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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Populations of rare plants are often endangered due to various natural and anthropogenic disturbances that interfere with their specialized niches. These isolated populations are difficult to detect without intensive field surveys. Predicting potential geographic distributions of these species is important for conservation by allowing the implement
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Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite wraps have been used for timber pile repair. However, design guidelines including strengthening equations are lacking for FRP-wrapped timber piles. This study evaluated the bond, bending, shear, and compressive strengths of five FRP-wrapped timber pile systems. Five glass FRP-wrap systems were evaluated: thr
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Roadkill of monarch butterflies and other arthropods and roadside nectar plants were recoded across Texas in 100 m transects in the fall and spring from fall 2019 to spring 2021. Texas fall monarch roadkill data from this and previous studies was used to extrapolate roadkill across the state, identify monarch roadkill hotspots, and develop MaxEnt m
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There are currently several in situ and laboratory methods of determining hydraulic conductivity of soils, however, it remains a difficult parameter to obtain accurately and economically. To characterize hydraulic conductivity for the design of stormwater best management practices (BMP’s), the New Hampshire Department of Transportation currently us
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Drivers need reliable forecasts and alerts for icy road conditions, particularly the presence of black ice, to reduce winter driving risks. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) currently has 73 Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations throughout the state, which are used to measure road surface temperature, sub-surface temperature,
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State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) need road ice condition forecasts in order to arrange anti-icing/de-icing activities and to enhance public safety and awareness. Icy road fatalities account for 3.6 times more deaths than all other weather hazards combined (USDOT, 2001). The relative risk of vehicle crashes significantly increases given th
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Pilot programs have been implemented in cities across the U.S. to address the first- and last- mile problem with door-to-door shared microtransit, ridehailing companies, and shared-ride operators with dynamic pick-up locations. The City of Rancho Cordova and Lyft partnered to launch one such pilot in the form of a discount-based door-to-door (D2D)
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Currently, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) uses the 1972 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) empirical pavement design procedure for the structural design of highways. The layer coefficients used at this time by GDOT were empirically derived from pavement mixes more than 50 years ago. Since th
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A comprehensive study was conducted to characterize the structural response and develop design guidelines for drilled shaft footings. The study included large-scale testing and numerical analyses of footing specimens subjected to various loading conditions. A database of 35 drilled shaft footings constructed in Texas by TxDOT was established and an
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has supported several research studies in the past decades to measure the mechanical or performance properties of asphalt mixtures in support of the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software to design pavement structures in Wisconsin. The outcome from these studies was to prepare a library or
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Asphalt overlays often fail prematurely by allowing the propagation of existing cracks over the overlay surface, thereby forming reflective cracks. Among the many available interlayer reinforcement technologies, geosynthetic products are gaining popularity for mitigating reflective cracking. The main goal of this research effort is to ensure that N
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During construction of noise walls and retaining walls, difficulties can arise due to utility conflicts, construction phasing, and inadequate access. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) design manuals and design guides mention that these potential conflicts should be considered when designing noise walls and retaining walls.
Public highway agencies encourage the use of recycled asphalt materials (RAM) in constructing pavements to the maximum extent possible with an equal performance. Low temperature cracking potential is a primary concern with high RAM mixtures, which is caused by the aging of asphalt through the oxidation. To minimize a low temperature cracking, vario
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Transportation investment decisions require consideration of uncontrolled events (e.g., changes in family size, vehicle technology, population, fuel prices, or societal norms such as telecommuting) along with possible policy responses to achieve desired goals. Although the possibility of these multiple alternative futures suggests one should explic
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This document provides an executive-level summary of recent trends in the EV space. Its purpose is to orient KYTC leadership to key issues state-level government agencies are contending with.
Marketing pervious (porous) concrete sidewalk was implemented in the field to evaluate porous concrete construction practices and its short and long term performance. The sidewalk was monitored periodically through visual inspections for raveling and infiltration rate measurements for potential clogging. The implementation project also developed an
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Proper drainage of bridge decks is essential for vehicle safety and bridge sustainability. The evaluation of Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) design guidelines could reduce the likelihood of future deck drainage problems. Therefore, this research investigated current bridge deck drainage design guidelines and related literature and survey
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Public highway agencies encourage the use of recycled asphalt materials (RAM) in constructing pavements to the maximum extent possible with an equal performance. Low temperature cracking potential is a primary concern with high RAM mixtures, which is caused by the aging of asphalt through the oxidation. To minimize a low temperature cracking, vario
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The primary objective of ITD’s Qualified Products List management group is to streamline the product evaluation process and increase the ITD’s capability to evaluate and identify high performance products. The team has an existing software solution, but future developments require specific guidance on product type inputs, nomenclature, and other pr
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The adverse impact of oversize/overweight (OS/OW) vehicles on pavements and bridges is a concern in New Mexico and other states due to the infrastructure damage caused by the large loads that are transported on the highway system. Moneys generated from permit fees should cover administrative and technical costs associated with the permitting proces
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