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The project investigated the ability of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (CV2X) and Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) communication systems to accurately send and receive data between vehicles which have lost their line-of-sight due to occluding obstacles. A propagation model to predict received radio power is developed using WinProp. The po
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Lakshmanan, S., Richardson, P., & Watta, P. (2021). Reliable V2V Communication Networks: Applications in Fuel-Efficient Platooning (Report No. CCAT Project Number 16). University of Michigan. Center for Connected and Automated Transportation. http://dx.doi.org/10.7302/381
Lakshmanan, Sridhar, Paul Richardson, and Paul Watta. Reliable V2V Communication Networks: Applications in Fuel-Efficient Platooning. Report no. CCAT Project Number 16. University of Michigan. Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.7302/381.
Lakshmanan, Sridhar, et al. Reliable V2V Communication Networks: Applications in Fuel-Efficient Platooning. University of Michigan. Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, 2021, Report no. CCAT Project Number 16, ROSA P. http://dx.doi.org/10.7302/381.
For the market introduction of electric vehicles to be successful first-time adopters need to make continual purchases of the vehicles. Discontinuance, the act of abandoning a new technology after once being an adopter, has implications for market growth and could prevent electric vehicles ever reaching 100% market share. In December 2019 we resurv
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Hardman, S. (2021). Discontinuance Among California’s Electric Vehicle Buyers: Why Are Some Consumers Abandoning Electric Vehicles? [supporting datasets] (Report No. NCST-UCD-RR-21-04). University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.25338/B8WS6R
Hardman, Scott. Discontinuance Among California’s Electric Vehicle Buyers: Why Are Some Consumers Abandoning Electric Vehicles? [supporting datasets]. Report no. NCST-UCD-RR-21-04. University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2021. https://doi.org/10.25338/B8WS6R.
Hardman, Scott Discontinuance Among California’s Electric Vehicle Buyers: Why Are Some Consumers Abandoning Electric Vehicles? [supporting datasets]. University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2021, Report no. NCST-UCD-RR-21-04, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.25338/B8WS6R.
Transportation and traffic safety is a primary concern among the Rural, Isolated, Tribal, or Indigenous (RITI) communities in the U.S. Although emerging technologies (e.g., connected and autonomous vehicles, drones) have been developed and tested in addressing traffic safety issues, they are often not widely shared in RITI communities for various r
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Ban, X. (., Abramson, D., Zhang, Y., & Cano-Calhoun, C. (2021). Investigation of Drone Applications To Improve Traffic Safety in RITI Communities. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58923
Ban, Xuegang (Jeff), Daniel Abramson, Yiran Zhang, and Cristina Cano-Calhoun. Investigation of Drone Applications To Improve Traffic Safety in RITI Communities. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58923.
Ban, Xuegang (Jeff), et al. Investigation of Drone Applications To Improve Traffic Safety in RITI Communities. University of Alaska Fairbanks. Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58923.
The fundamentals of rutting behavior for thin full-depth flexible pavements (i.e., asphalt thickness less than 12 inches) are investigated in this study. The scope incorporates an experimental study using full-scale Accelerated Pavement Tests (APTs) to monitor the evolution of each pavement structural layer's transverse profiles. The findings were
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Nantung, T. E., Lee, J., Haddock, J. E., Pouranian, M. R., Alvarez, D. B., Jeon, J., Shin, B., & Becker, P. J. (2021). Structural Evaluation of Full-Depth Flexible Pavement Using APT (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/17). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317319
Nantung, Tommy Edward, Jusang Lee, John E. Haddock, M Reza Pouranian, Dario Batioja Alvarez, Jongmyung Jeon, Boonam Shin, and Peter J. Becker. Structural Evaluation of Full-Depth Flexible Pavement Using APT. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/17. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2021. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317319.
Nantung, Tommy Edward, et al. Structural Evaluation of Full-Depth Flexible Pavement Using APT. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2021, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2021/17, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317319.
Road traffic noise pollutes the living environment and has adverse effects on public health. It may be reduced at its source by a quiet pavement surface. This study investigated the relationship between design parameters of porous asphalt mixtures placed at the pavement surface and the pavement acoustic performance. A mechanistic-empirical model wa
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Lu, Q., Gunaratne, M., Alharthai, M., & Elmagarhe, A. (2021). Analysis and Design of Pavement Surface Mixtures for Traffic Noise Reduction. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57413
Lu, Qing, Manjriker Gunaratne, Mohammad Alharthai, and Asad Elmagarhe. Analysis and Design of Pavement Surface Mixtures for Traffic Noise Reduction. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57413.
Lu, Qing, et al. Analysis and Design of Pavement Surface Mixtures for Traffic Noise Reduction. Cornell University. Center for Transportation, Environment, and Community Health. (CTECH), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57413.
Real-time updating of traffic state and traffic flow parameters is important for effective real-time traffic control. Because of its simplicity, the Cell Transmission Model (CTM) has been widely used as the underlying traffic flow model based on which traffic state estimation algorithms were designed. A prominent feature of CTM is that for any give
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Ozbay, K., & Zhou, Y. (2021). Development and Tech Transfer of an Integrated Robust Traffic State and Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Ramp Metering Control System. Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation Center (C2SMART). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57450
Ozbay, Kaan and Yue Zhou. Development and Tech Transfer of an Integrated Robust Traffic State and Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Ramp Metering Control System. Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation Center (C2SMART), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57450.
Ozbay, Kaan, and Yue Zhou Development and Tech Transfer of an Integrated Robust Traffic State and Parameter Estimation and Adaptive Ramp Metering Control System. Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation Center (C2SMART), 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57450.
In highway construction, the nuclear density gauge (NDG) is the industry standard for measuring soil density and moisture. They are widely used at state transportation agencies, however, because of their reliance on radiation, NDGs are expensive to maintain and have unique storage requirements. Operators must also earn specialized certifications an
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Rister, B., Sun, C., Ashurst, K. H., Jones, T., & Van Dyke, C. (2021). Non-nuclear Methods for Compaction Control of Unbound Soil and Granular Layers (Report No. KTC-21-06/SPR19-573-1F). University of Kentucky Transportation Center. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2021.06
Rister, Brad, Charlie Sun, Kean H. Ashurst, Tim Jones, and Chris Van Dyke. Non-nuclear Methods for Compaction Control of Unbound Soil and Granular Layers. Report no. KTC-21-06/SPR19-573-1F. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2021. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2021.06.
Rister, Brad, et al. Non-nuclear Methods for Compaction Control of Unbound Soil and Granular Layers. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2021, Report no. KTC-21-06/SPR19-573-1F, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2021.06.
The objective of this research effort was to evaluate two driver training programs by examining young driver performance and eye movements in a driving simulator. Training program content was assessed and potential hazards were selected across both programs for inclusion in the simulator drives. These were implemented as potential hazards that did
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Plumert, J. M., Reyes, M., O'Neal, E. E., Vecera, S., Allen, S., & McGehee, D. V. (2021). Extended Evaluation of Training Programs To Accelerate Hazard Anticipation Skills in Novice Teens Drivers (Report No. UI-2-Y2). Safety Research Using Simulation (SAFER-SIM) University Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57418
Plumert, Jodie M., Michelle Reyes, Elizabeth E O'Neal, Shaun Vecera, Shawn Allen, and Daniel V. McGehee. Extended Evaluation of Training Programs To Accelerate Hazard Anticipation Skills in Novice Teens Drivers. Report no. UI-2-Y2. Safety Research Using Simulation (SAFER-SIM) University Transportation Center, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57418.
Plumert, Jodie M., et al. Extended Evaluation of Training Programs To Accelerate Hazard Anticipation Skills in Novice Teens Drivers. Safety Research Using Simulation (SAFER-SIM) University Transportation Center, 2021, Report no. UI-2-Y2, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57418.
This report provides a framework for experimental load rating of bridges via inclusion of low-cost dynamic sensors and dynamic tests. Currently 25% of the bridges in Nebraska are posted for live load. According to the National Bridge Inventory (NBI) in 2012, 93% of all postings in the US were based analytical load ratings, 7% were posted using fiel
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Linzell, D. G., Eftekhar Azam, S., Ardani, S., & Rageh, A. (2021). M105: Low-Cost Modal Identification Sensors for Bridge Field Testing (Report No. M105). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56800
Linzell, Daniel G., Saeed Eftekhar Azam, Samira Ardani, and Ahmed Rageh. M105: Low-Cost Modal Identification Sensors for Bridge Field Testing. Report no. M105. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56800.
Linzell, Daniel G., et al. M105: Low-Cost Modal Identification Sensors for Bridge Field Testing. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2021, Report no. M105, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56800.
Despite the documented vulnerability of coastal bridges in recent tsunami events, no formal guidance exists to date for the tsunami design of such structures. To contribute to the development of such guidelines, this report presents the results of a numerical investigation into tsunami-induced loads on bridges. Following extensive validation of an
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Istrati, D., & Buckle, I. G. (2021). Tsunami Loads on Straight and Skewed Bridges – Part 2: Numerical Investigation and Design Recommendations (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-21-13). Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55947
Istrati, Denis and Ian G. Buckle. Tsunami Loads on Straight and Skewed Bridges – Part 2: Numerical Investigation and Design Recommendations. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-21-13. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55947.
Istrati, Denis, and Ian G. Buckle Tsunami Loads on Straight and Skewed Bridges – Part 2: Numerical Investigation and Design Recommendations. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section, 2021, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-21-13, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55947.
The availability and quality of pedestrian infrastructure play key roles in enabling access to transit. Many transit operators face challenges in facilitating this access, however, because they lack land use authority and encounter other institutional and programmatic impediments to effecting changes in the pedestrian environment. This report ident
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Braun, L. M., Barajas, J. M., Lee, B., Martin, R. E., Mashraky, R., Rathor, S., & Shrivastava, M. (2021). Construction of Pedestrian Infrastructure Along Transit Corridors (Report No. FHWA-ICT-21-004). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/21-004
Braun, Lindsay M, Jesus M. Barajas, Bumsoo Lee, Rebecca E Martin, Rafsun Mashraky, Shubhangi Rathor, and Manika Shrivastava. Construction of Pedestrian Infrastructure Along Transit Corridors. Report no. FHWA-ICT-21-004. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2021. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/21-004.
Braun, Lindsay M, et al. Construction of Pedestrian Infrastructure Along Transit Corridors. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2021, Report no. FHWA-ICT-21-004, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/21-004.
Autonomous truck-mounted attenuators (ATMAs) promise transformative changes in mobile work zone operations by eliminating the need for a worker to operate an impact protection vehicle. The goal of this project was to pilot a demonstration of the ATMA technology, conduct an evaluation and assessment of the operational and safety functions of ATMA ve
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Agarwal, N., Rahmani, R., & Kashayi, N. (2021). Florida ATMA Pilot Demonstration and Evaluation. Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61848
Agarwal, Nithin, Roozbeh Rahmani, and Nagaraju Kashayi. Florida ATMA Pilot Demonstration and Evaluation. Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61848.
Agarwal, Nithin, et al. Florida ATMA Pilot Demonstration and Evaluation. Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center, 2021, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61848.
In Texas, and most of the U.S., Class F fly ash is the most used supplementary cementitious material (SCM) due to the many benefits it provides to concrete. In recent years, the availability of Class F fly ash has decreased as many coal-fired power plants have shut down. Plants that have not shut down are required to install various emission contro
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Al-Shmaisani, S., Kalina, R., O'Quinn, K., Jang, J. K., Rung, M., Ferron, R., & Juenger, M. (2021). Supplementary Cementitious Materials: Assessment of Test Methods for New and Blended Materials (Report No. FHWA/TX-21/0-6966-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57019
Al-Shmaisani, Saif, Ryan Kalina, Katelyn O'Quinn, Jae Kyeong Jang, Michael Rung, Raissa Ferron, and Maria Juenger. Supplementary Cementitious Materials: Assessment of Test Methods for New and Blended Materials. Report no. FHWA/TX-21/0-6966-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57019.
Al-Shmaisani, Saif, et al. Supplementary Cementitious Materials: Assessment of Test Methods for New and Blended Materials. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2021, Report no. FHWA/TX-21/0-6966-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57019.
Ninety percent of the world’s trade goods travel by surface transportation, using maritime, road and rail assets. The security of the goods in transit, the infrastructure supporting the movement, and the vehicles, are required to ensure that international commerce proceeds successfully. Much has been written about the surface supply chain itself, b
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Edwards, F., Szyliowicz, J., Goodrich, D. C., Medigovich, W. M., Lange, L., & Anderton, A. (2021). Surface Transportation Supply Chain Security: Creating a Blueprint for Future Research (Report No. 21-06). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1937
Edwards, Frances, Joseph Szyliowicz, Daniel C. Goodrich, William M. Medigovich, Liz Lange, and Autumn Anderton. Surface Transportation Supply Chain Security: Creating a Blueprint for Future Research. Report no. 21-06. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2021. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1937.
Edwards, Frances, et al. Surface Transportation Supply Chain Security: Creating a Blueprint for Future Research. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2021, Report no. 21-06, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2021.1937.
The objective of this project was to develop a low-cost Remote Sensing Direct Measurement Mandrel (RSDMM) that can measure the internal in-situ diameter of buried flexible pipe with diameter ranging from 24 in (610 mm) to 48 in (1220 mm). This was achieved by modifying the ODOT Turtle Rover to include a LiDAR and forward-facing camera all controlle
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Khoury, I., & Wilhelm, J. (2021). Remote Sensing Direct Measurement Mandrel for Use in Pipes: Division of Engineering Research On-Call Services Task 4 (Report No. FHWA/OH-2021-08). Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58757
Khoury, Issam and Jay Wilhelm. Remote Sensing Direct Measurement Mandrel for Use in Pipes: Division of Engineering Research On-Call Services Task 4. Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-08. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58757.
Khoury, Issam, and Jay Wilhelm Remote Sensing Direct Measurement Mandrel for Use in Pipes: Division of Engineering Research On-Call Services Task 4. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2021, Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-08, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58757.
Application of exterior coatings and membrane waterproofing on precast reinforced concrete box culverts, three-sided flat-topped culverts, and precast reinforced concrete arch and round sections is required by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Sealing and waterproofing limit the intrusion of ground water through the top of the joint and it
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Sezen, H., Kasapoglu, B., White, K., & Sargand, S. (2021). Division of Engineering Research on Call (ROC) Task #9 – Exterior Protection of Precast Reinforced Concrete Culverts (Report No. FHWA/OH-2021-09). Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58758
Sezen, Halil, Baris Kasapoglu, Kevin White, and Shad Sargand. Division of Engineering Research on Call (ROC) Task #9 – Exterior Protection of Precast Reinforced Concrete Culverts. Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-09. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58758.
Sezen, Halil, et al. Division of Engineering Research on Call (ROC) Task #9 – Exterior Protection of Precast Reinforced Concrete Culverts. Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2021, Report no. FHWA/OH-2021-09, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58758.
Many cities in Oregon are requesting a comprehensive review of speed zoning guidelines and existing procedures for streets with high volumes of active travelers. The main goal of this research is to develop recommendations for alternate criteria for setting speed zones on roadways with a high percentage of active travelers. Literature pertaining to
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Figliozzi, M. G., Unnikrishnan, A., & Schaefer, J. S. (2021). Update to Methodology for Setting Speed Limits in Urban Areas (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-21-16). Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60994
Figliozzi, Miguel G, Avinash Unnikrishnan, and Jaclyn S Schaefer. Update to Methodology for Setting Speed Limits in Urban Areas. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-21-16. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60994.
Figliozzi, Miguel G, et al. Update to Methodology for Setting Speed Limits in Urban Areas. Oregon. Dept. of Transportation. Research Section, 2021, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-21-16, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60994.
With rapid population growth and urban development, traffic congestion has become an inescapable issue, especially in large cities. Many congestion reduction strategies have been proposed in the past, ranging from roadway extension to transportation demand management programs. In particular, congestion pricing schemes have been used as negative rei
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Ghafelebashi, A., Razaviyayn, M., & Dessouky, M. (2021). Congestion Reduction via Personalized Incentives (Report No. NCST-USC-RR-21-03). National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59105
Ghafelebashi, Ali, Meisam Razaviyayn, and Maged Dessouky. Congestion Reduction via Personalized Incentives. Report no. NCST-USC-RR-21-03. National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) (UTC), 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59105.
Ghafelebashi, Ali, et al. Congestion Reduction via Personalized Incentives. National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) (UTC), 2021, Report no. NCST-USC-RR-21-03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59105.
The general procedure of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, or AASHTO Guide Specifications for Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Seismic Bridge Design is sufficient to determine seismic hazard and site response. However, it is appropriate and may be necessary to
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Elsayed, A., Pezeshk, S., Nazemi, N., Farhadi, A., & Khoshnevis, N. (2021). Spatial Analysis of Benefits of Site-Specific Ground Motion Response Analysis (Report No. TRC1901). Arkansas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/63088
Elsayed, Ashraf, Shahram Pezeshk, Nima Nazemi, Ali Farhadi, and Naeem Khoshnevis. Spatial Analysis of Benefits of Site-Specific Ground Motion Response Analysis. Report no. TRC1901. Arkansas. Department of Transportation, 2021. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/63088.
Elsayed, Ashraf, et al. Spatial Analysis of Benefits of Site-Specific Ground Motion Response Analysis. Arkansas. Department of Transportation, 2021, Report no. TRC1901, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/63088.
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