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MDT: Testing geosynthetics
2/23/2020 2:37:36 PM
Controlled laboratory testing of geosynthetic tools is discussed in Large-Scale Laboratory Testing of Geosynthetics in Roadway Applications , a report from the Montana Department of Transportation. Within the field of roadway construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, geosynthetics are used as reinforcement and stabilization, and it is necessary to have experimental data showing the performance of these materials in conditions similar to those expected in the field.
KYTC: Managing public ferries
2/22/2020 2:37:36 PM
How the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet should reimburse publicly operated ferries is determined in Analysis and Assessment of the Reimbursement Rates and Mechanisms for Kentucky’s Publicly Funded Ferries , a report from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. This report also identifies how to handle funding, oversight, and closure of ferries.
NYSDOT: Roadway luminary technologies
1/24/2020 6:32:55 AM
Different roadway luminaires using light emitting surface technology are assessed in Evaluation of Light Emitting Surface and Light Emitting Diode Roadway Luminaires , a report from the New York State Department of Transportation. This report tested the performance of this lighting technology in comparison to other luminaries to determine their feasibility for use in roadway lighting.
PennDOT: Improving NEMT services
1/16/2020 3:35:10 PM
Non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) services in Pennsylvania are analyzed in Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) Legislative Analysis , a report from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation along with the Pennsylvania Departments of Human Services and of Aging. This report reviews the administration of NEMT programs by other states to determine the most appropriate model for Pennsylvania.
MD DOT: Appropriate grass species along roadsides
1/9/2020 2:12:51 PM
Grass species that perform well on roadsides are identified in Identification of Low Growing, Salt Tolerant Turfgrass Species Suitable for Use Along Highway Right of Way – Field Trials , a report from the Maryland Department of Transportation. The goal of this report is to determine which low growing roadside grasses require less maintenance but establish rapidly, are resilient in the harsh roadside environment, and are available and affordable through commercial growers.
LADOTD: Monitoring sinkhole hazards
1/4/2020 7:32:31 AM
A monitoring system is analyzed in Continuously Operating Reference Stations for the Bayou Corne Sinkhole , a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The goal of this report is to ensure the system that was designed to mitigate sinkhole-related hazards is effective.
MassDOT: Commuter buses and reduced emissions
12/26/2019 7:32:31 AM
The potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is evaluated in Commuter Bus Demand, Incentives for Modal Shift, and Impact on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Part II – Service Delivery Concepts , a report from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The purpose of this report is to identify how expanding commuter bus services in the region may reduce GHG emissions from the transportation sector in the Greater Boston area.
LADOTD: The economics of street design
12/11/2019 6:49:44 PM
Sales data surrounding completed J-turn projects is analyzed in Economic Effect of Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersections in Louisiana , a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Louisiana has replaced many left-turn intersections with J-turn designs since they have been proven safer, but there has been resistance from businesses located near planned J-turns because of potential loss of business due to a perceived reduced ease of access for customers. This report seeks t...
KYTC: Facilitating project management
12/7/2019 4:22:31 PM
A new process for delivery of highway projects is developed in Critical Path for Project Development , a report from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The goal of this report is to assist project managers and consultants in pursuing project management in an organized, orderly, and intuitive manner.
LADOTD: Different crash countermeasures
12/5/2019 4:22:31 PM
The effectiveness of crash countermeasures are evaluated in Investigating Safety Impact of Center Line Rumble Strips, Lane Conversion, Roundabout, and J-Turn Features on Louisiana Highways , a report from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This report analyzes center-line rumble strips, restriping undivided highways, restricting median openings on high speed corridors, and roundabouts.
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