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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

An enhanced highway reauthorization bill with funding allocated to various modalities such as existing roadway and bridge maintenance, transit, climate, water, and broadband. Focuses on equity, sustainability, reliability, and safety.

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Florida Department of Transportation Project Overview

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a project on State Road A1A/Ocean Blvd from South of Grand Court to South of Linton Blvd. The project aims to resurface roadway pavement, widen shoulders for bicycles, improve drainage, upgrade signage, and extend left turn lanes. The project le

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Oklahoma Transportation GIS Cabinet Overview

Oklahoma's Transportation Cabinet consists of three agencies responsible for managing federal aid highways, county roadway data aggregation, Turnpike infrastructure, and aeronautics. The GIS infrastructure includes 18 full-time staff primarily using Esri Enterprise GIS tools for data integration and

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Road Traffic Signs and Markings Overview

Understanding road traffic signs and markings is crucial for safe driving. From Give Way signs to double solid lines, each element serves a specific purpose to regulate traffic flow and ensure road safety. This comprehensive guide breaks down the meaning and importance of various road markings such

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Understanding the Highway Transportation System

The Highway Transportation System (HTS) encompasses roadway users, vehicles, and roadways with the goal of safely and efficiently transporting people and cargo. The three main components are motor vehicles, roads, and people. Various goods are carried in the HTS, such as container oil, heavy volume

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Distribution Water Main Replacement Project along 7th Avenue in Manhattan

Project MED669 involves the replacement and upgrade of aging water mains along 7th Avenue in Manhattan to improve water distribution, fire protection, and reduce service disruptions. The project aims to replace 36,000 linear feet of water mains, defective valves, and fire hydrants. Community impacts

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Travel Demand Modeling in Transportation Engineering

Travel demand modeling (TDM) is crucial for estimating future travel demand based on assumptions like traffic volume. It helps evaluate roadway improvements, bus services, manage congestion, and estimate pollution emissions. Factors influencing travel demand include land use, population characterist

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Enhancing Safety Data to Improve AASHTO Policy

Roadmap developed by Texas A&M Transportation Institute outlines utilizing SHRP2 safety data to enhance key AASHTO documents. The project involved literature review, SME interviews, and trends in research topics related to roadway safety. Identified challenges include data access, sample size limita

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Fundamentals of Applying the Method of Fundamental Solutions to Algid Soil Freezing Fronts

Explore the application of the Method of Fundamental Solutions (MFS) in modeling 2-D advancing freezing for algid soil, aiming to enhance technology for estimating heat flux and locating freezing fronts in roadway embankments. The project emphasizes the adaptive and convenient nature of MFS compared

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Clark County Safety Management Program Overview

The Clark County Safety Management Program aims to improve traffic safety through data-driven approaches, prioritizing projects for maximum impact and cost-effectiveness. By analyzing crash data and roadway characteristics, the program identifies high-priority locations for safety improvements, deve

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US 31W Nashville Road Project Overview

The US 31W Nashville Road project, presented by District 3's Ben Hunt, aims to increase capacity, ease congestion, and provide a safer roadway for future traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. The preliminary design was initiated in fall 2017, with funding from the 2018 Highway Plan allocated for right

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UAF Campus Community Garden Project Overview

Formerly Fairbanks Ave. roadway converted into a campus community garden by Chas Jones, a Ph.D. student and the Campus Community Garden Committee Chairperson. The project aims to promote the growth of organic foods, enhance community engagement across disciplines, and improve mental and physical wel

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Maintenance Activities Overview

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's maintenance activities encompass a wide range of responsibilities including roadway maintenance, bridge maintenance, traffic operations, rest area maintenance, and new guardrail installation. With a budget review conducted in October 2019, significant assets like la

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Developing Reduced-risk Behaviors in Driver Education: Factors and Strategies

Explore key topics in driver behavior such as fatigue management, recognizing poor driving behavior, anger management, and handling unusual roadway conditions. Understand the definition of fatigue, its causes, physical, and mental symptoms, and tips to delay its onset for safer driving practices.

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Understanding Highway Safety Manual (HSM) Methods

The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) introduces a science-based approach to safety analysis, providing tools for quantitative evaluation of safety alongside other transportation performance measures. Examples and case studies demonstrate the impact of design choices on safety outcomes, illustrating the p

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Wildlife Fence and Gate Project Overview

The project involves final planning and design in January 2021, with estimated construction starting in June 2021. It includes the installation of a 6-foot high wildlife fence, gates, new cattle guard, roadway entry gate, combination view fence and masonry wall, pedestrian gates, and maintenance gat

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2013 C&MS Traffic and Roadway Specification Updates Overview

Detailed overview of key specification updates in 2013 for traffic, roadway, guardrail, fence, maintaining traffic, and concrete barriers. Includes changes in materials, methods of measurement, and new items like fenceline seeding and mulching. Contractor requirements and measurement specifics are h

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Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

Overview of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting held on January 31, 2017, at Kane County Government Center. The meeting included discussions on public hearing comments, responses to comments, modifications, and voting on the Capital Improvement Plan (CRIP) action items. Various topics were cov

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Ensuring Safe Driving in Adverse Conditions: Headlight Alignment, Speed, and Visibility Tips

This content covers driver responsibilities in adverse conditions, focusing on topics such as visibility, extreme weather, protecting occupants, roadway technology, and traction loss concerns. Important information is provided on headlight alignment, speed considerations, and nighttime precautionary

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Comprehensive Highway Data Extraction Interface - HIVEi Overview

Explore HIVEi, a platform for extracting highway information data efficiently. Discover features like District Transportation Plan Maps, Public DataMart resources, and detailed data extraction options covering roadway, pavement, traffic, bridge, and more.

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Advanced Highway Information Extraction Interface

Explore the HIVEi highway information extraction interface presented at the Statewide Transportation Planner Meeting in 2018. Learn how to select and extract data on highway systems, roadway features, pavement conditions, traffic information, bridges, and more. Discover the detailed process and capa

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Supplemental Signs and Costs in Minnesota: A Guide

Explore the guidelines and costs associated with supplemental signs in Minnesota, including information on sign clutter, funding responsibilities, signing programs, and relevant manuals. Learn about MnDOT's criteria for selecting and installing signs based on roadway type, facility characteristics,

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Automated Tool for Inventorying and Characterizing Horizontal Curvature in Roadways

Improving highway safety is a priority for transportation departments. This project aims to develop a tool that automates the identification and characterization of horizontal curves in roadway networks using GIS technology. Roadway curvature, including horizontal curves, plays a key role in predict

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Evaluating Purpose and Need Statements for Transportation Improvement Projects

This content discusses the evaluation and critique of purpose and need statements for transportation improvement projects focusing on roadway capacity and safety enhancements. It outlines the deficiencies in existing infrastructures, such as congestion, crash frequency, and future traffic projection

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Florida Department of Transportation Roadway Incentive Analysis

Analyzing the Florida Department of Transportation's primary roadways over the last five years, including incentive distribution, IRI data, and revenue neutrality. The data showcases incentive amounts, IRI levels, and project details.

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Master Defensive Driving: Learn the SIPDE Technique

Discover the SIPDE defensive driving technique, an acronym that stands for Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute. This easy-to-use method helps you scan the roadway, identify potential hazards, predict dangerous situations, make informed decisions, and take appropriate actions to navigate s

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Understanding the Role of NCUTCD in Traffic Control Management

The National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) plays a crucial role in setting standards and guidelines for traffic control devices. Established in 1980, it advises the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), facilitating re

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Road Safety Countermeasures and Resources

The Proven Safety Countermeasures showcase a brief history and practical applications such as roadside design improvements, reduced left-turn conflicts, and systemic low-cost measures at intersections. The PSCi 3.0 introduces innovative strategies like local road safety plans and the use of multiple

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Re-Alignment of US 17 in Zolfo Springs with Concrete Pavements Project Overview

The project involves realigning a segment of US 17 in Zolfo Springs, Florida, improving corridor safety and infrastructure. Contractor Ajax Paving Industries will construct a concrete roadway with bike lanes, sidewalks, and stormwater management systems. The old US 17 will become Main Street for Zol

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Modernization of Curricula for Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Emergency Response Workshop

This workshop, funded by the European Union, focuses on modernizing curricula and developing training programs for professionals in the Western Balkans HEIs on the transportation of dangerous goods and emergency response. Various methods of transporting hazardous materials, such as cargo tanks, chem

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Analysis of Speeding-Related Crashes and Roadway Conditions

The data presented delves into the impact of speeding on road safety, highlighting alarming statistics such as the number of fatal/serious crashes related to speeding. It also analyzes different types of speed violations, notable trends in speeding behavior across demographics, and the urban speedin

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Comprehensive Transportation Planning Framework for Kentucky's Infrastructure Development

Kentucky's state transportation planning involves creating big, ambitious strategies to enhance infrastructure, comply with federal regulations, and engage in dialogue with the community. The process incorporates factors such as traffic volumes, roadway data, accidents, development needs, and cultur

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Understanding Mesopic Factors in Roadway Calculations

Exploring the incorporation of mesopic factors into roadway calculations and how different design luminance ranges and Scotopic/Photopic (S/P) ratios interact with various calculation methods. The discussion includes factors as defined in TM-12 and proposed for RP-8, along with IES RP-8's Mesopic Fa

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Ohio Crash Trends 2021: Analysis of Fatalities and Serious Injuries

Detailed analysis of Ohio traffic fatalities and serious injuries in 2021 reveals trends and percentages across different categories such as roadway departure, intersection incidents, alcohol-related cases, involvement of young and older drivers, distracted driving, and more. The data also includes

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Transportation Planning Study: San Clemente Arterial and Mobility Analysis

Experienced professionals from IBI Group conducted an in-depth transportation planning study for the City of San Clemente, focusing on enhancing mobility through alternative roadway packages. The study involved analyzing baseline conditions, developing road alternatives, and evaluating the impact of

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Evolution of Florida Department of Transportation's Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI)

The Florida Department of Transportation's Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI) has evolved significantly since its inception in 1975, transitioning from a hierarchical IMS mainframe database to a web-based DB2 relational database in 2004. The RCI system now incorporates features for both Plannin

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Simulation Scenarios for Underground Mining in IEEE 802.11-18

This document discusses the motivation and proposed simulation scenarios for reliable communication in underground mining environments using Li-Fi technology. It addresses the shortcomings of Wi-Fi, IrDA, and BLE in such specialized settings and presents detailed scenarios for mining roadway and wor

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NCDOT Roadway Design Tools Overview

Explore a variety of roadway design tools used by the NCDOT, including RD_DSN, AutoTurn, NCRemap, and more. Discover how these tools streamline the design process and enhance efficiency in road infrastructure projects.

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Guidelines for Engineer Approved Quantity Changes in QCRR

Learn how to determine and enter Engineer Approved Quantity Areas or Tonnages in the Quality Control Roadway Report (QCRR) for adjustments to the plan quantity. Understand the process for entering values on the Pay Quantity Updates Tab, calculating changes for each pay item, and determining Engineer

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