Research implementation

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• Multi-city study of an engineering and outreach program to increase driver yielding at signalized and unsignalized crosswalks
  March 2023, MnDOT 2023-11
• Detecting Foundation Pile Length of High-Mast Light Towers
  August 2022, MnDOT 2022-28
• Integrate RTMC Vehicle Classification into the Current Detector Volume Data
  November 2020, MnDOT 2020-31
• Disc shaped compact tension (DCT) specifications development for asphalt pavement
  June 2019, MnDOT 2019-24
• Advancing Transportation Equity: Research and Practice
  February 2019, CTS 19-08
• Motorization Trends in Minnesota (2019)
  February 2019, TPEC-MTFD-R1-2019
• Understanding Roadway Safety in American Indian Reservations: Perceptions and Management of Risk by Community, Tribal Governments, and Other Safety Leaders
  October 2018, CTS 18-20
• Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System Evaluation and Design Investigation
  May 2018, CTS 18-10
• A Tool for Designing MnPASS Access Spacing
  March 2018, MnDOT 2018-11
• Computerized Crash Reports Usability and Design Investigation
  June 2016, CTS 16-06
• New methods for identifying roadway safety priorities in American Indian reservations (TRB webinar presentation and handouts)
  February 2016, 2015031 presentation
• Three-Dimensional Simulation of Bridge Foundation Scour on Mississippi River Bridges 9321 & 27801
  February 2016, CTS 16-03
• Developing Salt-Tolerant Sod Mixtures for Use as Roadside Turf in Minnesota
  December 2014, MnDOT 2014-46
• Development and Evaluation of Effective Turbidity Monitoring Methods for Construction Projects
  July 2014, MnDOT 2014-24
• Complete Streets from Policy to Project The Planning and Implementation of Complete Streets at Multiple Scales
  December 2013, MnDOT 2013-30
• Performance-Based Measurement of Optimum Moisture for Soil Compaction
  November 2013, MnDOT 2013-28
• Video Detection and Classification of Pedestrian Events at Roundabouts and Crosswalks
  August 2013, CTS 13-27
• Improving Freeway Traffic Speed Estimation Using High-Resolution Loop Detector Data
  April 2013, CTS 13-21
• A Prototype System for Chemical Hydrogen Generation and Storage for Operating ITS Devices
  April 2013, CTS 13-11
• Friction Measurement System for Hennepin County
  January 2013, CTS 13-03T
• Inexpensive 2D Optical Sensor for GPS Augmentation
  December 2012, CTS 12-37
• Leveraging Socially Networked Mobile ICT Platforms for the Last-Mile Delivery Problem
  August 2012, 10.1021/es301302k
• Estimating and Measuring Arterial Travel Time and Delay
  August 2012, CTS 12-20
• ITS Personal Data Needs: How Much Do We Really Need to Know?
  July 2012, CTS 12-21
• Performance Analysis of Squad Car Lighting, Retro-reflective Markings, and Paint Treatments to Improve Safety at Roadside Traffic Stops
  May 2012, CTS 12-13
• Mileage-Based User Fee Policy Study: Supporting Technical Information
  April 2012, MnDOT 2012-11
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design (October 2011)
  October 2011, CTS 11-23
• Putting Research into Practice: Implementing a Fatigue Detail Classification Scheme for Mn/DOT's Steel Bridges
  April 2009, 2007084TS

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Active and Completed Projects

• Snowplow Driver Assist System Implementation Plan
  (01/2023)
• U of M Snow Control Web Tools: Maintenance & Administration, FY22-23
  (07/2022)
• Pedestrian Engineering and Enforcement at Signalized Intersections
  (07/2020)
• Integrate RTMC Vehicle Length Classification to the Current Detector Volume Database
  (07/2019)
• Detecting Pile Length of Sign Structures and High Mast Poles
  (07/2018)
• Advancing Transportation Equity Research & Literature/Program Review
  (03/2018)
• Develop a Tool to Determine MnPASS Access Spacing
  (11/2015)
• RICWS Evaluation and Design Investigation
  (10/2015)
• Development of a Controlled-Trajectory Rapid Compression and Expansion Machine to Enable Fundamental Research on the Internal Combustion Engine
  (09/2014)
• Disc Shaped Compact Tension (DCT) Specifications Development for Asphalt Pavement
  (07/2014)
• Collaborating with American Indian Communities to Re-Interpret and Strategize About Transportation Safety Risks in Tribal Lands
  (07/2014)
• High Fidelity Simulation of Bridge Foundation Scour at the Mississippi River Bridge, Bridge No. 9321
  (04/2014)
• Computerized Crash Reports Usability and Design Investigation
  (01/2014)
• Implementation of a Low-Cost Weigh-in-Motion System
  (06/2013)
• Complete Streets Guidance Document
  (01/2013)
• Field Implementation, Testing, and Refinement of Density Based Coordinated Ramp Control Strategy
  (05/2012)
• Performance Based Measurement of Optimum Moisture for Soil Compaction
  (10/2011)
• Planning and Implementation of Complete Streets at Multiple Scales
  (10/2011)
• Video Detection and Classification of Pedestrian Events at Roundabouts and Crosswalks
  (09/2011)
• Limited Deployment of Friction Measurement and Applicator Control Systems for Winter Road Maintenance
  (07/2011)
• Field Study of Driver Behavior at Flashing Yellow Arrow vs Green Ball Permitted Left-Turn Indications
  (07/2011)
• A Prototype System for Chemical Hydrogen Generation and Storage for Operating ITS Devices - FY12 NATSRL
  (07/2011)
• Improving Freeway Traffic Speed Estimation Using High Resolution Loop Detector Data
  (07/2011)
• Development and Evaluation of Effective Turbidity Monitoring Methods for Construction Projects
  (06/2011)
• Decarbonising the "Last Mile": Leveraging Social Media and Mobile ICT to Mitigate the Carbon Footprint of Online Shopping
  (03/2011)
• Advancing Transportation Research via Sensing, Control, and Visualization
  (03/2011)
• LRRB Workshop: Shaping Research on Systems Planning for Local Roads
  (02/2011)
• Assessment of the Health of Structural Systems via Laser-Enabled Agile Sensing
  (02/2011)
• ITS Data Needs: How Much Do We Really Need to Know? - FY11 TechPlan
  (01/2011)
• Mileage Based User Fee Policy Examination
  (12/2010)
• Operational Research Program for Local Transportation Groups, 2011
  (09/2010)
• TERRA Board Support, Fiscal Year 2011
  (07/2010)
• Developing Salt-Tolerant Sod Mixtures for Use as Roadside Turf in Minnesota
  (06/2010)
• Inexpensive 2-D Optical Sensor for DGPS Augmentation
  (02/2010)
• In-Situ Testing of State Patrol Vehicle Lighting, Retro-reflectors, and Paint
  (01/2010)
• MRI-R2: Development of a Precise and High Speed Hydrostatic Dynamometer System for Research and Education in Automotive Propulsion Systems
  (01/2010)
• Estimating and Measuring Arterial Travel Time and Delay
  (11/2009)
• Optimizing the Supply Chain for Cost and Carbon Footprint
  (08/2009)
• RSS Report Publication Services, 2010
  (07/2009)
• TERRA , Fiscal Year 2010
  (07/2009)
• Operational Research Program for Local Transportation Groups, 2010
  (06/2009)
• Progressive Failure of Slopes and Excavations as Fracture Problems
  (09/2008)
• TERRA Board Support
  (09/2004)
• RSS Report Publication Services, 2009
  (07/2008)
• Strategies for Reducing the Impacts of Surface Transportation on Global Climate Change: A Synthesis of Policy Research and State and Local Mitigation Strategies
  (03/2008)
• MN Traffic Calming Website Update & Outreach
  (09/2006)
• Center for Excellence in Rural Safety - Training and Outreach
  (09/2006)
• 2006 Toward Zero Deaths Conference
  (08/2006)
• Operational Research Program for Local Transportation Groups
  (06/2003)
• RSS Research Report Management
  (03/2006)
• 2005 Toward Zero Deaths Administration and Outreach
  (08/2005)
• 2005 Midwest Regional Context Sensitive Design and Solutions Workshop
  (04/2005)
• Operational Research Program for Local Transportation Groups
  (06/2003)
• TERRA Board Support
  (09/2004)
• Spring Load Restriction Study
  (09/2004)
• Research Publication and Outreach Services
  (02/2004)
• Operational Research Program for Local Transportation Groups
  (06/2003)
• Utility Manual, Accommodation Policy Rewrite and Training Delivery
  (01/2003)
• Research Management and Outreach Services
  (08/2002)
• 2002 Minnesota Technology Transfer/LTAP Program
  (02/2002)
• State Aid Mechanic Training
  (02/2002)