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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Conventional density-based methods of compaction quality assurance (QA) using nuclear density gauges (NDG) have been the practice for many years. However, NDG testing becomes less desirable because of safety, regulatory, and cost concerns. In addition, density is not a direct input to the structural design of the pavements and is not directly linke
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Zhang, X., Jenny, L., Riad, B., & Liu, C. (2022). Implementing the LWD for MoDOT Construction Acceptance of Unbound Material Layers (Report No. cmr 22-011). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65829
Zhang, Xiong, Liu. Jenny, Beshoy Riad, and Chuanjun Liu. Implementing the LWD for MoDOT Construction Acceptance of Unbound Material Layers. Report no. cmr 22-011. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65829.
Zhang, Xiong, et al. Implementing the LWD for MoDOT Construction Acceptance of Unbound Material Layers. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022, Report no. cmr 22-011, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65829.
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has successfully implemented systemic safety countermeasures in the past to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes related to roadway departure. MoDOT initiated this research project to address the increasing trend in pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries in Missouri. The focus of the project is t
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Priscilla, T., Timothy, S., & Brady, N. (2022). Missouri Systemic Countermeasures to Improve Pedestrian Safety (Report No. cmr 22-013). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65827
Priscilla, Tobias, Szwedo Timothy, and Nye Brady. Missouri Systemic Countermeasures to Improve Pedestrian Safety. Report no. cmr 22-013. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65827.
Priscilla, Tobias, et al. Missouri Systemic Countermeasures to Improve Pedestrian Safety. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022, Report no. cmr 22-013, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65827.
The goal of this research was to identify cost-effective roadside revegetation methods and locations to benefit pollinators, including bumble bees and butterflies.
MacSwain, D., & Snell-Rood, E. (2022). Improving Pollinator Habitat through Cost-Effective Roadside Revegetation [Technical Summary] (Report No. 2022-30). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67172
MacSwain, Dan and Emilie Snell-Rood. Improving Pollinator Habitat through Cost-Effective Roadside Revegetation [Technical Summary]. Report no. 2022-30. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67172.
MacSwain, Dan, and Emilie Snell-Rood Improving Pollinator Habitat through Cost-Effective Roadside Revegetation [Technical Summary]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2022, Report no. 2022-30, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67172.
Bridge deck condition assessments in Indiana are primarily reliant on visual inspection. The condition of bridge decks, however, is highly dependent on deterioration under the surface, which includes the corrosion of steel reinforcement and concrete delamination. The implementation of reliable nondestructive testing (NDT) methods can provide inform
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Jia, Y., Williams, C. S., Baah, P., & Bowman, M. D. (2022). Long-Term Project and Network-Level NDT Implementation Plan for Indiana (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2022/31). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317582
Jia, Yunhui, Christopher S Williams, Prince Baah, and Mark D. Bowman. Long-Term Project and Network-Level NDT Implementation Plan for Indiana. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2022/31. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2022. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317582.
Jia, Yunhui, et al. Long-Term Project and Network-Level NDT Implementation Plan for Indiana. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2022, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2022/31, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317582.
The transportation industry continues to adopt new technologies, and transportation systems are becoming increasingly connected. One of the latest innovations is the development and deployment of Connected Vehicles (CVs). CVs are vehicles equipped with a broad range of technologies that enable them to communicate with external devices such as other
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Lin, P. S., Kourtellis, A., Barbeau, S., Ligatti, J., Ou, X. (., Dennis, K., Li, X. (., & Liang, Z. (2022). Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructures. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75108
Lin, Pei Sung, Achilleas Kourtellis, Sean Barbeau, Jay Ligatti, Xinming (Simon) Ou, Kevin Dennis, Xiaopeng (Shaw) Li, and Zhaohui Liang. Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructures. Florida Department of Transportation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75108.
Lin, Pei Sung, et al. Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructures. Florida Department of Transportation, 2022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75108.
Roadway departure crashes (RDCs) occur when a vehicle crosses a centerline, edgeline, or otherwise leaves the intended path of travel. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has devoted significant efforts to reducing RDCs. As part of the effort to consider countermeasures, the current project identified best practices in low-cost delinea
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Flintsch, A. M., Gibbons, R., Li, Y. (., Williams, B., Kassing, A., & Myers, B. (2022). Guidance for and Effectiveness of Low-Cost Delineation Treatments (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 23-R8). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65775
Flintsch, Alejandra Medina, Ronald Gibbons, Yingfeng (Eric) Li, Brian Williams, Andrew Kassing, and Bradley Myers. Guidance for and Effectiveness of Low-Cost Delineation Treatments. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 23-R8. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65775.
Flintsch, Alejandra Medina, et al. Guidance for and Effectiveness of Low-Cost Delineation Treatments. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2022, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 23-R8, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65775.
The objective of this research was to narrow the NJT provided list of 100 grade crossings to 20 through a developed selection method that can be utilized on a larger inventory in the future. This methodology was used to prioritize the provided grade crossings for closure by formulating a ranking model with selection criteria and evaluation factors,
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Liu, X., Jalayer, M., & Zaman, A. (2022). NJ Transit Grade Crossing Safety [Technical Brief] (Report No. FHWA-NJ-2022-005). New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66571
Liu, Xiang, Mohammad Jalayer, and Asim Zaman. NJ Transit Grade Crossing Safety [Technical Brief]. Report no. FHWA-NJ-2022-005. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66571.
Liu, Xiang, et al. NJ Transit Grade Crossing Safety [Technical Brief]. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2022, Report no. FHWA-NJ-2022-005, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66571.
High transportation costs and access barriers can make it difficult for community college students to manage employment, household responsibilities, and education, negatively affecting their academic success. Understanding the state of existing transportation services and programs at California community colleges is a first step to addressing these
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Brozen, M., Hussain, R., & Matteson, N. (2022). Understanding Transportation Programs and Services at California Community Colleges (Report No. RIMI-4E). University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.17610/T62313
Brozen, Madeline, Rasik Hussain, and Nicole Matteson. Understanding Transportation Programs and Services at California Community Colleges. Report no. RIMI-4E. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2022. https://doi.org/10.17610/T62313.
Brozen, Madeline, et al. Understanding Transportation Programs and Services at California Community Colleges. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2022, Report no. RIMI-4E, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.17610/T62313.
Intelligent construction technologies (ICTs) combine modern science and innovative construction technologies. The goal of ICT is to improve the quality of construction, save costs, and improve safety. The ICTs described in this report include intelligent compaction (IC), paver-mounted thermal profiler (PMTP) equipment, and dielectric profiling syst
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Chang, G., Gilliland, A., & Ghalesari, A. T. (2022). Implementation of Data Quality Assurance (QA) for Innovative Technologies at MoDOT (Report No. cmr 22-012). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65828
Chang, George, Amanda Gilliland, and Abbas Taghavi Ghalesari. Implementation of Data Quality Assurance (QA) for Innovative Technologies at MoDOT. Report no. cmr 22-012. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65828.
Chang, George, et al. Implementation of Data Quality Assurance (QA) for Innovative Technologies at MoDOT. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022, Report no. cmr 22-012, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65828.
This project presents several successful case studies in 15 categories of dredged material along with the statutory and regulatory requirements for beneficial use of dredged material in Illinois. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency classification criteria for contaminated and uncontaminated dredged material are included with emphasis on Il
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Stark, T. D., Idries, A., Moya, L., & Osouli, A. (2022). Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material from the Illinois Marine Transportation System (Report No. FHWA-ICT-22-015). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/22-022
Stark, Timothy D., Abedalqader Idries, Lucia Moya, and Abdolrzea Osouli. Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material from the Illinois Marine Transportation System. Report no. FHWA-ICT-22-015. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2022. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/22-022.
Stark, Timothy D., et al. Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material from the Illinois Marine Transportation System. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2022, Report no. FHWA-ICT-22-015, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/22-022.
Bridges are critical structures, serving an important function that is vital to the safe and economical conveyance of people and goods throughout Georgia. They are designed with specifications to carry loads including their self-weight and a design vehicle load, among others, when they are in service. Satisfying all design specifications is crucial
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Stewart, L. K., Kahn, L., Wang, Y., & Fahed, N. (2022). Impact on Construction Loads on Steel Diaphragm Bridge Design (Report No. FHWA-GA-21-1802). Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65458
Stewart, Lauren K, Lawrence Kahn, Yang Wang, and Nadine Fahed. Impact on Construction Loads on Steel Diaphragm Bridge Design. Report no. FHWA-GA-21-1802. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65458.
Stewart, Lauren K, et al. Impact on Construction Loads on Steel Diaphragm Bridge Design. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2022, Report no. FHWA-GA-21-1802, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65458.
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has continuously invested in traffic signal performance evaluation in Utah. The Brigham Young University (BYU) transportation research team developed a high-level scoring system to evaluate signal performance using four Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), including platoon ratio, split
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Schultz, G. G., Macfarlane, G. S., Wang, B., & Davis, M. C. (2022). Detecting Traffic Data Anomalies in Longitudinal Signal Performance Measures (Report No. UT-22.21). Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Division of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65833
Schultz, Grant G., Gregory S Macfarlane, Bangyu Wang, and Matthew C Davis. Detecting Traffic Data Anomalies in Longitudinal Signal Performance Measures. Report no. UT-22.21. Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Division of Research, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65833.
Schultz, Grant G., et al. Detecting Traffic Data Anomalies in Longitudinal Signal Performance Measures. Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Division of Research, 2022, Report no. UT-22.21, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65833.
Safety for all road users is a key concern as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle technologies develop and reach the testing phase. One key concern is the change to two-way communication that often occurs in traditional pedestrian-vehicle interaction. This project focused on three key aspects to this issue. First, a prototype autonomous shuttle system
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Chase, R. T., Feng, J., Hollar, S., Karimoddini, A., & Wright, W. (2022). Enhancing AV Traffic Safety through Pedestrian Detection, Classification and Communication (Report No. FHWA/NC/2019-28). North Carolina. Department of Transportation. Research and Analysis Group. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68711
Chase, R. Thomas, Jingyu Feng, Seth Hollar, Ali Karimoddini, and Waugh Wright. Enhancing AV Traffic Safety through Pedestrian Detection, Classification and Communication. Report no. FHWA/NC/2019-28. North Carolina. Department of Transportation. Research and Analysis Group, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68711.
Chase, R. Thomas, et al. Enhancing AV Traffic Safety through Pedestrian Detection, Classification and Communication. North Carolina. Department of Transportation. Research and Analysis Group, 2022, Report no. FHWA/NC/2019-28, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/68711.
Non-motorist fatalities pose a serious concern to traffic safety initiatives within the state of Utah. Past research has examined the characteristics associated with fatal pedestrian crashes in depth, however, considerably less study has been done to understand the contextual factors surrounding these incidents. Pedestrian crashes may be influenced
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Burbidge, S. K., & Azra, N. (2022). Non-Motorist Fatalities: A Deep Dive (Report No. UT-22.19). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67218
Burbidge, Shaunna K. and Nuzhat Azra. Non-Motorist Fatalities: A Deep Dive. Report no. UT-22.19. Utah Department of Transportation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67218.
Burbidge, Shaunna K., and Nuzhat Azra Non-Motorist Fatalities: A Deep Dive. Utah Department of Transportation, 2022, Report no. UT-22.19, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67218.
Various landslide monitoring techniques were applied concurrently to a known cut-slope landslide and a previously unknown fill slope failure, both on the Ozark Mountain Highroad (Missouri Route 76) near Branson, Missouri. Both subsurface and drone-based monitoring techniques were employed so that the strengths and weaknesses of the various monitori
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Mines, A. E., Beckstrand, D. L., & Bunn, M. D. (2022). Landslide Monitoring Methods: Application of Existing Technologies to Long-Termand Real-time Monitoring of Slope Movements (Report No. cmr 23-002). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66992
Mines, Aine E, Darren L. Beckstrand, and Michael D. Bunn. Landslide Monitoring Methods: Application of Existing Technologies to Long-Termand Real-time Monitoring of Slope Movements. Report no. cmr 23-002. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66992.
Mines, Aine E, et al. Landslide Monitoring Methods: Application of Existing Technologies to Long-Termand Real-time Monitoring of Slope Movements. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2022, Report no. cmr 23-002, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66992.
This report focuses on the effectiveness of air convection embankments (ACE) and ventilated shoulder (VS) cooling systems designed to cool foundation soils and preserve permafrost beneath roadway embankments. The four main sections of the report include a literature review, an analysis of field data from the Thompson Drive Experimental Feature near
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Goering, D. J. (2022). Improved Permafrost Protection Using Air Convection and Ventilated Shoulder Cooling Systems (Report No. FHWA-AK-RD-4000(185)). Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66300
Goering, Douglas J.. Improved Permafrost Protection Using Air Convection and Ventilated Shoulder Cooling Systems. Report no. FHWA-AK-RD-4000(185). Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66300.
Goering, Douglas J. Improved Permafrost Protection Using Air Convection and Ventilated Shoulder Cooling Systems. Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer, 2022, Report no. FHWA-AK-RD-4000(185), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66300.
The goal of this project was to investigate the economic impacts of Complete Streets highway reconstruction projects on small cities and develop evaluation metrics to assess and communicate these impacts.
Tupper, N., & Fonseca-Sarmiento, C. (2022). Economic Effects of Complete Streets Projects on Minnesota’s Main Streets (Report No. 2022-33). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67174
Tupper, Nissa and Camila Fonseca-Sarmiento. Economic Effects of Complete Streets Projects on Minnesota’s Main Streets. Report no. 2022-33. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67174.
Tupper, Nissa, and Camila Fonseca-Sarmiento Economic Effects of Complete Streets Projects on Minnesota’s Main Streets. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2022, Report no. 2022-33, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67174.
As emerald ash borer infestations have spread throughout Ohio, standing dead ash trees are creating challenges for Ohio Department of Transportation “ODOT”. ODOT has become overwhelmed keeping up with the volume of dead trees that potentially pose hazards and need to be removed. Davey Resource Group, Inc., worked with ODOT to develop an improved pr
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Daniels, C., & Burns, A. (2022). Efficient and Safe Removal & Debris Disposal of Ash Trees Killed by Emerald Ash Borer [Fact Sheet] (Report No. Project 111456). Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73225
Daniels, Cheryl and Ana Burns. Efficient and Safe Removal & Debris Disposal of Ash Trees Killed by Emerald Ash Borer [Fact Sheet]. Report no. Project 111456. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73225.
Daniels, Cheryl, and Ana Burns Efficient and Safe Removal & Debris Disposal of Ash Trees Killed by Emerald Ash Borer [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2022, Report no. Project 111456, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73225.
Field investigation in Florida indicated that there was a potential link between weakly-bonded scabbed areas and slippage failure in the braking zones. Also, evidence from NCAT test track studies suggested that localized interface debonding might lead to surface cracking under free-rolling traffic. The primary objective of this research was to dete
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Zou, J., Roque, R., & Lopp, G. (2022). Investigation of the Impact of Milling and Construction on the Bond Strength of Remaining Thin (Scab) Layers. Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75111
Zou, Jian, Reynaldo Roque, and George Lopp. Investigation of the Impact of Milling and Construction on the Bond Strength of Remaining Thin (Scab) Layers. Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75111.
Zou, Jian, et al. Investigation of the Impact of Milling and Construction on the Bond Strength of Remaining Thin (Scab) Layers. Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center, 2022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75111.
The transportation industry continues to adopt new technologies, and transportation systems are becoming increasingly connected. One of the latest innovations is the development and deployment of Connected Vehicles (CVs). CVs are vehicles equipped with a broad range of technologies that enable them to communicate with external devices such as other
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Lin, P. S., & Arasteh, M. (2022). Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructure [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75104
Lin, Pei-Sung and Megan Arasteh. Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructure [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75104.
Lin, Pei-Sung, and Megan Arasteh Identify Sources and Risks on Cybersecurity for Connected Vehicle Infrastructure [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75104.
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