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This research would result in guidelines for the design of check dams for stormwater treatment in the roadside clear zone to maximize the retention and filtration of roadway runoff and
TERI Administrator Note (January 2009): Related Research SHRP2 Project C01: Improving collaborative decision making and the process for selecting solutions to capacity problems. Projected completion date 2/27/09. http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=2161 Most transportation/environmental
A new decision making process is needed to underpin the system planning and project development process, one that is equipped to consider multi-modal and operations solutions that minimize adverse environmental
State and local transportation and air quality agencies have limited knowledge of the full range of options to reduce PM2.5 from transportation sources. PM10 nonattainment areas around the country have
Habitat loss and fragmentation are the two leading causes of wildlife loss and extirpation. Degraded watersheds and fragmented wildlife habitats have a lower capability to sustain wildlife populations and important
TERI Administrator Note (Feb 2009) – Related Research: Investigation of Water Runoff and Leaching Impacts from Dust Suppressants, Fred Hall, US Environmental Protection Agency, 2008 The majority of research on
Recent federal legislation, rules and other initiatives (SAFETEA-LU, executive orders, Eco-Logical, Green Infrastructure, etc.) encourage and in some cases require state Departments of Transportation to increase their levels of collaboration
TERI Database Administrator Notes: Not recommended at present time by 2009 Air Quality Subcommittee. Background: Millions of dollars are spent annually on air quality (mobile source-related) public education programs Objectives
TERI Administrator Note (February 2009): The concept for this research information need was first developed as a suggested demonstration project in TRB Special Report 283, Cooperative Research for Hazardous Materials
TERI Database Administrator Notes: Not recommended at present time by 2009 Air Quality Subcommittee. The purpose of this project is to integrate and demonstrate several innovative technologies that have been
Problem Statement Regulatory and market pressures are mounting that would encourage a transition of the ground transportation system toward advanced fuels and vehicles. In the US, EPA and NHTSA have
Problem Statement The life cycle analysis (LCA) of transportation fuels is a critical step when comparing the energy and environmental attributes of conventional and alternative fuels. LCA accounts for the
Problem Statement Policy interest in low carbon fuel standards (LCFS) as a means of reducing GHG emissions is growing rapidly. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order on January
CAN RUMBLE STRIP NOISE BE MITIGATED WITH A NOISE WALL? DO CONCRETE PARAPET WALLS REDUCE TIRE PAVEMENT NOISE IN THE FIELD? DO CLEAR WALLS PROVIDE AN ADDED ACOUSTIC BENEFIT IN
Extreme weather impacts on driver safety and the development of next generation analytical tools to improve hazard analysis and causal factor traceability of those impacts is an important next step
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To better understand the microhabitat preferred by roosting bats on bridges; I propose a nationwide (random selection) of bridges across the US. A comprehensive, multi-year analysis would need to be
There is a great interest in safe wildlife crossings for a number of reasons: reduced auto/animal collisions that cause economic loss, and physical harm or death to humans and animals.
Problem Freight movement accounts for approximately 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation and is expected to increase in its share. International Transport Forum (ITF) estimates that global emissions
The most commonly used fully permeable pavements are porous asphalt (PA) (excluding open-graded friction courses), pervious concrete (PC), and permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP). Unlike impervious pavements, permeable pavements must
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