We propose a novel, flexible, cost-effective, laptop-based, in-situ measurement system that will be capable of gathering all necessary data in a practical way while also enabling the testing of a…
Background: DOTs routinely complete BMP effectiveness studies as a part of their research to improve their stormwater program. Many of the effectiveness studies duplicate research in other parts of the…
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…
Given the tight budget times, DOTs are often not in a position to make further investments in environmental areas, but some environmental practices generate other efficiencies for DOTs. These co-benefits…
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…