2008
Research Reports
| Active and Completed Projects
Research Reports
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RPV/UAV Surveillance for Transportation Management and Security
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-27
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Places and Networks: The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology Final Summary Report of the STAR-TEA 21 Project
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-15
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Psychological and Roadway Correlates of Aggressive Driving
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-30
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Development of a Real-Time Arterial Performance Monitoring System Using Traffic Data Available from Existing Signal Systems
December 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2009-01
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Portable Cellular Wireless Mesh Sensor Network for Vehicle Tracking in an Intersection
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-29
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A Bus Signal Priority System Using Automatic Vehicle Location / Global Position Systems and Wireless Communication Systems
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-18
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Five-County Minnesota Case Study: Rural Roadway Fatal Crash Characteristics and Select Safety Improvement Programs
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-03
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Directional Sound for Long Distance Auditory Warnings from a Highway Construction Work Zone
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-20
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Collaboration in Fighting Traffic Congestion: A Study of Minnesota's Urban Partnership Agreement
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-25
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Scoping in Environmental Review for Transportation Projects: A Study of NEPA Scoping Methods and Outcomes in State Departments of Transportation
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-04
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Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-28
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Lessons for High School Students: 2008 Implementation and Evaluation Report
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-19
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The Implications of Current and Emerging Privacy Law for ITS
December 2008 Report no. CTS 08-26
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Overview of Rural Intersection Crashes at Candidate Intersections for the Intersection Decision Support (IDS) System
November 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-53
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Access to Destinations: Computation of Travel Time Data for Access to Destinations Study
November 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-38
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Enhanced Micro-Simulation Models for Accurate Safety Assessment of Traffic Management ITS Solutions
November 2008 Report no. CTS 08-17
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Novel Battery-Less Wireless Sensors for Traffic Flow Measurement
November 2008 Report no. CTS 08-16
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Generational Perspective on Teen and Older Drivers on Traffic Safety in Rural and Urban Communities - Technical Summary
October 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 200836TS
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Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) for Prestressed Bridge Girders
October 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-51
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Examining the Impacts of Residential Self-Selection On Travel Behavior: Methodologies and Empirical Findings
October 2008 Report no. CTS 08-24
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Review of California's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
October 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-52
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Improved Methodologies for the Inoculation of Prairie Legumes in Roadside/Revegetation Settings
October 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-48
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Places and Networks: The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology
October 2008 Report no. STAR-TEA 21 Summary
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Portable Traffic Data Processor
September 2008 Report no. CTS 08-14
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Monitoring and Analysis of MnDOT Precast Composite Slab Span System (PCSSS)
September 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-41
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Improving Carsharing and Transit Service with ITS
September 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-43
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Production and Wind Dispersal of Canada Thistle (Cirsium arvense L.) Achenes
September 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-39
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Accident Prevention Based on Automatic Detection of Accident Prone Traffic Conditions: Phase I
September 2008 Report no. CTS 08-12
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Study of Environmental Effects of De-Icing Salt on Water Quality in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Minnesota
September 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-42
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TDRL Projects: Solar/Wind Hybrid Renewable Light Pole, Gravel-Road Traffic Counter, DLL-Based Traffic Software Development Kit
September 2008 Report no. CTS 08-21
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Development of Flexural Vibration Inspection Techniques to Rapidly Assess the Structural Health of Rural Bridge Systems
September 2008 Report no. CTS 08-22
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Generational Perspective on Teen and Older Drivers on Traffic Safety in Rural and Urban Communities
September 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-36
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The Impact of Bicycling Facilities on Commute Mode Share
August 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-33
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Review of New Hampshire's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
August 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-30
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Review of Nevada's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
August 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-31
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Fleet Asset Life Cycle Costing with Intelligent Vehicles
August 2008 Report no. CTS 08-13
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Design Tool for Controlling Runoff and Sediment from Highway Construction
August 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-35
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The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs-Phase II
August 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-27
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Access to Destinations: Parcel Level Land Use Data Acquisition and Analysis for Measuring Non-Auto Accessibility
July 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-19
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Development of a Trash Harvester for MnDOT - Phase II
July 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-21
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Effects of Seasonal Changes on Ride Quality at MnROAD
July 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-23
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Intelligent Compaction Implementation: Research Assessment
July 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-22
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Access to Destinations: Monitoring Land Use Activity Changes in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region
July 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-26
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A Smaller Carbon Footprint: Research Suggests Combining Strategies to Meet Legislative Goals in the Transportation Sector
June 2008 Report no. CTS 08-10S
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Transportation Sources in Minnesota
June 2008 Report no. CTS 08-10
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Multi-Camera Monitoring of Human Activities at Critical Transportation Infrastructure Sites
June 2008 Report no. CTS 08-08
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Integration of Infrared Imaging for a Head Up Display Lane Keeping and Collision Avoidance System
June 2008 Report no. CTS 08-09
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Cross Median Crashes: Identification and Countermeasures
June 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-17
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TH 241 Column-Supported Embankment
June 2008 Report no. CTS 08-11
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Determination of Optimum Time for the Application of Surface Treatments to Asphalt Concrete Pavements - Phase II
June 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-16
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Advanced BRT Volume II: Innovative Technologies for Dedicated Roadways
June 2008 Report no. CTS 08-07
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Methods to Incorporate Historic Surface Hydrology Layer in Mn/Model [Phase 4] Using Existing Geographic Information System Data
May 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-13
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Access to Destinations: How Close is Close Enough? Estimating Accurate Distance Decay Functions for Multiple Modes and Different Purposes
May 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-11
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Access to Destinations: Twin Cities Metro-wide Traffic Micro-simulation Feasibility Investigation
May 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-15
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An Inventory of the Public Land Surveys Records for Minnesota: The Special Instructions
May 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-05
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Rural and Urban Safety Cultures: Human-Centered Interventions Toward Zero Deaths in Rural Minnesota - Technical Summary
April 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 200741TS
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The Safety of Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel in Minnesota: Inventory, Analysis and Prospectus - Technical Summary
April 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 200704TS
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Measuring the Material Properties of Aggregate Base Containing Recycled Materials - Technical Summary
April 2008 Report no. MnDOT 200725TS
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Surveying Noxious Weeds in Roadway Rights-of-Way - Technical Summary
April 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 200742TS
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Improving Capacity Planning for Demand-Responsive Paratransit Services
April 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-09
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Advanced BRT Volume I: Innovative Technologies for Dedicated Roadways
March 2008 Report no. CTS 08-06
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FY06 NATSRL-Integration of Automated Vehicle System Data Acquisition into Fleet Management
March 2008 Report no. CTS 08-05
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Impact of Alternative Storm Water Management Approaches on Highway Infrastructure - Technical Summary
February 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 200549TS
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Putting Research into Practice: Managing Conflicts Arising from Public Involvement in Transportation Projects - Technical Summary
February 2008 Report no. MnDOT 200624TS
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Rural Transportation Safety and the Strategic Highway Safety Plan: An Examination of Select State Programs and Practices
February 2008 Report no. CTS 08-02
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Development of Improved Test Rolling Methods for Roadway Embankment Construction
February 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-08
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Freight Performance Measure Systems (FPMS) System Evaluation and Data Analysis
January 2008 Report no. CTS 08-01
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Compaction Remediation for Construction Sites
January 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-01
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Pavement Rehabilitation Selection
January 2008 Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-06
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Wet Meadow Revegetation Following Invasive Plant Control
January 2008 Report no. MnDOT 2008-04
Active and Completed Research Projects
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Smartphone Based Novice Teenage Driver Support System
(12/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of the Next Generation Stratified Ramp Metering Algorithm Based on Freeway Density
(12/2008) Status: Completed
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Toward Zero Deaths Administration and Outreach, 2009
(12/2008) Status: Completed
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Vehicle Position Tracking During Load Response Testing and Automated Faultmeter Control Software Program [OPTION-1]
(12/2008) Status: Completed
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ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment- Phase II- FY09 Tech Plan
(12/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of a Weigh-Pad Based Portable WIM System
(12/2008) Status: Completed
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Impact of Twin Cities Transitways on Regional Labor Market Accessibility: A Transportation Equity Perspective
(11/2008) Status: Completed
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Implementation of methodology for weed management practices - Phase II
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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MnDOT Roundabout Training FY09
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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Utility Coordination Training for Local Agencies and Utility Owners, FY09
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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Mn/DOT Essential Skills for Project Management Program, FY09
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications (Phase III) - Bus to Roadside Infrastructure Communications Framework for Intelligent Transit Applications
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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State DOT CEO Leadership Forum, Spring/Summer 2009
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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Deploy New Core CSS Workshop in FY08 & Develop Advanced Flexibility in Design Curriculum for FY09
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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BRIDGE: Behavioral Response to the I-35W Disruption: Gauging Equilibration
(10/2008) Status: Completed
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Minnesota UPA Telework Component
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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Bridge scour monitoring technologies: Development of evaluation and selection protocols for application on river bridges in Minnesota
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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Mining Bus Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automatic Passenger Count (APC) Database for Intelligent Transit Applications
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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Assessment of Capacity Estimation Methods for a Multi-lane Roundabout with Field Traffic Data
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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Smart Border Systems for Localization and Tracking of Vehicles and Cargo
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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Requirements for Effective Fuel Economy Displays for Improving Fuel Economy and Safety
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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Progressive Failure of Slopes and Excavations as Fracture Problems
(09/2008) Status: Completed
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The Urban Partnership Agreement: A Comparative Study of Technology and Collaboration in Transportation Policy Implementation- FY09 Tech Plan
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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2008 Toward Zero Deaths Conference
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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Decision Tools for Assessing Transportation Impacts of School Policy and School Choice- FY09 Tech Plan
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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Investigation of Flash LADAR 3D Imaging Sensor Technology For Non-Intrusive Roadside Traffic Measures
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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Operational Research Program for Local Transportation Groups, 2009
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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Substitution between E-shopping and Travel: Evidence from the Twin Cities- FY09 Tech Plan
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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Access to Destinations, Phase 3: Measuring Accessibility by Automobile
(08/2008) Status: Completed
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Statistical Analysis of the Soil Chemical Survey Data
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Performance of Low Impact Development Practices on Stormwater Pollutant Load Abatement
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Real-time Nonintrusive Detection of Driver Drowsiness - Phase II - FY09 NATSRL
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Assessment and Recommendations for Operation of Standard Sumps as Best Management Practices for Stormwater Treatment
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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RSS Report Publication Services, 2009
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Detection of Water and Ice on Bridge Structures by AC Impedance and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy (Phase II) - FY09 NATSRL
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Value Capture for Transportation Finance
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Asphalt Mixture and Binder Fracture Testing for 2008 MnROAD Construction
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Financing Transportation Through the Capture of Land Value Gains: Taxes, Exactions and Synthesis
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Financing Transportation Through the Capture of Land Value Gains: Practical Integration and Stakeholder Involvement
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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A New Test for Racial Profiling on Automobile Stops
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation: Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design - FY09 NATSRL
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Financing Transportation Through the Capture of Land Value Gains: The Value Capture Strategies of TIF, SAD, and Joint Development
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Intelligent Pavement for Traffic Flow Detection - FY09 NATSRL
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of a Low-Cost Interface between Cell Phones and DSRC-based Vehicle Unit for Efficient Use of VII Infrastructure - FY09 NATSRL
(07/2008) Status: Completed
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Traffic Flow and Road User Impacts of the Collapse of the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River
(06/2008) Status: Completed
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Vibrating Wire and Horizontal Clip Data Analysis
(06/2008) Status: Completed
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Investigation of Low Temperature Cracking in Asphalt Pavements: National Pooled Fund Study Phase II
(06/2008) Status: Completed
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Counting Empty Parking Spots at Truck Stops
(06/2008) Status: Completed
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Value of Reliability
(05/2008) Status: Completed
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Mn/ROAD Data Mining, Evaluation and Qualification - Phase 1
(04/2008) Status: Completed
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Mn/DOT Peer Review and Risk Analysis Workshop
(04/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of Design Methods for In-Stream Flow Control Structures
(04/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of Algorithms for Travel Time Based Traffic Signal Timing, Phase I
(04/2008) Status: Completed
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Bridge Health Monitoring- A Survey of Methods
(03/2008) Status: Completed
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Implementing a Database Classification of Mn/DOT Steel Bridges with Fracture/Fatigue Critical Details
(03/2008) Status: Completed
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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) Status: Completed
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Evaluation of the SafeLaneTM Overlay System for Crash Reduction on Bridge Deck Surfaces
(03/2008) Status: Completed
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08-09 AirTAP Program
(02/2008) Status: Completed
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State Conservation Plan - Transportation Sub-Section of Land Use Practices Section
(02/2008) Status: Completed
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Access to Destinations Study, Administration 2008 - 2009
(02/2008) Status: Completed
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Advanced Dynamic LED Warning Signs for Rural Intersections Powered By Renewable Energy
(02/2008) Status: Completed
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Investigation of Policy-Based Statewide Safety Measure Quantification
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of the Next Generation Metro-Wide Simulation Models for the Twin Cities' Metropolitan Area: Mesoscopic Modeling
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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A Computational Study of the I-35W Bridge Collapse
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Understanding Transportation Impacts of Transitways: Demographic and Behavioral Differences between Transitway Riders and Other Transit Riders
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Operation of Traffic Systems in Oversaturated Conditions
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Transportation Funding in Minnesota: Past, Present, and Prospects
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Analysis of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles ITS Concept of Operations
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Development of Next Generation Simulation Models for Twin Cities: Freeway Metro-wide simulation model, Phase 1
(01/2008) Status: Completed
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Composite Pavements
(01/2008) Status: Completed