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The primary objective of this pilot study was to examine six types of land use of interest to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD): apartment complexes, urgent care facilities, dollar stores, car washes, drive-thru banks, and drive-thru daiquiri/boil shops. This research aimed to answer six questions: (1) How much varia
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Bian, R. "., Stopher, P. R., Hassan, H., & Bayomi, A. (2026). Trip Generation Rates for Various Sites (Report No. FHWA/LA.26/725). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93436
Bian, Ruijie "Rebecca", Peter R. Stopher, Hany Hassan, and Abduallah Bayomi. Trip Generation Rates for Various Sites. Report no. FHWA/LA.26/725. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93436.
Bian, Ruijie "Rebecca", et al. Trip Generation Rates for Various Sites. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. FHWA/LA.26/725, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93436.
This study investigates the effectiveness of positive message framing in fostering sustainable behaviors, particularly in the context of litter prevention and circular economies. Focusing on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R), as well as anti-littering initiatives, the research evaluates public messaging strategies designed to influe
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Mishra, S., Aravind, A., & Agrawal, A. (2026). Public Messaging and Behavior Change Systems for Circular Economies (Report No. RES: 2024-01). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92823
Mishra, Sabyasachee, Avani Aravind, and Aman Agrawal. Public Messaging and Behavior Change Systems for Circular Economies. Report no. RES: 2024-01. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92823.
Mishra, Sabyasachee, et al. Public Messaging and Behavior Change Systems for Circular Economies. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. RES: 2024-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92823.
Bridge decks are among the most vulnerable components of bridge structures due to the combined effects of multiple deterioration mechanisms, including traffic-induced abrasion, repeated freeze-thaw cycling, and chloride ingress. Surface impregnation using silane sealers has proven to be an effective method for mitigating concrete deterioration in b
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Ghazal, A. I., Myers, J. J., & ElGawady, M. A. (2026). Silane Bridge Deck Rating (Report No. cmr 26-010). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93018
Ghazal, Ahmed I., John J. Myers, and Mohamed A. ElGawady. Silane Bridge Deck Rating. Report no. cmr 26-010. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93018.
Ghazal, Ahmed I., et al. Silane Bridge Deck Rating. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2026, Report no. cmr 26-010, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93018.
This study investigated the use of co-simulation for evaluating cooperative driving automation (CDA) applications within a work zone environment. The examined use case focused on the merging maneuvers of a single CDA-equipped vehicle into either a CDA platoon or a traffic stream consisting of human-driven vehicles near a work zone with a one-lane b
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Hadi, M., & Jeenprasom, C. (2026). Application of Digital Twins for Testing Connectivity, Automation, and Cooperation Applications. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93025
Hadi, Mohammed and Chonlachart Jeenprasom. Application of Digital Twins for Testing Connectivity, Automation, and Cooperation Applications. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93025.
Hadi, Mohammed, and Chonlachart Jeenprasom Application of Digital Twins for Testing Connectivity, Automation, and Cooperation Applications. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93025.
The University of South Florida's Corrosion Research Laboratory previously developed a tendon imaging unit (TIU) capable of providing representative cross-section images of external tendons that show strand envelope position and the likelihood of grouting deficiencies. The objective of this work was to adapt the grout-based TIU for application to w
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Alexander, C. L., Sagüés, A. A., Karki, M., & Kandel, L. (2026). Development of a Non-Destructive Imaging Tool to Identify Deficiencies in External Tendons Containing Flexible Fillers. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92913
Alexander, Christopher L., Alberto A. Sagüés, Mahesh Karki, and Laxmi Kandel. Development of a Non-Destructive Imaging Tool to Identify Deficiencies in External Tendons Containing Flexible Fillers. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92913.
Alexander, Christopher L., et al. Development of a Non-Destructive Imaging Tool to Identify Deficiencies in External Tendons Containing Flexible Fillers. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92913.
This research evaluated the Missouri Department of Transportation's (MoDOT's) use of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies in work zones, with an emphasis on Smart Work Zone (SWZ) technologies and automation. Project objectives included identifying available TSMO strategies, documenting examples of their use, implementi
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Jackels, J., Falero, C., Salum, J., Sebens, J., Hayes, M., Leight, S., & Kaltenbronn, J. (2026). TSMO Strategies and Automation in Work Zones (Report No. cmr 26-009). Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93017
Jackels, Jon, Cortney Falero, Jimoku Salum, Justin Sebens, Maranatha Hayes, Shawn Leight, and Jacob Kaltenbronn. TSMO Strategies and Automation in Work Zones. Report no. cmr 26-009. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93017.
Jackels, Jon, et al. TSMO Strategies and Automation in Work Zones. Missouri. Department of Transportation. Construction and Materials Division, 2026, Report no. cmr 26-009, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93017.
Florida-produced fine aggregates are generally of suitable quality, and deleterious effects associated with organic matter are uncommon. However, naturally occurring organic constituents can affect cement hydration and early-age strength development depending on their concentration, composition, and interaction with cementitious phases. The sands e
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Ferraro, C. C., Riding, K. A., Patel, A. D., Gordillo, J. I. D., & Mueller, T. K. (2026). Determination of Test Methods to Quantify the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Constituents in Silica Sand Used for Construction (Report No. BED31-977-30). Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92909
Ferraro, Christopher C., Kyle A. Riding, Ashish D. Patel, José Ignacio Dávila Gordillo, and Timothy K. Mueller. Determination of Test Methods to Quantify the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Constituents in Silica Sand Used for Construction. Report no. BED31-977-30. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92909.
Ferraro, Christopher C., et al. Determination of Test Methods to Quantify the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Constituents in Silica Sand Used for Construction. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. BED31-977-30, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92909.
Providing safe and secure parking for the more than three million heavy trucks that move over 70% of the nation's freight is both a local and national issue. This is especially true for a major freight hub such as Louisiana, with its freight-intensive corridors, including I-10 and I-12. Currently, there is only one parking spot for every 11 trucks
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Stich, B., & Mallum, F. (2026). Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities (Report No. FHWA/LA.26/728). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93048
Stich, Bethany and Faisal Mallum. Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities. Report no. FHWA/LA.26/728. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93048.
Stich, Bethany, and Faisal Mallum Truck Parking Shortage: Improving Efficiency and Identifying Opportunities. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2026, Report no. FHWA/LA.26/728, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93048.
The study highlights the implementation of shallow foundation analysis and design into the finite element software FB-MultiPier. Key details of the report are: ⅰ) Bearing capacity, settlement, and passive resistance of shallow foundations in Florida limestone are characterized with a graphical user input/output FEM software; ⅱ) Bearing capacity of
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Rodgers, M., Wasman, S., Faraone, M., Patil, A., McVay, M., Yang, K., Podder, S., & Islam, M. (2026). Phase III: Implementation of Shallow Foundations on Florida Limestone in FB-MultiPier. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93028
Rodgers, Michael, Scott Wasman, Michael Faraone, Anand Patil, Michael McVay, Kunyu Yang, Suchana Podder, and Mayesha Islam. Phase III: Implementation of Shallow Foundations on Florida Limestone in FB-MultiPier. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93028.
Rodgers, Michael, et al. Phase III: Implementation of Shallow Foundations on Florida Limestone in FB-MultiPier. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2026, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93028.
The State Road (SR) 73 Eagle Mountain Wildlife Crosswalk (Crosswalk) and Wildlife-Detection Driver Warning System (the System) were part of wildlife accommodation efforts to reduce mule deer/wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC) while allowing mule deer migrations to continue across SR 73. These included the 60-feet wide Crosswalk gap in wildlife exclu
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Cramer, P., & Hamlin, R. (2026). Utah SR 73 Eagle Mountain Mule Deer Crosswalk and Wildlife-Detection Driver Warning System Research (Report No. UT-26.18). Utah. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93105
Cramer, Patricia and Robert Hamlin. Utah SR 73 Eagle Mountain Mule Deer Crosswalk and Wildlife-Detection Driver Warning System Research. Report no. UT-26.18. Utah. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93105.
Cramer, Patricia, and Robert Hamlin Utah SR 73 Eagle Mountain Mule Deer Crosswalk and Wildlife-Detection Driver Warning System Research. Utah. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. UT-26.18, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93105.
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT's) Procedures for Establishing Speed Zones manual (Speed Zone Manual) contain TxDOT's policies for setting regulatory speed limits. Regulatory speed limits are set based on the 85th percentile speed of free-flowing passenger cars and various site
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Fitzpatrick, K., Kutela, B., Le, M., Pratt, M. P., & Venglar, S. (2026). Using Vehicle Probe Data to Evaluate Speed Limits, Year 3 [Project Summary Report] (Report No. 0-7156-01). Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93242
Fitzpatrick, Kay, Boniphace Kutela, Minh Le, Michael P. Pratt, and Steven Venglar. Using Vehicle Probe Data to Evaluate Speed Limits, Year 3 [Project Summary Report]. Report no. 0-7156-01. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93242.
Fitzpatrick, Kay, et al. Using Vehicle Probe Data to Evaluate Speed Limits, Year 3 [Project Summary Report]. Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University, 2026, Report no. 0-7156-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93242.
This project evaluated the efficacy of the two-stage design for roadside ditches located in Iowa from multiple perspectives. For this purpose, the project team set forth the following research objectives:1. Evaluation of the performance of two-stage road side ditches for their ability to improve water quality by efficiently processing sediment and
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Schilling, K. (2026). Evaluating a Two-Stage Roadside Ditch Design to Improve Environmental Performance [Brief] (Report No. 20-SPR1-002). University of Iowa. IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93174
Schilling, Keith. Evaluating a Two-Stage Roadside Ditch Design to Improve Environmental Performance [Brief]. Report no. 20-SPR1-002. University of Iowa. IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93174.
Schilling, Keith Evaluating a Two-Stage Roadside Ditch Design to Improve Environmental Performance [Brief]. University of Iowa. IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering, 2026, Report no. 20-SPR1-002, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93174.
The aggregate gradations specified by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) differ from those of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Preliminary discussions suggest that adopting AASHTO standard gradation sizes could provide national alignment and simplify production for those operating in mul
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Elgaali, H. H., Shah, A., & Olek, J. (2026). Evaluation of Aggregate Gradation Specifications and the Feasibility of Harmonization With AASHTO Standards (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/19). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318648
Elgaali, Husam H., Ayesha Shah, and Jan Olek. Evaluation of Aggregate Gradation Specifications and the Feasibility of Harmonization With AASHTO Standards. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/19. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2026. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318648.
Elgaali, Husam H., et al. Evaluation of Aggregate Gradation Specifications and the Feasibility of Harmonization With AASHTO Standards. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2026, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2026/19, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284318648.
This study developed a refined, data-driven framework to support the selection of reinforced concrete box culverts (RCBCs) in South Dakota, where designers often face uncertainty when choosing between cast-in-place (CIP) and precast systems under complex site conditions. The project combined stakeholder interviews, nationwide surveys, inspection re
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Moro, C., Espinoza, W., Torres, A., Kambampati, S., & Adewale, K. (2026). Refinement of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Installation Guidelines (Report No. SD2023-07). South Dakota. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93351
Moro, Carlos, Wilson Espinoza, Anthony Torres, Satyapriya Kambampati, and Kehinde Adewale. Refinement of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Installation Guidelines. Report no. SD2023-07. South Dakota. Department of Transportation, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93351.
Moro, Carlos, et al. Refinement of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Installation Guidelines. South Dakota. Department of Transportation, 2026, Report no. SD2023-07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93351.
Despite growing evidence that minimum parking requirements both constrain development and produce more parking than necessary or desirable, many cities remain reluctant to repeal them. A common concern is that eliminating these mandates will result in too little off-street parking. This issue brief synthesizes research from cities that have already
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Schwartz, E. (2026). What Happens When Cities Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements? [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.17610/T69030
Schwartz, Ellen. What Happens When Cities Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements? [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026. https://doi.org/10.17610/T69030.
Schwartz, Ellen What Happens When Cities Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements? [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.17610/T69030.
Several state departments of transportation have integrated mobile road weather information sensors (RWIS) and maintenance decision support systems (MDSS) to improve the performance of their winter maintenance operations. The main goal of this research project is to conduct a multi-year field study to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating mobil
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El-Rayes, K., Ignacio, E. J., & Al Kalal, K. (2026). Evaluating the Benefits of Implementing Mobile Road Weather Information Sensors (Phase II) (Report No. FHWA-ICT-26-008). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-008
El-Rayes, Khaled, Ernest-John Ignacio, and Kinda Al Kalal. Evaluating the Benefits of Implementing Mobile Road Weather Information Sensors (Phase II). Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-008. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-008.
El-Rayes, Khaled, et al. Evaluating the Benefits of Implementing Mobile Road Weather Information Sensors (Phase II). Illinois Center for Transportation, 2026, Report no. FHWA-ICT-26-008, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-008.
This report assesses the existing manpower forecasting tool used for workforce allocation and provides a comprehensive description of the development of a new, modern forecasting system. An extensive review of existing tools and state-of-the-art methods for similar forecasting was conducted, including the identification of key factors influencing m
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Mitra, S., Hernandez, S., Ogungbire, A., Mullin, E., & Sexton, C. (2026). Update of the ARDOT Workforce Forecasting System (Report No. TRC2101). Arkansas. Department of Transportation. Transportation Research Committee. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92059
Mitra, Suman, Sarah Hernandez, Adedolapo Ogungbire, Erin Mullin, and Clayton Sexton. Update of the ARDOT Workforce Forecasting System. Report no. TRC2101. Arkansas. Department of Transportation. Transportation Research Committee, 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92059.
Mitra, Suman, et al. Update of the ARDOT Workforce Forecasting System. Arkansas. Department of Transportation. Transportation Research Committee, 2026, Report no. TRC2101, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92059.
This issue brief synthesizes research that clearly demonstrates how minimum parking requirements exacerbate the housing affordability crisis. Parking requirements are zoning rules that require new homes to include a minimum number of off-street parking spaces, regardless of site-specific conditions, costs, or residents’ needs. Parking is expensive
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Schwartz, E. (2026). Parking Requirements Drive Up Housing Costs [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6DS47
Schwartz, Ellen. Parking Requirements Drive Up Housing Costs [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6DS47.
Schwartz, Ellen Parking Requirements Drive Up Housing Costs [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6DS47.
High levels of driving can impose significant social costs, including traffic injuries and deaths, congestion, air and noise pollution, and health risks linked to sedentary lifestyles. Minimum parking requirements amplify these impacts by encouraging car ownership and driving - and discouraging other ways of moving around. These mandates typically
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Schwartz, E. (2026). Minimum Parking Requirements Fuel Driving [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6589S
Schwartz, Ellen. Minimum Parking Requirements Fuel Driving [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6589S.
Schwartz, Ellen Minimum Parking Requirements Fuel Driving [Issue Brief]. University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, 2026, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.17610/T6589S.
For several decades, transportation planners and engineers have used automobile Level of Service (LOS) to communicate transportation system conditions. In Virginia, stakeholders such as Fairfax County officials have shown interest in supplementing LOS with vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which can be a useful measure of vehicle travel and a proxy for
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Ohlms, P. B., Kim, A., & McKinney, J. H. (2026). Exploring the Use of VMT as an Evaluation Metric Within Virginia’s Transportation Planning Process (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 26-R46). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92221
Ohlms, Peter B., Aden Kim, and Jonathan H. McKinney. Exploring the Use of VMT as an Evaluation Metric Within Virginia’s Transportation Planning Process. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R46. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92221.
Ohlms, Peter B., et al. Exploring the Use of VMT as an Evaluation Metric Within Virginia’s Transportation Planning Process. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2026, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 26-R46, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/92221.
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