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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Variable speed limits (VSL) are useful in promoting highway safety. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), “the use of VSLs during inclement weather or other less than ideal conditions can improve safety by decreasing the risks associated with traveling at speeds that are higher than appropriate for the conditions.” The project’s r
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This report provides a comprehensive assessment and availability of the technical resources required in the development of a Central Building Information Modeling (BIM) Transportation Library (CBTL), outlining its foundational requirements based on past research, related projects, and stakeholder engagement. The CBTL is envisioned as a nationally a
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As of 2024, approximately 36% of bridges across the United States require repair or replacement, with 7% classified as structurally deficient. The estimated cost to address these deficiencies exceeds $260 billion. In recent years, Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) has emerged as a repair material for infrastructure preservation, drawing increa
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This research is a continuation of K-TRAN: KSU-19-5. Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls with metallic reinforcement are widely used as a cost-effective means of earth retention. Metallic reinforcement, which is susceptible to corrosion, is typically sized for a 75-year design life after allowing for a standard rate of corrosion. The Kansas D
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Bridges and large culverts are designed using historical streamflow data. However, historical streamflow data are static and do not account for changes in precipitation, temperature, and watershed characteristics such as the percentage covered by impervious surface. This report details efforts to determine if streamflow peak discharges in Virginia
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The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) as a partial replacement for virgin aggregates and asphalt binders has received considerable attention in recent years due to its economic and environmental benefits. These benefits include a potential reduction in asphalt mixture cost and the promotion of sustainability. However, many state Departments o
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This study investigates the factors influencing injury severity in rear-end collisions in California using data from the Highway Safety Information System (HSIS). A total of 569,386 rear-end crashes recorded between 2015 and 2017 are analyzed. The dataset is divided into 24 subgroups based on driver sex (male, female), driver age (under 25, 25–65,
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The objective of this research is to expand and validate decision-making tools and best practices for mass concrete thermal management, integrating emerging cementitious materials. Building on the foundations established in previous phases, this project evaluates an expanded range of concrete mix designs—including Type IL cement and reclaimed fly a
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Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls often contain galvanized steel reinforcement. Because galvanized steel eventually corrodes, however, the corrosion process must be closely monitored to accurately determine where structures are in their life cycle and to improve specifications to lengthen the lifespan of future MSE walls. This report is a c
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Geotechnical asset management (GAM) systems are a critical element of Transportation Asset Management (TAM) plans. Geotechnical assets include walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades within the right of way. Although the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a TAM, it does not currently have a GAM. A fully developed GAM would allow retri
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Geotechnical asset management (GAM) systems are a critical element of Transportation Asset Management (TAM) plans. Geotechnical assets include walls, slopes, embankments, and subgrades within the right of way. Although the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has a TAM, it does not currently have a GAM. A fully developed GAM would allow retri
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Allowable work hours (AWH), also known as Allowable Closure Hours or Limitations on Operations, for a contract dictate which hours of the day construction and maintenance activities may occur and are known to affect operations, constructability, and safety. Individual districts set AWH for activities—including short-term maintenance, paving project
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This study explores the effects of pandemic-related trucking relaxations on freight safety in Oregon. A historical review of trucking relaxations before and during the pandemic is conducted and compared. Using traffic volume levels and key pandemic dates, three time periods were chosen for analysis: (1) pre-pandemic, (2) a low VMT pandemic period w
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Fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion, improves the workability, mechanical properties, durability, and sustainability of concretes when added as a supplement. Dwindling supplies of fly ash led Arizona DOT (ADOT) to investigate the use of alternative cementitious materials (ACMs) in concrete mixture designs. This study drew from a review of lite
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The current practice of bridge inspection requires the use of snooper trucks and, when parked on bridges, the control of passing traffic, thus causing an operation safety concern for both passengers and inspectors. It also leads to inherently subjective and qualitative results. This pooled-fund study aims to develop case studies on the deployment a
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The research team evaluated 59 bridges in diverse types, age groups, and geographical locations. Best practices of the technologies were developed and summarized in inspection protocols and guidelines using commercial drones, structural crawlers, and hybrid uncrewed vehicles. Bridge inspection protocols and guidelines are presented in three parts:
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This project is designed to overcome the challenges faced by today’s traffic management systems by: 1. Developing a fully automated vision system architecture to generate Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) eliminating the need for manual directional inputs. 2. Integrating TMCs with SPaT data to generate key intersection performance metrics including de
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This research investigates the impact of over-height vehicle collisions on prestressed concrete bridge girders and explores effective repair strategies to restore their structural integrity. The study addresses a critical concern in bridge resilience, as vehicle impacts can cause varying degrees of damage and severe prestressing strands which compr
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Tow truck operators are directly exposed to traffic when responding to incidents. In addition, stalled vehicles on the highway can hinder safety and operations on the highway and can create a risk of secondary incidents. Fast and effective removal of stalled vehicles on the highway can improve traffic operations and safety for tow truck operators a
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This project developed and demonstrated an AI-enabled vision system for intersection analytics capable of automatically generating Turning Movement Counts (TMCs) and integrating them with Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) data to evaluate traffic signal performance. Using existing Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) CCTV (Closed Circuit Tele
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