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Access Management

End dateProject title
3/14/06Economic Impacts--Real or Perceived?
8/15/05Access Management and Corridor Management Training
9/1/04Access Management Plan for Des Moines MPO
12/31/03I-394 Business Impacts Case Study
8/31/03Corridor Management Pilot Project, Phase I
6/1/02Decision-Support System for Management of Slope Construction and Repair Activities: An Asset Management Building Block
3/31/02Process to Identify High Priority Corridors for Access Management Near Large Urban Areas in Iowa
2/1/02Guidelines for a Roadway Management System (RMS) for Local Governments
6/30/01Access Management Research and Awareness Program Phase IV
8/31/00Development of a Comprehensive Access Management Plan and Training Program for Missouri
5/31/98Access Management Awareness Program: Phase III
12/31/97Access Management Awareness Program Work Plan for Phase II (Amendment 1) (TR-402)
7/31/97Iowa Access Management Awareness

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Administrative

End dateProject title
12/31/07Management Support of the AURORA Program
4/30/98Regional Champion for the Midwest Region Mainstreaming Program (Task Order 3)

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Asset/Pavement Management

End dateProject title
9/30/08PONTIS, Implementation and Operation: Iowa DOT and Counties, Phase III: Implementation and Operation
4/30/08Remote Health Monitoring for Asset Management
2/28/08A Decision Support System for Optimal Depot and Fleet Management
2/28/08Integration of Asset Management Systems with Load and Resistance Factor Design
2/1/08Winter Weather Severity Index Enhancements
7/31/07Implementation and Operation of the Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model
11/30/06An Integrated Systems Approach to the Development of Winter Maintenance / Management Systems
9/1/06Planning, Developing and Implementing the Iowa Pavement Marking Management System (IPMMS)
12/31/05County Non-FAE Paved Road Condition: Data Collection, Summary, and Delivery, Phase I 2003-2005
12/31/05PONTIS, Phase 4
6/30/05Iowa Pavement Management Program, Phase X
12/31/04Automated Pavement Condition Data: Analysis, Feasibility and Data Integration
12/31/04Pavement Management through Data Collection and Analysis
9/30/04PONTIS Implementation and Operation, Phase II: Implementation
6/30/04Implementation of Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model, 2004
5/31/04Planning, Implementation and Operation of the IPMP, Phase IX
3/31/04Planning, Developing and Implementation of the Iowa Pavement Markings Management Program
9/30/03Statistical Analysis of Highway Needs Condition Data: Manual vs Automated
7/31/03Application of Advanced Remote Sensing Technology to Asset Management
5/31/03Planning, Implementation and Operation of the IPMP, Phase VIII
4/30/03Implementation of Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model, 2002
12/1/02Identification and Development of User Requirements to Support Robust Corridor Investment Models
6/30/02Implementation of Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model, 2001
6/30/02Planning, Implementation and Operation of the IPMP, Phase VII
5/1/02Artificial Intelligence-Based Optimization of Management of Snow Removal
12/31/01PONTIS Implementation and Operation: Iowa DOT and Counties
5/1/01Addressing Integration Issues and Developing a Protocol for Integration of Global Positioning Systems Data With Linear Referenced Data in an Asset Management System
4/30/01Implementation of Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model, 2000
12/31/00Planning, Implementation, and Operation of the IPMP, Phase VI: Proposal to develop the Implementation and Operation of the IPMP
10/31/00HWYNEEDS: Methodology, Analysis and Evaluation (TR-433)
5/31/00Local Agency Pavement Management System
12/31/99Implementation of Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model, 1999
12/31/99Planning, Implementation, and Operation of the Iowa DOT Pavement Management Program, Phase V: Proposal to Develop the Implementation and Operation of the IPMP
12/31/98Planning, Implementation, and Operation of a Statewide Pavement Management System, Phase IV
10/31/98Feasibility of Using Automated Distress Data in the County Need Study (TR-418)
10/1/98Iowa Infrastructure Management Information System Pilot Project
12/31/97Automated Data Acquisition of Roadside Features
8/31/93Assessment of an Integrated Approach to Automated Collections of Safety and Accident Data, Phase I: Conceptual Development and Eval
8/1/91Essential Parameters for an Iowa Bridge Management System
Statewide, Non-NHS Federal Aid Eligible System, Pavement Management Program, Phases I-III

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Bridges

End dateProject title
2/28/08Bridge Deck Integrity Measurements for Asset Management
11/30/07Development 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
10/31/07Field Evaluation of Timber Preservation Treatments for Iowa Highway Applications (IHRB-05-10)
10/31/07Investigation of Steel Stringer Bridges: Substructures and Superstructures (TR-522)
5/31/07An Integral Abutment Bridge with Precast Concrete Piles (TR-438)
4/30/07Development of an Improved integral Abutment-to-Approach Slab Connection
7/31/06Field Testing of Railroad Flatcar Bridges (TR-498)
5/31/06Evaluation of a Bridge Constructed Using High Peformance Steel
5/31/06Evaluation of Corrosion Resistant Steel Reinforcing in the Deck Slab of a Three Span Prestressed Girder Bridge
4/30/06Performance Evaluation of Steel Bridges, Phase II (TR-493)
9/30/05Enhancement of Wisconsin DOT NDE Capabilities
8/31/05Evaluation of a Steel Girder Bridge Strengthened Using Fiber Reinforced Polymer Plates
6/30/05Field Testing of Integral Abutments (HR-399)
12/31/04Development of Acceptable Live Load Deflection Criteria for Various Timber Superstructure and Deck Types
12/31/04Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Glued Laminated Helper Stringers
12/31/04Impacts of Overweight Implements of Husbandry on Minnesota Roads and Bridges
9/30/04Health Monitoring of Bridge Structures and Components Using Smart-Structure Technology
4/30/04Steel Diaphragms in Prestressed Concrete Girder Bridges (TR-424)
12/31/03Monitoring and Evaluation of the Westbound Roadway of the Iowa River Bridge
10/31/03Evaluation of a Post-tension Strengthened Steel Girder Bridge Using FRP Rods/Strands
8/31/02Development of Bridge Load Testing for Load Evaluation (TR-445)
8/31/02Retrofit Methods of Distortion Cracking Problems in Plate Girder Bridges (TR-436)
12/31/01Low Water Stream Crossings in Iowa (TR-453)
9/30/00Impact of Deck Cracking, Phase II (TR-405)
6/1/98Preventing Cracking at Diaphragm/Plate Girder Connections in Steel Bridges (TR-393)
4/14/98Impact of Deck Cracking on Durability, Phase I (TR-405)
12/31/96Evaluation of I-80 Aluminum Girder Bridge

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Extension/Training

End dateProject title
12/31/07Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for Hispanic Supervisors and Craft Workers, Phase 4
4/30/07Erosion and Sediment Control Training Workshops
5/31/06Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for Hispanic Supervisors and Craft Workers, Phase 3
5/31/05Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for American Supervisors and Hispanic Craft Workers, Phase 2
12/31/03Developing an Effective Construction Training Program for Hispanic Supervisors and Craft Workers, Phase 1
12/31/023R Safety Course and Handbook
5/31/02Iowa Flagger Handbook and Training Video
9/30/01Community Outreach Partnership Center (COPC)
11/30/00Development of Materials Training Course for Technicians (TR-416)
Concrete Pavement Workforce References
Concrete Pavement Tech Notes

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Geotechnical

End dateProject title
11/30/08Use of Ultra-High Performance Concrete in Geotechnical and Sub-structure Applications (TR-558)
9/30/08Design Guide for Improved Quality of Roadway Subgrades and Subbases (TR-525)
5/31/08Investigation of Soil Alternatives
5/31/08Measurements of Seasonal Changes and Spatial Variation in Pavement Subgrade Support Properties - a Link to Pavement Performance (TR-516)
10/31/07Embankment Quality, Phase 4: Application to Unsuitable Soils (TR-492)
6/30/07Effective Shoulder Design and Maintenance (TR-531)
4/30/07Evaluation of Intelligent Compaction Systems
12/31/05Innovative Solutions for Slope Stability Reinforcement and Characterization in Iowa Soils (TR-489)
9/1/05Slope Stability Evaluation and Remediation Techniques for Iowa
6/15/05Review of Stability Berm Alternatives for Environmentally Sensitive Areas
5/31/05A Pilot Study to Investigate the Use of Aggregate Screenings in Roadway Construction
5/31/05Synthesis of Non-Destructive Testing Technologies for Geomaterial Applications
4/30/05Soil Stabilization of Non-Uniform Subgrade Soils (TR-461, Proj. 4)
6/30/02Evaluation of Rammed Aggregate Piers for Highway Applications in Iowa Soils (TR-443)
3/31/02Embankment Quality, Phase 3 (TR-401)
1/31/00Embankment Quality, Phase 2 (TR-401)
4/30/98Embankment Quality, Phase 1 (TR-401)

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GIS

End dateProject title
5/31/06Enhancements to the Iowa DOT Crash Mapping Analysis Tool (CMAT) Software
8/31/05Incident Mapping Analysis Tool: Oracle Database Interface
7/31/05Incident Location Tool (ILT)
6/30/05Development of Internet-based RWIS (Road Weather Information System) AWOS (Airport Weather Observation System) Information Delivery Tools (AKA Weatherview)
5/15/05Incident Location Tool Support for Delaware State Police
2/28/05Incident Mapping and Analysis Tool (IMAT)
4/30/04Software Enhancements for the Crash Mapping and Analysis Tool
9/30/02Development of an Advanced Traveler Information: Weatherview, Phase II: Enhancements; Phase III: Support
9/30/02GIS-ALAS TraCS Conversion Software
7/31/02Iowa DOT Linear Referencing System: Preliminary Linear Data Creation
6/30/02Development of a GIS-based Crash Location Tool - FY02 Location Tool Implementation and Agency Support
5/31/02Technology Transfer of As-Built and Preliminary Surveys by Total Station GPS, Video Logging, and Laser Scanning (TR-446)
5/15/02Comparison of LIDAR and Photogrammetry for Highway Planning and Design
5/14/02Comparison of LIDAR and Conventional Mapping Methods for Highway Corridor Studies
9/30/01Emergency Response Information System (ERIS)
6/30/01The Development of a GIS-Based Crash Location Tool Location Tool Implementation and Local Agency Support
6/30/01GPS to LRM: Integration of Spatial Point Features with Linear Referencing Methods
6/30/01Systematic Identification of High Crash Locations (TR-442)
6/30/01Use of Remotely Sensed Data for Infrastructure Management, Access Management, and Inventory
6/20/01Use of Remote Sensing to Identify Access Elements for Safety Analysis (Remote Sensing in Transportation Yr 1, Project 2)
12/31/00The Development of a GIS-Based Crash Location Tool, Phase V: GIS Incident Location Tool Implementation and Local Agency Support
9/30/00Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES): An Evaluation of Medical Crash Costs
6/30/00GIS/TRANPLAN Enhancement Project
12/31/99The Development of a GIS-Based Crash Location Tool, Phase II
12/31/99Implementation of GIS at the Iowa Department of Transportation
12/30/99Development of a GIS-based Crash location tool: Intelligent Crash Location Tool, Phase III
12/1/99GIS Support for the Iowa Department of Transportation (1999)
12/31/98Geographic Information System (GIS) Database Development, Integration, and Maintenance for the Iowa Department of Transportation Maintenance Division
12/1/98Coordination of Data Elements to support ISTEA Management Systems, Phase II, Statewide Implementation
12/1/98GIS 1996-1998
9/30/98Conducting Activities to Strengthen Statewide Geographic Information Coordination Mechanisms in Iowa
8/31/98GIS Traffic Planning Tools
12/31/97Development of GIS Accident Location and Analysis Systems (GIS-ALAS), Phase I
12/1/96GIS Technology Transfer of Transportation Modeling Environment to Local Agencies, Priority Technology Program of the FHWA
6/30/96Development of Applications for Interactive Transportation Planning GIS
3/31/95Accident Location Analysis System (ALAS) NODE Map
12/31/94Spatial Data Systems for Transportation Planning
12/31/93A GIS-Based Travel Demand Modeling System for Supercomputing
12/31/92Needs Assessment: Traffic Data Storage, Processing, and Dissemination

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ITS

End dateProject title
11/30/06Iowa DOT ITS Operations Manual
12/31/05Helikite-based Remote Monitoring Platform
7/31/05Integration of Road Weather Information with Traffic Data
5/31/04Traffic Monitoring Program Planning with Remote Sensing
5/14/04Traffic Monitoring Program Plannning with Remote Sensing, Phase II
12/31/01Automated Bridge De-icing Pilot Project
6/30/01Remote Sensing to Support Linear Referencing Systems
6/30/00Weigh-in-Motion Project and Handbook
12/31/99Integrated Intelligent Transportation Systems and Services Deployment Plan
11/1/99Prepare a Project Plan for Joplin East Bound Weigh Station Electronic Screening Prototype and Prototype Test,Task Order 7
8/1/98Advantage I-75 Mainline Automated Clearance System Final Evaluation Report
5/31/98Midwest Multi-state One-Stop Electronic Purchase of Motor Carrier Credentials
9/30/97Des Moines ITS Early Deployment
7/31/96Development of a Systems Architecture for Nationwide IVHS, Phase II
6/30/96On-Board Automated Mileage and Stateline Crossing System for Apportioning Commerical Vehicle Fuel Taxes and Mileage and Automatic Submission to IFTA and IRP Base Jurisdiction
5/1/96AMASCOT: Automated Mileage and Stateline Crossing Operational Test
6/1/95Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO). Interstate Cooperation for Implementation of ITS-CVO Functions; Institutional Opportunities and Barriers
9/30/94High-Speed Computing to Facilitate Real Time Analysis of Transportation Planning Alternatives
Iowa Statewide Intelligent Transportation Plan
Midwest ITS/CVO Mainstreaming

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Other

End dateProject title
6/30/09Electronic Construction Collaboration - Phase 1
8/31/08Implementation of HERS-ST in Iowa and Development /Refinement of a National Training Program
3/31/08Developing a Rural and Urban Roadway Lighting Practical Design Guide for Iowa (TR 540)
3/31/08Performance Measures for Snow and Ice Control Operations
1/30/08Minnesota Interstate Truck Parking Study
6/30/07An Investigation into the Development and Adoption of Technologies, Policies, and Methods for Improving Fleet Fuel Performance
6/30/07Investigation of Methodologies Used by Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Motor Carriers to Determine Fuel Surcharges
6/30/07Managing Early Adoption of Biodiesel by Commercial Fleets
6/30/07Optimization of Intermodal Logistics Operations in Disaster Planning
6/30/07Use of Functional Silos to Optimize Agency Decision Making
5/31/07Roadway Design Standards for Rural and Suburban Subdivisions (TR-549)
1/31/07Evaluation of Virtual Reality Snowplow Simulator Training
12/31/06Business and Economic Impacts Assessment: Anoka County, Minnesota
11/30/06Algona Mill Truck Dispatching Automation
11/30/06Smart Wetlands Mitigation for Iowa Department of Transportation Projects
7/31/06Western Growth Area Land Use Sensitivity Analysis, Phase 2
6/30/06Manual of Practice for Roadway Maintenance Workers (TR-514)
5/15/06Development of a Performance Measures-based Planning System (State Transportation Plan Update Assistance)
3/31/06Design Guide and Construction Specifications for Urban Stormwater Quality Improvements
3/28/06SHRP-II Revision, NCHRP Project 20-58(04)A
12/31/05I-90 Corridor Study
12/30/05Performance Effectiveness of Design-Build, Lane Rental, and A + B Contracting Techniques
11/30/05Appointment Systems for Inland Waterway Traffic Control
11/30/05Design Guide and Construction Specifications for NPDES Site Runoff Control (TR-508)
10/31/05Feasibility of Cooperative Development of Wetland Mitigation Projects
10/31/05Iowa Produce Market Potential Calculator
6/30/05Rewriting Supervisory Training Program Unit 8: Managing the Project-The Supervisor's Role
5/1/05A Web-Based Implementation of Winter Maintenance Decision Support System (WMDSS) Using GIS and Remote Sensing
12/31/04Evaluation of Different Methods to Calculate Heavy-Truck VMT
9/30/04Cost Comparison of Treatments Used to Maintain or Upgrade Aggregate Roads
9/30/04Iowa Drainage Law Manual (TR-497)
6/30/04Alternatives to Truck Engine Idling
6/30/04Statewide Urban Standard Design & Specifications
5/31/04Development of Object-Oriented Specifications for Iowa DOT and Urban Standards (TR-487)
3/31/04City of West Des Moines Subarea Model
1/31/04Evaluating Speed Differences between Passenger Vehicles and Heavy Trucks for Transportation-related Emissions Modeling
12/31/03Conducting Introductory Literature Searches for the Iowa Highway Research Board (TR-468)
12/31/03Roadway Alignments as Assets: Evaluating Alternatives for Valuing Major Highway Corridor Rights of Way
11/30/03Evaluation of Weather Forecasting Services for the Iowa Department of Transportation
8/31/03Deploying the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) in Iowa
8/15/03An Investigation of Business Opportunites in Mexico
7/31/03Clinton/Fulton Multimodal Bridge Study Economic Analysis
6/30/03Highway Maintenance Concept Vehicle: A Business Case for Winter Maintenance Technology Applications
2/15/03Interim Planning Activities for Future Strategic Highway Research Program: Study 1 Detailed Planning for Research on Accelerating the Renewal of America's Highways ("Renewal")
12/31/02Improving Efficiency of Transportation Projects Using Laser Scanning
12/31/02Iowa DOT Internet-Based Road Work Report
12/31/02Road Equipment Procurement and Utilization Study
10/31/02Vendor Weather Forecast
9/30/02Plan for the Mississippi River Trail in Iowa
5/31/02Highway Maintenance Concept Vehicle, Phase IV
12/31/01Development of a Winter Road Conditions Reporting System
12/31/01Iowa Tribal Consultation Process: State of Iowa Tribal Summit and Field Workshop
12/31/01MN/DOT Office of Research Services Web Site Upgrades
9/1/01Proceedings of the State of Iowa Tribal Summit
8/31/00Transportation and Land Use Awareness Program
12/31/99Commercial Vehicle Parking
11/30/99Measuring the Public Value of Aesthetic Considerations
10/31/99Research Support for the Missouri Legislative Forum on Transportation
10/1/99Missouri Legislative Forum Transportation Issues Report
8/30/99A Commemorative History of the Iowa Highway Research Board (TR-423)
8/1/99Electronic Reference Library, Phase 1
12/31/98Development of Training Materials for Federal Data Workbooks
12/1/98Statewide Transportation Planning Model and Methodology Development Program
10/31/98Commercial Concepts for New Interstate Rest Areas,Task Order 6
10/31/98Simulation and Analysis of Arterial Traffic Operations Along the US 61 Corridor in Burlington, Iowa
8/31/98Multimodal Investment Analysis Methodology, Phase I
8/31/98Multimodal Investment Analysis Methodology, Phase II
6/30/98Highway Maintenance Concept Vehicle, Phase I
6/30/98Improved Employment Data For Transportation Planning
6/30/98Upper Mississippi River/Illinois Waterway Navigation Study
3/31/98Evaluation of Information Technology to Support Distance Sharing and Learning
12/1/97Validation of Relationship of Cognitive Skills Losses to Driving Performance
7/31/97Guidelines for County Engineering Decisions (TR-369)
7/1/97Environmental Justice & Transportation Investment Policy
6/1/97Coordination of Data Elements from the ISTEA Management Systems: Phase I
5/31/97National Governors' Association Study of Public Sector Costs and Benefits of ITS/CVO
2/28/97Support for High Accuracy Referencing Network
1/1/97Greenhouse Gas Action Plan for the Transportation Sector in Iowa
1/1/97Planning for Parking
1/1/97Travel Time Estimation on Urban Arterials Using Loop Detector Data
10/31/96Performance-Based Standards for Potential Size and Weight Regulation in the United States
9/30/96Interstate Cooperation for Implementation of ITS/CVO Functions: Institutional Opportunities and Barriers
9/1/96The Potential of Steering Wheel Information to Detect Driver Drowsiness and Associated Lane Departure
5/31/96Intermodal System Support Scope of Work and Tasks (an ISTEA management task)
4/30/96Review and Update Accident Loss Reduction Factors
9/30/95Strategies for Fostering Modal Competition in the Midwest
5/31/95Growth Management Strategies to Reduce Transportation Capital Costs In and Near Midwestern Urban Areas
5/31/95Recruiting and Retaining Women and Minorities in Public Sector Engineering Positions
5/1/95An Economic Investigation into Railroad Pricing and Car Allocation Programs
4/30/95Loading and Unloading Practices Related to Lumping: Status and Implications for Motor Carriers, Shippers, and Other Parties, Executive Summary and Final Report
11/30/94Transportation Project Development Process Management System; and Amendment, "Analysis of Contractor Submitted CPM Schedules.
11/1/94Policy Issues of an Iowa Longer Combination Vehicle Network
9/30/94Economic, Operating, and Infrastructure Impacts of Concentrated Truck Transport Service and Designated Commercial Highway Networks
9/30/94Field Data Acquisition Technologies for Iowa Transportation Agencies (HR-366)
6/30/94Value of County Engineers and Their Counterparts: Strategies to Expand the Shrinking Employment Pool
3/31/94Winter Transportation Problems: Identifying Strategies to Improve Safety and Reduce Economic Burdens
11/30/93Interacting Vehicles and Roadways with Elderly Drivers on Missouri Highways
9/30/93Transportation of Rural Elders and Access to Health Care
7/1/93Employment and Commuting by Rural Women on the Metropolitan Periphery
6/1/93State Short Line Railroads and the Rural Economy
6/1/93Transportation Modeling System for Transportation Model Formulation and Solution
4/30/93Efficient Distribution of Grain to Meet the Quality Needs of End-Users
4/1/93Transportation and Iowa's Economic Future
12/30/92The Economic Impact of Rural Highway Bypasses: Iowa and Minnesota Case Studies
11/1/92Scenic Byways: Their Selection, Designation, Protection, and Safety
9/1/92Microcomputer Transportation Planning Models to Develop Key Highway Commodity Flows and Estimate ESAL Values
8/1/92Economic Regulation of Intrastate Trucking: An In-Depth Examination of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska
6/1/92Public Sector Participation in Local Rail Service Projects with an Economic Development focus
6/1/92Strategies for Improving the Safety of Elderly Drivers
2/1/92Institutional Barriers and Opportunities for IVHS in Commercial Vehicle Operations: An Iowa Case Study
8/1/91Economic Analysis of Scenic Byways in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, final technical report
7/1/91Dynamic Simulation Methods for Evaluating Vehicle Configuration and Roadway Design
3/1/91Alternative investments in the Rural Branch Railroad and County Road Systems
11/1/90Changing Role of Freight Transportation Modes and Intermodal Freight
11/1/90Computer-Aided Decision Support for Making Locational Decisions
5/1/90Emission Control in Diesel Engines by Alcohol Fumigation
5/1/90Road Investment to Foster Local Economic Development
1/1/90Dynamic Simulation Methods for Evaluating Motor Vehicle and Roadway Design and Resolving Policy Issues

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Pavements

End dateProject title
6/30/09Investigation into Freezing-Thawing Durability of Low Permeability Concrete with and without Air Entraining Agent
2/28/09Impact of Low-Shrinkage Mixes on Late-Age Random Cracking in Pavements with Use of Early-Entry Sawing (TR-587)
9/30/08Deicer Scaling Resistance of Concrete Pavements, Bridge Decks, and Other Structures Containing Slag Cement
6/30/08Improving Variability and Precision of AVA Test Results and Developing Rational Specification Limits
5/18/08Evaluation of Elliptical Steel Dowel Performance
4/30/08Evaluation of Lignin Derived from Agricultural Co-products as an Antioxidant in Asphalt (TR-577)
12/31/07Development of Performance Properties of Ternary Mixes, Phase 1
12/31/07Material and Construction Optimization for Prevention of Premature Pavement Distress in PCC Pavements, Phase 3
12/1/07Material and Construction Optimization for Prevention of Premature Pavement Distress in PCC Pavements, Phases I and II
10/31/07Development of a Device for Analysis of Portland Cement Concrete and Composite Pavements: Phase 1 Feasibility Study
8/31/07Concrete Pavement Surface Characteristics (Proj. 15, Part 2)
7/31/07Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Laboratory and Field Applications, Phase 2
6/30/07Material Thermal Input for Iowa Materials for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide
5/31/07Evaluation of Long Term Field Performance of Cold In-Place Recycled Roads (TR-502)
5/31/07Investigation of Electromagnetic Gauges for Determination of In-Place Density of HMA Pavements (TR-547)
5/31/07Thin Maintenance Surfaces, Phase 3: Municipal Streets and Low-Volume Rural Roads (TR-507)
2/28/07Field Validation of Intelligent Compaction Monitoring Technology for Unbound Materials and HMA
1/31/07Impact of Curling, Warping, and Other Early-Age Behavior on Concrete Pavement Smoothness: Early, Frequent, and Detailed (EFD) Study
11/30/06Demonstration of Integrated Pervious Pavement System for Management of Stormwater Quality and Quantity
11/30/06Nondestructive Evaluation of Iowa Pavements, Phase 1
10/31/06Performance Evaluation of Rubblized Pavements in Iowa
8/31/06Evaluation of Composite Pavement Unbonded Overlays: Phase III (TR-478, HR-1093, Proj. 2)
7/31/06Concrete Pavement Surface Characteristics (Proj. 15, Part 1)
7/31/06Southeast Michigan Local Road Concrete Road Durability Study
6/30/06Evaluation of Unbonded Ultrathin Whitetopping of Brick Streets (TR-466)
6/1/06Using Scanning Lasers for Real-Time Pavement Thickness Measurement, Phase I (TR-538)
4/30/06Laboratory Study of Structural Behavior of Alternative Dowel Bars (Proj. 7)
3/31/06Field Evaluation of Compaction Monitoring Technology: Phase 2
3/31/06Iowa Data Collection and Analysis for the 2005-2006 National Surface Characteristics Field Experiment Plan (TR-537)
3/1/06Materials and Mix Optimization Procedures for PCC Pavements (TR-484, Proj. 3)
2/28/06Evaluation of Transverse Joint Forming Methods in PCC Pavement (TR-532)
2/1/06Mix Design Development for Pervious Concrete in Cold Weather Climates
1/31/06Simple and Rapid Test for Monitoring the Heat Evolution of Concrete Mixtures for Laboratory and Field Applications, Phase I (Proj. 17)
12/31/05Impact to Concrete Pavement Smoothness from Curling, Warping, and Other Early-Age Behavior: Early, Frequent, and Detailed (Proj. 16)
12/31/05Investigation of Improved Utility Cut Repair Techniques to Reduce Settlement in Repaired Areas (TR-503)
11/30/05Integrated Materials and Construction Practices for Concrete Pavement: A State-of-the-Practice Manual (Proj. 10)
11/30/05Self-Consolidating Concrete--Applications for Slip Form Paving, Phase 1
10/31/05Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements Utilizing Rubblization and Crack and Seat Methods (TR-473)
10/30/05Nondestructive Testing Technology for Quality Control and Acceptance of Flexible Pavement Construction
9/30/05Design and Construction Procedures for Concrete Overlay and Widening of Existing Pavements (TR-511, Proj. 6)
9/30/05Improving PCC Mix Consistency and Production by Mixing Improvements (TR-505, Proj. 11)
8/31/05In Situ Detection Methods for Materials-Related Distress in Concrete Pavements: Phase II (HR-1081, Proj. 1)
6/30/05Field Evaluation of Elliptical Fiber Reinforced Polymer Dowel Performance (Proj. 5)
6/30/05Implementing the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (TR-509)
6/30/05Predicting Critical VMA in Hot Mix Asphalt, Phase II
5/1/05Measuring Pavement Profile at the Slip-Form Paver (TR-512, Proj. 12)
4/1/05International Workshop on Sustainable Development and Concrete Technology
3/31/05Iowa's Pervious Pavement Water Quality Project
2/13/05Long-Term Plan for Concrete Pavement Research and Technology: The CP Road Map (Task 15)
1/31/05Evaluation of Hot Mix Asphalt Moisture Sensitivity Using the Nottingham Asphalt Test Equipment (TR-483)
12/31/04Identification of the Best Practices for the Design, Construction, and Repair of Bridge Approach Sections (TR-481)
9/30/04Two-Lift Concrete Pavements to Meet Public Needs (Proj. 8)
4/30/04Evaluation of Using Non-Corrosive Deicing Materials and Corrosion Reducing Treatments for Deicing Salts (TR-471)
3/31/04Attributes of Good In-Service Concrete Pavements (Proj. 9)
3/31/04Performance Properties of Ternary Mixtures for Concrete Pavements: Scoping Study (Proj. 13)
3/31/04Smooth, Quiet, Safe Concrete Pavements: Scoping Study (Proj. 14)
3/3/04Development of a Method to Determine Pavement Damage Due to Detours (TR-470)
2/28/04Field Evaluation of Compaction Monitoring Technology, Phase 1 (TR-495)
2/14/04Determination of the Optimum Base Characteristics for Pavements (TR-482)
1/15/04Portland Cement Concrete Patching Techniques vs. Performance and Traffic Delay
12/31/03Stringless Concrete Paving (TR-490)
9/30/03Properties of Blended Cements for Concrete Pavements
6/30/03Demonstration and Field Evaluation of Alternative Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Reinforcement Materials (HR-1069)
3/15/03Detailed Planning for Research on Accelerating the Renewal of America's Highways
1/31/03Thin Maintenance Surfaces, Phase 2 with Guidelines for Winter Maintenance on Thin Maintenance Surfaces (TR-435)
9/30/02Improved Pavement Curing Materials and Techniques: Part 2 (Phase III) (TR-479)
9/30/02Improved Pavement Curing Materials and Techniques: Part 1 (Phases I and II) (TR-451)
8/15/02Synthesis of Dowel Bar Research (HR-1080)
6/30/02Evaluation of Composite Pavement Unbonded Overlays, Phases I and II (TR-478, Proj. 2)
6/30/02In Situ Detection Methods for Materials-Related Distress in Concrete Pavements, Phase I (Proj. 1)
10/1/01Dowel Bar Optimization, Phases I and II
11/30/00Determine Initial Cause for Current Premature PCC Pavement Deterioration (TR-406)
8/31/00A Laboratory Investigation into the Effects of Aggregate-Related Factors of Critical VMA in Asphalt Paving Mixtures (TR-415)
2/28/00Field Demonstration Project: Reclaimed Fly Ash as Select Fill Under P.C.C. Pavements (TR-425)
12/31/99Response of Iowa Pavements to Heavy Agricultural Loads (HR-1075)
2/28/99Thin Maintenance Surfaces (Amendment 14)
4/15/98Comprehensive Quality Incentive Program for Portland Cement Concrete Paving (TR-403)
6/1/94Estimating Pavement Damage from Longer and Heavier Combination Vehicles

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Safety

End dateProject title
8/1/09Support by State Departments of Transportation for Local Agency Safety Initiatives
6/30/09Construction Project Administration and Management for Mitigating Work Zone Accidents and Fatalities: An Integrated Risk Management Model
6/30/09Evaluation for Effective Shielding of Bridge Piers
6/30/09Evaluation Framework for the Creation and Analysis of Integrated Spatially-referenced Driver-Crash Databases
4/19/09Spatial Scale of Clustering of Motor Vehicle Crash Types and Appropriate Countermeasures
2/2/09Safety Data Improvement
1/31/09Evaluation of 70 mph Speed Limit
1/31/09Investigating Factors Contributing to Large Truck Lane Departure Crashes Using the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) Database
1/31/09Synthesis of Traffic Calming Techniques in Work Zones
12/31/08Best Practices Safety Guide for Local Rural Agencies
12/31/08Effectiveness of Dynamic Messaging on Driver Behavior for Late Merge Lane Road Closures
11/30/08Clear Zone - A Synthesis of Practice and an Evaluation of the Benefits of Meeting the 10 ft Clear Zone Goal on Urban Streets
11/30/08Improving Safety for Slow Moving Vehicles on Iowa's High Speed Rural Roadways
9/30/08Implementation and Evaluation of ITS-Based and Safety Engineering-Based Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures
7/31/08Synthesis Study: Effectiveness of Safety Corridor Programs in Region 7 States
7/31/08Warrants for Roundabouts
6/1/08Impact of Some Site-Specific Characteristics on the Success of the Signalization of High-Speed Intersections
6/1/08Feasibility of Visualization and Simulation Applications to Improve Work Zone Safety and Mobility
12/31/07Appropriate Traffic Calming Techniques for Small Iowa Communities (TR-523)
12/31/07Asset Management Strategies to Mitigate Freeway Work Zone Congestion
12/31/07The Effectiveness of Iowa's Automated Red Light Running Enforcement Programs (RLR, Phase 2)
12/31/07Updated Rule on Safety and Mobility
9/30/07Modern Roundabout Guidance for the Iowa DOT
9/1/07Evaluation of Iowa's Graduated Driver's Licensing Program
8/28/07Temporary Traffic Control and Enforcement of Traffic Laws in Closed Road Sections
7/31/07Flexible Start/Fixed Duration Contracting for Construction of Transportation Projects: A Case Study of the Paseo Bridge
7/30/07Assessment of Channelizing Device Effectiveness on High Speed/High Volume Roadways
6/30/07Prefabricated Elements Case Study
6/30/07Synthesis of Energy Efficiency in Street Lighting
6/30/07Synthesis of Practices for Mitigating the Impact of Work Zones on Traffic
3/31/07Secondary Accident Data Fusion for Assessing Long-Term Performance of Transportation Systems
3/31/07State Traffic Safety Engineers List
11/30/06Using Digital Video Analysis to Monitor Driver Behavior at Intersections
8/31/06Crash Record Validation Study
8/1/06Safety Impacts of Pavement Edge Dropoffs
1/31/06Synthesis of Procedures to Forecast and Monitor Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts
12/31/05Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative
10/31/05Guidelines for Removal of Traffic Control Devices in Rural Areas
10/31/05School Zone Safety Handbook
8/31/05Safety Effectiveness of High-Speed Expressway Signals
6/30/05Four-Lane to Three-Lane Analysis
6/30/05One- to Two-Way Roadway Conversions
6/30/05Rural Expressway Intersection Crash analysis Update
6/1/05Investigation of User Costs and Benefits of Winter Road Closures
5/31/05Safety Impacts of Street Lighting at Isolated Rural Intersections, Part II
12/31/04Crash Mapping Analysis Tool (CMAT)
12/31/04Incident Location Tool Support for South Dakota DOT
12/31/04In-Pavement Pedestrian Flasher Evaluation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
11/30/04Safety Data Collection and Analysis Software Support for New York State Police
9/30/04Development of New Strategies for Locating Safety Improvements Candidate Locations
8/30/04Impact of Left-Turn Phasing on Older and Younger Drivers at High-Speed Signalized Intersections
3/31/04Incident Location Tool Support for Florida State University
3/31/04Rural Expressway Intersection Synthesis of Practice and Crash Analysis
2/28/04Effectiveness of All-Red Clearance Time on Intersection Accidents and Violation Trends
12/31/03Evaluation of Racial Differences in Seat Belt and Child Restraint Use: A Review of Current Literature
7/31/03Incident Location Tool Support for Delaware State Police
1/1/03Angle Parking on Iowa's Low Volume Primary Extensions in Small Towns
12/31/02 Effectiveness of Extra Enforcement in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones--Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative: Year 4
12/31/02Pedestrian Crossing Safety Technology Assessment
12/31/02Work Zone Speed Advisory System--Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative: Year 4
12/14/02Temporary Speed Hump Impact Evaluation
10/31/02Synthesis of Best Practices for Increasing Protection and Visibility of Highway Maintenance Vehicles and Workers (TR-475)
10/30/02Integration of Existing and Identification of Future Data Sources for Improved Intersection Safety Analysis
8/31/02Traffic Control Strategies in Work Zones with Edge Drop-Offs
5/20/02Evaluation of the Iowa DOT's Safety Improvement Candidate List Process
12/31/01Fluorescent Yellow-green Backing/border for Work Zone Signs--Midwest States Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative Year 3:
8/15/01Communicating Highway Safety: What Works
6/30/01Durable, Cost Effective Pavement Marking Materials, Phase I (TR-454)
6/30/01Geographic Information System-Based Accident Location and Analysis System (GIS-ALAS)
6/30/01Guidelines for the Conversion of 4-lane Undivided Roadways to 3-lane 2-way Left-turn Lane Facilities
6/30/01Paved Shoulders on Primary Highways in Iowa: An Analysis of Shoulder Surfacing Criteria, Costs, and Benefits
4/30/01Iowa Guide and Reference Manual for Traffic Control Devices and Pavement Markings (TR-441)
2/28/01Highway Maintenance Concept Vehicle, Phase III
12/31/00Methods to Reduce Traffic Speed in High Pedestrian Areas
12/31/00Traffic Safety & Engineering Informational Series
12/31/00Traffic Signal Inventory Project
11/30/00Effectiveness of Roadway Safety Improvements
6/30/00Evaluation of Automated Enforcement of Traffic Signal Violations in Iowa
5/31/00Mobility and Safety Impacts of Winter Storm Events in a Freeway Environment (TR-426)
2/29/00Evaluation of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures
9/1/99Work Zone Simulation Model
7/1/99Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Rural Interstate Work Zones
9/1/97A Study on Speed Humps
6/30/97Intersection Collision Diagram Software
6/1/97Collision Diagram Software Evaluation
10/1/94Assessing the Independence, Mobility and Safety of Older Drivers
7/1/94Safety Impact of the Increased 65 MPH Speed Limit on Iowa Rural Interstates
6/1/94Safety and Highway Investment
3/31/94Improved Methodology for Considering Safety in Road Investment Decision
1/31/94Impacts on Safety of Left-Turn Treatment at High Speed Signalized Intersections (HR-347)
12/31/93Analysis of Policies for Highway Safety Improvements on Low-Volume Rural Roadways

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Traffic

End dateProject title
11/30/08Achieving Efficiency in Meeting Safety, Operations, Maintenance, and Air Quality Goals
8/31/08Evaluation of On-Road and Laboratory Engine Dynamometer Emission Tests to Compare the Emission Reduction Potential of Different Biodiesel Blends
4/30/07Development of a New Process for Determining Design Year Traffic Demands (TR-528)
6/30/05Traffic Data Collection and Reduction Using Video Detection Equipment
6/1/05Trucks and Twin Cities Traffic Management
3/31/02Handbook of Simplified Practice for Traffic Studies (TR-455)
6/30/01Origin Destination Model Estimation for I-235 Traffic Simulation Study
7/31/98Traffic Management Strategies for Merge Areas in Construction Detours (Addendum 12)
5/31/96Congestion Management System Development Support (an ISTEA management task)

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Transit

End dateProject title
12/31/04Iowa Transit ITS Needs Analysis
12/31/03Coordination of Transit and School Busing in Iowa
6/1/03Research and Training of Private Transportation Providers for Efficient and Effective Provision of Transportation Services
12/1/01GIS-Based Integrated Rural and Small Urban Transit Asset Management System
7/1/97Alternative Approaches to Providing Passenger Transportation in Low Density Cities: The Case of Council Bluffs
9/1/96Choosing Smart Technologies: A Guide for Busy Rural Paratransit Operators
5/31/96Intercity Bus Terminal Study for the Des Moines International Airport
3/31/96Linking Real Time and Location in Scheduling Demand-Responsive Transit
6/1/95Improving Interbus Transfer with Automatic Vehicle Location
11/1/91Coordinated Paratransit in the Era of ADA
11/1/90Transit-Related Joint Development for Economic Growth in Rural and Small Urban Areas
10/1/90Need for Transportation Alternatives for the Rural Elderly

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