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Barrier striping is a roadway safety countermeasure designed to enhance driver awareness of concrete barriers, particularly under adverse weather and low-visibility conditions. This study evaluated the short- and long-term safety effectiveness of retroreflective barrier striping across multiple sites in Texas. The research involved a comprehensive
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Kutela, B., Geedipally, S., Pike, A., Shulz, N., & Das, S. (2026). Barrier Striping for the Reduction of Accidents (Report No. FHWA/TX-26/0-7171-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89290
Kutela, Boniphace, Srinivas Geedipally, Adam Pike, Nathan Shulz, and Subasish Das. Barrier Striping for the Reduction of Accidents. Report no. FHWA/TX-26/0-7171-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89290.
Kutela, Boniphace, et al. Barrier Striping for the Reduction of Accidents. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2026, Report no. FHWA/TX-26/0-7171-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89290.
Premature pavement failures have occurred on several widening projects, including shoulder widenings, conversion of two-lane roadways to Super 2 sections, and other safety enhancements. Repairing these early failures is time-consuming, expensive, disrupts traffic, and poses safety hazards. Key contributing factors include poor-quality materials, po
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Wilson, B., Goehl, D., Scullion, T., & Sellards, M. (2026). Best Practices for Pavement Widening (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/0-7188-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89295
Wilson, Bryan, Darlene Goehl, Tom Scullion, and Madeline Sellards. Best Practices for Pavement Widening. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7188-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89295.
Wilson, Bryan, et al. Best Practices for Pavement Widening. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2026, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7188-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89295.
Biodiesel is a sustainable fuel for use in any diesel engine and can be adopted in varying blends from 5% biodiesel (B5) to 100% biodiesel (B100). Blends up to B20 can be used in most diesel engines with minor or no modifications. For biodiesel blends greater than 20%, advanced technologies can be integrated into existing vehicles to ensure compati
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Hallmark, S., Mumtarin, M., Inusah, A., Wood, J., & Basulto-Elias, G. (2026). Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Snowplow/Maintenance Vehicles and Identifying Barriers to Adoption (Report No. 24-890). University of Iowa. Center for Transportation Research and Education. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89902
Hallmark, Shauna, Maroa Mumtarin, Adnan Inusah, Jonathan Wood, and Guillermo Basulto-Elias. Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Snowplow/Maintenance Vehicles and Identifying Barriers to Adoption. Report no. 24-890. University of Iowa. Center for Transportation Research and Education, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89902.
Hallmark, Shauna, et al. Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Snowplow/Maintenance Vehicles and Identifying Barriers to Adoption. University of Iowa. Center for Transportation Research and Education, 2026, Report no. 24-890, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89902.
The objective of this research was to conduct an independent evaluation of the impact of adopting a 100% biodiesel blend (B100) on the performance of the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) snowplow fleet, including impacts on fuel economy, maintenance, carbon reduction, and driver/maintenance personnel concerns.
Hallmark, S. (2026). Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Snowplow/Maintenance Vehicles and Identifying Barriers to Adoption [Tech Transfer Summary] (Report No. 24-890). University of Iowa. Center for Transportation Research and Education. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89903
Hallmark, Shauna. Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Snowplow/Maintenance Vehicles and Identifying Barriers to Adoption [Tech Transfer Summary]. Report no. 24-890. University of Iowa. Center for Transportation Research and Education, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89903.
Hallmark, Shauna Evaluating Alternative Fuels for Snowplow/Maintenance Vehicles and Identifying Barriers to Adoption [Tech Transfer Summary]. University of Iowa. Center for Transportation Research and Education, 2026, Report no. 24-890, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89903.
This study evaluates four of Vermont’s recent clean transportation incentive programs in terms of emissions reductions, cost effectiveness, and equity. We evaluate the New PEV, Replace Your Ride, MileageSmart, and eBike programs overall and for variations in the types of vehicles incentivized. The four programs evaluated achieved GHG emission reduc
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Supporting Files
Hinchman, H., Pezeshknejad, P., Ahmadnia, N., Rowangould, D., & Rowangould, G. (2026). Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Due to Vermont’s Clean Transportation Incentive Programs (Report No. 2026-01). Vermont Agency of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90086
Hinchman, Hallie, Parsa Pezeshknejad, Narges Ahmadnia, Dana Rowangould, and Gregory Rowangould. Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Due to Vermont’s Clean Transportation Incentive Programs. Report no. 2026-01. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90086.
Hinchman, Hallie, et al. Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Due to Vermont’s Clean Transportation Incentive Programs. Vermont Agency of Transportation, 2026, Report no. 2026-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90086.
Corrosion of steel tendons in post-tensioned bridge girders can lead to section loss and, if left unaddressed, may result in strand rupture and a corresponding reduction in girder strength. In the state of Florida, a number of remedial measures have been explored and implemented to address such issues, including the use of corrosion inhibitors to m
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Consolazio, G. R., Hamilton, H. R. (., & Yumnam, M. (2026). Bond Performance of Post-tensioning Tendons with Corrosion Inhibitor (Report No. P0260410-P0260749). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90506
Consolazio, Gary R., H. R. (Trey) Hamilton, and Mahesh Yumnam. Bond Performance of Post-tensioning Tendons with Corrosion Inhibitor. Report no. P0260410-P0260749. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90506.
Consolazio, Gary R., et al. Bond Performance of Post-tensioning Tendons with Corrosion Inhibitor. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. P0260410-P0260749, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90506.
This Special Crash Investigations report documents the remote investigation of a frontover incident in California in March 2023 that involved two pedestrians, a 62-year-old male and 60-year-old female, who were struck by a 2022 Honda Civic driven by an unlicensed, belted 18-year-old male. The Honda was stopped at a traffic signal in the right turn
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Dynamic Science, Inc. (2026). Special Crash Investigations: Remote Frontover Incident Investigation; Vehicle: 2022 Honda Civic; Location: California; Incident Date: March 2023 (Report No. DOT HS 813 725). United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://doi.org/10.21949/yry4-rv82
Dynamic Science, Inc.. Special Crash Investigations: Remote Frontover Incident Investigation; Vehicle: 2022 Honda Civic; Location: California; Incident Date: March 2023. Report no. DOT HS 813 725. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2026. https://doi.org/10.21949/yry4-rv82.
Dynamic Science, Inc. Special Crash Investigations: Remote Frontover Incident Investigation; Vehicle: 2022 Honda Civic; Location: California; Incident Date: March 2023. United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2026, Report no. DOT HS 813 725, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/yry4-rv82.
The primary goal of this research is to apply a systemic, corridor-level safety analysis within a Safe System framework to identify recurring crash patterns and risk factors related to median openings on high-speed highways (i.e., roads with posted speeds of 45 mph or higher) in Louisiana. This will facilitate the data-driven identification of corr
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Mitran, E., & Hassan, H. (2026). Safety of Median Openings on High-Speed Highways in Louisiana [Project Capsule] (Report No. 26-2SA). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91909
Mitran, Elisabeta and Hany Hassan. Safety of Median Openings on High-Speed Highways in Louisiana [Project Capsule]. Report no. 26-2SA. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91909.
Mitran, Elisabeta, and Hany Hassan Safety of Median Openings on High-Speed Highways in Louisiana [Project Capsule]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. 26-2SA, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91909.
Research Objectives: Evaluate the feasibility of applying spray-on rejuvenators under Virginia conditions; Assess short-term field performance and near-surface material response; Document constructability considerations; Develop and refine a special provision to guide future applications.
Boz, I., & Turochy, E. (2026). Report 26-R40: Short-Term Field Evaluation of Spray-On Rejuvenators for Asphalt Pavement Preservation [Research Project Brief] (Report No. 26-R40). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91123
Boz, Ilker and Elizabeth Turochy. Report 26-R40: Short-Term Field Evaluation of Spray-On Rejuvenators for Asphalt Pavement Preservation [Research Project Brief]. Report no. 26-R40. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91123.
Boz, Ilker, and Elizabeth Turochy Report 26-R40: Short-Term Field Evaluation of Spray-On Rejuvenators for Asphalt Pavement Preservation [Research Project Brief]. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. 26-R40, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91123.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) must manage sediment, and pollutant loads from roadway runoff to meet stormwater regulations. The SAFL Baffle, a hydrodynamic separator used by NDOT, depends on reliable estimates of total suspended solids (TSS) and particle size distribution (PSD). However, limited data exists for Nebraska roadways.
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Dvorak, B. I., Admiraal, D. M., & Shrestha, P. (2026). Characterization of Sediment Loads and Size Distribution in Nebraska Roadway Runoff (Report No. SPR-FY24(031)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90705
Dvorak, Bruce I., David M. Admiraal, and Pavel Shrestha. Characterization of Sediment Loads and Size Distribution in Nebraska Roadway Runoff. Report no. SPR-FY24(031). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90705.
Dvorak, Bruce I., et al. Characterization of Sediment Loads and Size Distribution in Nebraska Roadway Runoff. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SPR-FY24(031), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90705.
Highly skewed steel I-girder bridges are used commonly across the US, especially in congested areas, despite complications in their analysis, design, and construction. Systematic investigation of skewed steel I-girder superstructure response, load distribution, and deformation through field monitoring and numerical simulation is needed, including a
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Zhou, S., Dorado, R., LaFave, J. M., & Fahnestock, L. A. (2026). Spatial and Temporal Load Distribution in Steel Bridge Superstructures (Vol. I): Agency Survey and Preliminary Numerical Modeling of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridges for Field Instrumentation (Report No. FHWA-ICT-26-002). Illinois. Department of Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-002
Zhou, Siang, Ricardo Dorado, James M. LaFave, and Larry A. Fahnestock. Spatial and Temporal Load Distribution in Steel Bridge Superstructures (Vol. I): Agency Survey and Preliminary Numerical Modeling of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridges for Field Instrumentation. Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-002. Illinois. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-002.
Zhou, Siang, et al. Spatial and Temporal Load Distribution in Steel Bridge Superstructures (Vol. I): Agency Survey and Preliminary Numerical Modeling of Skewed Steel I-Girder Bridges for Field Instrumentation. Illinois. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-002, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-002.
Across the United States and around the world, cities are increasingly reconsidering, and often repealing, minimum parking requirements. They are doing so to align their parking policy with their housing, climate, and mobility goals. While minimums can help increase parking availability and prevent curb parking from becoming overcrowded, they can a
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Schwartz, E., Manville, M., & Millard-Ball, A. (2026). The Impacts of Minimum Parking Requirements: A Research Synthesis. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6XS58
Schwartz, Ellen, Michael Manville, and Adam Millard-Ball. The Impacts of Minimum Parking Requirements: A Research Synthesis. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6XS58.
Schwartz, Ellen, et al. The Impacts of Minimum Parking Requirements: A Research Synthesis. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6XS58.
The objective of this research was to evaluate the durability of rapid-setting concrete batched using volumetric concrete mixers and placed in a cold region. The scope of work included field and laboratory evaluations of rapid-setting concrete repairs on both pavement panels and bridge decks in Utah. Six sites in northern Utah were selected by Utah
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Guthrie, W. S., Burdette, S. B., & Eusebi-Diehr, L. (2026). Durability of Rapid-Setting Concrete Repairs on Pavement Panels and Bridge Decks in Utah (Report No. UT- 26.11). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92251
Guthrie, W. Spencer, Steven B. Burdette, and Lorenzo Eusebi-Diehr. Durability of Rapid-Setting Concrete Repairs on Pavement Panels and Bridge Decks in Utah. Report no. UT- 26.11. Utah Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92251.
Guthrie, W. Spencer, et al. Durability of Rapid-Setting Concrete Repairs on Pavement Panels and Bridge Decks in Utah. Utah Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. UT- 26.11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92251.
This study evaluates Cold In-place Recycling (CIR) for developing sustainable and cost-effective perpetual pavements. As part of the 2022 NRRA construction, four test sections were constructed at the MnROAD mainline section to utilize CIR and additionally assess the effects of incorporating rejuvenator in cold recycled asphalt materials. Two sectio
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Supporting Files
Sabouri, M., Wegman, D. E., Dave, E., Sias, J. E., & Al-Ihekwaba, E. (2026). Cold Reclamation and Recycling Techniques to Achieve Perpetual Pavements (Report No. NRRA202604). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92410
Sabouri, Mohammadreza, Daniel E. Wegman, Eshan Dave, Jo E. Sias, and Ebubechukwu Al-Ihekwaba. Cold Reclamation and Recycling Techniques to Achieve Perpetual Pavements. Report no. NRRA202604. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92410.
Sabouri, Mohammadreza, et al. Cold Reclamation and Recycling Techniques to Achieve Perpetual Pavements. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026, Report no. NRRA202604, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92410.
Roadway deicers are essential to the functioning of daily life in northern states in winter. After plowing, roadway salting is currently the most practical way of making safe transportation possible in winter. However, road deicer chloride (salt) has a severe negative effect on surrounding watersheds. Yet, currently no methods or procedures have be
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Druschel, S. J. (2026). Protection of Precious Waters From Road Salt: Mitigation Through Roadside Ditch Capture (Report No. MN 2026-07). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92367
Druschel, Stephen J.. Protection of Precious Waters From Road Salt: Mitigation Through Roadside Ditch Capture. Report no. MN 2026-07. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92367.
Druschel, Stephen J. Protection of Precious Waters From Road Salt: Mitigation Through Roadside Ditch Capture. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026, Report no. MN 2026-07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92367.
Joint separations affect approximately 20% of the Minnesota concrete pipe inventory (Taylor and Marr 2012). The goals of this research are to determine the factors that contribute to joint separation and recommend practices to mitigate this problem. Research efforts follow a three-pronged approach: (1) Examination of TAMS HydInfra database; (2) fie
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Hedegaard, B. D., Carranza-Torres, C., Dymond, B. Z., & Faeli, M. (2026). Understanding Causes of Concrete Culvert Pipe Joint Separation (Report No. MN 2026-13). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92360
Hedegaard, Brock D., Carlos Carranza-Torres, Benjamin Z Dymond, and Mehdi Faeli. Understanding Causes of Concrete Culvert Pipe Joint Separation. Report no. MN 2026-13. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92360.
Hedegaard, Brock D., et al. Understanding Causes of Concrete Culvert Pipe Joint Separation. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026, Report no. MN 2026-13, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92360.
This project implements activities for the National Accessibility Evaluation (NAE) pooled-fund study, performing accessibility evaluations describing conditions in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The National Accessibility Evaluation creates national census block-level accessibility datasets that can be used by partners in local transportation sy
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Lind, E. M., Owen, A., & Liu, S. S. (2026). National Accessibility Evaluation: Phase II (Report No. 2026-14). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92403
Lind, Eric M., Andrew Owen, and Shirley Shiqin Liu. National Accessibility Evaluation: Phase II. Report no. 2026-14. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92403.
Lind, Eric M., et al. National Accessibility Evaluation: Phase II. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026, Report no. 2026-14, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92403.
State and local agencies across the United States have developed winter weather road condition indices (WWRCIs) to support decisions related to roadway operations, public information, road closures, and winter maintenance responses based on prevailing conditions. However, the absence of a standardized national framework for WWRCIs has resulted in s
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Nlenanya, I., Sassani, A., Albughdadi, A., Inusah, A., & Chowdhury, M. S. (2026). Standardized Framework for Winter Weather Road Condition Indices (Report No. 2023-04). Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92431
Nlenanya, Inya, Alireza Sassani, Ahmed Albughdadi, Adnan Inusah, and Md. Samiullah Chowdhury. Standardized Framework for Winter Weather Road Condition Indices. Report no. 2023-04. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92431.
Nlenanya, Inya, et al. Standardized Framework for Winter Weather Road Condition Indices. Iowa. Department of Transportation. Aurora Program, 2026, Report no. 2023-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92431.
Speed management is central to reducing fatal and serious injury crashes. The Safe System Approach, an emerging roadway safety paradigm in the United States, recognizes human error and vulnerability and focuses on minimizing crash severity through coordinated policy, design, and operational strategies. This research examines how Safe System Approac
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Schultz, G. G., Tripp, K. I., & Goss, A. L. (2026). Implementing the Safe System Approach for Speed Management in Utah (Report No. UT-26.01). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89745
Schultz, Grant G., Kezia I. Tripp, and Abbie L. Goss. Implementing the Safe System Approach for Speed Management in Utah. Report no. UT-26.01. Utah Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89745.
Schultz, Grant G., et al. Implementing the Safe System Approach for Speed Management in Utah. Utah Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. UT-26.01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89745.
The study evaluated the inland waterways and port facilities of the State and analyzed their potential for transportation services as part of the overall State Transportation plan. The focus of the study evaluated the current flows and costs of cargo movement and commodity class; the path related to origin and destination; the viability of potentia
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Maier, D., Trombly, J., Balthrop, A., Bolumole, Y., Golias, M., & Arnold, D. (2026). Navigating Possibilities: Unlocking Tennessee's Waterways for Interstate Freight Transportation (Report No. RES2025-06). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92827
Maier, Donald, Jeffrey Trombly, Andrew Balthrop, Yemisi Bolumole, Mihalis Golias, and David Arnold. Navigating Possibilities: Unlocking Tennessee's Waterways for Interstate Freight Transportation. Report no. RES2025-06. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92827.
Maier, Donald, et al. Navigating Possibilities: Unlocking Tennessee's Waterways for Interstate Freight Transportation. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. RES2025-06, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92827.
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