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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Over the past several decades, the U.S. vehicle fleet has shifted toward larger, taller, and heavier vehicles, raising questions about whether roadside safety systems remain aligned with real-world vehicle characteristics. This study evaluated the adequacy of the Florida Department of Transportation's current 31-inch guardrail height standard relat
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Parr, Scott A. and Morgan, Delaney (2026). Guardrail Height Safety Requirements Given Recent Crash History and Evolution of Vehicle Design: Final Report.
Parr, Scott A. and Morgan, Delaney "Guardrail Height Safety Requirements Given Recent Crash History and Evolution of Vehicle Design: Final Report" (2026)
Parr, Scott A. and Morgan, Delaney "Guardrail Height Safety Requirements Given Recent Crash History and Evolution of Vehicle Design: Final Report" , 2026
In the San Francisco Bay Area, earthquake damage to a small number of critical transportation facilities can produce regionwide mobility impacts. This report evaluates the Berkeley Hills Tunnel, a key Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) cross-hills connection, using an integrated model that links tunnel seismic performance to transportation consequences
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Han, Tianyu et al. (2026). Transportation Impacts of Berkeley Hills Tunnel Disruption by Earthquakes. https://doi.org/10.7922/G2J964SM
Han, Tianyu et al. "Transportation Impacts of Berkeley Hills Tunnel Disruption by Earthquakes" (2026), https://doi.org/10.7922/G2J964SM
Han, Tianyu et al. "Transportation Impacts of Berkeley Hills Tunnel Disruption by Earthquakes" , 2026, https://doi.org/10.7922/G2J964SM
To be able to handle the statewide mobile lidar data ODOT collects efficiently, there is a need for a robust workflow with significant automation that can extract many types of features by effectively leveraging various feature extraction tools and algorithms to support applications. In particular, road characterization has been identified as a key
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Supporting Files
Che, Erzhuo et al. (2026). Prototyping Automated Framework for Asset Extraction and Characterization From Mobile Lidar Data.
Che, Erzhuo et al. "Prototyping Automated Framework for Asset Extraction and Characterization From Mobile Lidar Data" (2026)
Che, Erzhuo et al. "Prototyping Automated Framework for Asset Extraction and Characterization From Mobile Lidar Data" , 2026
This report evaluates through comprehensive laboratory testing the potential of utilizing quarry by-products (QBs) in Otta seal applications as a sustainable and economical alternative to conventional aggregates. An asphalt surface treatment used on low-volume roads, Otta seal consists of a relatively thick application of asphalt binder, covered wi
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Mahala, Neeta et al. (2026). Quarry By-Product Fines for Otta Seal Surfacing of Local Roads.
Mahala, Neeta et al. "Quarry By-Product Fines for Otta Seal Surfacing of Local Roads" (2026)
Mahala, Neeta et al. "Quarry By-Product Fines for Otta Seal Surfacing of Local Roads" , 2026
Drilled shafts are widely used as deep foundations for transportation infrastructure; however, construction defects such as soil intrusion, concrete segregation, slurry inclusions, necking, and soft-bottom conditions can compromise structural integrity and long-term performance. Conventional crosshole sonic logging (CSL) provides valuable quality-c
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Tran, Khiem and Yang, Bingkun (2026). Drilled Shaft Imaging With 2D Ultrasonic Waveform Tomography.
Tran, Khiem and Yang, Bingkun "Drilled Shaft Imaging With 2D Ultrasonic Waveform Tomography" (2026)
Tran, Khiem and Yang, Bingkun "Drilled Shaft Imaging With 2D Ultrasonic Waveform Tomography" , 2026
As the existing steel infrastructure inevitably continues to age and deteriorate, engineers are increasingly looking for innovative and effective methods for repairing and maintaining existing steel bridges, which are susceptible to corrosion damage when exposed to aggressive environments and deicing salts. Conventional methods for repairing steel
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Yu-Shan, Abril et al. (2026). The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between CFRP and Steel.
Yu-Shan, Abril et al. "The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between CFRP and Steel" (2026)
Yu-Shan, Abril et al. "The Effects of Surface Condition and Long-Term Environmental Exposure on the Bond Between CFRP and Steel" , 2026
State and federal agencies face ongoing challenges in the characterization and qualification of diverse paving materials. Although conventional asphalt binder characterization relies on extensive rheological and mixture testing, these methods often leave long-term performance characterization uncertain. Consequently, agencies are exploring faster,
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Salari, Saman and Akentuna, Moses (2026). Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana.
Salari, Saman and Akentuna, Moses "Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana" (2026)
Salari, Saman and Akentuna, Moses "Evaluation of Saturates/Aromatics/Resins/Asphaltenes (SARA) Fractionation of Asphalt Binders in Louisiana" , 2026
Cross frames are structural elements that are critical for the stability of steel bridges during erection and construction and also play an important role for completed bridges. Historically, the brace locations have been regions of fatigue concerns. In addition, the braces require significant handling and processing during fabrication and represen
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Bjelland, Aiden et al. (2026). Refined Design Methods for Lean-on Bracing.
Bjelland, Aiden et al. "Refined Design Methods for Lean-on Bracing" (2026)
Bjelland, Aiden et al. "Refined Design Methods for Lean-on Bracing" , 2026
Crosswalks can be marked as either transverse or high-visibility crosswalks (HVCs). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) mandates HVCs at marked crosswalks at all unsignalized crossings, roundabouts, and pedestrian hybrid beacons, except on stop-controlled approaches, as IIM-TE-384.1 describes. At signalized intersections, marking type
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Raida, Afrida et al. (2026). Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design.
Raida, Afrida and Robartes, Erin M. and Chen, T. Donna "Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design" (2026)
Raida, Afrida et al. "Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design" , 2026
Crosswalks can be marked as either transverse or high-visibility crosswalks (HVCs). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) mandates HVCs at marked crosswalks at all unsignalized crossings, roundabouts, and pedestrian hybrid beacons, except on stop-controlled approaches, as IIM-TE-384.1 describes. At signalized intersections, marking type
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Raida, Afrida et al. (2026). Report R27-R03: Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design [Research Project Brief].
Raida, Afrida and Robartes, Erin M. and Chen, T. Donna "Report R27-R03: Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design [Research Project Brief]" (2026)
Raida, Afrida et al. "Report R27-R03: Developing Guidelines for Context Specific Crosswalk Design [Research Project Brief]" , 2026
Hot-mix asphalt is a viscoelastic material with properties that depend heavily on temperature and loading frequency. Consequently, precise pavement temperature monitoring is critical for accurate pavement analysis, modulus backcalculation, and prediction of critical pavement responses. Recent Illinois Center for Transportation and Illinois Departme
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Improving pedestrian safety continues to be critically important to ODOT's mission to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system. This research provides ODOT with refined tools to improve pedestrian safety at signalized intersections by developing enhanced guidance on when and where to implement Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI)
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Supporting Files
Hurwitz, David et al. (2026). Developing Guidance on Leading Pedestrian Intervals and Curb Extensions to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections.
Hurwitz, David et al. "Developing Guidance on Leading Pedestrian Intervals and Curb Extensions to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections" (2026)
Hurwitz, David et al. "Developing Guidance on Leading Pedestrian Intervals and Curb Extensions to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections" , 2026
This study develops a transferable framework for the analysis of three low-cost safety improvement projects installed on state highways in Oregon; specifically Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), Shoulder Rumble Strips (SRS), and Two-Way to Four-Way Stop Conversion. A before-after EB study was performed for RRFB and SRS. A cross-sectional ana
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Hurwitz, David et al. (2026). Before and After Study of Safety Improvement Projects on State Highways Funded Through the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
Hurwitz, David and Jashami, Hisham and Maharjan, Timila "Before and After Study of Safety Improvement Projects on State Highways Funded Through the Highway Safety Improvement Program" (2026)
Hurwitz, David et al. "Before and After Study of Safety Improvement Projects on State Highways Funded Through the Highway Safety Improvement Program" , 2026
This study highlights a screening-level method for identifying potential sites for new regional bus services. The frame work is intended to help Caltrans District 7 compare freeway segments and identify sites for further technical analysis.
Sanchez, Ivan Emilio III (2026). Which Freeway Corridors in Los Angeles Can Support Regional Bus Service? [Policy Brief].
Sanchez, Ivan Emilio III "Which Freeway Corridors in Los Angeles Can Support Regional Bus Service? [Policy Brief]" (2026)
Sanchez, Ivan Emilio III "Which Freeway Corridors in Los Angeles Can Support Regional Bus Service? [Policy Brief]" , 2026
Transportation projects in Virginia frequently require coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to address the potential effects on federally listed bat species. Although existing tools provided by USFWS and the Federal Highway Administration offer effective pathways for many projects, individual coordination is still needed to
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Donaldson, Bridget M. and Luu, Jonathan C. (2026). Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects.
Donaldson, Bridget M. and Luu, Jonathan C. "Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects" (2026)
Donaldson, Bridget M. and Luu, Jonathan C. "Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects" , 2026
This study evaluated opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of bat-related coordination through two complementary components: (1) development of a structured framework to guide a follow-up culvert field study intended to better inform culvert survey requirements and decision-making; and (2) evaluation of broader streamlining opport
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Donaldson, Bridget M. and Luu, Jonathan C. (2026). Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief].
Donaldson, Bridget M. and Luu, Jonathan C. "Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief]" (2026)
Donaldson, Bridget M. and Luu, Jonathan C. "Report 27-R01: Evaluating Bat Use of Culverts in Virginia and Opportunities to Streamline Consultation for VDOT Projects [Research Project Brief]" , 2026
Florida-produced fine aggregates are generally of suitable quality, and deleterious effects associated with organic matter are uncommon. However, naturally occurring organic constituents can affect cement hydration and early-age strength development depending on their concentration, composition, and interaction with cementitious phases. The sands e
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Ferraro, Christopher C. et al. (2026). Determination of Test Methods to Quantify the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Constituents in Silica Sand Used for Construction.
Ferraro, Christopher C. et al. "Determination of Test Methods to Quantify the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Constituents in Silica Sand Used for Construction" (2026)
Ferraro, Christopher C. et al. "Determination of Test Methods to Quantify the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Constituents in Silica Sand Used for Construction" , 2026
Skewed steel I-girder integral abutment bridges (IABs) are increasingly used due to their structural efficiency and elimination of deck joints. Thermally induced behavior of such bridge systems, however, remains insufficiently understood. This report documents the live load and thermal behavior of skewed steel I-girder bridges, which are representa
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Dorado, Ricardo et al. (2026). Spatial and Temporal Load Distribution in Steel Bridge Superstructures (Vol. III): Investigation of Skew and Abutment Influence on Steel I-Girder Bridge Performance Under Live Load and Long-Term Thermal Effects Through Field Data and Parametric Studies. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-012
Dorado, Ricardo et al. "Spatial and Temporal Load Distribution in Steel Bridge Superstructures (Vol. III): Investigation of Skew and Abutment Influence on Steel I-Girder Bridge Performance Under Live Load and Long-Term Thermal Effects Through Field Data and Parametric Studies" (2026), https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-012
Dorado, Ricardo et al. "Spatial and Temporal Load Distribution in Steel Bridge Superstructures (Vol. III): Investigation of Skew and Abutment Influence on Steel I-Girder Bridge Performance Under Live Load and Long-Term Thermal Effects Through Field Data and Parametric Studies" , 2026, https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/26-012
The University of South Florida's Corrosion Research Laboratory previously developed a tendon imaging unit (TIU) capable of providing representative cross-section images of external tendons that show strand envelope position and the likelihood of grouting deficiencies. The objective of this work was to adapt the grout-based TIU for application to w
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Alexander, Christopher L. et al. (2026). Development of a Non-Destructive Imaging Tool to Identify Deficiencies in External Tendons Containing Flexible Fillers.
Alexander, Christopher L. et al. "Development of a Non-Destructive Imaging Tool to Identify Deficiencies in External Tendons Containing Flexible Fillers" (2026)
Alexander, Christopher L. et al. "Development of a Non-Destructive Imaging Tool to Identify Deficiencies in External Tendons Containing Flexible Fillers" , 2026
Aggressive driving is a prevalent traffic safety concern that contributes to crash risk and undermines traffic safety culture. Building on Phase 1 work that defined aggressive driving and identified promising intervention points, this Phase 2 study examined two complementary strategies to reduce aggressive driving: supporting bystanders (i.e., spou
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Hanson, Bridget L. et al. (2026). Understanding Aggressive Driving and Ways to Reduce It, Phase 2: Engaging Bystanders and Developing Effective Messages. https://doi.org/10.21949/m4se-g893
Hanson, Bridget L. et al. "Understanding Aggressive Driving and Ways to Reduce It, Phase 2: Engaging Bystanders and Developing Effective Messages" (2026), https://doi.org/10.21949/m4se-g893
Hanson, Bridget L. et al. "Understanding Aggressive Driving and Ways to Reduce It, Phase 2: Engaging Bystanders and Developing Effective Messages" , 2026, https://doi.org/10.21949/m4se-g893
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