Regional Transit Parking Plan for the Puget Sound Region
Scope: A regional transit parking plan is needed in the Puget Sound region to better integrate current and planned parking facilities to the regional transit system. A survey of best…
Testing of Noise Wall Alternatives
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…
Methods for establishing expected performance of transportation demand management programs
This research would take steps toward the ultimate goal of developing a nationally accepted manual on transportation demand management (TDM) effectiveness in line with the Highway Capacity Manual. This could…
Develop an Integrated Asset Plan for Utilities within the Right of Way.
Scope: Develop an integrated asset management plan for utilities and right of way. Develop guidelines for concurrent construction and maintenance activities; develop guidelines for cost sharing of degradation of pavement life;…
Placement of Bat Boxes on Bridges to Enhance Bat Roosting Habitat
Bridges built in previous decades often incorporated expansion joints that provided optimal roosting habitat for bats. This is due to the combination of favorable gap size, open canopy in road…
The Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Streamline the Identification of Historic Properties on Federally Funded Transportation Projects
Section 106 Historic Property identifications in advance of federally funded transportation projects are typically very costly and time consuming. This process is less effective and efficient than it should be.…
Losing the Small Stuff: A National Synthesis of Transportation Exclusions to Section 106 Review
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 ( 16 USC 470(f)) requires that Federal agencies take into account the effects of their undertakings on properties eligible for…
“Giving Away the Bridge”: A National Synthesis of on Transferring Ownership of Historic Bridges
Federal law requires state departments of transportation (DOTs) to make available for donation to non-DOT parties any historic bridge that is programmed for demolition or replacement (23 USC 144(o)(4)). This…
Effects of Hydraulic Fracturing on Roadways
Scope: Many states are currently investigating the feasibility of hyraulic fracturing. IN addition to the untold environmental impacts, states are experiencing major road damage due to the size, weight and…
Mitigating Noise Impacts to Mammals
With the advent of the Marine Protection Act, new construction methods are necessary to reduce the underwater noise impacts to mammals. This research would examine alternative construction practices to reduce noise.