Integrating advance mitigation with regional planning
Regional advanced mitigation planning (RAMP) has been promoted by DOT/FHWA and others and several projects have been conducted. However, for a RAMP supporting an LRTP to be successful, it must…
Tire-Pavement analysis toolkit to standardize Rolling Resistance and Grip measurement tests
In comparison to conventional tires, the low rolling resistance (LRR) tires often have higher prices, shorter mileage life, reduced wet and snow grip performances, and depending on the target market…
Guide for Using Microsimulation for Project Level Drive Cycles
The objective of this project is to develop guidance on how to apply microscopic traffic simulation models to project level emissions analysis, focusing specifically on vehicle trajectory information. This project…
Development of a Data-Driven Analytical Framework to Assess Air Quality Impacts of Transportation Projects
To comply with the transportation conformity requirements, state and local transportation agencies use various transportation strategies designed to reduce air pollutant emissions in nonattainment and maintenance areas by improving traffic…
Eco-melting options for urban roads
This study presents thermal snow melting methods utilizing electric heating cable, geothermal, tunnel water heat, and solar that can be applicable for various locations on modern road networks. Compared with…
Availability and Applicability of Emerging Transportation Dataset to the Near-Road Project-Level Air Quality Analysis
For project level analysis using MOVES model, detailed link level activity (volume, speed, source type mix, etc.) information are used to estimate link level emission rates or total emissions. Studies…
Co-Benefits and Trade-Offs of Low-Carbon Policies in the Transportation Sector
With rising concerns over climate change impacts and the resilience of urban infrastructures, cities are increasingly held accountable for their total carbon footprint and for their ability to identify and…
Documenting and implementing UAS data for roadside vegetation management
Invasive plant species can create nuisance maintenance issues and even dangerous conditions for the traveling public by affecting lines-of-sight, efficiency of roadside drainage, etc. The NCHRP Synthesis Report 341 on…
Quiet bridges: Design, Construction, and Modification
By spanning physical objects such as water features and valleys, bridges connect places of importance. These structures also provide a secondary benefit to wildlife as a means to navigate facilities…
Mining the California Truck Survey for Emissions Modeling
This research would analyze the new California Truck Survey data to develop MOVES model inputs and compare inputs developed from this survey with other sources. It would also provide suggestions…