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Research has persistently demonstrated that adopting a systematic access management framework improves highway operations and bolsters safety. Many state transportation agencies have adopted formal access management programs to systematize the application of access management techniques, however, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) been unab
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Kirk, A., & Van Dyke, C. (2019). Access Management Best Practices (Report No. KTC-19-37/SPR16-525-1F). University of Kentucky Transportation Center. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2019.37
Kirk, Adam and Chris Van Dyke. Access Management Best Practices. Report no. KTC-19-37/SPR16-525-1F. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2019. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2019.37.
Kirk, Adam, and Chris Van Dyke Access Management Best Practices. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2019, Report no. KTC-19-37/SPR16-525-1F, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2019.37.
This report reviews the research on data and metrics related to concrete bridge deck performance for the state of Oregon. With guidance from the literature and ODOT personnel, two datasets were created with data currently available through ODOT and the NBI to evaluate concrete bridge deck performance. Using these datasets, a survival analysis was p
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Wettach-Glosser, J., Schumacher, T., & Unnikrishnan, A. (2019). Concrete Bridge Deck Performance Data and Metrics for the State of Oregon (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-20-02). Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66916
Wettach-Glosser, Jael, Thomas Schumacher, and Avinash Unnikrishnan. Concrete Bridge Deck Performance Data and Metrics for the State of Oregon. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-20-02. Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66916.
Wettach-Glosser, Jael, et al. Concrete Bridge Deck Performance Data and Metrics for the State of Oregon. Oregon Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2019, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-20-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/66916.
In November 2016, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) announced the Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) challenge to state and local agencies to kick start infrastructure deployments for V2I communications. The challenge involved the deployment of Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) infrastructure with
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Li, H., Mathew, J. K., Kim, W., Saldivar-Carranza, E. D., Sturdevant, J., Smith, W. B., & Bullock, D. M. (2019). Connected Vehicle Corridor Deployment and Performance Measures for Assessment (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/28). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317108
Li, Howell, Jijo K Mathew, Woosung Kim, Enrique Daniel Saldivar-Carranza, Jim Sturdevant, W. Benjamin Smith, and Darcy M. Bullock. Connected Vehicle Corridor Deployment and Performance Measures for Assessment. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/28. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2019. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317108.
Li, Howell, et al. Connected Vehicle Corridor Deployment and Performance Measures for Assessment. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2019, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/28, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317108.
Safety Performance Functions (SPFs) in the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) were developed using historic crash data collected in different states. Because local state or geographic conditions vary, to make the SPFs better accommodate the local data, two strategies are usually undertaken: the first strategy is to calibrate SPFs provided in HSM so that t
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Ozbay, K., Nassif, H., Bartin, B., Xu, C., & Bhattacharyya, A. (2019). Calibration/Development of Safety Performance Functions for New Jersey (Report No. FHWA-NJ-2019-007). New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56146
Ozbay, Kaan, Hani Nassif, Bekir Bartin, Chuan Xu, and Abhinav Bhattacharyya. Calibration/Development of Safety Performance Functions for New Jersey. Report no. FHWA-NJ-2019-007. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56146.
Ozbay, Kaan, et al. Calibration/Development of Safety Performance Functions for New Jersey. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research, 2019, Report no. FHWA-NJ-2019-007, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56146.
This report is a continuation of a project to model and evaluate the potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by expanding express commuter bus services in the Greater Boston area. First, data for socioeconomic factors in the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) travel demand model are collected to improve model accuracy. Second,
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Gonzales, E. J., Christofa, E., Lyman, C., & Sipetas, C. (2019). Commuter Bus Demand, Incentives for Modal Shift, and Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Part II – Service Delivery Concepts (Report No. 19-009). Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53767
Gonzales, Eric J., Eleni Christofa, Christopher Lyman, and Charalampos Sipetas. Commuter Bus Demand, Incentives for Modal Shift, and Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Part II – Service Delivery Concepts. Report no. 19-009. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53767.
Gonzales, Eric J., et al. Commuter Bus Demand, Incentives for Modal Shift, and Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Part II – Service Delivery Concepts. Massachusetts. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Transportation Planning, 2019, Report no. 19-009, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53767.
The United States has the most extensive rail network in the world. Freight rail carries over 43% of ton-miles of goods and passenger rail transports millions of passengers annually. Track infrastructure is the most valuable asset to the rail industry. Also, track infrastructure quality is critical for rail safety and risk management. Despite billi
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Zhang, Z., Oladipo, O., Bai, Y., & Liu, X. (2019). Rail Track Asset Management and Risk Management (Report No. CAIT-UTC-REG 4). Rutgers University. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58504
Zhang, Zhipeng, Olufemi Oladipo, Yun Bai, and Xiang Liu. Rail Track Asset Management and Risk Management. Report no. CAIT-UTC-REG 4. Rutgers University. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58504.
Zhang, Zhipeng, et al. Rail Track Asset Management and Risk Management. Rutgers University. Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, 2019, Report no. CAIT-UTC-REG 4, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/58504.
Traveler information is critical for the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle operations (CVO). The objectives of this project are to (a) review traveler information technologies and practices in Virginia, (b) understand CVO community information needs, (c) document data availability to support a CVO information system, and (d) recommend a f
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Flintsch, A. M., Li, Y. (., Druta, C., Kassing, A., Williams, B., Miller, A., & Camden, M. (2019). Traveler Information for the Commercial Vehicle Operations Community (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 20-R3). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62332
Flintsch, Alejandra Medina, Yingfeng (Eric) Li, Cristian Druta, Andrew Kassing, Brian Williams, Andrew Miller, and Matthew Camden. Traveler Information for the Commercial Vehicle Operations Community. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 20-R3. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62332.
Flintsch, Alejandra Medina, et al. Traveler Information for the Commercial Vehicle Operations Community. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 20-R3, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62332.
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has over 300 digital cameras along highways in populated areas in Indiana. These cameras are used to monitor traffic conditions around the clock, all year round. Currently, the videos from these cameras are observed by human operators. The main objective of this research is to develop an automatic real-t
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Chen, S., Chen, Y., Yi, Q., & Ding, Z. (2019). Development of Automated Incident Detection System Using Existing ATMS CCTV (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/23). Indiana. Dept. of Transportation. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317101
Chen, Stanley, Yaobin Chen, Qiang Yi, and Zhengming Ding. Development of Automated Incident Detection System Using Existing ATMS CCTV. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/23. Indiana. Dept. of Transportation, 2019. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317101.
Chen, Stanley, et al. Development of Automated Incident Detection System Using Existing ATMS CCTV. Indiana. Dept. of Transportation, 2019, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2019/23, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317101.
This study models and simulates vehicle behaviors based on large-scale traffic-incident congestion and the availability of Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS). The study examines how well detours can help truck and passenger vehicle drivers avoid unexpected congestion and associated delay costs. En-route diversions could also decrease seco
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Khattak, A., Li, X., Mohammadi, S., Kamrani, M., Burton, M., & Clarke, D. B. (2019). Freight Flows and Incident Management (Report No. RES 2016-34). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55073
Khattak, Asad, Xiaobing Li, Sevin Mohammadi, Mohsen Kamrani, Mark Burton, and David B. Clarke. Freight Flows and Incident Management. Report no. RES 2016-34. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55073.
Khattak, Asad, et al. Freight Flows and Incident Management. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2019, Report no. RES 2016-34, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/55073.
Federal and state transportation agencies set goals related to surface transportation system performance. The variability in factors influencing design criteria (e.g., driver performance, road conditions, and vehicle performance) is often large and is addressed implicitly by using “conservative” values. However, a risk-and-reliability-based analysi
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Porter, R. J., Musunuru, A., & Shea, M. S. (2019). Risk-and-Reliability-Based Approaches to Analyzing Road Geometric Design Criteria (Report No. MPC-19-408). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56631
Porter, Richard J., Anusha Musunuru, and Michael Scott Shea. Risk-and-Reliability-Based Approaches to Analyzing Road Geometric Design Criteria. Report no. MPC-19-408. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56631.
Porter, Richard J., et al. Risk-and-Reliability-Based Approaches to Analyzing Road Geometric Design Criteria. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2019, Report no. MPC-19-408, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56631.
Having an accurate shear wave velocity profile and a better understanding of dynamic behavior of the deep soil deposits in the South Carolina Coastal Plain are critical for seismic hazard analyses of critical transportation infrastructure. This research presents a study that obtained comprehensive field and laboratory measurements of shear wave vel
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Sasanakul, I., & Gassman, S. (2019). Deep Soil Test Borings to Determine Shear Wave Velocities Across South Carolina (Report No. FHWA-SC-19-04). South Carolina. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64585
Sasanakul, Inthuorn and Sarah Gassman. Deep Soil Test Borings to Determine Shear Wave Velocities Across South Carolina. Report no. FHWA-SC-19-04. South Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64585.
Sasanakul, Inthuorn, and Sarah Gassman Deep Soil Test Borings to Determine Shear Wave Velocities Across South Carolina. South Carolina. Department of Transportation, 2019, Report no. FHWA-SC-19-04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/64585.
This project examined the potential impact of changing climatic conditions on structural designs in Virginia. A methodology was developed for producing intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves verified against the standard Atlas 14 values. The results suggest increases in rainfall depth for a 24-hour rainfall event. The second objective used a 2-d
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Morsy, M. M., Shen, Y., Sadler, J. M., Chen, A. B., Zahura, F. T., & Goodall, J. L. (2019). Incorporating Potential Climate Change Impacts in Bridge and Culvert Design (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 20-R13). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62331
Morsy, Mohamed M., Yawen Shen, Jeffrey M Sadler, Alexander B Chen, Faria T Zahura, and Jonathan L. Goodall. Incorporating Potential Climate Change Impacts in Bridge and Culvert Design. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 20-R13. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62331.
Morsy, Mohamed M., et al. Incorporating Potential Climate Change Impacts in Bridge and Culvert Design. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 20-R13, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62331.
University of South Florida researchers documented the state of practice of public involvement in transportation decision-making and provided an update to the 2006 report documenting public involvement in Florida.
Kramer, J. (2019). 2018 Assessment of the Practice of Public Involvement in Florida [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65606
Kramer, Jeff. 2018 Assessment of the Practice of Public Involvement in Florida [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65606.
Kramer, Jeff 2018 Assessment of the Practice of Public Involvement in Florida [Summary]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2019, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/65606.
Compaction of asphalt mixtures represents a critical step in the construction process that significantly affects the performance and durability of asphalt pavements. In this research effort, the compaction process of asphalt mixtures was investigated using a combined experimental and computational approach. The primary goal was to understand the ma
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Marasteanu, M. O., Le, J. L., Hill, K., Yan, T., Man, T., Turos, M., Barman, M., Arepalli, U. M., & Munch, J. (2019). Experimental and Computational Investigations of High-Density Asphalt Mixtures (Report No. MN/RC 2019-41). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53978
Marasteanu, Mihai O., Jia-Liang Le, Kimberly Hill, Tianhao Yan, Teng Man, Mugurel Turos, Manik Barman, Uma Maheswar Arepalli, and Jared Munch. Experimental and Computational Investigations of High-Density Asphalt Mixtures. Report no. MN/RC 2019-41. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53978.
Marasteanu, Mihai O., et al. Experimental and Computational Investigations of High-Density Asphalt Mixtures. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2019, Report no. MN/RC 2019-41, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/53978.
The term “mattressing” is a relatively new term coined by a joint task force formed by the Deep Foundation Institute and European Foundation Federation Committee (DFI/EFFC). Mattressing is defined as a pattern of creases on the surface of drilled shafts or slurry walls where the pattern reflects the reinforcing cage layout and which gives the appea
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Mullins, G., Zayed, A., Costello, K., Mobley, S., Jeyaraj, J. A., & Mee, T. (2019). Evaluation of Self Consolidating Concrete and Class IV Concrete Flow in Drilled Shafts (Report No. BDV25-977-25). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59867
Mullins, Gray, Abla Zayed, Kelly Costello, Sarah Mobley, Jessudos Asirvatham Jeyaraj, and Tristen Mee. Evaluation of Self Consolidating Concrete and Class IV Concrete Flow in Drilled Shafts. Report no. BDV25-977-25. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59867.
Mullins, Gray, et al. Evaluation of Self Consolidating Concrete and Class IV Concrete Flow in Drilled Shafts. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2019, Report no. BDV25-977-25, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/59867.
The implementation of geosynthetics in road construction in the United States dates back to the 1970s. Although the benefits of these materials are widely recognized, actual design and construction practices are not universal. Guidelines for use are often developed locally based on specific field experience. Currently, the Virginia Department of Tr
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Hoppe, E. J., Hossain, M. S., Moruza, A. K., & Weaver, C. B. (2019). Use of Geosynthetics for Separation and Stabilization in Low-Volume Roadways (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 20-R8). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61922
Hoppe, Edward J, M Shabbir Hossain, Audrey K Moruza, and Chaz B Weaver. Use of Geosynthetics for Separation and Stabilization in Low-Volume Roadways. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 20-R8. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61922.
Hoppe, Edward J, et al. Use of Geosynthetics for Separation and Stabilization in Low-Volume Roadways. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 20-R8, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61922.
One of the main causes of structural deficiency in concrete bridges is the deterioration of the constituent materials. In order to achieve the goal of a design life of 75 to 100 years, it is imperative that pretensioned elements—girders, piles, and deck panels—contain corrosion-resistant or corrosion-free strands. The Virginia Department of Transpo
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Tanks, J. D., Sharp, S. R., Ozyildirim, H. C., & Harris, D. K. (2019). Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for Pretension Applications: Material Acceptance Criteria and Advancing Anchorage Designs (Report No. VTRC 20-R5). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61874
Tanks, Jonathon D, Stephen R Sharp, H Celik Ozyildirim, and Devin K Harris. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for Pretension Applications: Material Acceptance Criteria and Advancing Anchorage Designs. Report no. VTRC 20-R5. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61874.
Tanks, Jonathon D, et al. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for Pretension Applications: Material Acceptance Criteria and Advancing Anchorage Designs. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2019, Report no. VTRC 20-R5, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61874.
The research described in this report was funded by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), with an emphasis on portland limestone cements (PLCs) with higher limestone contents (e.g., greater than 15%), particularly in paving applications. The project was quite comprehensive and included the full-scale production of seven different cements
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Garcia, J. E., Tiburzi, N. N., Folliard, K. J., Drimalas, T., & Thomas, M. D. A. (2019). Laboratory and Outdoor Exposure Site Evaluations of Portland Limestone Cements (Report No. FHWA/TX-18/0-6858-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62534
Garcia, Jose E, Nicolas N Tiburzi, Kevin J. Folliard, Thano Drimalas, and Michael D. A. Thomas. Laboratory and Outdoor Exposure Site Evaluations of Portland Limestone Cements. Report no. FHWA/TX-18/0-6858-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62534.
Garcia, Jose E, et al. Laboratory and Outdoor Exposure Site Evaluations of Portland Limestone Cements. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2019, Report no. FHWA/TX-18/0-6858-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62534.
Travel-time reliability is a crucial indicator in transportation systems performance assessment. Previous studies mostly relied on historical detectors or trajectory data for reliability analysis; however, data availability and limited sample size create major obstacles for robust and comprehensive assessment. Moreover, such analysis that is only b
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Liu, X. C., & Haghighi, N. (2019). Travel-Time Reliability in Simulation and Planning Models: Utah Case Study (SHRP2 L04 IAP Round 7) (Report No. UT-19.21). Utah. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54020
Liu, Xiaoyue Cathy and Nima Haghighi. Travel-Time Reliability in Simulation and Planning Models: Utah Case Study (SHRP2 L04 IAP Round 7). Report no. UT-19.21. Utah. Department of Transportation, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54020.
Liu, Xiaoyue Cathy, and Nima Haghighi Travel-Time Reliability in Simulation and Planning Models: Utah Case Study (SHRP2 L04 IAP Round 7). Utah. Department of Transportation, 2019, Report no. UT-19.21, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/54020.
Bikeshare programs are increasingly popular in the United States and they are an important part of sustainable transportation systems, offering a viable mode choice for many types of last-mile trips. This popularity means that an increasing number of people can enjoy the convenience of cycling and the associated physical health benefits without act
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Qian, X. (2019). Modeling Framework for Socially Inclusive Bikesharing Services. University of California, Davis. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56084
Qian, Xiaodong. Modeling Framework for Socially Inclusive Bikesharing Services. University of California, Davis. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2019. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56084.
Qian, Xiaodong Modeling Framework for Socially Inclusive Bikesharing Services. University of California, Davis. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2019, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56084.
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