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MOVES Modeling for Higher Road Grades

Emission factors versus speed curves generated using the MOVES3 model exhibit very anomalous behavior at higher road grades that are within the range encountered in project-level air quality analyses for

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Pay-By-The-Mile Auto Insurance

Using data from one state, conduct a statistical analysis to show the degree to which vehicle miles traveled and 1) accident rates and 2) cost of accidents correlate. Auto insurance

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Data Sources for MOVES

TERI Administrator Note – Selected as FY12 NCHRP Project 25-38 RESEARCH PROBLEM STATEMENT  In the March 2, 2010 Federal Register (FR), EPA approved and announced the availability of the Motor

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NO2 Hotspot Modeling Guidance

EPA’s 1-hour NO2 standard is low enough to potentially cause problems, and they require near-road monitoring to determine attainment.  What are the best methods for modeling roadway and rail (non-electric) NO2 microscale impacts?

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Construction Emissions Analysis Procedures

Background:  Construction activities can produce fugitive dust and exhaust emissions of criteria pollutants from heavy duty construction equipment.  The AASHTO Air Quality Community of Practice issued State of the Practice

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MOVES2020 Implementation

A major update to the MOVES emission model used in air quality analyses of transportation improvement projects is expected later this year, which may result in significant changes to forecast

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