State DOTs, like many other agencies during this economic downturn, have struggled to provide basic services. At the same time, the housing market has imploded and the number of returning…
Background: Many NPDES Permits require DOTs to identify constituents of concern from highway and support facilities. Constituent of concern are known or emerging potential pollutants that are generated within the…
This project will preliminarily develop a Snow and Ice Control Asset Management System (SICAMS) for cold-climate DOTs, in order to promote sustainability in winter maintenance operations. While a phased approach…
More and more DOTs are developing pilot “showcase” projects on LEED certification of rest areas and oather facilities. Illinois DOT invested in research on the most efficient, cost-effective ways to…
The proposed study would develop a practical guide for (or compendium of) mitigation measures for air quality for typical highway and transit projects that, ultimately, may serve as the basis…
Utilizing the results of NCHRP 25-25, Task 23 – Guidelines for Environmental Performance Measurements Final Report, investigate using positive performance measures to obtain reductions in criteria pollutants and greenhouse gas…
Highway agencies place Winter Weight Premiums (WWP) and Spring Load Restrictions (SLR) during the winter and spring seasons when the performance of pavement structure changes due to winter freeze and…
Snow avalanches can have catastrophic effects on highway travel by blocking roadways entirely as well as the potential for both property damage and loss-of-life consequences. There are also severe economic…
This study will assess how advances in non-market economic valuation methods of ecoservices from natural systems can be incorporated into current approaches to EIS analysis and Benefit-Cost Analysis of proposed…
Park-and-ride programs have been expanding for several years. For example, in Virginia they continue to gain popularity among commuters in both major metropolitan areas and even in rural areas. …