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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Personal electric scooters (also called e-scooters) have quickly gained attention in Western cities as a novel means of transportation. As community leaders seek a new generation of mobility options, e-scooters represent great promise but also considerable complexity. These privately-funded vehicles operate generally without much regulation, and ma
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The objective of this study was to evaluate selected ODOT mixtures to assist with determining test procedures, specifications and special provisions for evaluation and eventual adaptation of a BMD procedure for ODOT. The test plan was developed by ODOT and consisted of evaluating I-FIT test results from 31 existing mixes and I-FIT and Ideal CT Inde
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The Inverted Tee (IT) girder bridge system was originally developed in 1996 by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) researchers and Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) engineers. This bridge system currently accounts for over 110 bridges in Nebraska used for both state highways and local county roads. Extensive longitudinal and transve
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Using prefabricated bridge elements and systems minimizes on-site operations and closure times during bridge construction and contributes to improving durability and reducing the environmental impact of construction. Prefabrication of bridge columns has been very limited as compared to bridge superstructures and bent caps. Nevertheless, some states
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University of North Florida researchers investigated the physical and mechanical properties, durability, and resistance to alkali of GFRP reinforcing bars and CFRP prestressing strands. They studied the structural behavior of concrete beams prestressed with CFRP beams.
In this study, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to investigate the air flow around porous snow fences to gain insight into snow transport and deposition in the vicinity of fences. Numerical simulations were performed to validate the CFD approach using experimental data from a wind tunnel study. Subsequent simulations were used to test th
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This project provides a review of current work zone crash reporting practices in the US in general and specifically in Louisiana. While national guidelines such as the MMUCC standardize definitions and data elements, the degree to which states have adopted the MMUCC guidelines/data elements regarding work zone crashes varies considerably across sta
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Inadequate grouting is associated with corrosion of post-tensioning steel in grouted tendons used in construction applications. This project was conducted to develop a nondestructive method capable of economical, rapid imaging assessment of grout deficiencies of external tendons in the FDOT structural inventory. The method uses electrical impedance
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Roads in Louisiana are often built over weak subgrade soils due to the soft nature of subsurface soils and the presence of high water tables, which create many design and construction challenges. A common practice in Louisiana is to stabilize/treat the upper part of subgrade with cement or lime, depending on the subgrade soil type. This practice ca
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Four ordinary portland cements (OPC) and 8 ground-granulated blast furnace slags (GGBFS) were tested to assess the cracking potential and sulfate durability of slag-blended cementitious systems. The as-received materials were tested for their physical, chemical and mineralogical composition using Blaine fineness, particle size distribution, specifi
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Based on a review and synthesis of the state-of-the-art literature on asphalt pavement with anti-icing additives, this laboratory study developed an anti-icing asphalt pavement that incorporates innovative salt-storage additives with a sustained salt-release rate. These additives were prepared through a surface treatment approach, in which zeolite
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On freeways, managed lanes (MLs) have emerged as an effective dynamic traffic management strategy. They are vital for managing time and congestion through tolling while also providing drivers with more choices. They play an important role in improving traffic mobility, efficiency, and safety, in addition to generating revenue for transportation age
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Automated Truck Platooning (ATP) enables a group of commercial trucks to move safely together with higher speeds and shorter headways between them. By assisting truck drivers and reducing human error, ATPs are expected to improve traffic safety. Since 2013, the performance of ATPs has been investigated through several research efforts that included
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The purpose of this study is to investigate human behavior in emergencies. More specifically, agent-based simulation and social force models were developed to examine the impact of various human and environmental factors on the efficiency of the evacuation process, through a series of case studies. The independent variables of the case studies incl
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has proposed the implementation of Adaptive Signal Control Technologies (ASCT) on eight corridors in Florida to overcome the limitations of traditional signal systems in cases of changes in traffic demand, weather, incidents, etc. The main objectives of this project are to evaluate the implementation
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Ports play a vital role in the economy of nations and provide a critical link in the supply chain. Ports form the gateway by which essential goods are received within large geographic regions. Because of their function, ports are exposed to substantial risk of flooding, storm events, sea-level-rise, and climate change. The resiliency of ports is es
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This study aims to determine recycling efficiency of mixtures containing recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingle (RAS) from different asphalt plants and to investigate the influence of mixture design and production conditions on recycling efficiency. A new procedure was developed by using fluorescence microscopy to differentiat
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Over the past two decades, transportation engineers and urban planners have become increasingly interested in using performance measures to capture roadway infrastructure effects on bicyclists’ comfort levels. This study develops a useful tool to evaluate current service levels and identify improvement opportunities on Ohio’s local roadway network.
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Integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into vehicle fleets deployed by transportation network companies (TNCs; e.g., Uber and Lyft) is a particularly promising way to realize the benefits of vehicle electrification, due to the greater average miles traveled and passenger occupancy of TNC fleets. In this report, we examine EV use in TNC fleets from 201
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Growing proactive traffic safety is a novel approach that strategically shifts our focus to the engagement of the larger majority of safe road users to influence the behaviors of the smaller group engaging in risky behaviors. Previous research sponsored by the Traffic Safety Culture Pooled Fund to understand traffic safety citizenship revealed a va
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