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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Road weather systems collect, analyze, and share weather information to help mitigate the disruptive impact of weather events on the nation’s surface transportation system. Much research and development has been undertaken to advance road weather management practice. Meanwhile, many state and local efforts have aimed to deploy connected vehicle (CV
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The objectives of this project were to determine the upper limit of specific field sand in a mix given the amount of active clay present in it, define the process to determine the clay content, and measure how they affect the performance of the asphalt mixtures. To address these objectives, this study focused on developing and verifying the guideli
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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) initiated Project 0-7089 to explore the potential of using precast bridge substructures, particularly focusing on precast column solutions for multi- column bents. The project aimed to address the challenges and benefits associated with precast columns, which are known to expedite construction processe
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The study commenced with a comprehensive review of the existing literature combined with a questionnaire survey that focused on the evaluation of prevailing automated pavement condition data collection techniques. The primary objective was to identify potential strategies for enhancing data quality and operational efficiency, drawing insights from
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The goals of this project were to analyze and validate TSD data for use at the project and network levels, and to provide recommendations on ways to incorporate TSD data into existing Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) pavement management systems. Researchers proposed procedures that use TSD structural data to enhance network- and project-l
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This study evaluated and developed machine learning models for pavement surface classification to enhance accuracy and reliability using advanced computational techniques. Initially, a detailed literature review on pavement texture and measurement methods provided a foundation for developing a prototype system. This system, integrating laser scanne
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The overarching objective of this project is to identify settlement criteria for embankments and retaining walls and develop a systematic soil improvement design tool to facilitate the method selection and construction time and cost estimation. There is a consensus that the post-construction settlement has profound impacts on the service conditions
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Researchers conducted three stakeholder workshops to assess stakeholder needs and concerns, opportunities for stakeholder coordination, and long-term EV infrastructure strategy considerations. Researchers also conducted interviews with peer states and metropolitan planning organizations. These efforts resulted in the development of a prototype EV c
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The purpose of this research project, conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, was to update and refine the mix design procedures for FDR to improve consistency, reliability, and performance of rehabilitated pavements. The project aimed to address the gaps and variability in current practices by suggesting certain changes to the standar
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The research team extracted material and project related information from the SMGR and DCIS databases, and pavement surface conditions, distress measures, and locations of all contracted and in-house construction and maintenance projects identified for four-year planning cycles from the Pavement Analyst database. The research team queried, integrat
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This project is a field support extension of Project 0-7168, 'Use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to Determine Tire Rubber Content in Asphalt Binders.' That project showed that XRF can determine tire rubber content accurately. This project was to provide field support to districts to conduct XRF for tire rubber content in the field and a project site,
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Posted speed limits (PSLs) are a highly complex issue involving engineering, human factors, and political and societal concerns. On a national level, recent research along with calls to change how speed limit are set, especially for city streets, have generated extensive discussion on future speed limit setting procedures. Recent Texas Department o
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The Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) oversees the ownership and maintenance of an extensive network comprising 3,100 centerline miles of paved public roads. In 2004, VTrans pioneered the development of pavement performance models, utilizing historical pavement performance data categorized by the underlying structure and paving surface trea
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) continues to use a variety of reclaimed and recycled materials in highway construction. Recycled materials are used in highway construction to supplement aggregates, concrete, hot-mix asphalt (HMA), steel, and sealants, as well as for soil modification and pavement markings. This report summarizes th
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Mobility hubs (MHs) can facilitate seamless transitions between various transportation modes, such as transit, ridehailing, and micromobility, enhancing multimodal travel and delivering socioeconomic benefits. To inform mobility hub planning and development in Florida cities and beyond, this project develops a multi-criteria, GIS-based MH site sele
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The research objectives for this project can be summarized as follows: 1. Grow Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) in Louisiana. 2. Build/rebuild a culvert inventory database that will benefit multiple DOTD sections. 3. Establish condition and consequence criteria for culvert risk determinations and maintenance priorities. 4. Develop a roadmap for
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Rumble strips are designed and deployed to reduce run-off-road and head-on crashes by alerting drivers about near-lane departures. Although they have been widely used, their operational safety effectiveness still needs to be investigated under various operational conditions. Rumble strips may have different widths and be installed on edge, shoulder
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The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) set targets for Vermont to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Recognizing that transportation accounts for the largest share of the State’s total GHG emissions, the Climate Action Plan identified reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as a key pathway to meet targets an
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This report provides guidance for the establishment of native habitats in New England. It describes the seed mixes of native plants for various soil conditions, establishment of native habitats using various techniques, guidelines for conservation mowing and ecotypic seed production in the region.
Field sands have been used in hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements to improve workability since they are readily available and less expensive than crushed materials. However, due to their potential adverse effects on performance, field sands are typically limited to 10% of the aggregates. A key issue is the presence of harmful clay particles that can si
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