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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Interpersonal roadway communication is a vital component of the transportation system. Road users communicate to coordinate movement and increase roadway safety. Future autonomous vehicle research needs to account for the role of interpersonal roadway communication. This literature review synthesizes research on interpersonal interaction between dr
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The purpose of this Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) research study was (1) to update the ADOT geosynthetic specifications for geogrids, geotextiles, geomembranes, and composites; and (2) to recommend design guidelines for using geosynthetics for base reinforcement and subgrade stabilization. The study included a survey of other states r
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The most common method used to design and analyze bridge decks, termed the traditionalmethod, treats a deck slab as if it were made of strips supported by inflexible girders. Analternative – the empirical method – treats the deck slab as a unit that resists load primarilythrough internal arching action. The mechanics of the empirical method are mor
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The State of Texas does not currently have an automated approach for estimating volumes for links without counts. This research project proposes the development of an automated system to efficiently estimate the traffic volumes on uncounted links, in the event of rare disturbances of the typical traffic flow. The idea we plan to leverage is that th
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FHWA Part II SPR Research Program FAP Number SPR-0010(34) & FHWA Funded Research Program & FHWA LTAP Funded Program & FHWA STP Funded Program & Federal & Self-Generated Funded Research Program & Other DOTD Funded Projects
Transportation departments are challenged by the invasion of downy brome (cheatgrass) and medusahead. The reduction of downy brome (cheat grass) by Weed Suppressive Bacteria (WSB) Pseudomonas fluorescens strain ACK55 was evaluated on roadsides of I-84, I-86 and US-95 in Idaho. Bacteria were produced and sprayed on 1-acre plots at eleven locations a
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) collects millions of gallons of runoff at its nearly 300 salt storagefacilities each year, with some portion of this water being reused for the generation of salt brine. Storing this collected stormwaterrunoff in tanks rather than ponds affords some advantages in that less water is collected; the wat
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MnDOT’s Senior Leadership asked MnDOT Library to develop a Strategic Plan that identifies and reviews the challenges facing the Library over the next five years to better address the evolving needs of the department and users. The strategic plan is intended to provide guidance to create the library of the future for MnDOT, by adapting emerging tech
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This project focuses on the use of tools from a combination of computer vision and localization based navigation schemes to aid the process of efficient and safe parking of vehicles in high density parking spaces. The principles of collision avoidance, simultaneous localization and mapping together with vision based actuation in robotics will be us
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Since standardization of traffic signals and signs across the U.S. began in the 1930s, research and experience have led to many changes, based on the effects, both intended and unintended, of traffic control devices. For example, in recent years, many left-turning drivers have seen the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) for the first time. The FYA has the
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This report documents the initial phase of a project that developed, tested, and used a methodology and tool set for converting electronic transit agency fare card transaction data, the Puget Sound region’s ORCA electronic fare card, into information that describes how customers are using the transit system. The project used two nine week datasets.
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The Institute for Transportation Research and Education at North Carolina State University performed research to determine if transit vehicle security camera footage could be paired with Autoscope software to automatically count transit passenger boardings. The research was limited to community transportation systems vehicles. The Autoscope softwar
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The primary goal of this research was to develop a tool for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to improve methods to identify and prioritize locations with increased or elevated risk for pedestrian and bicycle crashes. This report includes a comprehensive review of many scientific reports and papers about the pedestrian and bicycle cras
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Longitudinal joints are an essential part of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement slabs. These joints are reinforced with tie bars in order to control joint opening due to thermal stresses. Inspections of PCC pavements by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD DOT) using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) revealed that it is common for ti
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Populations of several non-migratory bat species have declined significantly in New England due to White-nose Syndrome, resulting in several species, including the Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), being listed as threatened or endangered at the federal or state level. While bats are known to roost in bridges in other regions, it wa
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Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) systems have been developed to strengthen or rehabilitate existing concrete and masonry structures subject to damage, steel reinforcement corrosion or requiring resistance capacity improvements due to increased service loads or upgraded code requirements. Bridge decks, girders and pile caps, and parking
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The overarching goal of this project was to integrate data from commercial remote sensing and spatial information (CRS&SI) technologies to create a novel data-driven decision making framework that empowers the railroad industry to monitor, assess, and manage the risks associated with their aging bridge inventories, especially those exposed to natur
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The University of Iowa (UI) and the leaders of the MyCarDoesWhat campaign partnered with the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) miniSim and the UI Mobile Museum to build an interactive exhibit as part of the overall museum for visitors to experience simulation research and technology. The UI’s Mobile Museum is a 36-foot recreational vehicle
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This project relates to “managing stormwater runoff in cold climates” and addresses the feasibility of low-impact development at a regional demonstration site in eastern Washington. The studies relate to seven large permeable pavement systems. The findings for similar climates and soils are as follows: The draindown times for retention in Palouse o
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This research effort consisted of two objectives related to components of a prototype cable barrier system. The first objective was to mitigate the potential for vehicle floorpan tearing by modifying the cable guardrail posts. A bogie vehicle was equipped with a simulated floorpan designed to replicate the height, thickness, and strength of the flo
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