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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Although the forecast rate of growth for truck vehicle miles traveled is roughly double the forecast rate of growth for passenger vehicle miles traveled, specific planning techniques to address truck freight planning needs are not widely known. Accordingly, to elevate the importance of truck freight within the regional planning process, this study
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In this work the research team reports on the effectiveness of various techniques to mitigate Wi-Fi 5 interference on Vehicle-to-Everything communications and provide a means to reliably detect Wi-Fi 5 interference. Following previous work conducted in RP 22-18, the research team performed three research investigations in this new work. The first i
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The majority of bridges in Texas are constructed with girders as simple spans. A simple-span deck requires expansion joints, which are sources of maintenance and durability issues. To avoid this, continuous decks, known as “poor boy joints” in Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) bridges, are an attractive option. These details are commonly k
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Posted speed limits (PSLs) are a highly complex issue involving engineering, human factors, and political and societal concerns. On a national level, recent research along with calls to change how speed limit are set, especially for city streets, have generated extensive discussion on future speed limit setting procedures. Recent Texas Department o
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Posted speed limits (PSLs) are a highly complex issue involving engineering, human factors, and political and societal concerns. On a national level, recent research along with calls to change how speed limit are set, especially for city streets, have generated extensive discussion on future speed limit setting procedures. Recent Texas Department o
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Protecting concrete bridge substructures against deterioration over time is an important aspect of bridge preservation, and it is routinely conducted by state departments of transportation. The application of coatings and sealers to protect bridge substructure concrete from corrosion is a common practice. However, a laboratory-based performance eva
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has seen an increase in recent years in crashes involving pedestrians crossing freeways and other high-speed roadways. This technical brief summarizes relevant practices found through a literature review, which included a variety of research studies, practitioner interviews and surveys, and published r
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This study evaluated the effects of using Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technologies to reduce asphalt production temperatures on energy consumption and pavement performance in Alabama. Two field experiments were conducted. The first compared two chemical WMA mixtures to a conventional Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), while the second used one of the WMA technologi
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This report provides an in-depth synthesis of the economic impact assessment of transit services in the United States from 2003 to 2023, focusing on Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) and Economic Impact Analysis (EIA) methodologies. It examines their application in public transit systems and highlights geographical variations and trends. The report analy
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The project aimed to determine the impact of adding additional virgin binders in consideration of recycled binder availability (RBA) on the performance of asphalt mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavements (RAP). To that end, a literature review was first conducted to select a suitable RBA value (i.e., 80%) for RBA mixtures in Florida, followe
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The service life of steel bridge coatings in Florida is occasionally shorter than the intended design life, resulting in the need for increased maintenance painting. This project examined the value of warranty terms potentially included in painting contracts to improve the quality and durability of steel bridge coatings. The research found that the
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Non-destructive testing (NDT) is often conducted to evaluate the performance and condition of assets and infrastructures. Practical considerations must be considered when conducting NDT in the field. This study evaluates the effectiveness and practicality of various NDT methods for inspecting reinforced concrete structures, with a focus on the appl
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In this report, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has developed a Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Readiness Action Plan to guide the implementation, operation, and maintenance of CAV technologies at traffic signals and along roadways across the state. Through this action plan, TDOT aims to position Tennessee as a leader in CAV
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This study aimed to conduct a needs assessment and performance evaluation of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) in Louisiana and identify areas for TIM improvement. The study also aimed to assess interoperability as a solution to communication gaps. The research team achieved this by performing evaluations and assessments of Louisiana’s TIM and comm
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The objective of this planning-level study is to analyze a range of observed and anticipated conflicts among road users; define stakeholder-identified gaps in data and guidance for Complete Streets implementation with respect to the integration of freight activities; and develop planning, policy, and design recommendations to mitigate safety and op
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In coordination with the American Trucking Association (ATA) and American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), this project aims to address truck parking issues with short- and long-term solutions. The short-term solution is to identify what truck parking exists, how it is managed, and what and where Variable Message Signage (VMS) exists for t
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The main objective of this research was to explore the optimized selection of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) products as internal curing materials in concrete and to examine the effects of the use of eight selected SAPs on properties that affect concrete performance, including shrinkage, hydration, permeability, and strength. Experimental results dem
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E-bike lending libraries are emerging as a potential tool to promote sustainable transportation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance mobility equity across communities in the United States. By offering residents the opportunity to borrow e-bikes for periods ranging from a couple of hours to several months, these programs help address barri
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