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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Trade corridors are critical for fostering global economic growth, reducing transportation costs, and enhancing regional connectivity, yet increasing trade volumes have imposed significant demands on these infrastructures. This study focuses on the Burhan-Khunjerab route, a pivotal section of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which conne
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Adeel, M., Khurshid, M. B., Khan, U., & Khan, J. (2025). Multi-Dimensional Freight and Trade Capacity Analysis – a Case Study on Burhan-Khunjerab Route in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Silesian University of Technology. https://doi.org/10.20858/sjsutst.2025.126.1
Adeel, Muhammad, Muhammad Bilal Khurshid, Usama Khan, and Jamal Khan. Multi-Dimensional Freight and Trade Capacity Analysis – a Case Study on Burhan-Khunjerab Route in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Silesian University of Technology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.20858/sjsutst.2025.126.1.
Adeel, Muhammad, et al. Multi-Dimensional Freight and Trade Capacity Analysis – a Case Study on Burhan-Khunjerab Route in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Silesian University of Technology, 2025, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.20858/sjsutst.2025.126.1.
Research results indicate that 4-ft centerline buffers have a positive effect on reducing opposite-direction crashes on two-lane highways.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute (2025). Centerline Buffers on Two-Lane Undivided Roadways [Technical Brief]. Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83534
Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Centerline Buffers on Two-Lane Undivided Roadways [Technical Brief]. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83534.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute Centerline Buffers on Two-Lane Undivided Roadways [Technical Brief]. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83534.
Computing accurate cost estimates during an early phase of project development is a challenging task because of various project factors such as change in project scope, inflation, site conditions, and market conditions. This study collects and analyzes engineers’ estimates throughout the project development to quantify the changes in estimates over
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Shrestha, K. J., Uddin, M. M., Paul, P., & Fielden, J. (2025). Risk Assessment Tool (Associated with Cost) (Report No. RES2023-02). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85816
Shrestha, K. Joseph, Mohammad Moin Uddin, Pritom Paul, and Jacob Fielden. Risk Assessment Tool (Associated with Cost). Report no. RES2023-02. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85816.
Shrestha, K. Joseph, et al. Risk Assessment Tool (Associated with Cost). Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. RES2023-02, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85816.
In this report, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has developed a Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Readiness Action Plan to guide the implementation, operation, and maintenance of CAV technologies at traffic signals and along roadways across the state. Through this action plan, TDOT aims to position Tennessee as a leader in CAV
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Toth, C., Perry, F., & Keshmiri, A. (2025). Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Action Plan (Report No. RES2023-29). Tennessee. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82913
Toth, Chris, Frank Perry, and Armon Keshmiri. Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Action Plan. Report no. RES2023-29. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82913.
Toth, Chris, et al. Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Action Plan. Tennessee. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. RES2023-29, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82913.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has seen an increase in recent years in crashes involving pedestrians crossing freeways and other high-speed roadways. This technical brief summarizes relevant practices found through a literature review, which included a variety of research studies, practitioner interviews and surveys, and published r
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Texas A&M Transportation Institute (2025). Synthesis of Practices to Deter Pedestrians from Crossing Freeways [Technical Brief]. Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83535
Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Synthesis of Practices to Deter Pedestrians from Crossing Freeways [Technical Brief]. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83535.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute Synthesis of Practices to Deter Pedestrians from Crossing Freeways [Technical Brief]. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83535.
This research focused on developing an inspection protocol for post-tensioning (PT) ducts employing flexible filler materials for corrosion protection in bridge applications. Historically, cementitious grouts (CG) have been used to provide corrosion protection and bonding in PT systems. In contrast, flexible filler systems use wax or grease to main
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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., & Codjoe, J. A. (2025). Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing [Summary] (Report No. LTRC Report 706, SIO No. DOTLT1000472 LTRC Project No. 23-8SS). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82234
Moomen, Milhan, Ashifur Rahman, and Julius A Codjoe. Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing [Summary]. Report no. LTRC Report 706, SIO No. DOTLT1000472 LTRC Project No. 23-8SS. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82234.
Moomen, Milhan, et al. Best Practices for Maintenance of Control-of-Access Fencing [Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. LTRC Report 706, SIO No. DOTLT1000472 LTRC Project No. 23-8SS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82234.
This study focuses on engaging local bridge owners through interviews and interactions, aiming to assist them in enhancing their bridge management practices, while also developing resources to support them. Key deliverables include multiple resource guides: a Non-NBI Culvert Inspection Guide, a Weather Stressors Guide, and a Supplementary Guide for
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Geum Chorzepa, M., Durham, S. A., & Sowemimo, A. (2025). Strategic Prioritization in Bridge Asset Maintenance through Data Driven Long-Term Asset Valuation with Additional Emphasis on Promoting GDOT’s Partnerships with Counties (Report No. FHWA-GA-25-2102). Georgia. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81805
Geum Chorzepa, Mi, Stephan A. Durham, and Adeyemi Sowemimo. Strategic Prioritization in Bridge Asset Maintenance through Data Driven Long-Term Asset Valuation with Additional Emphasis on Promoting GDOT’s Partnerships with Counties. Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2102. Georgia. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81805.
Geum Chorzepa, Mi, et al. Strategic Prioritization in Bridge Asset Maintenance through Data Driven Long-Term Asset Valuation with Additional Emphasis on Promoting GDOT’s Partnerships with Counties. Georgia. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2102, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81805.
The objective of this planning-level study is to analyze a range of observed and anticipated conflicts among road users; define stakeholder-identified gaps in data and guidance for Complete Streets implementation with respect to the integration of freight activities; and develop planning, policy, and design recommendations to mitigate safety and op
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Tolford, T. (2025). Complete Streets Means Trucks, too: Integrating Freight Traffic Needs with Active Transportation Planning and Policy [Summary] (Report No. 25-1SS). Louisiana Transportation Research Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82357
Tolford, Tara. Complete Streets Means Trucks, too: Integrating Freight Traffic Needs with Active Transportation Planning and Policy [Summary]. Report no. 25-1SS. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82357.
Tolford, Tara Complete Streets Means Trucks, too: Integrating Freight Traffic Needs with Active Transportation Planning and Policy [Summary]. Louisiana Transportation Research Center, 2025, Report no. 25-1SS, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82357.
This research examines the safety challenges faced by Transportation Maintenance Technicians (TMTs) at the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). By analyzing extensive injury data from 2009 to 2024, along with insights from surveys and interactions with ALDOT personnel, this effort highlights significant trends and relationships among injur
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Zech, W. C., Kirby, J., & Marji, L. K. (2025). Development of a Worker Safety Assessment, Risk Identification, and Control Program for ALDOT. Alabama. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85657
Zech, Wesley C., Jason Kirby, and Lana Khalil Marji. Development of a Worker Safety Assessment, Risk Identification, and Control Program for ALDOT. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85657.
Zech, Wesley C., et al. Development of a Worker Safety Assessment, Risk Identification, and Control Program for ALDOT. Alabama. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85657.
Accurate estimation of daily and annual aircraft operations at airports is vital for various objectives, including airport planning, funding allocation, and aviation forecasts. However, obtaining precise operational data from airports without control towers has been challenging. In 2018, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) published an
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Yoshigoe, K. (2025). Counting Airport Operations Using Aircraft Transponder Signals and/or Aircraft Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Data [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80953
Yoshigoe, Kenji. Counting Airport Operations Using Aircraft Transponder Signals and/or Aircraft Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Data [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80953.
Yoshigoe, Kenji Counting Airport Operations Using Aircraft Transponder Signals and/or Aircraft Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Data [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80953.
Coastal flood data and maps were developed using an ADvanced CIRCulation (ADCIRC) hydrodynamic model with resolution as fine as 30 m on the coastline. Annual exceedance probability (AEP) still water levels caused by storm surges were taken from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) South Atlantic Coastal Study’s (SACS) publicly availabl
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Bilskie, M. V., Kim, S. S., & Boland, A. (2025). Coastal Flood Roadway Vulnerability Assessment (Report No. FHWA-GA-25-2318). Georgia. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82527
Bilskie, Matthew V, S. Sonny Kim, and Alexander Boland. Coastal Flood Roadway Vulnerability Assessment. Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2318. Georgia. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82527.
Bilskie, Matthew V, et al. Coastal Flood Roadway Vulnerability Assessment. Georgia. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA-GA-25-2318, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82527.
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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Texas A&M Transportation Institute (2025). Setting Speed Limits: English Version (Report No. TTI: 5-7049-01, Product 5-7049-01-P1). Texas. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83540
Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Setting Speed Limits: English Version. Report no. TTI: 5-7049-01, Product 5-7049-01-P1. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83540.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute Setting Speed Limits: English Version. Texas. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. TTI: 5-7049-01, Product 5-7049-01-P1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/83540.
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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Yan, X. J. (2025). Leveraging Mobility Data Analytics to Inform Mobility Hub Development in Florida [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80895
Yan, Xiang Jacob. Leveraging Mobility Data Analytics to Inform Mobility Hub Development in Florida [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80895.
Yan, Xiang Jacob Leveraging Mobility Data Analytics to Inform Mobility Hub Development in Florida [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80895.
The majority of bridges in Texas are constructed with girders as simple spans. A simple-span deck requires expansion joints, which are sources of maintenance and durability issues. To avoid this, continuous decks, known as “poor boy joints” in Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) bridges, are an attractive option. These details are commonly k
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Birely, A. C., Yarnold, M. T., Hurlebaus, S., Pearson, A. N., Krajeck, D. D., & Smith, D. (2025). Performance and Improvement of Texas Poor Boy Continuous Bridge Deck Details: Final Report (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/0-7013-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80576
Birely, Anna C., Matthew T. Yarnold, Stefan Hurlebaus, Andrew N Pearson, Drew D. Krajeck, and Daron Smith. Performance and Improvement of Texas Poor Boy Continuous Bridge Deck Details: Final Report. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7013-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80576.
Birely, Anna C., et al. Performance and Improvement of Texas Poor Boy Continuous Bridge Deck Details: Final Report. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7013-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80576.
The service life of steel bridge coatings in Florida is occasionally shorter than the intended design life, resulting in the need for increased maintenance painting. This project examined the value of warranty terms potentially included in painting contracts to improve the quality and durability of steel bridge coatings. The research found that the
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Padilla, F., & Ault, P. (2025). Steel Bridge Coating and Recoating Warranty Requirements [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84557
Padilla, Felix and Pete Ault. Steel Bridge Coating and Recoating Warranty Requirements [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84557.
Padilla, Felix, and Pete Ault Steel Bridge Coating and Recoating Warranty Requirements [Brief]. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84557.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of in-vehicle safety countermeasures in reducing injury risk for TMA (Truck-Mounted Attenuator) truck occupants during collisions. With increasing incidents involving TMAs in work zones, understanding the protective impact of advanced safety features has become crucial. A review of historical TMA crash reports
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Edara, P. K., Qing, Z., Sun, C., Brown, H., Guess, T., & Stokes, J. (2025). TMA Truck Safety (Report No. cmr 25-004). Missouri. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85302
Edara, Praveen K., Zhu Qing, Carlos Sun, Henry Brown, Trent Guess, and Johnathan Stokes. TMA Truck Safety. Report no. cmr 25-004. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85302.
Edara, Praveen K., et al. TMA Truck Safety. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. cmr 25-004, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85302.
This study evaluates the effectiveness of in-vehicle safety countermeasures in reducing injury risk for TMA (Truck-Mounted Attenuator) truck occupants during collisions. With increasing incidents involving TMAs in work zones, understanding the protective impact of advanced safety features has become crucial. A review of historical TMA crash reports
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Edara, P. K. (2025). TMA Truck Safety [Research Summary] (Report No. TR202316). Missouri. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85303
Edara, Praveen K.. TMA Truck Safety [Research Summary]. Report no. TR202316. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85303.
Edara, Praveen K. TMA Truck Safety [Research Summary]. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. TR202316, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85303.
Existing network criticality assessments, often biased towards heavily used highways in populous areas by incorporating traffic and sociodemographic attributes, can lead to an underestimation of the vital role of rural infrastructure. Consequently, rural highways, particularly low-volume roads, often receive less consideration despite their critica
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Zhang, X., & Chen, M. (2025). Development of Measures for Highway Criticality Assessment (Report No. KTC-25-15). University of Kentucky Transportation Center. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2025.15
Zhang, Xu and Mei Chen. Development of Measures for Highway Criticality Assessment. Report no. KTC-25-15. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2025. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2025.15.
Zhang, Xu, and Mei Chen Development of Measures for Highway Criticality Assessment. University of Kentucky Transportation Center, 2025, Report no. KTC-25-15, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.13023/ktc.rr.2025.15.
The main objective of this research was to explore the optimized selection of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) products as internal curing materials in concrete and to examine the effects of the use of eight selected SAPs on properties that affect concrete performance, including shrinkage, hydration, permeability, and strength. Experimental results dem
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Zhou, B., Taylor, P., & Wang, K. (2025). Superabsorbent Polymer in Concrete to Improve Durability (Report No. TR-793). Iowa State University. National Concrete Pavement Technology Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82812
Zhou, Bo, Peter Taylor, and Kejin Wang. Superabsorbent Polymer in Concrete to Improve Durability. Report no. TR-793. Iowa State University. National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82812.
Zhou, Bo, et al. Superabsorbent Polymer in Concrete to Improve Durability. Iowa State University. National Concrete Pavement Technology Center, 2025, Report no. TR-793, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82812.
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