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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 (Report No. FHWA/OH-2022-27). Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73224
Daniels, Cheryl and Ana Burns. Efficient and Safe Removal & Debris Disposal of Ash Trees Killed by Emerald Ash Borer. Report no. FHWA/OH-2022-27. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73224.
Daniels, Cheryl, and Ana Burns Efficient and Safe Removal & Debris Disposal of Ash Trees Killed by Emerald Ash Borer. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2022, Report no. FHWA/OH-2022-27, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73224.
Using traditional methods to repair potholes in reinforced concrete (RC) bridge decks is time-consuming and requires significant manpower and equipment. However, commercially available epoxies and similar materials provide a repair option that does not require saw cutting the deck around the pothole, concrete removal, and replacement. Researchers l
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Supporting Files
Peiris, A., & Harik, I. E. (2022). Rapid Pothole Repair in Concrete Bridge Decks (Report No. KTC-23-02/SPR21-607-1F). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2023.02
Peiris, Abheetha and Issam E. Harik. Rapid Pothole Repair in Concrete Bridge Decks. Report no. KTC-23-02/SPR21-607-1F. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 2022. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2023.02.
Peiris, Abheetha, and Issam E. Harik Rapid Pothole Repair in Concrete Bridge Decks. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, 2022, Report no. KTC-23-02/SPR21-607-1F, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2023.02.
The goal of this project was to investigate three concrete slab-span bridges over Shingle Creek near Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, and conduct a detailed analysis of load distribution to assess whether current calculated load ratings reflect actual bridge behavior.
Gao, Y., & Dymond, B. (2022). Updating Load Ratings for Shingle Creek Slab-Span Bridges [Technical Summary] (Report No. 2022-29). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67171
Gao, Yihong and Ben Dymond. Updating Load Ratings for Shingle Creek Slab-Span Bridges [Technical Summary]. Report no. 2022-29. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67171.
Gao, Yihong, and Ben Dymond Updating Load Ratings for Shingle Creek Slab-Span Bridges [Technical Summary]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2022, Report no. 2022-29, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67171.
The 2D Quick Check Statewide Initiative created a process where the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) design projects are value engineered to improve safety, enhance efficiency, and reduce material costs early in the project delivery workflow. CDOT partnered with six consultants to develop 46 2D “Quick Check” (2dQC) models in 2021. Over
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Wegren, K., Varrella, B., & Campbell, B. (2022). CDOT 2D Quick Checks Statewide Initiative (Report No. CDOT-2023-09). Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Applied Research and Innovation Branch. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79700
Wegren, Kalli, Brian Varrella, and Brian Campbell. CDOT 2D Quick Checks Statewide Initiative. Report no. CDOT-2023-09. Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Applied Research and Innovation Branch, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79700.
Wegren, Kalli, et al. CDOT 2D Quick Checks Statewide Initiative. Colorado. Dept. of Transportation. Applied Research and Innovation Branch, 2022, Report no. CDOT-2023-09, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79700.
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) pilot program for design-build project delivery. Under legislation adopted in 2019, WisDOT was authorized to award up to six highway or bridge projects under one of three delivery methods: low-bid design build, best-value design build, or fixed-price des
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Qin, X., Gottlieb, M., Solverson, S., & Amer, M. W. (2022). Design-Build Pilot Program Evaluation (Report No. WisDOT ID no. 0092-22-68). Wisconsin. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67833
Qin, Xiao, Mark Gottlieb, Scott Solverson, and Mohammad Wael Amer. Design-Build Pilot Program Evaluation. Report no. WisDOT ID no. 0092-22-68. Wisconsin. Department of Transportation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67833.
Qin, Xiao, et al. Design-Build Pilot Program Evaluation. Wisconsin. Department of Transportation, 2022, Report no. WisDOT ID no. 0092-22-68, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67833.
This project realized these advantages through the development of a B-WIM system (Figure 1) that included extensive experimental testing followed by field validation on in-service bridges. In addition, the project developed an approach to identify bridge parameters from the B-WIM data, such as distribution factors and composite action, which were u
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Yarnold, M., Shi, S., Barden, C., Hurlebaus, S., Mander, J. B., Walubita, L. F., & Middleton, D. (2022). Develop Bridge Weigh-in-Motion Approach to Measure Live Loads on Texas Highways: Summary Report (Report No. 0-7038). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73214
Yarnold, Matthew, Shengyi Shi, Claire Barden, Stefan Hurlebaus, John B. Mander, Lubinda F. Walubita, and Dan Middleton. Develop Bridge Weigh-in-Motion Approach to Measure Live Loads on Texas Highways: Summary Report. Report no. 0-7038. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73214.
Yarnold, Matthew, et al. Develop Bridge Weigh-in-Motion Approach to Measure Live Loads on Texas Highways: Summary Report. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2022, Report no. 0-7038, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73214.
This report documents the effort to develop a practical relation between the cracking tolerance index and portions of the dynamic modulus curves of asphalt mixtures. A review of practices used to create asphalt mixtures’ dynamic modulus master curves, based on NCHRP reports and other relevant literature, indicates that the dynamic modulus used as i
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Romero, P., & VanFrank, K. (2022). Modeling the Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures Using Single-Value Test Results, Phase I: Initial Relation With Cracking Tolerance Index (Report No. UT- 22.18). Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Research Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64691
Romero, Pedro and Kevin VanFrank. Modeling the Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures Using Single-Value Test Results, Phase I: Initial Relation With Cracking Tolerance Index. Report no. UT- 22.18. Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Research Division, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64691.
Romero, Pedro, and Kevin VanFrank Modeling the Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures Using Single-Value Test Results, Phase I: Initial Relation With Cracking Tolerance Index. Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Research Division, 2022, Report no. UT- 22.18, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64691.
The primary objectives of this project were to evaluate the safety and mobility conditions along the I-4 corridor from Orlando to Tampa as a part of Interstate 4 (I-4) Florida’s Regional Advanced Mobility Elements’ (FRAME) integrated corridor management (ICM). Since UCF’s main role will be to identify safety challenges on the project corridors and
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Abdel-Aty, M. A., Islam, Z., & Islam, M. R. (2022). Before Study Evaluation of Interstate 4 (I-4) Florida’s Regional Advanced Mobility Elements (FRAME) Project (Before Analysis). Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70403
Abdel-Aty, Mohamed A, Zubayer Islam, and Md Rakibul Islam. Before Study Evaluation of Interstate 4 (I-4) Florida’s Regional Advanced Mobility Elements (FRAME) Project (Before Analysis). Florida Department of Transportation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70403.
Abdel-Aty, Mohamed A, et al. Before Study Evaluation of Interstate 4 (I-4) Florida’s Regional Advanced Mobility Elements (FRAME) Project (Before Analysis). Florida Department of Transportation, 2022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/70403.
A half-day workshop will be performed as part of this project. The purpose is to introduce Bridge Weigh-in-Motion (B-WIM) to the attendees and disseminate the findings of the study. This information can be utilized by TxDOT for possible applications of B-WIM for traffic monitoring or bridge assessment and management. The workshop will be a hybrid f
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Supporting Files
Yarnold, M., Mander, J. B., Middleton, D., Walubita, L. F., Shi, S., & Barden, C. (2022). Bridge Weigh-in-Motion-an Approach to Measure Truck Loading on Texas Highways: Workshop (Report No. 0-7038-P1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73215
Yarnold, Matthew, John B. Mander, Dan Middleton, Lubinda F. Walubita, Shengyi Shi, and Claire Barden. Bridge Weigh-in-Motion-an Approach to Measure Truck Loading on Texas Highways: Workshop. Report no. 0-7038-P1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73215.
Yarnold, Matthew, et al. Bridge Weigh-in-Motion-an Approach to Measure Truck Loading on Texas Highways: Workshop. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2022, Report no. 0-7038-P1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73215.
Occupant protection is the foundation of any traffic safety program. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates, improvements in vehicle safety have helped increase the number of lives saved annually from 115 in 1960 to 27,621 in 2012. Therefore, educating drivers about advanced new technologies in vehicle occupan
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Jeihani, M., Javid, R., & Sadeghvaziri, E. (2022). Public Education about Occupant Protection Technologies and Protecting Occupants with Disabilities. Morgan State University. National Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66081
Jeihani, Mansoureh, Ramina Javid, and Eazaz Sadeghvaziri. Public Education about Occupant Protection Technologies and Protecting Occupants with Disabilities. Morgan State University. National Transportation Center, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66081.
Jeihani, Mansoureh, et al. Public Education about Occupant Protection Technologies and Protecting Occupants with Disabilities. Morgan State University. National Transportation Center, 2022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66081.
Standards for Single Span Prefabricated Bridges were developed by HDR for the Iowa Department of Transportation in 2016 for the use on the county road system. These standards incorporated single span precast or precast/pretensioned concrete box beams with span lengths ranging from 30-feet to 70-feet, clear roadway widths of 24-feet and 30-feet, and
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Rossbach, P., & Nelson, A. (2022). Standards Updates for Single Span Prefabricated Bridges — Technology Transfer Technical Brief (Report No. TR-663 (Phase 1);TR-734 (Phase II)). Iowa Highway Research Board. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83807
Rossbach, Phil and Al Nelson. Standards Updates for Single Span Prefabricated Bridges — Technology Transfer Technical Brief. Report no. TR-663 (Phase 1);TR-734 (Phase II). Iowa Highway Research Board, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83807.
Rossbach, Phil, and Al Nelson Standards Updates for Single Span Prefabricated Bridges — Technology Transfer Technical Brief. Iowa Highway Research Board, 2022, Report no. TR-663 (Phase 1);TR-734 (Phase II), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83807.
Bridge decks are known to experience early-age cracking that occurs immediately after or within a few years of construction. Early age bridge deck cracks are undesirable because they increase deck maintenance needs, and thereby increase costs and traffic disruptions as well. To address this issue, Iowa DOT funded this study to develop a comprehensi
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ElBatanouny, M. K., Hawkins, K. A., Abdelrahman, M. A., Lawler, J. S., Nelson, T. D., & Krauss, P. D. (2022). Guide to Remediate Bridge Deck Cracking (Report No. TR-782). Iowa Highway Research Board. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79685
ElBatanouny, Mohamed K., Kathleen A. Hawkins, Marwa A. Abdelrahman, John S. Lawler, Todd D. Nelson, and Paul D. Krauss. Guide to Remediate Bridge Deck Cracking. Report no. TR-782. Iowa Highway Research Board, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79685.
ElBatanouny, Mohamed K., et al. Guide to Remediate Bridge Deck Cracking. Iowa Highway Research Board, 2022, Report no. TR-782, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79685.
There is an increasing recognition of the need for additional guidance for utilizing simulation tools, considering the increasing complexity of the transportation system, the interactions of several factors in impacting system performance, and the increasing sophistication of strategies, technologies, and applications considered to increase system
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Hadi, M., Mamun, M. M. H., Akter, S., Morshed, S. A., & Amine, K. (2022). Microsimulation: Department Assessment and Guidance. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76702
Hadi, Mohammed, Md Mahmud Hasan Mamun, Samia Akter, Syed Ahnaf Morshed, and Kamar Amine. Microsimulation: Department Assessment and Guidance. Florida Department of Transportation, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76702.
Hadi, Mohammed, et al. Microsimulation: Department Assessment and Guidance. Florida Department of Transportation, 2022, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/76702.
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., Teixeira, R., Raza, S., & Meyer, B. (2022). Analyze Business Models for Implementation and Operation of a Statewide GNSS RTN (Report No. FHWA/MT-22-004/9922-807). Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518323
Al-Kaisy, Ahmed, Rafael Teixeira, Sajid Raza, and Benjamin Meyer. Analyze Business Models for Implementation and Operation of a Statewide GNSS RTN. Report no. FHWA/MT-22-004/9922-807. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2022. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518323.
Al-Kaisy, Ahmed, et al. Analyze Business Models for Implementation and Operation of a Statewide GNSS RTN. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2022, Report no. FHWA/MT-22-004/9922-807, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518323.
Proper bonding between different layers of a composite pavement is the major factor in ensuring that the entire structure acts as a monolithic layer under loading. This bonding is provided by a thin layer of tack coat that is applied between the pavement layers. This project studied the bonding between hot mix asphalt (HMA) and concrete layers of a
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Komaragiri, S., Drimalas, T., Sotoodeh-Nia, Z., Folliard, K. J., Bhasin, A., Mabrouk, G., & Dessouky, S. (2022). Develop Guidelines and Best Practices for Bonding Hot-Mix Asphalt to Portland Cement Concrete Pavement: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-22/0-7070-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64695
Komaragiri, Satyavati, Thanos Drimalas, Zahra Sotoodeh-Nia, Kevin J. Folliard, Amit Bhasin, Gamal Mabrouk, and Samer Dessouky. Develop Guidelines and Best Practices for Bonding Hot-Mix Asphalt to Portland Cement Concrete Pavement: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-22/0-7070-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64695.
Komaragiri, Satyavati, et al. Develop Guidelines and Best Practices for Bonding Hot-Mix Asphalt to Portland Cement Concrete Pavement: Final Report. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2022, Report no. FHWA/TX-22/0-7070-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64695.
The alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities across the globe is concerning. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 36,096 people were killed in transportation-related crashes in the United States in 2019, of which 6,205 were pedestrians. Louisiana’s pedestrian deaths rose 35.2% from 2015 to 2020. In 2020, Louisi
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Hassan, H., Rupnow, T., & Mitran, E. (2022). Development of Statewide Design Guidelines for Improving Pedestrian Safety on High-Speed Arterials in Louisiana [Research Project Capsule] (Report No. 22-3SA). Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64800
Hassan, Hany, Tyson Rupnow, and Elisabeta Mitran. Development of Statewide Design Guidelines for Improving Pedestrian Safety on High-Speed Arterials in Louisiana [Research Project Capsule]. Report no. 22-3SA. Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64800.
Hassan, Hany, et al. Development of Statewide Design Guidelines for Improving Pedestrian Safety on High-Speed Arterials in Louisiana [Research Project Capsule]. Louisiana State University. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2022, Report no. 22-3SA, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64800.
This study sought to identify best practices for setting work zone speed limits by state departments of transportation (DOTs) and to evaluate select strategies for improving compliance with work zone speed limits. The objectives of this project were achieved by synthesizing information from a literature review, a state DOT survey, and field evaluat
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Savolainen, P., Gates, T., Edara, P., & Brown, H. (2022). Work Zone Speed Limits and Motorist Compliance: Tech Transfer Summary (Report No. Part of TPF-5(438);Part of InTrans Project 20-733). Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67437
Savolainen, Peter, Timothy Gates, Praveen Edara, and Henry Brown. Work Zone Speed Limits and Motorist Compliance: Tech Transfer Summary. Report no. Part of TPF-5(438);Part of InTrans Project 20-733. Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67437.
Savolainen, Peter, et al. Work Zone Speed Limits and Motorist Compliance: Tech Transfer Summary. Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative, 2022, Report no. Part of TPF-5(438);Part of InTrans Project 20-733, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/67437.
In this project, thermal integrity profile (TIP) and crosshole sonic logging (CSL) tests were performed on three test drilled shafts in three locations in Illinois to determine which technology is more effective at identifying installed defects in drilled shafts. TIP testing was found to be more effective than CSL in identifying installed defects o
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Stark, T. D., Idries, A., & Osouli, A. (2022). Evaluating the Accuracy and Use of Drilled Shaft Integrity Testing Methods in Illinois (Report No. FHWA-ICT-22-014). Illinois. Department of Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/22-021
Stark, Timothy D., Abedalqader Idries, and Abdolrzea Osouli. Evaluating the Accuracy and Use of Drilled Shaft Integrity Testing Methods in Illinois. Report no. FHWA-ICT-22-014. Illinois. Department of Transportation, 2022. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/22-021.
Stark, Timothy D., et al. Evaluating the Accuracy and Use of Drilled Shaft Integrity Testing Methods in Illinois. Illinois. Department of Transportation, 2022, Report no. FHWA-ICT-22-014, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/22-021.
The Federal Highway Administration has established measures for state departments of transportation to develop an asset management plan that includes deterioration forecasting to improve or preserve bridge conditions. The primary objective of this research was to support Montana’s bridge management system by developing state-specific deterioration
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Fick, D., & Bell, M. (2022). Development of Deterioration Curves for Bridge Elements in Montana (Report No. FHWA/MT-22-003/9831-765). Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518322
Fick, Damon and Matthew Bell. Development of Deterioration Curves for Bridge Elements in Montana. Report no. FHWA/MT-22-003/9831-765. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2022. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518322.
Fick, Damon, and Matthew Bell Development of Deterioration Curves for Bridge Elements in Montana. Montana. Department of Transportation. Research Programs, 2022, Report no. FHWA/MT-22-003/9831-765, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.21949/1518322.
Many environmental impacts involve state and federally listed threatened and endangered (TE) species. Wildlife-vehicle collision (WVC) data can improve environmental impact assessments for TE species. Accurate WVC data has been collected for amphibian and reptile species on Texas roadways since 2012, in the form of observations in the “Herps of Tex
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Walkup, D. K., Skow, K. L., Hibbitts, T. J., Ryberg, W. A., & Lopez, R. R. (2022). Assessing Traffic Threats for Amphibian and Reptile Species of Greatest Conservation Need on Texas Roadways: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-21/0-6972-1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64568
Walkup, Danielle K, Kevin L Skow, Toby J Hibbitts, Wade A Ryberg, and Roel R Lopez. Assessing Traffic Threats for Amphibian and Reptile Species of Greatest Conservation Need on Texas Roadways: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-21/0-6972-1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2022. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64568.
Walkup, Danielle K, et al. Assessing Traffic Threats for Amphibian and Reptile Species of Greatest Conservation Need on Texas Roadways: Final Report. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2022, Report no. FHWA/TX-21/0-6972-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64568.
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