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 reviews the research and advancements in using the Three-Wheel Polishing Device (TWPD) for aggregate polishing and the Dynamic Friction Tester (DFT) to measure the polishing resistance of coarse aggregates in asphalt wearing course mixes. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) currently employs the British Pol
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Wu, Z., Hungria, R., & Bharati, S. (2025). Assessment of Laboratory Friction Testing Equipment and Validation of Pavement Friction Characteristics with Field and Accelerated Friction Testing (Report No. FHWA/LA.25/707). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82247
Wu, Zhong, Ricardo Hungria, and Sudhir Bharati. Assessment of Laboratory Friction Testing Equipment and Validation of Pavement Friction Characteristics with Field and Accelerated Friction Testing. Report no. FHWA/LA.25/707. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82247.
Wu, Zhong, et al. Assessment of Laboratory Friction Testing Equipment and Validation of Pavement Friction Characteristics with Field and Accelerated Friction Testing. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. FHWA/LA.25/707, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82247.
The durability of infrastructure components, such as prestressed concrete bridge beams, can be significantly affected by long-term deterioration associated with corrosion. Corrosion is a major concern for bridges in Virginia, due to the frequent use of deicing salts during the winter, as well as the number of structures in marine environments. The
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Alfailakawi, A., Roberts-Wollmann, C. L., Hebdon, M. H., & Koutromanos, I. (2025). Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of Residual Capacity of Corrosion-Damaged Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 25-R18). Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82895
Alfailakawi, Ali, C L Roberts-Wollmann, Matthew H Hebdon, and Ioannis Koutromanos. Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of Residual Capacity of Corrosion-Damaged Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R18. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82895.
Alfailakawi, Ali, et al. Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of Residual Capacity of Corrosion-Damaged Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders. Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), 2025, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R18, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82895.
Established in 2016, the Roadside Safety Pooled Fund Program TPF 5(343) facilitated collaborative research among State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to address challenges related to roadside safety features. The program prioritized research to support State DOTs in the implementation of the American Association of State Highway and Transport
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Sheikh, N. M., Bligh, R. P., Sheil, A., Kovar, J. C., Williams, W., Abu-Odeh, A. Y., Schulz, N. D., Cakalli, S., & Park, S. H. (2025). Summary Report for Pooled Fund Program TPF 5(343) (Report No. 620311). Roadside Pooled Fund Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89077
Sheikh, Nauman M., Roger P. Bligh, Ariel Sheil, James C. Kovar, William Williams, Akram Y. Abu-Odeh, Nathan D. Schulz, Sofokli Cakalli, and Sun Hee Park. Summary Report for Pooled Fund Program TPF 5(343). Report no. 620311. Roadside Pooled Fund Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89077.
Sheikh, Nauman M., et al. Summary Report for Pooled Fund Program TPF 5(343). Roadside Pooled Fund Program, 2025, Report no. 620311, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89077.
This study evaluates the implementation of electronic enforcement. A review of electronic enforcement technology was conducted, and best practices of electronic enforcement were documented. Using inspection and violation data, a statewide and site-specific analysis were conducted to determine violations that occurred most often. Upon identification
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Hernandez, S., Anderson, J. C., & Timilsina, N. (2025). Evaluation of Electronic Enforcement of Motor Carrier Compliance and Safety (Report No. FHWA-OR-RD-26-07). Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89366
Hernandez, Salvador, Jason C. Anderson, and Namu Timilsina. Evaluation of Electronic Enforcement of Motor Carrier Compliance and Safety. Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-26-07. Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89366.
Hernandez, Salvador, et al. Evaluation of Electronic Enforcement of Motor Carrier Compliance and Safety. Oregon. Department of Transportation. Research Section, 2025, Report no. FHWA-OR-RD-26-07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89366.
This report discusses the results of a research project aiming at developing data-driven approaches for damage detection in steel bridges. The developed approaches utilize machine learning (ML) models coupled with strain data obtained from fiber optic sensors or traditional foil-type strain gauges to detect the damage. The report discusses the expe
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Soliman, M., Mahmoud, A., Nayak, A., & Floyd, R. W. (2025). A Fatigue Assessment Framework for Steel Bridges Using Fiber Optic Sensors and Machine Learning (Report No. FHWA-OK-25-02). Oklahoma. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86283
Soliman, Mohamed, Ahmed Mahmoud, Aditya Nayak, and Royce W Floyd. A Fatigue Assessment Framework for Steel Bridges Using Fiber Optic Sensors and Machine Learning. Report no. FHWA-OK-25-02. Oklahoma. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86283.
Soliman, Mohamed, et al. A Fatigue Assessment Framework for Steel Bridges Using Fiber Optic Sensors and Machine Learning. Oklahoma. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA-OK-25-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86283.
Effective and timely bridge inspections are crucial for extending bridge lifespans and preventing catastrophic failures. Traditional inspection methods often involve manual visual assessments and can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to human error. Recent technological advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), artificial intelli
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Shafei, B., & Odeh, I. (2025). Automated Assessment of Defects in Bridge Structures (Report No. InTrans Project 22-798). Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (InTrans). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85148
Shafei, Behrouz and Ibrahim Odeh. Automated Assessment of Defects in Bridge Structures. Report no. InTrans Project 22-798. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (InTrans), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85148.
Shafei, Behrouz, and Ibrahim Odeh Automated Assessment of Defects in Bridge Structures. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation (InTrans), 2025, Report no. InTrans Project 22-798, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85148.
Fatal and serious injury (FSI) crashes in California have increased by 51.9% in the past decade. To curb this growth, Director’s Policy 36 was issued for Caltrans to adopt the Safe System Approach, an approach that has proven to reduce FSI crashes by large margins in countries and cities that have adopted it. Following this, two Safe System-aligned
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Banerjee, I., Luo, Q., Champlin, J., Griswold, J., & Mitman, M. (2025). Safe System Research and Implementation: Final Report (Report No. CA25-4014). University of California, Berkeley. Safe Transportation Research and Education Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86981
Banerjee, Ipsita, Qianhua Luo, Jacob Champlin, Julia Griswold, and Meghan Mitman. Safe System Research and Implementation: Final Report. Report no. CA25-4014. University of California, Berkeley. Safe Transportation Research and Education Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86981.
Banerjee, Ipsita, et al. Safe System Research and Implementation: Final Report. University of California, Berkeley. Safe Transportation Research and Education Center, 2025, Report no. CA25-4014, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86981.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) needs to maintain safety on its roads, including during construction in work zones. Orange temporary striping promises to increase driver awareness of construction work zones. This project collected and analyzed quantitative and subjective data about driver behavior and traffic incidents over t
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Linke, B., White, W. A., Yen, K., Duong, A., Fashanu, F., & Byrd, N. (2025). Orange Contrasted Temporary Pavement Delineation in Construction Zones (Report No. CA25-3836). Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86985
Linke, Barbara, Wilderich A. White, Kin Yen, Anh Duong, Felicia Fashanu, and Nathan Byrd. Orange Contrasted Temporary Pavement Delineation in Construction Zones. Report no. CA25-3836. Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.), 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86985.
Linke, Barbara, et al. Orange Contrasted Temporary Pavement Delineation in Construction Zones. Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Research Center (Calif.), 2025, Report no. CA25-3836, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86985.
This report examines the electrification of buses, vocational trucks, and construction machinery, as well as the impact of advancements in battery technology on this transition. The electrification of these vehicles and machinery, alongside rapid progress in battery development, is accelerating. This study provides a comprehensive review of current
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Burke, A. F., & Zhao, J. (2025). Battery Technologies for Current and Future Heavy-Duty and Transit Electric Vehicles (Report No. CA25-3382). California. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90503
Burke, Andrew F. and Jingyuan Zhao. Battery Technologies for Current and Future Heavy-Duty and Transit Electric Vehicles. Report no. CA25-3382. California. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90503.
Burke, Andrew F., and Jingyuan Zhao Battery Technologies for Current and Future Heavy-Duty and Transit Electric Vehicles. California. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. CA25-3382, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90503.
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
2025-03-12
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Volume 2 covers 25 serious chemical incidents in 14 states: Arkansas, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas. These serious incidents resulted in 7 fatalities, 23 serious injuries, and approximately $1 billion in property damage. The reports give the publi
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U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (2025). Chemical Incident Reports: Events Reported to the CSB Under the Accidental Release Reporting Rule [Volume 2]. U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80632
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. Chemical Incident Reports: Events Reported to the CSB Under the Accidental Release Reporting Rule [Volume 2]. U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80632.
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Chemical Incident Reports: Events Reported to the CSB Under the Accidental Release Reporting Rule [Volume 2]. U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80632.
Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology has the potential to significantly increase work zone safety. Each day, MnDOT maintenance employees and contractors are at risk of being involved in crashes when performing road work. To mitigate this risk, MnDOT uses truck mounted attenuators – or crash cushions – to help protect roadside workers).
Minnesota. Department of Transportation (2025). Project Summary: Automated Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA) (Report No. 2025-26). Minnesota. Department of Transportation. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17768
Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Project Summary: Automated Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA). Report no. 2025-26. Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17768.
Minnesota. Department of Transportation Project Summary: Automated Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA). Minnesota. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. 2025-26, ROSA P. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14153/mndot.17768.
This report evaluates the effectiveness of Level of Service (LOS) as a metric for roadway improvements. The study examines alternative measures, such as Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) or Vehicle Hours Traveled (VHT) and other Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to assess roadway performance beyond traditional peak-hour analyses. By analyzing practices fr
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Weiss, J., Buckmaster, M., & Carbee, J. (2025). Division of Engineering Research On-Call (ROC) Task #08 - Re-examining Level of Service as a Measure of Effectiveness for Roadway Improvements (Report No. FHWA/OH-2025/04). Ohio. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86821
Weiss, Jacob, Morgan Buckmaster, and Jason Carbee. Division of Engineering Research On-Call (ROC) Task #08 - Re-examining Level of Service as a Measure of Effectiveness for Roadway Improvements. Report no. FHWA/OH-2025/04. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86821.
Weiss, Jacob, et al. Division of Engineering Research On-Call (ROC) Task #08 - Re-examining Level of Service as a Measure of Effectiveness for Roadway Improvements. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA/OH-2025/04, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86821.
This report examines the current practices and challenges associated with the maintenance of control-of-access (C-of-A) fencing along highways, with a particular focus on the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). C-of-A fencing is an essential infrastructure component, designed to enhance the safety, security, and operation
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Moomen, M., Rahman, A., & Appiah, D. (2025). Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing (Report No. FHWA/LA.25/706). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82246
Moomen, Milhan, Ashifur Rahman, and David Appiah. Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing. Report no. FHWA/LA.25/706. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82246.
Moomen, Milhan, et al. Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. FHWA/LA.25/706, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82246.
This report proposes a new research agenda for transportation sustainability. This agenda emerges from TRACtion: Transformative Research and Collaboration, a new approach to community-researcher collaboration that seeks to match UCLA’s academic expertise with the wisdom and perspectives of community groups and advocacy organizations. It is a partne
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Matute, J., Engelhardt, C., Pugh, C., Reginald, M., Butler, T. L., & Millard-Ball, A. (2025). TRACtion: A Research Agenda for Just and Sustainable Transportation. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86953
Matute, Juan, Chase Engelhardt, Carolyn Pugh, Monisha Reginald, Tamika L. Butler, and Adam Millard-Ball. TRACtion: A Research Agenda for Just and Sustainable Transportation. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86953.
Matute, Juan, et al. TRACtion: A Research Agenda for Just and Sustainable Transportation. University of California, Los Angeles. Institute of Transportation Studies, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86953.
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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Fitzpatrick, K., Venglar, S. P., & Pratt, M. P. (2025). Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop Development (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/5-7049-01-R1). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83538
Fitzpatrick, Kay, Steven P. Venglar, and Michael P. Pratt. Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop Development. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/5-7049-01-R1. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83538.
Fitzpatrick, Kay, et al. Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop Development. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/5-7049-01-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83538.
WYDOT maintains a vast network consisting of Interstate, NHS and non-NHS roads. The existing infrastructure needs continues maintenance to keep in good condition and safe for users. To achieve this, WYDOT needs a considerable amount of funding every year and anticipates the demand for future maintenance through performance models. This future maint
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Aleadelat, W., Ksaibati, K., Khan, S., Boake, B., Cawley, B., & Hafez, M. (2025). Review of the Current Transportation Asset Management Practices in Wyoming (Report No. WY-2502F). Wyoming. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85851
Aleadelat, Waleed, Khaled Ksaibati, Shahbaz Khan, Bernard Boake, Bryan Cawley, and Marwan Hafez. Review of the Current Transportation Asset Management Practices in Wyoming. Report no. WY-2502F. Wyoming. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85851.
Aleadelat, Waleed, et al. Review of the Current Transportation Asset Management Practices in Wyoming. Wyoming. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. WY-2502F, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85851.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is often conducted to evaluate the performance and condition of assets and infrastructures. Practical considerations must be considered when conducting NDT in the field. This study evaluates the effectiveness and practicality of various NDT methods for inspecting reinforced concrete structures, with a focus on the appl
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Taheri, H., Hedjazi, S., & Spears, M. (2025). Practical Assessment of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for On-Site Application of GDOT Projects (Report No. FHWA-GA-25-2105). Georgia. Dept. of Transporation. Office of Performance-Based Management and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82427
Taheri, Hossein, Saman Hedjazi, and Macy Spears. Practical Assessment of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for On-Site Application of GDOT Projects. Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2105. Georgia. Dept. of Transporation. Office of Performance-Based Management and Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82427.
Taheri, Hossein, et al. Practical Assessment of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for On-Site Application of GDOT Projects. Georgia. Dept. of Transporation. Office of Performance-Based Management and Research, 2025, Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2105, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82427.
This study aimed to conduct a needs assessment and performance evaluation of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) in Louisiana and identify areas for TIM improvement. The study also aimed to assess interoperability as a solution to communication gaps. The research team achieved this by performing evaluations and assessments of Louisiana’s TIM and comm
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Moomen, M., Rahman, A., & Codjoe, J. A. (2025). Improved Incident Response through Coordinated, Interoperable Communications [Summary] (Report No. LTRC Report 705, SIO No. DOTLT1000468 LTRC Project No. 23-5SS). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82233
Moomen, Milhan, Ashifur Rahman, and Julius A Codjoe. Improved Incident Response through Coordinated, Interoperable Communications [Summary]. Report no. LTRC Report 705, SIO No. DOTLT1000468 LTRC Project No. 23-5SS. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82233.
Moomen, Milhan, et al. Improved Incident Response through Coordinated, Interoperable Communications [Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. LTRC Report 705, SIO No. DOTLT1000468 LTRC Project No. 23-5SS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82233.
This report evaluates the effectiveness of Level of Service (LOS) as a metric for roadway improvements. The study examines alternative measures, such as Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) or Vehicle Hours Traveled (VHT) and other Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to assess roadway performance beyond traditional peak-hour analyses. By analyzing practices fr
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Weiss, J., Buckmaster, M., & Carbee, J. (2025). Division of Engineering ROC 2024-26 – Task 8: Re-examining Level of Service as a Measure of Effectiveness for Roadway Improvements [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86825
Weiss, Jacob, Morgan Buckmaster, and Jason Carbee. Division of Engineering ROC 2024-26 – Task 8: Re-examining Level of Service as a Measure of Effectiveness for Roadway Improvements [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86825.
Weiss, Jacob, et al. Division of Engineering ROC 2024-26 – Task 8: Re-examining Level of Service as a Measure of Effectiveness for Roadway Improvements [Fact Sheet]. Ohio. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86825.
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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Supporting Files
Fitzpatrick, K., Venglar, S. P., & Pratt, M. P. (2025). Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop (Report No. Product 5-7049-01-P2, Project 5-7049-01). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83542
Fitzpatrick, Kay, Steven P. Venglar, and Michael P. Pratt. Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop. Report no. Product 5-7049-01-P2, Project 5-7049-01. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83542.
Fitzpatrick, Kay, et al. Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. Product 5-7049-01-P2, Project 5-7049-01, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83542.
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