UTRC follows the reporting requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). The purpose of these reports is to share the funded research results available for the transportation professionals and researchers and to publish the center’s past and future activities in the education, workforce development and technology transfer programs.
UTRC publications include a variety of reports; Project Reports, Project Briefs, Journal Articles, Quarterly Newsletters, Annual Reports, and Conference Reports. These reports can be accessed using the search tool which filters publications by the report type, publication year, principal investigator, and research topics.
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Title: Characteristics of Traffic Flow in 55 and 65 mph Speed Limits Author(s): Publication Year: 2002 Speed limits have been introduced for many reasons, e.g., to reduce gas consumption, to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes, and in some cases to reduce noise. The objective of this research effort was to conduct a literature review to… |
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Title: Characteristics of Traffic Flow in 55 & 65 MPH Speed Limits-brief Author(s): Publication Year: 2002 In 1974, a national maximum speed limit (NMSL) of 55 mph was introduced to reduce the consumption of fuel. NMSL was followed by a dramatic reduction in the number of fatal crashes and Congress decided to continue with the 55 mph speed limit. In… |
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Title: Cement Hydration and Heat Exchange Modeling for Curing Process of Concrete Pavements and Bridge Decks at Early Stages-Brief Author(s): Publication Year: 1998 This project involved a field campaign and subsequent data analysis for the Route 30 bridge over the South Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, NY. The two purposes of this work were: 1) to make more detailed measurements of the bridge… |
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Title: Next Stop, Bus Rapid Transit: Accelerating New York's Bus System Into A New Century Author(s): Publication Year: 2004 <p>This study was undertaken to examine how to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) in New York City. In recent years, the idea of bus rapid transit ? innovative bus services providing superior speed and convenience to traditional bus service… |
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Title: Bus Rapid Transit on New York City Streets Author(s): Publication Year: 2004 <p>This study was undertaken to examine how to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) in New York City. In recent years, the idea of bus rapid transit ? innovative bus services providing superior speed and convenience to traditional bus service… |
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Title: Advanced Applications of Person-based GPS in an Urban Environment Author(s): Publication Year: 2010 Traditional travel surveys provide essential information on travel patterns, but are time-consuming, expensive, and have seen declining rates of participation. Recently global positioning systems (GPS) technologies have been introduced to… |
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Title: Advanced Applications of Person-based GPS in an Urban Environment Author(s): Publication Year: 2010 Traditional travel surveys provide essential information on travel patterns, but are time-consuming, expensive, and have seen declining rates of participation. Recently global positioning systems (GPS) technologies have been introduced to… |
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Title: Modeling Air Quality and Energy Impacts of NYSDOT Highway ROW Management Author(s): Publication Year: 2010 Mowing the highway right-of-way is important for the safety of roadway users and maintaining the highway infrastructure. However, little quantitative data are available on the energy use and air quality impacts of highway mowing activities. In… |
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Title: Advanced Applications of Person-based GPS in an Urban Environment Author(s): Publication Year: 2010 Finding an effective method for obtaining information on the travel patterns of household members is a critical need for transportation planners and researchers. This is particularly the case for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), now… |
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Title: Advanced Applications of Person-based GPS in an Urban Environment Author(s): Publication Year: 2010 Finding an effective method for obtaining information on the travel patterns of household members is a critical need for transportation planners and researchers. This is particularly the case for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), now… |
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Title: The Usefulness of US Transportation Service Index for New York State/Metro Area Author(s): Publication Year: 2009 Business indices play a c r i tical role in summarizing the business conditions of the economy and indicating the forthcoming of phase changes in business cycle. The useful indices should accurately reflect the business reality and dynamic… |
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Title: Access to Public Transit and Its Influence on Ridership for OlderAdults in Two U.S. Cities Author(s): Publication Year: 2009 <p>Growth in the population of older adults (age 60 and above) in coming years will challenge urban planners and transportation managers to provide travel options that support autonomy. To investigate barriers that older adults experience… |
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Title: Barriers to Regional Cooperation in Public Transportation in the New York-New Jersey Region Author(s): Publication Year: 1991 The story has been told often. The sustained economic success that thrust New York into international preeminence has been closely linked to the development and maintenance of superior systems of transportation. Whether in the leading role or a… |
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Title: Bronx Travel and Accessibility Studies Brief Author(s): Publication Year: 2001 This series of projects examined travel behavior and accessibility in the Bronx. The first study in the series, "The Implications of Travel Profiles for Transportation Investment," analyzed travel conditions and choices in the Bronx,… |
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Title: Accelerated Degradation of Recycled Plastic Piling in Aggressive Soils Author(s): Publication Year: 2001 <p>Fiber-reinforced polymer composites represent an alternative construction material without many of the performance disadvantages of traditional materials. The use of fiber-reinforced polymer as a pile material can eliminate deterioration… |
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Title: Blacktop Resurfacing of Bridge Decks Author(s): Publication Year: 2001 Durability of concrete bridge decks to mechanical and environmental effects is examined for the purpose of evaluation of effects of blacktop resurfacing of bridge decks. Aggressive environmental actions on reinforced concrete are described,… |
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Title: Methodological Alternatives for a Regional Freight Model Author(s): Publication Year: 2001 The main objective of this report is to conduct an assessment of the different freight transportation modeling methodologies. The report begins with a definition of the main objectives and scope of the regional freight model, followed by a… |
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Title: Barricade Lighting System Brief Author(s): Dr. Mark Rea, Dr. John Bullough Publication Year: 2011 <p>Presently in work zones, standard barricade warning lights are used to provide channelizing and warning functions. These yellow flashing lights are presently used without consideration of the specific work zone activities underway at any… |
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Title: A Prototype Decision Support System for Optimally Routing Border Crossing Traffic Based on Predicted Border Crossing Times Author(s): Publication Year: 2011 The economic vitality of the 'Golden Horseshoe', a densely populated and industrialized region which encompasses Southern Ontario, Canada and parts of New York State including the Buffalo-Niagara Region, is heavily dependent upon the… |
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Title: Analysis of Bicycling Trends and Policies in Large North American Cities: Lessons for New York Author(s): Publication Year: 2011 0 |