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…
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…
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…
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…
Successful research efforts require identifying all of the conditions and unknowns surrounding the area of interest and then defining them. This requires developing a plan for conducting research which identifies…
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…
DOTs are not able to afford to make all desirable changes to adapt to impending climate change, but at least they can provide good basic guidance to local governments on…
Background (Problem): Climate change is altering the physical environment that we are living in. Future changes in climate will bring with it rising temperatures, increased precipitation events, rising sea levels,…
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…