MTC Research Projects
Following is a list of all the research sponsored by the MTC through a competitive, annual selection process.
The MTC also indirectly supports other research by supporting graduate research assistants through the MTC Scholars program.
Tier 1 Center Projects
Year One Research Projects (2008)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University | Low Cost Strategies to Reduce Speed and Crashes on Curves | In progress |
| Jennifer Shane, Iowa State University | Construction Project Administration and Management for Mitigating Work Zone Accidents and Fatalities | Complete |
| Omar Smadi, Iowa State University | Pavement Markings and Safety | In progress |
Region 7 UTC Projects
Year Eight Research Projects (2007)
Year Seven Research Projects (2006)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mehmet Bayram Yildirim, Wichita State University | Optimization of Intermodal Logistics Operations in Disaster Planning | Complete |
| Song-Charng Kong , Iowa State University | Managing Early Adoption of Biodiesel by Commercial Fleets | Complete |
| John L. Kent, Missouri State University | Investigation of Methodologies Used by Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Motor Carriers to Determine Fuel Surcharges | Complete |
| Carlo D. Smith, Missouri State University | An Investigation into the Development and Adoption of Technologies, Policies and Methods for Improving Fleet Fuel Performance | Complete |
| Tom Maze | Clear Zone - A Synthesis of Practice and an Evaluation of the Benefits of Meeting the 10 ft Clear Zone Goal on Urban Streets | Complete |
Year Six Research Projects (2005)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Maze, Iowa State University | Synthesis of Procedures to Forecast and Monitor Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts | Complete |
| Brent Phares, Iowa State University | Development of Fatigue Design Procedures for Slender, Tapered Support Structures for Highway Signs, Luminaries, and Traffic Signals Subjected to Wind-Induced Excitation from Vortex Shedding and Buffeting | Complete |
| James Noble, University of Missouri – Columbia | An Integrated Systems Approach to the Development of Winter Maintenance / Management Systems | Complete |
| Carlos Sun, University of Missouri – Columbia | Secondary Accident Data Fusion for Assessing Long Term Performance of Transportation Systems | Complete |
| Mike Crum, Iowa State University | Determining the Costs of Truck Transit Delays for Shippers of Freight: An Exploratory Study | Withdrawn |
Year Five Research Projects (2004)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Maze, Iowa State University | Implementation of HERS-ST in Iowa and Development/Refinement of a National Training Program | Complete |
| Neal Hawkins, Iowa State University | Planning, Developing and Implementing the Iowa Pavement Marking Management System (IPMMS) | Complete |
| Ray Mundy, University of Missouri – St. Louis | Appointment Systems for Inland Waterway Traffic Control | Complete |
Year Four Research Projects (2003)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Maze, Iowa State University | Investigation of User Costs and Benefits of Winter Road Closures | Complete |
| David J. Plazak, Iowa State University | Roadway Alignments as Assets: Evaluating Alternatives for Valuing Major Highway Corridor Rights of Way | In progress |
| Ramanathan Sugumaran, University of Northern Iowa | A Web-Based Implementation of Winter Maintenance Decision Support System (WMDSS) Using GIS and Remote Sensing | Complete |
Year Three Research Projects (2002)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University | Evaluation of Different Methods to Calculate Heavy-Truck VMT | Complete |
| Omar Smadi, Iowa State University | Iowa DOT Bridge Asset Management Using PONTIS: Data Integration, Performance, and Decision Support Tools | Complete |
| Ed Jaselskis, Iowa State University |
Improving Efficiency of Transportation Projects Using Laser Scanning | Complete |
Year Two Research Projects (2001)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Trauth, University of Missouri-Columbia | Identification and Development of User Requirements to Support Robust Corridor Investment Models | Complete |
| Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University | Application of Advanced Remote Sensing Technology to Asset Management | Complete |
| Ray Mundy, University of Missouri-St. Louis | Research and Training of Private Transportation Providers for the Efficient and Effective Provision of Transportation Services | Complete |
Year One Research Projects (2000)
| Principal Investigator, University | Project Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University | Addressing Integration Issues and Developing a Protocol for Integration of Global Positioning Systems Data With Linear Referenced Data in an Asset Management System | Complete |
| Carl Kurt, University of Kansas | GIS-Based Integrated Rural and Small Urban Transit Asset Management System | Complete |
| Erik Loehr, University of Missouri-Columbia | Decision-Support System for Management of Slope Construction and Repair Activities--An Asset Management Building Block | Complete |
| Anil Misra, University of Missouri-Kansas City | Roadway Asset Management System Manual for Local Governments | Complete |
| Mohammed Salim, Marc Timmerman, Tim Strauss, and Michael Emch, University of Northern Iowa | Artifical Intelligence-Based Optimization of Management of Snow Removal | Complete |