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The deterioration of infrastructure presents a major challenge for the economy of any country. Additionally, the risk factor of possible loss of life has made Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) an important approach to evaluate the status of any civil infrastructure. Among different methods, Fiber Optics Sensors have shown great potential to comple
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Wang, X., & Yu, T. (2025). Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System for Bridge Monitoring. University of Massachusetts, Lowell. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88708
Wang, Xingwei and Tzuyang Yu. Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System for Bridge Monitoring. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88708.
Wang, Xingwei, and Tzuyang Yu Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System for Bridge Monitoring. University of Massachusetts, Lowell, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88708.
This research was conducted to identify and evaluate mobile and semi-permanent DC fast-charging (DCFC) solutions for the California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) growing electric vehicle (EV) fleet. To address infrastructure gaps that delay charging station deployments and hinder fleet operations, a comprehensive evaluation framework wa
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Motallebi, F., Sim, E., Haas, M., & Nazari, S. (2025). Mobile Electric Vehicle DCFC Infrastructure Deployment Opportunities (Report No. CA25-4409). Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90477
Motallebi, Farhang, Evan Sim, Meridian Haas, and Shima Nazari. Mobile Electric Vehicle DCFC Infrastructure Deployment Opportunities. Report no. CA25-4409. Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90477.
Motallebi, Farhang, et al. Mobile Electric Vehicle DCFC Infrastructure Deployment Opportunities. Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.), 2025, Report no. CA25-4409, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90477.
The research problem we are trying to solve is the detection and monitoring of aging civil infrastructure components and systems in New England by using visual information and subsurface images in a virtual reality (VR) environment for data visualization and machine learning (ML) for data interpretation. The overall research objective is to study t
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Yu, T., & Wei, J. (2025). 3.19 Detection and Monitoring of Material Aging and Structural Deterioration Using Electromagnetic and Mechanical Sensors with Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Modeling (Report No. 3.19). University of Maine. Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88856
Yu, Tzuyang and Jianqiang Wei. 3.19 Detection and Monitoring of Material Aging and Structural Deterioration Using Electromagnetic and Mechanical Sensors with Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Modeling. Report no. 3.19. University of Maine. Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88856.
Yu, Tzuyang, and Jianqiang Wei 3.19 Detection and Monitoring of Material Aging and Structural Deterioration Using Electromagnetic and Mechanical Sensors with Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Modeling. University of Maine. Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC), 2025, Report no. 3.19, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88856.
This research project explores the consequences of Utah H.B.322, passed by the Utah legislature in 2022. The research includes a synopsis of the bill that relates to delivery of fixed guideway projects. It includes national peer agency research to explore if there are similar mandated arrangements around the US. Last, the research conducted one-on-
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Nepstad, J., Henneman, J., & Hunter, R. (2025). Project Governance & Best Practices for When State DOTs Deliver Transit Projects (Report No. UT- 25.17). Utah Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88345
Nepstad, Jon, Jack Henneman, and Ryan Hunter. Project Governance & Best Practices for When State DOTs Deliver Transit Projects. Report no. UT- 25.17. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88345.
Nepstad, Jon, et al. Project Governance & Best Practices for When State DOTs Deliver Transit Projects. Utah Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. UT- 25.17, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88345.
Most state agencies have good practices for monitoring congestion on roadways within their jurisdiction. Many urbanized areas span state boundaries, where incidents, work zones, and congestion often impact neighboring states or municipalities. States with urbanized borders that experience congestion often develop informal communication procedures a
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Driscoll, T. M., Sakhare, R. S., Desai, J., & Bullock, D. M. (2025). Utilizing Connected Vehicle Data to Identify Impacts of Congestion on Adjacent Agencies. Scientific Research Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4236/jtts.2025.154024
Driscoll, Thomas M, Rahul Suryakant Sakhare, Jairaj Desai, and Darcy M. Bullock. Utilizing Connected Vehicle Data to Identify Impacts of Congestion on Adjacent Agencies. Scientific Research Publishing, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4236/jtts.2025.154024.
Driscoll, Thomas M, et al. Utilizing Connected Vehicle Data to Identify Impacts of Congestion on Adjacent Agencies. Scientific Research Publishing, 2025, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.4236/jtts.2025.154024.
This project aims to leverage NPMRDS data and machine learning techniques to analyze the relationships between speed variations, crash occurrences, weather conditions, and road geometry. The goal is to identify patterns that can measure the performance of road segments and inform targeted safety interventions and infrastructure improvements. The pr
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Faezipour, M., Park, S., & Wu, S. (2025). Analyzing NPMRDS Using Advanced Machine Learning to Enhance Road Safety, Public Health and System Performance (Report No. CT-2337-F-25-4). Connecticut. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88826
Faezipour, Miad, Sangho Park, and Shuju Wu. Analyzing NPMRDS Using Advanced Machine Learning to Enhance Road Safety, Public Health and System Performance. Report no. CT-2337-F-25-4. Connecticut. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88826.
Faezipour, Miad, et al. Analyzing NPMRDS Using Advanced Machine Learning to Enhance Road Safety, Public Health and System Performance. Connecticut. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. CT-2337-F-25-4, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88826.
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) currently uses inertial profilers for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of newly constructed pavement. However, these profilers face limitations in urban environments characterized by low speeds and stop-and-go traffic. Specifically, their accelerometers struggle to accurately model vehic
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Harris, D., & Karamihas, S. (2025). Demonstration of Zero Speed Inertial Profilers (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/26). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi. org/10.5703/1288284318560
Harris, Dwayne and Steven Karamihas. Demonstration of Zero Speed Inertial Profilers. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/26. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi. org/10.5703/1288284318560.
Harris, Dwayne, and Steven Karamihas Demonstration of Zero Speed Inertial Profilers. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/26, ROSA P. https://doi. org/10.5703/1288284318560.
The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) as a partial replacement for virgin aggregates and asphalt binders has received considerable attention in recent years due to its economic and environmental benefits. These benefits include a potential reduction in asphalt mixture cost and the promotion of sustainability. However, many state Departments o
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Mohammad, L. N., & Elnaml, I. (2025). Use of Innovative Recycling Agents for Improving the Sustainability and Durability of Asphalt Pavement [Summary] (Report No. 716). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86849
Mohammad, Louay N. and Ibrahim Elnaml. Use of Innovative Recycling Agents for Improving the Sustainability and Durability of Asphalt Pavement [Summary]. Report no. 716. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86849.
Mohammad, Louay N., and Ibrahim Elnaml Use of Innovative Recycling Agents for Improving the Sustainability and Durability of Asphalt Pavement [Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. 716, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86849.
Geotechnical asset management (GAM) systems are a critical element of Transportation Asset Management (TAM) plans. Geotechnical assets include walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades within the right of way. Although the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a TAM, it does not currently have a GAM. A fully developed GAM would allow retri
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Parsons, R. L., Kulesza, S., Liu, H., Radnor, W., & Han, J. (2025). Development of a Geotechnical Asset Management System (Report No. K-TRAN: KU-22-3). Kansas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86780
Parsons, Robert L., Stacey Kulesza, Hao Liu, William Radnor, and Jie Han. Development of a Geotechnical Asset Management System. Report no. K-TRAN: KU-22-3. Kansas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86780.
Parsons, Robert L., et al. Development of a Geotechnical Asset Management System. Kansas. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. K-TRAN: KU-22-3, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86780.
This study aims to identify point and shape rheological parameters that can effectively differentiate between high and low-quality asphalt binders, particularly in their resistance to intermediate-temperature cracking, regardless of binder source or formulation changes. Point parameters assess binder hardness, while shape parameters describe the bi
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Mogawer, W. S., Rowe, G., Abdalfattah, I. M., & Austerman, A. J. (2025). Effect of Asphalt Binder Source on Asphalt Mixture Performance (Report No. 25-XXX). Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87978
Mogawer, Walaa S., Geoffrey Rowe, Ibrahim M. Abdalfattah, and Alexander J. Austerman. Effect of Asphalt Binder Source on Asphalt Mixture Performance. Report no. 25-XXX. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87978.
Mogawer, Walaa S., et al. Effect of Asphalt Binder Source on Asphalt Mixture Performance. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2025, Report no. 25-XXX, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87978.
Tow truck operators are directly exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. In addition, stalled vehicles on the highway can hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create a risk of secondary incidents. Fast and effective removal of stalled vehicles on the highway can improve traffic operations and safety for tow truck operators a
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Brown, H., Sun, C., & Qing, Z. (2025). Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance (Report No. cmr 25-014). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86969
Brown, Henry, Carlos Sun, and Zhu Qing. Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance. Report no. cmr 25-014. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86969.
Brown, Henry, et al. Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. cmr 25-014, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86969.
This research investigates the impact of over-height vehicle collisions on prestressed concrete bridge girders and explores effective repair strategies to restore their structural integrity. The study addresses a critical concern in bridge resilience, as vehicle impacts can cause varying degrees of damage and severe prestressing strands which compr
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AbdelMalek, H., Ashun, F., Elshazli, M., Abdulazeez, M. M., Gheni, A., Ibrahim, A., & ElGawady, M. (2025). Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts (Report No. cmr 25-013). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86972
AbdelMalek, Haitham, Francis Ashun, Mohamed Elshazli, Mohanad M Abdulazeez, Ahmed Gheni, Ahmed Ibrahim, and Mohamed ElGawady. Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts. Report no. cmr 25-013. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86972.
AbdelMalek, Haitham, et al. Assessment and Repair of Prestressed Bridge Girders Subjected to Over-Height Truck Impacts. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. cmr 25-013, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86972.
As of 2024, approximately 36% of bridges across the United States require repair or replacement, with 7% classified as structurally deficient. The estimated cost to address these deficiencies exceeds $260 billion. In recent years, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) has emerged as a repair material for infrastructure preservation, drawing increa
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Hedia, M., & Morcous, G. (2025). Repair/Preservation of Concrete Compression Members in Bridges Using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) (Report No. SPR-FY23(024)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86826
Hedia, Mohammed and George Morcous. Repair/Preservation of Concrete Compression Members in Bridges Using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). Report no. SPR-FY23(024). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86826.
Hedia, Mohammed, and George Morcous Repair/Preservation of Concrete Compression Members in Bridges Using Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. SPR-FY23(024), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86826.
This research is a continuation of K-TRAN: KSU-19-5. Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls with metallic reinforcement are widely used as a cost-effective means of earth retention. Metallic reinforcement, which is susceptible to corrosion, is typically sized for a 75-year design life after allowing for a standard rate of corrosion. The Kansas D
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Kulesza, S., Parsons, R., Liu, H., & Han, J. (2025). Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls (Report No. K-TRAN: KSU/KU-21-3). Kansas State University. Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86791
Kulesza, Stacey, Robert Parsons, Hao Liu, and Jie Han. Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls. Report no. K-TRAN: KSU/KU-21-3. Kansas State University. Transportation Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86791.
Kulesza, Stacey, et al. Long-Term Corrosion Monitoring in Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Walls. Kansas State University. Transportation Center, 2025, Report no. K-TRAN: KSU/KU-21-3, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86791.
Minnesota’s taconite (iron ore) mining industry can provide adequate or comparable skid resistance performance to calcined bauxite in high friction surface treatment (HFST)-type applications. Six pavement test sections approximately 1/10th of a mile (160 meters) in length were established at a low volume road location northwest of Duluth, Minnesota
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Zanko, L. M., & Lund, V. (2025). Research Summary: Evaluating Taconite as a Lower Cost Friction Treatment [Research Summary] (Report No. 2025-41RS). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88361
Zanko, Lawrence M. and Victor Lund. Research Summary: Evaluating Taconite as a Lower Cost Friction Treatment [Research Summary]. Report no. 2025-41RS. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88361.
Zanko, Lawrence M., and Victor Lund Research Summary: Evaluating Taconite as a Lower Cost Friction Treatment [Research Summary]. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. 2025-41RS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88361.
Geotechnical asset management (GAM) systems are a critical element of Transportation Asset Management (TAM) plans. Geotechnical assets include walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades within the right of way. Although the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a TAM, it does not currently have a GAM. A fully developed GAM would allow retri
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Parsons, R. L., Kulesza, S., Liu, H., Radnor, W., & Han, J. (2025). Development of a Geotechnical Asset Management System [Summary]. Kansas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86781
Parsons, Robert L., Stacey Kulesza, Hao Liu, William Radnor, and Jie Han. Development of a Geotechnical Asset Management System [Summary]. Kansas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86781.
Parsons, Robert L., et al. Development of a Geotechnical Asset Management System [Summary]. Kansas. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86781.
Allowable work hours (AWH), also known as Allowable Closure Hours or Limitations on Operations, for a contract dictate which hours of the day construction and maintenance activities may occur and are known to affect operations, constructability, and safety. Individual districts set AWH for activities—including short-term maintenance, paving project
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Robartes, E. M. (2025). Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 26-R11). Virginia. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86597
Robartes, Erin M. Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R11. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86597.
Robartes, Erin M Night Versus Day Work—Balancing Safety, Operations, and Constructability for Short-Term Operations on Two-Lane Roads. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86597.
Fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion, improves the workability, mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability of concretes when added as a supplement. Dwindling supplies of fly ash led Arizona DOT (ADOT) to investigate the use of alternative cementitious materials (ACMs) in concrete mixture designs. This study drew from a review of lite
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Mobasher, B., Neithalath, N., & Ramirez, B. (2025). Sources and Substitutes for Fly Ash in Concrete (Report No. SPR-780). Arizona. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86949
Mobasher, Barzin, Narayanan Neithalath, and Barbara Ramirez. Sources and Substitutes for Fly Ash in Concrete. Report no. SPR-780. Arizona. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86949.
Mobasher, Barzin, et al. Sources and Substitutes for Fly Ash in Concrete. Arizona. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. SPR-780, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86949.
Tow truck operators are directly exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. Stalled vehicles can also hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create risk of secondary incidents. The objectives of this research study are to synthesize existing department of transportation (DOT) practices regarding coordination with towing companies
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Brown, H., & Breeding, S. (2025). Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance [Summary] (Report No. TR202514). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86970
Brown, Henry and Scott Breeding. Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance [Summary]. Report no. TR202514. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86970.
Brown, Henry, and Scott Breeding Effective Coordination with Towing Companies for Incident Response and Clearance [Summary]. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2025, Report no. TR202514, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86970.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is advancing Balanced Mix Design (BMD) to improve the durability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of asphalt pavements. To support implementation, a field validation project was conducted on State Route 55 in Covington County, Alabama, using six asphalt mixtures designed to meet target thresholds
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Sadeghi, M., Hartzog, Z., Tran, N., Chen, C., West, R., & Yin, F. (2025). Balanced Mix Design Field Trial Projects in Alabama. Alabama. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88000
Sadeghi, Mohammad, Zane Hartzog, Nam Tran, Chen Chen, Randy West, and Fan Yin. Balanced Mix Design Field Trial Projects in Alabama. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88000.
Sadeghi, Mohammad, et al. Balanced Mix Design Field Trial Projects in Alabama. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88000.
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