of all highway bridges in the United States are classified as concrete slab bridges according to the U.S. 2020 National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Concrete slab bridges are typically single spans (20-50 feet) or multiple spans for relatively short stream crossings. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) currently has three-span
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The aim of the study is to gather information on three topics: (1) the evaluation and rating of steel bridge protective coatings, (2) coating systems used by various states throughout the United States, and (3) maintenance painting procedures employed by various state department of transportation agencies (DOTs). First, it was found that most state
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On June 25, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14035, Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce. This EO launched a whole-of-government initiative to cultivate a federal workforce that draws from the full diversity of the Nation and advances equitable employment opportunities. The EO re
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Complete Streets is a transportation policy and design approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. While there have been multiple studies on Complete Streets in metropolit
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Travel time reliability is a key metric of interest to practitioners and researchers because it affects travel choice and the economic competitiveness of urban areas. This research focuses on three travel time reliability metrics – buffer index, modified buffer index, and the relative width of travel time distributions. The key novel contributions
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This report describes the use of automated traffic signal performance measures for Oregon Department of Transportation. The report presents case studies of signal coordination and running yellow and red lights.
Freeway ramp merging involves conflict of vehicle movements that may lead to traffic bottlenecks or accidents. Thanks to advances in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology, a number of efficient ramp merging strategies have been developed. However, most of the existing CAV-based ramp merging strategies assume that all the vehicles are CAV
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The asphalt industry is moving towards performance-based methods for asphalt mixture design. The Federal HighwayAdministration (FHWA) is supportive of state departments of transportations (DOT) adopting index and predictive performance tests, especially those making use of the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT). The FHWA is therefore encoura
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Transverse cracks in concrete bridge decks sometimes initiate in the early stages of the bridge service life, usually just after construction. Cracks in the bridge deck can accelerate the deterioration of the deck concrete, provide a direct pathway for the intrusion of water and chlorides to the deck reinforcement, and detract from the aesthetics.
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This research project examines the safety performance of unsignalized intersections on rural divided highways in Alabama. A summary of the safety problem at these intersections is provided; the concern is the relatively high frequency and severity of crashes at these locations, typically associated with vehicles entering from the minor road and fai
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Tennessee is home to some of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and the tourism industry contributes considerably to Tennessee’s economy. The industry in the state has grown considerably in the previous years and there is a need to identify and address issues related to transportation services to accommodate needs and requirements
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The objective of this project was to evaluate the feasibility of using roadway friction data as a key component of a winter maintenance performance management tool by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Work accomplished to support these findings identified states and countries that are using roadway friction data in performance manag
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In order for UHPC to be implemented in Florida structures and realize its potential benefits, research was needed to develop specifications for UHPC materials not supplied as prebagged materials. The research objective of this project was to establish mixing, placing, curing and durability requirements and test methods necessary to produce durable,
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This project investigated the long-term protection of steel piles with galvanized and painted galvanized coatings using a corrosion chamber to accelerate corrosion effects in the laboratory. Further investigation was completed through observation of painted galvanized piles installed in the field at a newly constructed bridge in Buchanan County, Io
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The primary goal for this project was to evaluate the efficacy of A709 Grade QST 65 steel for use in Iowa bridge projects. The objectives of the project were as follows: Identify the current state of use of A709 Grade QST 65 steel in bridge projects; Identify the ductility and strength characteristics of A709 Grade QST 65 steel through full-scale l
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Disabled and abandoned vehicles (DAVs) are a common occurrence on Florida roadways. This research focused on evaluating the operational and safety impacts of DAVs and identifying and evaluating methods to reduce these impacts. A comprehensive literature review showed that previous studies focused on DAV response (including the use of innovative tow
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