The performance of asphalt with different amounts of recycled materials is discussed in Assessing Increased Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in Asphalt Mixtures , a report from the Virginia Department of Transportation. This report presents the initial construction and laboratory performance data and discusses the lessons learned from trials that used different amounts of recycled asphalt.

Alternative materials for bridge rehabilitation are examined in IBRD-2012 NEXT-D Implementation and Field Monitoring of Hanging Rock Creek Bridge , a report from the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Specifically, this report investigates options that address reflective cracking while still maintaining the benefits of accelerated bridge construction.

Factors affecting a bridge’s durability are examined in Performance of Bridge Deck Overlays in Virginia: Phase II: Service Life Performance , a report from the Virginia Department of Transportation. This report focuses on bridge deck overlays and develops a model for understanding how long these overlays last without rehabilitation.

The general durability of hybrid composite beams (HCBs) is determined in a report from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The ability to inspect and ensure the durability of HCBs is important for transportation construction projects.

Design criteria of bridge beams prestressed with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strands are established in a report from the Michigan Department of Transportation. This report evaluates CFRP design parameters such as maximum tensile strength, guaranteed strength, environmental reduction factors, relaxation, creep rupture strength, short and long-term prestress loss, and performance at elevated temperatures.

The current level of coordination and cooperation between Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations and transit agencies is evaluated in a report from the Florida Department of Transportation. The goal of this report is to identify strategic issues for long-range transportation plans and transit development plans in Florida.

New electronic project design and delivery methods are explored in a report from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This report discusses the complete transformation of transportation projects in Minnesota to smart, paperless, 3D electronic delivery and identifies the potential challenges of this transformation.

Laser ablation coating removal is discussed in Innovative Coating Removal Techniques for Coated Bridge Steel , a report from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This report determines whether laser ablation is an acceptable alternative for removing existing coatings.

Using geosynthetics to reinforce pavements is examined in Accelerated Load Testing of Geosynthetic Base Reinforced/Stabilized Unpaved and Pavement Test Sections , a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Specifically, this report evaluates the benefits of using geosynthetics to reinforce or stabilize base aggregate layer and subgrade in pavements under repeated loading test conditions.

Measuring active transportation is discussed in Pedestrians and Bicyclists Count: Developing a Statewide Multimodal Count Program , a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The purpose of this report is to identify methods and technologies for measuring the movement of bicyclists and pedestrians.