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The impact of dedicated right-turn lanes at signalized intersections on pedestrian safety has been relatively understudied, particularly for urban areas. The authors reviewed the research literature and pedestrian crash data analysis on right-turning vehicles, performed a field study with both in-person observation and video recordings of sites wit
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Craig, C. M., & Morris, N. L. (2025). Multi-Method Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Right-Turn Lanes (Report No. MN 2026-04). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92387
Craig, Curtis M. and Nichole L. Morris. Multi-Method Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Right-Turn Lanes. Report no. MN 2026-04. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92387.
Craig, Curtis M., and Nichole L. Morris Multi-Method Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Right-Turn Lanes. Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Office of Research & Innovation, 2025, Report no. MN 2026-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92387.
A finite element analysis application was developed to determine the live load distribution widths/factors for standard and non standard axle configurations. This application will provide refined analysis to bridge rating engineers involved with load rating for inventory, operating, permits, and posting.
Puckett, J. A., & Maguire, M. (2025). Refined Analysis of Slab Bridges for Load Rating (Report No. SPR-FY25(045)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92081
Puckett, Jay A. and Marc Maguire. Refined Analysis of Slab Bridges for Load Rating. Report no. SPR-FY25(045). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92081.
Puckett, Jay A., and Marc Maguire Refined Analysis of Slab Bridges for Load Rating. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. SPR-FY25(045), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92081.
Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) relies on prefabricated bridge element systems (PBES) to reduce construction time and minimize traffic disruption. In such systems, closure joints play a critical role in ensuring structural continuity and long-term durability. Conventional cementitious closure materials often require extended curing times and
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Pokharel, S., & Moustafa, M. A. (2025). Polymer Concrete Joints for Precast Bridge Elements in Accelerated Construction. New Mexico. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92286
Pokharel, Sammelan and Mohamed A. Moustafa. Polymer Concrete Joints for Precast Bridge Elements in Accelerated Construction. New Mexico. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92286.
Pokharel, Sammelan, and Mohamed A. Moustafa Polymer Concrete Joints for Precast Bridge Elements in Accelerated Construction. New Mexico. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92286.
A shared goal of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is to support and promote resource efficient practices, such as the use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt (WMA). The use of recycled materials, primarily reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS), in a
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Williams, B. A., & Willis, J. R. (2025). Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey on Recycled Materials and Warm-Mix Asphalt Usage 2024 [15th Annual Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey] (Report No. IS 138(15e)). National Asphalt Pavement Association. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92641
Williams, Brett A. and J. Richard Willis. Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey on Recycled Materials and Warm-Mix Asphalt Usage 2024 [15th Annual Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey]. Report no. IS 138(15e). National Asphalt Pavement Association, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92641.
Williams, Brett A., and J. Richard Willis Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey on Recycled Materials and Warm-Mix Asphalt Usage 2024 [15th Annual Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey]. National Asphalt Pavement Association, 2025, Report no. IS 138(15e), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92641.
Longitudinal pavement markings significantly affect traffic safety, particularly in adverse weather and nighttime conditions when crashes and fatalities are often overrepresented. Given the wide range of factors affecting the performance of pavement markings, periodic monitoring is needed to ensure their integrity and adequate retroreflectivity lev
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Mohammadi, A., Medina, J., & Rashidi, A. (2025). Development and Validation of a Methodology to Estimate Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings Using LiDAR (Report No. UT-26.15). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92659
Mohammadi, Abbas, Juan Medina, and Abbas Rashidi. Development and Validation of a Methodology to Estimate Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings Using LiDAR. Report no. UT-26.15. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92659.
Mohammadi, Abbas, et al. Development and Validation of a Methodology to Estimate Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings Using LiDAR. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. UT-26.15, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92659.
This research investigates the feasibility of estimating retroreflectivity of durable longitudinal pavement markings using multi-source data to reduce UDOT's reliance on costly specialized field inspections. The study uses a combination of existing datasets, mobile LiDAR point clouds, street-level roadway imagery, and historical retroreflectivity m
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Mohammadi, A., Medina, J. C., & Rashidi, A. (2025). Multi-Source Comprehensive Program to Assess, Monitor, and Report Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings (Report No. UT-26.16). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92743
Mohammadi, Abbas, Juan C. Medina, and Abbas Rashidi. Multi-Source Comprehensive Program to Assess, Monitor, and Report Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings. Report no. UT-26.16. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92743.
Mohammadi, Abbas, et al. Multi-Source Comprehensive Program to Assess, Monitor, and Report Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. UT-26.16, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92743.
The primary objective of this research is to utilize dual-spectrum cameras, optical, and infrared thermography (IRT) cameras, to detect slippery road spots and high-crash-risk locations in winter seasons, using field evaluations and machine learning to improve detection algorithms. This capability can be used to detect road surface snow/ice pattern
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Zhu, X., Yang, X. (., & Kami, M. R. (2025). Connected Vehicle Winter Safety Improvement With Infrared Thermography Technology (Report No. UT-26.17). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92775
Zhu, Xuan, Xianfeng (Terry) Yang, and Moein Ramezanpour Kami. Connected Vehicle Winter Safety Improvement With Infrared Thermography Technology. Report no. UT-26.17. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92775.
Zhu, Xuan, et al. Connected Vehicle Winter Safety Improvement With Infrared Thermography Technology. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. UT-26.17, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92775.
Effective drainage is critical for preserving pavement integrity and extending service life, yet network-level methods for evaluating pavement drainage conditions remain limited. This study presents a practical methodology for assessing pavement drainage conditions using data from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's (DOTD)
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Chen, Q., & Liu, J. (2025). Develop a Methodology for Pavement Drainage System Rating (Report No. FHWA/LA.25/719). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88881
Chen, Qiming and Jun Liu. Develop a Methodology for Pavement Drainage System Rating. Report no. FHWA/LA.25/719. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88881.
Chen, Qiming, and Jun Liu Develop a Methodology for Pavement Drainage System Rating. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. FHWA/LA.25/719, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88881.
Michigan’s public transit agencies face increasing challenges in adopting new technologies due to limited funding, staffing constraints, and varying technical capacity. The purpose of this project was to identify practical strategies to support the planning, marketing, and implementation of new transit technologies across Michigan. The research met
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Ketterl, M., Dutta, U., Gladwin, K., & Bechtel, E. (2025). Marketing and Education Budget for Implementation of New Transit Technology [Guidebook] (Report No. SPR-1757). Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88438
Ketterl, Mona, Utpal Dutta, Kristin Gladwin, and Elizabeth Bechtel. Marketing and Education Budget for Implementation of New Transit Technology [Guidebook]. Report no. SPR-1757. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88438.
Ketterl, Mona, et al. Marketing and Education Budget for Implementation of New Transit Technology [Guidebook]. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2025, Report no. SPR-1757, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88438.
Michigan’s public transit agencies face increasing challenges in adopting new technologies due to limited funding, staffing constraints, and varying technical capacity. The purpose of this project was to identify practical strategies to support the planning, marketing, and implementation of new transit technologies across Michigan. The research met
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Ketterl, M., Dutta, U., Gladwin, K., & Bechtel, E. (2025). Marketing and Education Budget for Implementation of New Transit Technology [Report] (Report No. SPR-1757). Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88439
Ketterl, Mona, Utpal Dutta, Kristin Gladwin, and Elizabeth Bechtel. Marketing and Education Budget for Implementation of New Transit Technology [Report]. Report no. SPR-1757. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88439.
Ketterl, Mona, et al. Marketing and Education Budget for Implementation of New Transit Technology [Report]. Michigan Department of Transportation. Research Administration, 2025, Report no. SPR-1757, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88439.
This research investigates the impact of cross-frame detailing on the behavior of horizontally curved and skewed steel I-girder bridges. An analysis procedure based on three-dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) method is developed to accurately capture the complex behavior of steel girder bridges with various cross-frame detailing methods. By follo
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Masoudi, M. J., & Song, W. (2025). Comprehensive Study on the Behavior of Steel Girder Bridges (Report No. FHWA/CA/OR). Alabama. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89364
Masoudi, Mohammad Javad and Wei Song. Comprehensive Study on the Behavior of Steel Girder Bridges. Report no. FHWA/CA/OR. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89364.
Masoudi, Mohammad Javad, and Wei Song Comprehensive Study on the Behavior of Steel Girder Bridges. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA/CA/OR, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89364.
The research team reviewed past practices for barrier delineation and evaluated barrier striping at several locations in Texas. Five existing sites with barrier striping were analyzed using crash data. In addition, striping was installed at a high-crash location for before-and-after evaluation. The study considered crash history, roadway and traffi
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Kutela, B., Geedipally, S., Pike, A., Shulz, N., & Das, S. (2025). Barrier Striping for the Reduction of Accidents [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7171). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89291
Kutela, Boniphace, Srinivas Geedipally, Adam Pike, Nathan Shulz, and Subasish Das. Barrier Striping for the Reduction of Accidents [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7171. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89291.
Kutela, Boniphace, et al. Barrier Striping for the Reduction of Accidents [Project Summary Report]. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025, Report no. 0-7171, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89291.
This report presents a comprehensive pipeline for the autonomous visual inspection of bridges using drones. It details the architecture of a vision-based autonomous flight stack designed for operation without GPS, alongside the design of the custom drone prototype. The system’s performance is validated through three flight tests, including deployme
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Su, G., Yang, T., Sengupta, R., & Mueller, M. W. (2025). Autonomous Drone Prototype for Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (Report No. CA25-4419). California. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90501
Su, Gaofeng, Teaya Yang, Raja Sengupta, and Mark W. Mueller. Autonomous Drone Prototype for Bridge Inspection and Maintenance. Report no. CA25-4419. California. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90501.
Su, Gaofeng, et al. Autonomous Drone Prototype for Bridge Inspection and Maintenance. California. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. CA25-4419, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90501.
This study supports the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) initiative to enhance driver training through the strategic use of driving simulators. Traditional driving training methods are limited by seasonal variability and safety concerns. To address this, this project evaluated the role of simulators in improving driver preparedness, s
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Chang, S., Debs, L., Zheng, Y., Heo, J., Chen, Y., & Zhang, J. (2025). Best Practices for Implementing Driving Simulators in INDOT Driver Training (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/34). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318599
Chang, Soowon, Luciana Debs, Yanchao Zheng, Jae Heo, Yunfeng Chen, and Jiansong Zhang. Best Practices for Implementing Driving Simulators in INDOT Driver Training. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/34. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318599.
Chang, Soowon, et al. Best Practices for Implementing Driving Simulators in INDOT Driver Training. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/34, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318599.
This report presents the results of Phase II of the project, "Framework and Methodology for Risk-based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management". The research was carried out at Portland State University in collaboration with engineers and officials at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Using the fra
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Yang, D. Y., Khosravifar, A., Moug, D., & Unnikrishnan, A. (2025). Framework and Methodology for Risk-Based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management: Risk-Based Asset Ranking and Corridor Prioritization. Portland State University. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88723
Yang, David Y., Arash Khosravifar, Diane Moug, and Avinash Unnikrishnan. Framework and Methodology for Risk-Based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management: Risk-Based Asset Ranking and Corridor Prioritization. Portland State University. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88723.
Yang, David Y., et al. Framework and Methodology for Risk-Based Bridge and Tunnel Asset Management: Risk-Based Asset Ranking and Corridor Prioritization. Portland State University. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88723.
The study presented in this report was to investigate the anchorage capacities of No. 14 and No. 18 headed bars, including the influence of the embedment length, concrete strength, head size, parallel tie reinforcement, and bar group on the anchorage strength, and evaluate the applicability of the development length requirements for No. 11 or small
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Asgharpour, N., Raman, R., & Shing, P. B. (2025). Experimental Investigation of Development Length Required for Large-Diameter Headed Reinforcing Bars in Tension (Report No. CA 25-4026). California. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90487
Asgharpour, Naveed, Rahul Raman, and P. Benson Shing. Experimental Investigation of Development Length Required for Large-Diameter Headed Reinforcing Bars in Tension. Report no. CA 25-4026. California. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90487.
Asgharpour, Naveed, et al. Experimental Investigation of Development Length Required for Large-Diameter Headed Reinforcing Bars in Tension. California. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. CA 25-4026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90487.
Concrete pavements constitute only about 2% of Alabama’s highway system, yet they provide durable and low-maintenance performance capable of handling heavy traffic and environmental challenges. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) currently utilizes the AASHTO 1993 design guide, which, while reliable, often produces conservative and ove
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Wu, S., Kang, M. w., Cleary, J., Gautam, A., & Chaudary, P. (2025). Review and Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Design Method in Alabama (Report No. 931-107R). Alabama. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89120
Wu, Shenghua, Min-wook Kang, John Cleary, Ashish Gautam, and Prajwal Chaudary. Review and Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Design Method in Alabama. Report no. 931-107R. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89120.
Wu, Shenghua, et al. Review and Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Design Method in Alabama. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. 931-107R, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89120.
Work zones along interstates often have increased congestion and crash rates when locations are close to or over capacity. Having agile monitoring methods to identifying emerging issues and challenges can provide data to transportation agency decision makers to refine maintenance of traffic plans and inform future designs. This study developed tech
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Overall, M. W., Mukai, J., Desai, J., Sakhare, R. S., Kachler, M., McGregor, J., & Bullock, D. M. (2025). Continued Deployment of Indiana Work Zone Analytics (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/31). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318581
Overall, Myles W., Justin Mukai, Jairaj Desai, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Mischa Kachler, John McGregor, and Darcy M. Bullock. Continued Deployment of Indiana Work Zone Analytics. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/31. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318581.
Overall, Myles W., et al. Continued Deployment of Indiana Work Zone Analytics. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/31, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318581.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of Speed Safety Camera (SSC) deployments in reducing traffic speeds through four interstate work zones in Indiana in accordance with Indiana State Law House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1015. The initial deployment of SSC was along interstate I-70 in August 2024, with deployments on I-69, I-465, and I-65 subsequently fo
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Desai, J. C., Sakhare, R. S., McGregor, J., Sturdevant, J. R., & Bullock, D. M. (2025). Worksite Speed Control System (WSCS) (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/33). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318595
Desai, Jairaj C., Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, John McGregor, James R. Sturdevant, and Darcy M. Bullock. Worksite Speed Control System (WSCS). Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/33. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318595.
Desai, Jairaj C., et al. Worksite Speed Control System (WSCS). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/33, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318595.
Traditionally, crash data, crash risk models, video recordings and user surveys have been utilized by agencies to measure the safety benefits of ramp metering technology. Connected vehicle data can now provide an agile evaluation alternative for quantifying impact of ramp meter deployments. Furthermore, in contrast to crash data, connected vehicle
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Desai, J. C., Gartner, C., Sakhare, R. S., Cox, E. D., Sturdevant, J. R., & Bullock, D. M. (2025). Research Support to INDOT on I-465 Southeast Variable Speed Limit and Ramp Meter Project (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/32). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318592
Desai, Jairaj C., Christopher Gartner, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Edward D. Cox, James R. Sturdevant, and Darcy M. Bullock. Research Support to INDOT on I-465 Southeast Variable Speed Limit and Ramp Meter Project. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/32. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318592.
Desai, Jairaj C., et al. Research Support to INDOT on I-465 Southeast Variable Speed Limit and Ramp Meter Project. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/32, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318592.
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