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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This report evaluates the use of skid number (SN) data for pavement friction management in New Mexico. The study reviews current pavement friction practices, consolidates historical NMDOT Locked Wheel Skid Trailer (LWST) data, develops roadway class specific SN thresholds, and assesses SN variability, risk, and monitoring adequacy. SN records were
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Pavement infrastructure is a significant public investment (over $60 billion annually in the U.S.), yet 39% of major roads are in poor condition, resulting in costly repairs and user expenses. Maximizing pavement longevity is critical to address a projected $684 billion funding gap in road maintenance, and improving compaction quality in pavement b
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in substantial disruptions to travel behavior and transportation systems across the United States. While traffic volumes declined sharply during the early stages of the pandemic, many jurisdictions experienced increases in traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Understanding the factors contributing to these changes
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Fatigue failure of highway sign structures due to sustained wind-loading events has been recognized in many states. In fact, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials specifies that the structural component should be designed for infinite life by maintaining wind-induced stress below their constant amplitude fatigue thr
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This study was initiated to revise the local calibration factors for version 2.6.2, released in September 2022. Another objective was to find any significant changes between the two versions that might affect the performance prediction. Also, several issues related to input material characteristics were studied.
Urban land is a limited resource, and allocating it to infrastructure devoted to storing motor vehicles — parking — reduces the amount of space available for other priorities, including housing, economic development, and green space. This issue brief synthesizes research on the large share of land devoted to parking in urban areas, the large share
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We have found that many ponds are stratified at 0.3m (1ft) depth, often resulting in a bottom region of low dissolved oxygen water and thereby causing the pond to release phosphorus trapped in the bottom sediments back into the water column. It is critical to maintain treatment capacity to reduce pollution to downstream priority waters. This resear
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The AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software uses the mechanistic-empirical pavement design approach. PMED prediction models need to be calibrated to local conditions to produce accurate, reliable pavement performance predictions. Previously, multiple efforts were made to locally calibrate performance models in Kansas across various AASHTOWare
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This project upgraded the land use module for the VisionEval framework to enhance the evaluation of integrated transportation and land use policies and their impacts. The project developed a new strategic land use model utilizing NHTS and Smart Location Database data from 2011 and 2019, applying advanced statistical and machine learning methods to
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This short study analyzes the performance of multiple temporary sign support systems under windy conditions and provides recommendations to the Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The efforts included a literature review that summarizes past studies on the use of temporary sign support syst
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The Oregon Real-Time GNSS Network (ORGN), managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation, serves as a critical backbone for high-precision positioning services across the state. However, the absence of a streamlined workflow for aligning ORGN station coordinates to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) has introduced challenges in consis
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MnDOT has been using alternative deicers (potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, and calcium chloride) to melt road way ice at temperatures colder than sodium chloride can melt it alone. Using alternative deicers in brine form has been a way to leverage treatment techniques at temperatures below 15° F. However, these alternative deicers have not y
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Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is widely used in asphalt mixture production because it reduces material cost, conserves natural resources, and improves sustainability in pavement construction. However, increasing RAP content can also introduce compactability issues and weak cracking resistance. For this reason, a better understanding of RAP materi
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Since 2019, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has conducted several field trials with balanced mix design (BMD) mixtures. In 2024, these efforts culminated with the statewide application of VDOT’s BMD specification to all 9.5-and 12.5-mm surface mixtures with A and D designations in maintenance resurfacing contracts. Several Virginia
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The primary objective of the proposed study is to evaluate the potential benefits of incorporating wicking geotextiles (WGs) to enhance the performance of flexible pavements constructed over soft, moisture-susceptible subgrade soils in Louisiana. The study aims to investigate how WGs can enhance the capillary capacity and improve drain aggerate eff
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One of the goals of the public transit system is to provide a high-quality and affordable service while ensuring the system remains cost-efficient. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, public transit systems have experienced substantial changes in passenger ridership, revenue streams, operational costs, and capital costs. In Texas and other regions, rural
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The 2023 Technology Exchange on Low Volume Road Design, Construction and Maintenance pooled fund (TPF-5(495)) hosted a Local Roads Research Forum on March 3 and 4, 2026, with the Iowa Department of Transportation coordinating as lead state in partnership with the Iowa County Engineers Association Service Bureau. The purpose of this forum was to hel
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Significant and practical differences in balanced mix design (BMD) test results have been reported in past VTRC research projects between samples or lots of the same mix or between districts and producers. These differences can be attributed to the variability in reheating practices and asphalt mixture composition during production. This study help
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According to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), gravel roads account for more than 30% of the total road network in the United States. Although these roads typically carry low volumes of traffic, they play a critical role in transporting goods, providing access to essential services, and connecting to larger highway systems. A
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Erosion and sediment control devices (ESCDs) are commonly installed on construction projects to mitigate the effects of runoff and sediment transport in downstream environments. Regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency require these devices to be frequently inspected and maintained promptly when deficiencies are observed
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