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The primary objective of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of newly proposed methods (iCCL, UTFO, and WRI) for the low-temperature performance grading of asphalt binders by comparing them against the conventional Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) test. Ultimately, this study aimed to determine whether these alternative methods can provide
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Salari, S., & Cooper, S. B. I. (2026). Low and Intermediate Temperature Evaluation of Asphalt Binders Through Dynamic Shear Rheometer [Technical Summary] (Report No. SIO No. DOTLT1000345). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91168
Salari, Saman and Samuel B., III Cooper. Low and Intermediate Temperature Evaluation of Asphalt Binders Through Dynamic Shear Rheometer [Technical Summary]. Report no. SIO No. DOTLT1000345. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91168.
Salari, Saman, and Samuel B., III Cooper Low and Intermediate Temperature Evaluation of Asphalt Binders Through Dynamic Shear Rheometer [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. SIO No. DOTLT1000345, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91168.
The objectives of this study were to synthesize BMD implementation and related research in the southeastern U.S. region on essential topics within the BMD framework through a comprehensive review of ongoing and completed studies on BMD procedures. The research team also conducted a two-round survey of current BMD practices to document the implement
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Huang, B., & Huang, K. (2026). Balanced Mix Design- a 1-Year Reality Check on Quality Control Testing and State DOT Adoption [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91173
Huang, Baoshan and Kai Huang. Balanced Mix Design- a 1-Year Reality Check on Quality Control Testing and State DOT Adoption [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91173.
Huang, Baoshan, and Kai Huang Balanced Mix Design- a 1-Year Reality Check on Quality Control Testing and State DOT Adoption [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/91173.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) implemented balanced mix design (BMD) performance testing for asphalt mixture design and production in the 2024 paving season. The BMD approach seeks to achieve asphalt mixtures that have properties to resist both cracking and rutting distresses and to increase durability. This implementation of BMD
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Diefenderfer, S. D., Smith, B. C., & Entwistle, C. (2026). Virginia’s 2024 Implementation of Balanced Mix Design (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 26-R28). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88838
Diefenderfer, Stacey D., Bryan C. Smith, and Candice Entwistle. Virginia’s 2024 Implementation of Balanced Mix Design. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R28. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88838.
Diefenderfer, Stacey D., et al. Virginia’s 2024 Implementation of Balanced Mix Design. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R28, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88838.
Speed-related crashes remain a critical concern for Texas, identified as one of the seven key emphasis areas in the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for 2018–2022. Traditional crash risk models often overlook essential real-time factors such as operating speed, traffic variability, and weather, limiting their effectiveness. To address thi
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Das, S., Liu, J., Mills, D., Mimi, M. S., Wu, L., Geedipally, S., & Dzinyela, R. (2026). Develop a Real-Time Decision Support Tool for Urban Roadway Safety Improvements (Report No. FHWA/TX-26/0-7144-R1). Texas. Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88899
Das, Subasish, Jinli Liu, David Mills, Mahmuda Sultana Mimi, Lingtao Wu, Srinivas Geedipally, and Richard Dzinyela. Develop a Real-Time Decision Support Tool for Urban Roadway Safety Improvements. Report no. FHWA/TX-26/0-7144-R1. Texas. Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88899.
Das, Subasish, et al. Develop a Real-Time Decision Support Tool for Urban Roadway Safety Improvements. Texas. Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office, 2026, Report no. FHWA/TX-26/0-7144-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88899.
The plastics industry has been actively exploring new end-market opportunities for the more than 35 million tons of waste plastics generated annually. The use of recycled WP in asphalt presents an opportunity to improve pavement performance while reducing the growing amount of WP being landfilled or released into the environment. However, the use o
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Bueno, I. M., Teixeira, J. E. S. L., & Rea, R. C. (2026). The Use of Recycled Plastic in Asphalt Pavements: Feasibility Study (Report No. SPR-FY24(027)). Nebraska Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89288
Bueno, Isabella M., Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira, and Robert C. Rea. The Use of Recycled Plastic in Asphalt Pavements: Feasibility Study. Report no. SPR-FY24(027). Nebraska Transportation Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89288.
Bueno, Isabella M., et al. The Use of Recycled Plastic in Asphalt Pavements: Feasibility Study. Nebraska Transportation Center, 2026, Report no. SPR-FY24(027), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89288.
This study evaluated the “Fully Softened Shear Strength (FSSS)” of soils in Nebraska based on a revised Cone Penetration Test(CPT) method. FSSS is a unique strength condition that soils show substantially reduced strength during rainy seasons, eventually causing failure of slopes and other structures. The revised CPT was adapted to inject water at
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Song, C. R., Al-Nimri, B., Abualshar, B., Pandey, D. R., Eun, J., & Kim, S. (2026). Evaluation of Critical Shear Strength of Soils in Nebraska Based on Revised CPT (Report No. SPR-FY24(026)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89283
Song, Chung R., Bashar Al-Nimri, Basil Abualshar, Dhurba R. Pandey, Jongwan Eun, and Seunghee Kim. Evaluation of Critical Shear Strength of Soils in Nebraska Based on Revised CPT. Report no. SPR-FY24(026). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89283.
Song, Chung R., et al. Evaluation of Critical Shear Strength of Soils in Nebraska Based on Revised CPT. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SPR-FY24(026), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89283.
This study developed and evaluated a 34-in.-tall Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) thrie-beam approach guardrail transition (AGT) with an increased span between the concrete buttress end and the first transition post. The objective was to accommodate a wide range of common obstructions near bridge ends, including abutments, wing walls, d
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Yosef, T. Y., Alomari, Q. A., Faller, R. K., Bielenberg, R. W., & Rosenbaugh, S. K. (2026). Development and Evaluation of Crashworthy Approach Guardrail Transition with Increased Span Length Between Concrete Bridge Rail and First Transition Post – Phase I (Report No. TRP-03-503-25). Midwest Roadside Safety Facility. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89287
Yosef, Tewodros Y., Qusai A. Alomari, Ronald K. Faller, Robert W. Bielenberg, and Scott K. Rosenbaugh. Development and Evaluation of Crashworthy Approach Guardrail Transition with Increased Span Length Between Concrete Bridge Rail and First Transition Post – Phase I. Report no. TRP-03-503-25. Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89287.
Yosef, Tewodros Y., et al. Development and Evaluation of Crashworthy Approach Guardrail Transition with Increased Span Length Between Concrete Bridge Rail and First Transition Post – Phase I. Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, 2026, Report no. TRP-03-503-25, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89287.
Electric vehicle fires present unique challenges for roadway incident management due to lithium-ion battery thermal runaway characteristics that can result in extended suppression durations, toxic emissions, and reignition risks. This study assessed the prevalence and operational impacts of electric vehicle fires through analysis of vehicle fire in
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Goodall, N. J. (2026). Emergency Management Strategies for Electric Vehicles (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 26-R30). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88969
Goodall, Noah J.. Emergency Management Strategies for Electric Vehicles. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R30. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88969.
Goodall, Noah J. Emergency Management Strategies for Electric Vehicles. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R30, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88969.
This study addresses the persistent challenge of delivering cost-effective, high-quality on-demand transit in low-density communities. Traditional microtransit services often struggle in such areas due to high fixed costs and limited opportunities to consolidate trips, while community partnerships with transportation network companies (TNCs) like U
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Darling, W., & Cassidy, M. J. (2026). Partnering With Transportation Network Companies to Serve Low-Density Communities (Report No. UC-ITS-2024-03). University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.7922/G20V8B5B
Darling, Wesley and Michael J. Cassidy. Partnering With Transportation Network Companies to Serve Low-Density Communities. Report no. UC-ITS-2024-03. University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026. https://doi.org/10.7922/G20V8B5B.
Darling, Wesley, and Michael J. Cassidy Partnering With Transportation Network Companies to Serve Low-Density Communities. University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026, Report no. UC-ITS-2024-03, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7922/G20V8B5B.
This study developed a new approach to establish baseline load ratings for bridges in Kansas without plans using data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI). The approach is comprised of linear regression models to estimate load ratings for bridges with a condition rating of 8 or higher and adjustment factors to lower the estimated load rating to
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McVey, I., Husic, A., Collins, W., Lequesne, R., & Roundy, J. (2026). Development of Adjustment Factors and Load Ratings via Statistical Analyses of the National Bridge Inventory Database (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-22-2). Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88863
McVey, Isaac, Admin Husic, William Collins, Rémy Lequesne, and Joshua Roundy. Development of Adjustment Factors and Load Ratings via Statistical Analyses of the National Bridge Inventory Database. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-22-2. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88863.
McVey, Isaac, et al. Development of Adjustment Factors and Load Ratings via Statistical Analyses of the National Bridge Inventory Database. Kansas Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2026, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-22-2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88863.
Management of work zone speeds and ensuring driver compliance with work zone speed limits play an important role in reducing the number and severity of work zone crashes. The objective of this research study is to assess speeds driven by motorists in Missouri freeway work zones, including average speeds, 85th percentile speeds, maximum speeds, and
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Brown, H., Edara, P., Adu-Gyamfi, Y., Zhang, L., & Qing, Z. (2026). MoDOT Work Zone Speed Study (Report No. Report No. cmr 26-001). Missouri. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89402
Brown, Henry, Praveen Edara, Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Linlin Zhang, and Zhu Qing. MoDOT Work Zone Speed Study. Report no. Report No. cmr 26-001. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89402.
Brown, Henry, et al. MoDOT Work Zone Speed Study. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. Report No. cmr 26-001, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89402.
Management of work zone speeds and ensuring driver compliance with work zone speed limits play an important role in reducing the number and severity of work zone crashes. The objective of this research study is to assess speeds driven by motorists in Missouri freeway work zones, including average speeds, 85th percentile speeds, maximum speeds, and
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Brown, H., Edara, P., Adu-Gyamfi, Y., Zhang, L., & Qing, Z. (2026). MoDOT Work Zone Speed Study [Summary]. Missouri. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89403
Brown, Henry, Praveen Edara, Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Linlin Zhang, and Zhu Qing. MoDOT Work Zone Speed Study [Summary]. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89403.
This study introduces a low-cost, scalable framework for monitoring and assessing the condition of paved trail infrastructure to enhance accessibility for all users, particularly those with limited mobility. The research utilizes a custom-built "Data Bike" with GPS and accelerometers embedded with high-resolution cameras to collect multimodal data
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Thapa, M. M., Luitel, S., Markovic, N., Rashidi, A., & Chamberlin, R. (2026). Enhancing Accessibility for Individuals With Limited Mobility: Leveraging AI and Cycling Data for an Inclusive Active Transportation Network (Report No. UT-26.02). Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Research Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89921
Thapa, Madhu Mausam, Sanjay Luitel, Nikola Markovic, Abbas Rashidi, and Robert Chamberlin. Enhancing Accessibility for Individuals With Limited Mobility: Leveraging AI and Cycling Data for an Inclusive Active Transportation Network. Report no. UT-26.02. Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Research Division, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89921.
Thapa, Madhu Mausam, et al. Enhancing Accessibility for Individuals With Limited Mobility: Leveraging AI and Cycling Data for an Inclusive Active Transportation Network. Utah. Dept. of Transportation. Research Division, 2026, Report no. UT-26.02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89921.
This project examined truck parking capacity, demand, and utilization patterns along I-80 in Nebraska. The objectives were to (1) document the capacity of public and private truck parking facilities along I-80, (2) analyze spatial and temporal trends in parking demand, (3) develop models to predict occupancy at parking facilities, (4) identify clus
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Huynh, N., Zhao, L., Tang, Z., Riahifar, A., & Jahangeer, J. (2026). Assessment of Truck Parking Demand and Safety During Normal and Severe Weather Conditions in Nebraska (Report No. SPR-FY24(036)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89953
Huynh, Nathan, Li Zhao, Zhenghong Tang, Aida Riahifar, and Jahangeer Jahangeer. Assessment of Truck Parking Demand and Safety During Normal and Severe Weather Conditions in Nebraska. Report no. SPR-FY24(036). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89953.
Huynh, Nathan, et al. Assessment of Truck Parking Demand and Safety During Normal and Severe Weather Conditions in Nebraska. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SPR-FY24(036), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89953.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of different kinds of curb extensions in Washington, D.C. on both driver yielding behavior and on pedestrian crossing satisfaction. To explore these questions, we used a mixed methods approach of surveying pedestrians crossing the roads from 47 curb extensions and video data recording of driver yi
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Kumfer, W., O’Brien, S. W., Vann, M., McNeil, N., Kothuri, S., & Song, M. K. (2026). Evaluation of Different Curb Extension Treatments for Pedestrian Comfort and Safety at Intersections (Report No. DDOT-RDT-26-02). District of Columbia. Dept. of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90280
Kumfer, Wesley, Sarah Worth O’Brien, Mike Vann, Nathan McNeil, Sirisha Kothuri, and Minju Kim Song. Evaluation of Different Curb Extension Treatments for Pedestrian Comfort and Safety at Intersections. Report no. DDOT-RDT-26-02. District of Columbia. Dept. of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90280.
Kumfer, Wesley, et al. Evaluation of Different Curb Extension Treatments for Pedestrian Comfort and Safety at Intersections. District of Columbia. Dept. of Transportation, 2026, Report no. DDOT-RDT-26-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90280.
This study sought to determine whether a change in motor vehicle access to a commercial property had a measurable impact on year-to-year changes in the number of customers visiting or in the volume of customer transactions, while controlling for other influences.
Gillespie, J. S., Batman, I. E., & Benham, K. E. (2026). Report 26-R38: Business Impacts of Access Changes [Research Brief] (Report No. 26-R38). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90748
Gillespie, James S., Isaiah E. Batman, and Katya E. Benham. Report 26-R38: Business Impacts of Access Changes [Research Brief]. Report no. 26-R38. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90748.
Gillespie, James S., et al. Report 26-R38: Business Impacts of Access Changes [Research Brief]. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. 26-R38, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90748.
This project evaluated practical strategies for improving the cracking resistance of asphalt surface mixtures in Alabama while ensuring adequate resistance to rutting. The study focused on Superpave surface mixtures commonly used by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and examined three types of adjustments: binder content and grade, a
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Sadeghi, M., Hartzog, Z., Tran, N., Yin, F., & Chen, C. (2026). Strategies for Improving the Cracking Resistance of Alabama Mixes. Alabama. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90535
Sadeghi, Mohammad, Zane Hartzog, Nam Tran, Fan Yin, and Chen Chen. Strategies for Improving the Cracking Resistance of Alabama Mixes. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90535.
Sadeghi, Mohammad, et al. Strategies for Improving the Cracking Resistance of Alabama Mixes. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90535.
This study identified seventeen TDM calculators in use around the country. These calculators were evaluated on their interface, format, directions, methodology, validity, and versatility. The study then conducted two rounds of interviews. The first round was with some of the jurisdictions currently using these calculators to understand what went in
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Scheib, W., Kilpatrick, I., Joyce, T., & Roeder, B. (2026). What Makes a Good Transportation Demand Management Calculator? [Research Brief] (Report No. CDOT-2026-04). Colorado. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92466
Scheib, Walter, Ian Kilpatrick, Thomas Joyce, and Bryan Roeder. What Makes a Good Transportation Demand Management Calculator? [Research Brief]. Report no. CDOT-2026-04. Colorado. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92466.
Scheib, Walter, et al. What Makes a Good Transportation Demand Management Calculator? [Research Brief]. Colorado. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. CDOT-2026-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92466.
This project expanded upon a prototype interface initially developed for large, data-rich projects and produced a functional tool that DOTD can use on any digital project within the Department. The new tool, named GDX-plorer, builds upon DOTD's ongoing efforts to modernize geotechnical data management and support the adoption of advanced techniques
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Gautreau, G. P. (2026). Web-Based Tool to Advance Geotechnical Data Interchange and Reliability-Based Site Characterization [Technical Summary] (Report No. DOTLT1000517). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92402
Gautreau, Gavin P.. Web-Based Tool to Advance Geotechnical Data Interchange and Reliability-Based Site Characterization [Technical Summary]. Report no. DOTLT1000517. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92402.
Gautreau, Gavin P. Web-Based Tool to Advance Geotechnical Data Interchange and Reliability-Based Site Characterization [Technical Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. DOTLT1000517, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92402.
Highway construction projects frequently require detours and haul roads that divert traffic, including heavy trucks, onto local roads not originally designed for such loads. These temporary routes can accelerate pavement deterioration, reduce service life, and impose significant maintenance costs on local agencies. Current compensation practices, s
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Marasteanu, M., Levin, M. W., Zhao, Z., Nouhi, S., & Turos, M. (2026). Haul Road and Detour Maintenance. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92359
Marasteanu, Mihai, Michael W. Levin, Zifeng Zhao, Shaghayegh Nouhi, and Mugurel Turos. Haul Road and Detour Maintenance. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92359.
Marasteanu, Mihai, et al. Haul Road and Detour Maintenance. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92359.
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