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 presents the findings from the performance analysis of two types of pavements commonly used in North Carolina, aggregate base course (ABC) pavements and full-depth asphalt (FDA) pavements. The main objective of this research project is to examine the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT’s) assumptions that the required m
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In this study, the objective of assessing the permit fees of overweight vehicles in Nebraska along with a review of surrounding Midwestern states was carried out in six stages. The first stage included a TAC meeting and a literature review. The second stage was the examination of the Nebraska permit process and structure utilizing the Nebraska Depa
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The research team from the Connecticut Transportation Institute at the University of Connecticut performed this project for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). The major results of this study were a Data Quality Management Plan and a comprehensive procedures manual providing a road map and steps to establish a process for quality
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Introduction and adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) will likely reshape the transportation system and many economic activities. The economic literature on technology adoption can provide lessons on the diffusion of AVs as well as the social and economic impacts. The authors rely on the threshold model of diffusion, where heterogeneous agents mak
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Findings from numerous studies pointed out the importance of studying certain forms of behavior and personality traits in order to understand propensity to commit unsafe maneuvers in traffic. The present study aims at evaluating the potential contribution of impulsiveness and aggressive driving in the prediction of traffic accidents, and at investi
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Dealing with the present bottlenecks as well as creating long lasting and sustainable transport systems has been the greatest challenge of urban transport planning. Calibrating the present need and forecasting the future demand is the underlying agenda of travel demand forecasting. Mode choice forms an integral part of this process as it gives a co
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This report documents the research project “Responder Study Phase 3: Testing and Support.” The goal of the research was to have a working Responder system that is deployable by the end of the project. Responder is a communication tool that integrates hardware, software, and communications to provide incident responders—particularly those in rural a
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Work zones present an ongoing safety challenge to the road safety community. Traffic management in a work zone is done through movable, temporary elements, and the novelty and complexity of the situation can challenge even attentive drivers This project looked into identifying workzone countermeasures that might be implemented using V2I and I2V com
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The impact of roadway lighting on soybean plant growth and development, was measured in situ at three locations in the state of Illinois. These locations were situated in close proximity of each other for the purpose of evaluating whether there was a difference in the soy response to HPS roadway lighting, versus soy lit by a specific model of 4,000
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Wildlife crossing structures (WCS) over or under highways have been proposed as a solution for road-related habitat fragmentation and wildlife collisions. To assure the efficacy of WCS, road-related negative impacts that could cause animals to avoid WCS, such as noise and light, need to be considered. Human-sourced noise can affect habitat occupanc
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Several strategies have been proposed and developed to alleviate the congestion and throughput problem usually experienced in urban areas. These strategies include the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems, signal re-timing and signal coordination, among others. In urban areas, there are often combinations of signalized and un-signalized inters
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This project summarizes current quality assurance “best” practices used by selected public agencies for constructing successful Chip Seal, Slurry Seal, Micro Surfacing and Thin Lift Asphalt Overlay pavement preventive maintenance treatments. These practices are considered “best” practices, as such practices, when adhered to, lead to long-lasting an
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Low-volume roads represent a significant proportion of transportation infrastructure, and the cost of maintaining low-volume roads is quite high for secondary road departments. Traditional bituminous surface treatments (BSTS) for asphalt pavements require high-quality materials and specialized expertise, but Otta seal surfaces can be constructed us
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In accordance with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) policies and guidelines for bridge rating and evaluation, all bridges shall be rated using the Load and Resistance Factor Rating (LRFR) method as specified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Both local buckling and later
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Run-off-road crashes are a major problem for rural roads. These roads tend to be unlit, and drivers may have difficulty seeing or correctly predicting the curvature of horizontal curves. This leads to vehicles entering horizontal curves at speeds that are too high, which can often lead to vehicles running off the roadway. This study was designed to
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The primary objective of this research is to identify and recommend strategies, tools, and guidelines to facilitate access management on local (i.e., county and municipal) roads intersecting and/or impacting state highways in New Jersey. State of New Jersey has an access management code that applies to state highways, but it does not apply to local
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A balanced mix design (BMD) sets a maximum asphalt content based on the rutting criterion and a minimum asphalt content based on cracking criterion. This project developed a BMD framework for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and used it to evaluate materials from four Minnesota projects using the Illinois Flexibility Index, the ID
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Warm mix asphalt (WMA) describes various technologies that allow asphalt mixtures to be produced at lower temperatures as compared to hot mix asphalt (HMA). WMA technologies also offer improvements in workability, cost, and environmental sustainability such as reduced fuel usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and wear and tear at plants, while enhancin
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The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Traffic Design Manual provides information on Traffic Signal Design, Signing and Pavement Markings, Roadway Lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems. While the chapters on Signing and Pavement Markings, as well as the chapter on Roadway Lighting, have been recently revised, the Traffic Signal
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The primary goal of this study was to analyze the operational and economic effects of access management strategies in South Carolina. This study investigated existing access management strategies practiced by different U.S. states through a review of literature, a nationwide survey, and a follow-up phone interview. Four access management strategies
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