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Communities around the world are gradually becoming aware that transit riders, and especially women, are often victims of a wide range of offenses of a sexual nature that happen on buses and trains, and at bus stops and train stations. Better understanding the extent and nature of sexual harassment on transit is a critical issue for transit operato
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Agrawal, A. W., Loukaitou-Sideris, A., Tortora, C., & Hu, Y. (2020). Crime and Harassment on Public Transportation: A Survey of SJSU Students Set in International Context (Report No. 20-09). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2020.1810
Agrawal, Asha Weinstein, Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Cristina Tortora, and Yajing Hu. Crime and Harassment on Public Transportation: A Survey of SJSU Students Set in International Context. Report no. 20-09. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2020. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2020.1810.
Agrawal, Asha Weinstein, et al. Crime and Harassment on Public Transportation: A Survey of SJSU Students Set in International Context. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2020, Report no. 20-09, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2020.1810.
Traffic congestion at a signalized intersection greatly reduces the travel time reliability in urban areas. Adaptive signal control system (ASCS) is an advanced traffic signal control technology that regulates the signal phasing and timings considering the traffic patterns in real-time in order to reduce traffic congestion. Real-time prediction of
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Comert, G., Chowdhury, M., Rahman, M., & Khan, M. Z. (2020). Adaptive Signal Control Algorithms for Connected Vehicles. Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility, Clemson University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56637
Comert, Gurcan, Mashrur Chowdhury, Mizanur Rahman, and Md Zadid Khan. Adaptive Signal Control Algorithms for Connected Vehicles. Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility, Clemson University, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56637.
Comert, Gurcan, et al. Adaptive Signal Control Algorithms for Connected Vehicles. Center for Connected Multimodal Mobility, Clemson University, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56637.
Many small cities and towns in rural states such as Indiana are crossed by arterial highways. The local traffic on these roads, particularly vulnerable road users, face the excessive risk of injury and death. This danger is amplified with local land development, driveways, and on-street parking in town centers. This report presents an Indiana study
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Tarko, A. P., Hall, T., Lizarazo, C., & Espana-Monedero, F. (2020). Speed Management in Small Cities and Towns—Guidelines for Indiana (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/10). Indiana Department of Transportation. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317122
Tarko, Andrew P., Thomas Hall, Cristhian Lizarazo, and Fernando Espana-Monedero. Speed Management in Small Cities and Towns—Guidelines for Indiana. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/10. Indiana Department of Transportation, 2020. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317122.
Tarko, Andrew P., et al. Speed Management in Small Cities and Towns—Guidelines for Indiana. Indiana Department of Transportation, 2020, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/10, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317122.
The objective of this research is to analyze current best practices for collecting/removing litter and debris from the highways; and provide recommendations on efficient, more productive and cost-effective ways to keep litter/debris from clogging the urban highway drainage system. Currently, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) collects litter
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Elzarka, H., Buchberger, S., & Meduri, P. S. (2020). Mitigating Storm Drainage System Impacts from Litter and Debris (Report No. FHWA/OH-2020-16). Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55978
Elzarka, Hazem, Steven Buchberger, and Puneeth Sai Meduri. Mitigating Storm Drainage System Impacts from Litter and Debris. Report no. FHWA/OH-2020-16. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55978.
Elzarka, Hazem, et al. Mitigating Storm Drainage System Impacts from Litter and Debris. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation, 2020, Report no. FHWA/OH-2020-16, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55978.
Accelerated bridge construction (ABC) is a solution for upgrading substandard bridges that reduces construction and closure times and minimizes exposure of the traveling public and road workers to construction activities. To take full advantage of the benefits of ABC, agencies should decide which projects are appropriate for ABC and how to bid thes
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Freeseman, K., Shane, J. S., & Volk, M. (2020). Bidding of Accelerated Bridge Construction Projects: Case Studies and Consensus Building (Report No. ABC-UTC-2016-C1-ISU02-Final). Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57246
Freeseman, Katelyn, Jennifer S. Shane, and Michael Volk. Bidding of Accelerated Bridge Construction Projects: Case Studies and Consensus Building. Report no. ABC-UTC-2016-C1-ISU02-Final. Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57246.
Freeseman, Katelyn, et al. Bidding of Accelerated Bridge Construction Projects: Case Studies and Consensus Building. Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center, 2020, Report no. ABC-UTC-2016-C1-ISU02-Final, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57246.
GDOT is actively seeking opportunities to improve its data collection and utilization to better support data-driven decision-making. This research project is to develop a long-term pavement performance monitoring and management plan that can cost-effectively provide sufficient, quality data to support pavement design and pavement management, includ
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Wu, Y., Salameh, R., & Tsai, Y. (2020). Georgia’s Long-Term Pavement Performance Monitoring and Management Plan – Detail Design of Plan (Report No. FHWA-GA-19-1730). Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53898
Wu, Yiching, Ryan Salameh, and Yichang Tsai. Georgia’s Long-Term Pavement Performance Monitoring and Management Plan – Detail Design of Plan. Report no. FHWA-GA-19-1730. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53898.
Wu, Yiching, et al. Georgia’s Long-Term Pavement Performance Monitoring and Management Plan – Detail Design of Plan. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2020, Report no. FHWA-GA-19-1730, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53898.
A new type of avalanche risk reducing snow supporting structure called a “snow supporting umbrella” or “SSU” was investigated for its potential effectiveness in preventing natural release of snow avalanches. Because no existing design specifications or other publications address how the geometry, member arrangement, and connection details of a SSU
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Hewes, J. T. (2020). Design and Performance Evaluation of a Semiflexible Snow Barrier for Avalanche Protection (Report No. WY-20/03). Wyoming. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53879
Hewes, Joshua T.. Design and Performance Evaluation of a Semiflexible Snow Barrier for Avalanche Protection. Report no. WY-20/03. Wyoming. Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53879.
Hewes, Joshua T. Design and Performance Evaluation of a Semiflexible Snow Barrier for Avalanche Protection. Wyoming. Department of Transportation, 2020, Report no. WY-20/03, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53879.
The purpose of the tests reported herein was to assess the performance of the 2019 MASH 2-Tube Bridge Rail Thrie Beam Transition according to the safety-performance evaluation guidelines included in American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). The crash tests were performed
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Williams, W. F., Menges, W. L., Schroeder, G. E., & Kuhn, D. L. (2020). MASH TL-3 Evaluation of 2019 MASH 2-Tube Bridge Rail Thrie Beam Transition (Report No. 608331-4-6). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55753
Williams, William F., Wanda L. Menges, Glenn E. Schroeder, and Darrell L. Kuhn. MASH TL-3 Evaluation of 2019 MASH 2-Tube Bridge Rail Thrie Beam Transition. Report no. 608331-4-6. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55753.
Williams, William F., et al. MASH TL-3 Evaluation of 2019 MASH 2-Tube Bridge Rail Thrie Beam Transition. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2020, Report no. 608331-4-6, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55753.
University of South Florida researchers studied the use of automatic pedestrian detection systems for activation of pedestrian safety devices at midblock crossings and signalized intersections
Lin, P. S. (2020). Integration of a Robust Automated Pedestrian Detection System for Signalized Intersections [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64486
Lin, Pei-Sung. Integration of a Robust Automated Pedestrian Detection System for Signalized Intersections [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64486.
Lin, Pei-Sung Integration of a Robust Automated Pedestrian Detection System for Signalized Intersections [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64486.
In 2002, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) published its first Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned report, which summarized the state of the practice and lessons learned regarding the development, construction, and operations of rails-with-trails. This updated Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned report documents how the state of the practic
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Fijalkowski, J., Filosa, G., Young, J., Lucivero, A., Ferster, A., Griffin, E., & Pack, K. (2020). Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned (Report No. DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-20-06). United States. Federal Highway Administration. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/48727
Fijalkowski, Jared, Gina Filosa, Jamie Young, Anthony Lucivero, Andrea Ferster, Eli Griffin, and Kelly Pack. Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned. Report no. DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-20-06. United States. Federal Highway Administration, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/48727.
Fijalkowski, Jared, et al. Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned. United States. Federal Highway Administration, 2020, Report no. DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-20-06, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/48727.
University of Florida researchers tested two methods of remediating soft grout: use of high pressure water to remove defective grout and a method of drying defective grout. Corrosion potential during the tendon-drying process was also evaluated.
Potter, W., & Hamilton, H. R. (. (2020). Evaluation of Techniques to Remove Defective Grout from Post-Tensioning Tendons [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66617
Potter, William and H. R. (Trey) Hamilton. Evaluation of Techniques to Remove Defective Grout from Post-Tensioning Tendons [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66617.
Potter, William, and H. R. (Trey) Hamilton Evaluation of Techniques to Remove Defective Grout from Post-Tensioning Tendons [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66617.
Corrosion of prestressed concrete reinforcement in bridge components is a major concern for state transportation agencies. The severity of the problem is amplified by the fact that the corrosion-induced damage in concrete reinforcement often does not show up on the surface until significant propagation has occurred. Moreover, prestressed reinforcem
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Chase, S. B., & Balakumaran, S. S. G. (2020). Magnetic Flux Leakage Device for Evaluation of Prestressed Concrete Box Bridges (Report No. VTRC 20-R14). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64437
Chase, Steven B. and Soundar S G Balakumaran. Magnetic Flux Leakage Device for Evaluation of Prestressed Concrete Box Bridges. Report no. VTRC 20-R14. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64437.
Chase, Steven B., and Soundar S G Balakumaran Magnetic Flux Leakage Device for Evaluation of Prestressed Concrete Box Bridges. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2020, Report no. VTRC 20-R14, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64437.
The objectives of this study were to assess the use of penetrating sealers to protect concrete pavement joints and to evaluate its cost-effectiveness. Evaluations were first conducted on in-service pavements on I-94, I-41, and I-39 where penetrating sealer was applied. Controlled laboratory tests were completed to investigate the impact of sealer t
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Xiao, D. X., Kevern, J. T., Owusu-Ababio, S., & Schmitt, R. (2020). Evaluation of Penetrating Sealers Applied to Saw Cut Faces in Concrete Pavement Joints (Report No. WHRP 0092-18-01). Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Library Unit. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56862
Xiao, Danny X., John T. Kevern, Samuel Owusu-Ababio, and Robert Schmitt. Evaluation of Penetrating Sealers Applied to Saw Cut Faces in Concrete Pavement Joints. Report no. WHRP 0092-18-01. Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Library Unit, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56862.
Xiao, Danny X., et al. Evaluation of Penetrating Sealers Applied to Saw Cut Faces in Concrete Pavement Joints. Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Library Unit, 2020, Report no. WHRP 0092-18-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56862.
ASTM A709 Grade 50CR, also known as ASTM A1010, is a structural steel developed to address the corrosion issues associated with the use of traditional weathering steels, especially in environments involving combined prolonged wetness and chlorine salts. The fabrication of bridge girders from Grade 50CR has largely relied on the use of 309L solid fi
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Fitz-Gerald, J. M., Agnew, S. R., & Xia, X. (2020). Welding of ASTM A709 50CR Using Austenitic Filler Wires With Varying Heat Inputs and Maximum Interpass Temperatures (Report No. VTRC 20-R24). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55484
Fitz-Gerald, James M, Sean R Agnew, and Xuemeng Xia. Welding of ASTM A709 50CR Using Austenitic Filler Wires With Varying Heat Inputs and Maximum Interpass Temperatures. Report no. VTRC 20-R24. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55484.
Fitz-Gerald, James M, et al. Welding of ASTM A709 50CR Using Austenitic Filler Wires With Varying Heat Inputs and Maximum Interpass Temperatures. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2020, Report no. VTRC 20-R24, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55484.
This project presented an integral process to include skid performance of different preventive treatments and their safety benefits into the life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) of pavements. Extensive data sets from several ODOT database systems were processed and analyzed. An enhanced safety performance function (SPF) was developed and the friction de
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Li, J. Q., Wang, K., Liu, W., & Yu, W. (2020). Utilizing Pavement Friction and Texture Data for The Reduction of Traffic Crashes and Delays (Report No. FHWA-OK-21-01). Oklahoma. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57408
Li, Joshua Q., Kelvin Wang, Wenyao Liu, and Wenying Yu. Utilizing Pavement Friction and Texture Data for The Reduction of Traffic Crashes and Delays. Report no. FHWA-OK-21-01. Oklahoma. Department of Transportation, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57408.
Li, Joshua Q., et al. Utilizing Pavement Friction and Texture Data for The Reduction of Traffic Crashes and Delays. Oklahoma. Department of Transportation, 2020, Report no. FHWA-OK-21-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57408.
Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) focus on improving the safety and operational performance of the transportation network by integrating proven transportation management strategies and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been a pioneer in adopting TSM&O st
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Alluri, P., Sando, T., Kadeha, C., Haule, H., Salum, J., Ali, M. S., Kodi, J., & Kitali, A. (2020). Developing Florida-specific Mobility Enhancement Factors (MEFs) and Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) for TSM&O Strategies. Florida International University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56088
Alluri, Priyanka, Thobias Sando, Cecilia Kadeha, Henrick Haule, Jimoku Salum, Md Sultan Ali, John Kodi, and Angela Kitali. Developing Florida-specific Mobility Enhancement Factors (MEFs) and Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) for TSM&O Strategies. Florida International University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56088.
Alluri, Priyanka, et al. Developing Florida-specific Mobility Enhancement Factors (MEFs) and Crash Modification Factors (CMFs) for TSM&O Strategies. Florida International University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2020, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56088.
There is an extensive range of available data for multimodal freight planning and operations decision-making. Even so, the freight data available is often inadequate for timely and precise analysis on modal freight movements due to numerous shortcomings in data sources, including sample size concerns, aggregation of information, precision and accur
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Srivastava, A., Perry, E., & Ahn, S. (2020). Analysis of Surface Transportation Board Waybill Data for Freight Planning and Operations (Report No. WHRP 0092-18-01). Mid-America Freight Coalition. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56863
Srivastava, Anupam, Ernest Perry, and Soyoung Ahn. Analysis of Surface Transportation Board Waybill Data for Freight Planning and Operations. Report no. WHRP 0092-18-01. Mid-America Freight Coalition, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56863.
Srivastava, Anupam, et al. Analysis of Surface Transportation Board Waybill Data for Freight Planning and Operations. Mid-America Freight Coalition, 2020, Report no. WHRP 0092-18-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56863.
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are increasingly used for a variety of applications related to INDOT’s mission including bridge inspection, traffic management, incident response, construction and roadway mapping. UAS have the potential to reduce costs and increase capabilities. Other state DOTs and transportation agencies have deployed UAS for an inc
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Hubbard, S. M., & Hubbard, B. (2020). Investigation of Strategic Deployment Opportunities for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at INDOT (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/11). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317126
Hubbard, Sarah M and Bryan Hubbard. Investigation of Strategic Deployment Opportunities for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at INDOT. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/11. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2020. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317126.
Hubbard, Sarah M, and Bryan Hubbard Investigation of Strategic Deployment Opportunities for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at INDOT. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2020, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2020/11, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317126.
An extensive literature review was conducted in this project, including review of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), national, and international seal coat specifications. Based on the findings and results from prior tasks, several specification changes are recommended. This report contains the proposed specifications and a summary of the k
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Goehl, Darlene. Seal Coat Specification Recommendations. Report no. 0-6989-P1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64433.
Goehl, Darlene Seal Coat Specification Recommendations. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2020, Report no. 0-6989-P1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64433.
University of South Florida researchers measured nighttime illumination in crosswalks at intersections with retrofitted lighting. Their method employed a novel combination of devices to improve efficiency and safety.
Lin, P. S. (2020). Quality Assurance Review of Intersection Lighting Retrofits [Summary] (Report No. BDV2597760). University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64485
Lin, Pei Sung. Quality Assurance Review of Intersection Lighting Retrofits [Summary]. Report no. BDV2597760. University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research, 2020. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64485.
Lin, Pei Sung Quality Assurance Review of Intersection Lighting Retrofits [Summary]. University of South Florida. Center for Urban Transportation Research, 2020, Report no. BDV2597760, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64485.
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