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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Some types of geometric improvements that the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has begun to build in the past two decades, such as the reduction in the number of arterial access points, the replacement of a traditional four-way intersection with a roundabout, or a restricted crossing U-turn, or left-turn prohibitions, have elicited expr
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Spray-on rejuvenators are pavement preservation treatments intended to mitigate oxidative aging of asphalt binder in the near-surface region of asphalt pavements. Although several highway agencies have evaluated these treatments, reported performance outcomes vary, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has limited documented experien
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In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly enacted the Virginia Wildlife Corridor Action Plan (WCAP; Code of Virginia § 29.1579), which directed the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and other state agencies to identify wildlife corridors and areas with a high risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions to prioritize wildlife crossing projects that
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Transportation construction activities involving in-stream work can mobilize sediment and elevate turbidity, which can affect sensitive aquatic species such as freshwater mussels. Although cofferdams are used to isolate construction areas and limit sediment mobilization, their installation and removal create some degree of sediment release as a res
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This study aimed to determine the transport distances of sediment associated with the installation and removal of cofferdams. Related objectives were to (1) compare the impact of cofferdam-related construction events on sediment loads and (2) to document factors that affect recovery times and sediment loads.
The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive model to identify road segments in Virginia at high risk of white-tailed deer- or black bear-vehicle collisions. A related objective was to develop a benefit-cost methodology that complements the predictive model and supports consistent and defensible benefit-cost analyses for large animal-vehic
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The objective of this research project is to develop a guide for expanding, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating Adaptive Traffic Control Systems (ATCS)in Louisiana. The guide will be grounded in data driven evaluation of existing Louisiana deployments and national best practices, with a focus on practical implementation under DOTD standards a
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This project aims to develop a comprehensive framework for statewide pavement friction management and safety-oriented decision-making for IDOT. The project was structured into several key tasks. First, a literature review was conducted to synthesize existing research on pavement friction measurement, friction-crash relationships, investigatory leve
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Two skewed (around 45°) two-span continuous bridges with stub abutments or integral abutments were monitored in the field during construction and after the bridges were in service. The goal was to establish a comprehensive understanding of load distribution in skewed steel I-girder bridges and to potentially refine their analysis and design procedu
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This report describes upgrades to the Federal Highway Administration Benchmark Profiler (BP) and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Urban and Low-Speed Profiler (ULSP) and comparison between profiles measured by the two devices. BP and ULSP measurements were compared on six pavement sections at the Illinois Certification a
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This project supported the Traffic Safety Culture Transportation Pooled Fund (TSC-TPF) by developing outreach materials and a communication plan to improve the dissemination and use of research findings. Using the Improving Pedestrian Safety project as a pilot, the project team created a concise project summary, audience-specific speaking points, a
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Research Objectives: • Characterize the asphalt binder availability, activity, and contribution from RAP materials and corresponding asphalt mixtures. • Evaluate the effectiveness of recycling agents (RAs) for improved blending with virgin binder. • Assess the effect of RBA and RAs on asphalt mixtures volumetrics and performance.
Reinforced concrete (RC) barriers are often used as railings to protect bridge piers against vehicular collision force (VCF). RC barriers absorb collision energy and/or redirect vehicles. According to bridge design specifications of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), barriers used to protect bridge pier
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Low-cost cantilevered and butterfly sign support structures are commonly used because they more effectively reduce the probability of vehicle collision compared to overhead sign structures. Over time, the span of cantilevered support structures has increased as safety concerns have caused the upright component of the structures to be installed furt
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The primary objective of this research was to assess the performance of sub-standard RC barriers as protection for bridge piers against VCF and quantify their reduction of the equivalent static force (ESF) that piers must resist according to AASHTO specifications. This report describes current procedures to determine the transverse static capacity
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Texas Department of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office
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2026-05-01
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In TxDOT research project 0-7029, the research team at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute investigated the impact of sequential seal coats, seal coat grade type, and other factors on rumble strip performance. The key recommendations from the study, presented in this document, can guide TxDOT engineers about whether seal coat should be placed ov
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This study investigated the structural performance of fully encased steel H-piles used in bridge foundations, with a specific focus on the effects of unbraced pile height resulting from scour conditions. While concrete encasement is widely used to protect piles, its structural contribution is often excluded from axial capacity calculations in curre
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Overweight (OW) vehicles contribute to pavement and bridge deterioration, creating additional maintenance needs that may exceed the revenues generated through existing permit fees. This study developed a methodology for periodically updating Texas OW permit fees to reflect evolving traffic patterns, vehicle configurations, and infrastructure costs.
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This study investigated interfacial delamination in NMDOT's asphalt pavements and developed improved methods for evaluating and improving bonding between asphalt layers. Laboratory testing evaluated four tack coat types: trackless tack, SS-1H, SS-1HP, and CSS-1H. Direct shear tests were used to measure interface shear strength under different tack
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Three inexpensive ultra-low-noise MEMS accelerometers were deployed along the Turnagain Arm corridor near Girdwood, Alaska, to evaluate automated seismic avalanche detection. Over 145 days of monitoring, 400 seismic events were recorded including two confirmed avalanches on the same evening (one detected seismically, one confirmed by sensor burial)
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