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A two-span bridge, supported by steel H-piles and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) bridge abutments, was constructed as part of a new interchange on I-65 in Whitestown, Indiana. The east and west MSE abutment walls consisted of precast concrete facing panels, ribbed steel strips, and coarse-grained backfill soil. A section near the middle of the
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Prezzi, M., Salgado, R., & Becker, P. (2025). Monitoring of a Steel-Reinforced MSE Abutment Wall and Evaluation of its Bearing Capacity Based on the CPT and DCPT [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88327
Prezzi, Monica, Rodrigo Salgado, and Peter Becker. Monitoring of a Steel-Reinforced MSE Abutment Wall and Evaluation of its Bearing Capacity Based on the CPT and DCPT [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88327.
Prezzi, Monica, et al. Monitoring of a Steel-Reinforced MSE Abutment Wall and Evaluation of its Bearing Capacity Based on the CPT and DCPT [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88327.
This project examined the use of the light weight deflectometer (LWD) and the air permeameter test (APT) for control of the state of compaction and hydraulic conductivity of aggregate drainage layers. The investigation included an extensive program of LWDs, APTs, and nuclear density tests on two testing strips constructed at an experimental site—on
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Santagata, �., & Becker, P. J. (2025). Control Guidelines for Aggregate Drainage Layers and Evaluation of In-Situ Permeability Testing Methods for Aggregates [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84967
Santagata, Maria C. and Peter J. Becker. Control Guidelines for Aggregate Drainage Layers and Evaluation of In-Situ Permeability Testing Methods for Aggregates [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84967.
Santagata, Maria C., and Peter J. Becker Control Guidelines for Aggregate Drainage Layers and Evaluation of In-Situ Permeability Testing Methods for Aggregates [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84967.
As Florida’s aging population increases, the demand to ensure safe mobility for older adults also increases, especially since aging road users are vulnerable to serious and fatal crashes. Over 20% of Florida residents are aged 65 or older, and this number is projected to increase by 2045. Age is linked with a decline in vision, cognition, and react
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Alluri, P., & Mdimi, O. (2025). Performance Evaluation of Safe Mobility for Life Coalition’s Outreach Activities to Benefit Aging Road Users. Florida Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86190
Alluri, Priyanka and Odilo Mdimi. Performance Evaluation of Safe Mobility for Life Coalition’s Outreach Activities to Benefit Aging Road Users. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86190.
Alluri, Priyanka, and Odilo Mdimi Performance Evaluation of Safe Mobility for Life Coalition’s Outreach Activities to Benefit Aging Road Users. Florida Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/86190.
This study on full depth reclamation (FDR) with asphalt binders was aimed at updating FDR mix design procedures for the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) 2024 Standard Specifications. The study included a literature review, a laboratory factors study, an interlaboratory study, and field evaluations. The literature review examined the u
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Arambula-Mercado, E., Sebesta, S., Kim, J., & Taylor, R. (2025). Evaluation of Mix Design Variables for Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) with Asphalt (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/0-7076-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80583
Arambula-Mercado, Edith, Stephen Sebesta, Jinho Kim, and Ross Taylor. Evaluation of Mix Design Variables for Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) with Asphalt. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7076-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80583.
Arambula-Mercado, Edith, et al. Evaluation of Mix Design Variables for Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) with Asphalt. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7076-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80583.
With the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and by Texans, Texas needs adequate and comprehensive coverage of EV charging infrastructure. Although currently comprising slightly more than 1 percent of all registered vehicles in Texas, many projections forecast that EVs could comprise up to 55 percent of all vehicles by
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Kraus, E., Kuzio, J., Askariyeh, M., Shukla, H., Naranjo, J., Harbin, K., Grossmann, A., Ramani, T., & Ettelman, B. (2025). Texas Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Readiness Plan (Report No. FHWA/TX-24/0-7169-R1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80612
Kraus, Edgar, Jacqueline Kuzio, Mohammad Askariyeh, Harshit Shukla, Jenny Naranjo, Kris Harbin, Alice Grossmann, Tara Ramani, and Ben Ettelman. Texas Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Readiness Plan. Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7169-R1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80612.
Kraus, Edgar, et al. Texas Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Readiness Plan. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-24/0-7169-R1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80612.
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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Tarko, A. P. (2025). The Effectiveness of Longitudinal Rumble Strips on Indiana Roads [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88334
Tarko, Andrew P.. The Effectiveness of Longitudinal Rumble Strips on Indiana Roads [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88334.
Tarko, Andrew P. The Effectiveness of Longitudinal Rumble Strips on Indiana Roads [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88334.
The objective of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mobility Energy Productivity (MEP) metric—a qualitative framework that assesses the quality of mobility in transportation systems when considering accessibility, energy consumption, and productivity—as a tool to provide additional performance measures to enhance decision-making
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Matthews, G., & Jin, X. (2025). Assessment of the Mobility Energy Productivity (MEP) Metric for Transportation Applications in Florida [Summary] (Report No. BDV29-977-66). Florida. Department of Transportation. Public Transit Office. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80034
Matthews, Gabrielle and Xia Jin. Assessment of the Mobility Energy Productivity (MEP) Metric for Transportation Applications in Florida [Summary]. Report no. BDV29-977-66. Florida. Department of Transportation. Public Transit Office, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80034.
Matthews, Gabrielle, and Xia Jin Assessment of the Mobility Energy Productivity (MEP) Metric for Transportation Applications in Florida [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation. Public Transit Office, 2025, Report no. BDV29-977-66, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80034.
Test procedure to develop a laboratory mixture design for the full depth reclamation (FDR) of roadways using emulsified asphalt (emulsion). This procedure will determine a moisture-density curve, optimum emulsion content, and when necessary, a target additive content based on the indirect tensile (IDT) strength of unconditioned and moisture conditi
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Arambula-Mercado, E., Sebesta, S., & Kim, J. (2025). Updated Test Procedures (Report No. 0-7076-P1). Texas A&M Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80588
Arambula-Mercado, Edith, Stephen Sebesta, and Jinho Kim. Updated Test Procedures. Report no. 0-7076-P1. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80588.
Arambula-Mercado, Edith, et al. Updated Test Procedures. Texas A&M Transportation Institute, 2025, Report no. 0-7076-P1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80588.
The use of de-icing salts on roads during the winter months has caused corrosion damage to bridge reinforcements, which has increased maintenance costs. The corrosion protection system most widely used by various State Departments of Transportation is a combination of quality concrete, adequate cover, and fusion bonded epoxy-coated reinforcing bars
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Ramirez, J. A. (2025). Synthesis Study: Review of Durability and Performance of the Latest Epoxy-Coated Rebar [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85390
Ramirez, Julio A.. Synthesis Study: Review of Durability and Performance of the Latest Epoxy-Coated Rebar [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85390.
Ramirez, Julio A. Synthesis Study: Review of Durability and Performance of the Latest Epoxy-Coated Rebar [Summary]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85390.
ODOT’s Research Newsletter is designed to provide practice-ready solutions to real-world issues facing Ohio’s local transportation system through research. It’s a multi-organizational collaborative effort to improve the transportation network in Ohio’s counties, townships, cities and villages.
Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (2025). Moving Forward: Ohio Department of Transportation Research Program Newsletter: Fall 2025 Volume 2. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87328
Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals. Moving Forward: Ohio Department of Transportation Research Program Newsletter: Fall 2025 Volume 2. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87328.
Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals Moving Forward: Ohio Department of Transportation Research Program Newsletter: Fall 2025 Volume 2. Ohio. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87328.
The use of de-icing salts on roads during the winter months has caused corrosion damage to bridge reinforcements, which has increased maintenance costs. The corrosion protection system most widely used by various State Departments of Transportation is a combination of quality concrete, adequate cover, and fusion bonded epoxy-coated reinforcing bars
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Ramirez, J. A., & Jimenez, L. A. Q. (2025). Synthesis Study: Review of Durability and Performance of the Latest Epoxy-Coated Rebar (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/03). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317844
Ramirez, Julio A. and Luis A Quesada Jimenez. Synthesis Study: Review of Durability and Performance of the Latest Epoxy-Coated Rebar. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/03. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317844.
Ramirez, Julio A., and Luis A Quesada Jimenez Synthesis Study: Review of Durability and Performance of the Latest Epoxy-Coated Rebar. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2025/03, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317844.
This work involved making a portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy device available to district personnel and training them to use the device on a routine basis to analyze tire rubber-modified asphalt binder for tire rubber content. The Performing Agency worked with the Receiving Agency and producers from around the state to develop calibration s
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Bhasin, A., Filonzi, A., & Hazlett, D. (2025). Use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to Determine Tire Rubber Content in Asphalt Binders (Report No. FHWA/TX-25/0-7168-1). University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79420
Bhasin, Amit, Angelo Filonzi, and Darren Hazlett. Use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to Determine Tire Rubber Content in Asphalt Binders. Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7168-1. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79420.
Bhasin, Amit, et al. Use of X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to Determine Tire Rubber Content in Asphalt Binders. University of Texas at Austin. Center for Transportation Research, 2025, Report no. FHWA/TX-25/0-7168-1, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79420.
This study assesses the effectiveness of precipitation zones and Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves used by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) for designing drainage structures. Twenty stations were selected for the analysis of revised IDF curves out of forty-two stations. Datasets have been considered from the National Center
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Mahmood, R., Roy, T., Gupta, C., Kar, K. K., & Sorenson, W. (2025). Updating Rainfall Zones and Intensities in Nebraska for Improved Design of Non-bridge-sized Drainage Structures (Report No. SPR-FY23(018)). Nebraska. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80881
Mahmood, Rezaul, Tirthankar Roy, Chanchal Gupta, Kanak Kanti Kar, and William Sorenson. Updating Rainfall Zones and Intensities in Nebraska for Improved Design of Non-bridge-sized Drainage Structures. Report no. SPR-FY23(018). Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80881.
Mahmood, Rezaul, et al. Updating Rainfall Zones and Intensities in Nebraska for Improved Design of Non-bridge-sized Drainage Structures. Nebraska. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. SPR-FY23(018), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80881.
Stone matrix asphalt (SMA) is a specialized asphalt mixture designed to improve pavement performance by combining a coarse aggregate skeleton with a high-binder content mortar. This innovative design, adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in the late 1990s, offers distinct advantages over conventional hot mix asphalt (HMA). Cu
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Lee, J. M., & Haddock, J. E. (2025). Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Overlay Performance Evaluation [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88337
Lee, Jusang M and John E. Haddock. Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Overlay Performance Evaluation [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88337.
Lee, Jusang M, and John E. Haddock Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Overlay Performance Evaluation [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88337.
The purpose of this study was to assess recycled plastic-modified (RPM) asphalt mixtures field trials constructed in Virginia. This study documented and evaluated the constructability and laboratory performance of two plant-produced RPM mixtures compared with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) typical D and E surface mixtures as refer
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Supporting Files
Habbouche, J., Lloyd, L. N., & Martinez, D. (2025). Evaluation of Recycled Plastic Modified Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements: Phase I - A Case Study in Virginia (Report No. FHWA/VTRC 25-R11). Virginia. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79725
Habbouche, Jhony, Lewis N. Lloyd, and Danny Martinez. Evaluation of Recycled Plastic Modified Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements: Phase I - A Case Study in Virginia. Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R11. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79725.
Habbouche, Jhony, et al. Evaluation of Recycled Plastic Modified Asphalt Mixtures and Pavements: Phase I - A Case Study in Virginia. Virginia. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. FHWA/VTRC 25-R11, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79725.
The primary goal of this project was to provide recommendations on incorporating CDA into FDOT’s Transportation System Management and Operations (TSM&O). Specific objectives included developing a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for incorporating CDA features in traffic management; formulating methods to test and evaluate infrastructure support for C
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Ponnaluri, R., & Hadi, M. (2025). Environment for Testing and Assessing Infrastructure Support of Connected Vehicle and Cooperative Highway Automation [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80044
Ponnaluri, Raj and Mohammed Hadi. Environment for Testing and Assessing Infrastructure Support of Connected Vehicle and Cooperative Highway Automation [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80044.
Ponnaluri, Raj, and Mohammed Hadi Environment for Testing and Assessing Infrastructure Support of Connected Vehicle and Cooperative Highway Automation [Summary]. Florida. Department of Transportation, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80044.
The overarching goal of this study was to advance the deployment of innovative pavement technologies prevalent in the state of Missouri. In this study, the focus was on evaluating recycled polymers for use in asphalt mixtures and Balanced Mixture Design (BMD) implementation. Nine test sections were constructed on I-155 near Hayti, MO. Six sections
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Buttlar, W. G., Rath, P., Meister, J., Mohamed, A. I. H., Leodarta, H., & Distelrath, K. (2025). Implementation of Balanced Mixture Design in Missouri Test Sections with Modifiers (Report No. cmr 25-001). Missouri. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80356
Buttlar, William G., Punyaslok Rath, Jim Meister, Ahmed I H Mohamed, Helmut Leodarta, and Katie Distelrath. Implementation of Balanced Mixture Design in Missouri Test Sections with Modifiers. Report no. cmr 25-001. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80356.
Buttlar, William G., et al. Implementation of Balanced Mixture Design in Missouri Test Sections with Modifiers. Missouri. Department of Transportation, 2025, Report no. cmr 25-001, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/80356.
Suburban arterial roadways must serve two conflicting road functions: regional mobility and access to the abutting land. The potential for conflicts between traffic passing through and traffic accessing road from the neighboring areas could raise safety concerns. Selecting an adequate cross-section is among important decisions that road designers a
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Tarko, A. P., & Romero, M. A. (2025). A Study of Suburban Arterial Safety Performance Based on Median Type [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88339
Tarko, Andrew P. and Mario A. Romero. A Study of Suburban Arterial Safety Performance Based on Median Type [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88339.
Tarko, Andrew P., and Mario A. Romero A Study of Suburban Arterial Safety Performance Based on Median Type [Brief]. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2025, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/88339.
A significant amount of waste ash in the United States does not meet the necessary specifications for construction and other uses, and power plants are searching for a way to dispose of surplus waste ashes. To address this issue, this research aimed to treat waste ashes using CO2 injection in order to modify their properties and enable their benefi
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Wang, K., & Lee, Y. (2025). Beneficial Use of Iowa Waste Ashes in Concrete through Carbon Sequestration (Report No. IHRB Project TR-807). Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82809
Wang, Kejin and Yunsu Lee. Beneficial Use of Iowa Waste Ashes in Concrete through Carbon Sequestration. Report no. IHRB Project TR-807. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82809.
Wang, Kejin, and Yunsu Lee Beneficial Use of Iowa Waste Ashes in Concrete through Carbon Sequestration. Iowa State University. Institute for Transportation, 2025, Report no. IHRB Project TR-807, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/82809.
In addition to the expected environmental and energy security related benefits, however, high EV adoption raises concerns about the negative impact on revenue generation that has previously come from the gasoline tax. The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) has been challenged repeatedly for future sustenance, including declining gas tax revenue as consumers
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Aziz, H. A. (2025). Wireless Charging Revenue Generation from Kansas Pavements (Report No. K-TRAN: KSU-22-7). Kansas State University. Transportation Center. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79624
Aziz, H.M. Abdul. Wireless Charging Revenue Generation from Kansas Pavements. Report no. K-TRAN: KSU-22-7. Kansas State University. Transportation Center, 2025. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79624.
Aziz, H.M. Abdul Wireless Charging Revenue Generation from Kansas Pavements. Kansas State University. Transportation Center, 2025, Report no. K-TRAN: KSU-22-7, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/79624.
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