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Current and Completed Research Projects

This is a listing of research projects that are currently underway or projects that have been completed and listed by year of completion.
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Current Research Projects

Advanced Technologies and Data Analytics for Safe, Smart, and Efficient Transportation (ASSET), Open PDF file, 911.47 KB (English, PDF 911.47 KB)
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Drivers' Education Modules on Safety, Open PDF file, 205.14 KB (English, PDF 205.14 KB)
3D-Printed Lattice-Based Structures for Next Generation Bridge Bearings and Bridge Isolation Bearings (Phase III), Open PDF file, 137.65 KB (English, PDF 137.65 KB)
Development of a Salt Spreader Controller Program Using Machine-Sensed Roadway Weather Parameters (Phase 2), Open PDF file, 128.4 KB (English, PDF 128.4 KB)
Cracks of Low-P Rapid Set Concrete , Open PDF file, 911.4 KB (English, PDF 911.4 KB)
Evaluation & Mitigation Methods for the Prevention of Cement Concrete Deterioration due to Pyrrhotite: Part 2, Open PDF file, 180.63 KB (English, PDF 180.63 KB)
Speed Management Countermeasure Selection and Process Guidance, Open PDF file, 156.7 KB (English, PDF 156.7 KB)
Alternative Constituent Materials for Use in Low-Carbon Cement Concrete – Part II, Open PDF file, 159.68 KB (English, PDF 159.68 KB)
Evaluation of Transit Signal Display Options, Open PDF file, 170.23 KB (English, PDF 170.23 KB)

2026 - Completed Projects

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Drivers’ Education Modules on Safety - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.04 MB (English, PDF 3.04 MB)
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Drivers’ Education Modules on Safety - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 189.73 KB (English, PDF 189.73 KB)
Environmental Scan of Community Transit Needs in Massachusetts - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.25 MB (English, PDF 3.25 MB)
Environmental Scan of Community Transit Needs in Massachusetts Research Summary, Open PDF file, 290.98 KB (English, PDF 290.98 KB)
3D Printed Lattice Based Structures for Next Generation Bridge Bearings and Bridge Isolation Bearings - Final Report, Open PDF file, 6.65 MB (English, PDF 6.65 MB)
3D Printed Lattice Based Structures for Next Generation Bridge Bearings and Bridge Isolation Bearings - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 255.33 KB (English, PDF 255.33 KB)

2025 - Completed Projects

Effect of Asphalt Binder Source on Asphalt Mixture Performance - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 391.02 KB (English, PDF 391.02 KB)
Effect of Asphalt Binder Source on Asphalt Mixture Performance - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.92 MB (English, PDF 2.92 MB)
A Pavement Marking Inventory and Retroreflectivity Condition Assessment Method Using Mobile LiDAR – Phase 2 - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.78 MB (English, PDF 2.78 MB)
Final Report for the Measuring Access to Improve Public Health Study, Open PDF file, 6.69 MB (English, PDF 6.69 MB)
Measuring Access to Improve Public Health - Phase II - Summary, Open PDF file, 1.01 MB (English, PDF 1.01 MB)
Recycled Ground-Glass Pozzolan (RGGP) for Use in Cement Concrete- and Comparison with Other Alternative Constituent Materials - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 1.91 MB (English, PDF 1.91 MB)
Recycled Ground-Glass Pozzolan (RGGP) for Use in Cement Concrete- and Comparison with Other Alternative Constituent Materials - Final Report, Open PDF file, 20.09 MB (English, PDF 20.09 MB)
Improving the Long-Term Condition of Pavements in Massachusetts and Determining Return on Investment: Implementing the AASHTO - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.33 MB (English, PDF 3.33 MB)
Environmental Scan of Community Transit Needs Among Older Adults in Massachusetts - Research in Progress, Open PDF file, 154.27 KB (English, PDF 154.27 KB)
Field Study to Determine Salt Usage Efficiency and Transport to the Surrounding Environment on Two Pavement Types - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 259.21 KB (English, PDF 259.21 KB)
Field Study to Determine Salt Usage Efficiency and Transport to the Surrounding Environment on Two Pavement Types - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4.7 MB (English, PDF 4.7 MB)

2024 - Completed Projects

Improving the Long-Term Condition of Pavements in Massachusetts and Determining Return on Investment: Implementing the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide - PHASE III - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.34 MB (English, PDF 3.34 MB)
Improving the Long-Term Condition of Pavements in Massachusetts and Determining Return on Investment: Implementing the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide - PHASE III - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 841.35 KB (English, PDF 841.35 KB)
Development of a Visualization, Sharing, and Processing Platform for Large-Scale Highway Point Cloud Data - Final Report, Open PDF file, 1.57 MB (English, PDF 1.57 MB)
Accessible Bus Stops in the presence of Bike Lanes - Final Report, Open PDF file, 8.19 MB (English, PDF 8.19 MB)
Accessible Bus Stops in the presence of Bike Lanes - Final Cut Sheet, Open PDF file, 333.78 KB (English, PDF 333.78 KB)
Data-Driven Approaches for Transit Capital Planning- Final Report, Open PDF file, 1.88 MB (English, PDF 1.88 MB)
Data-Driven Approaches for Transit Capital Planning- Research Summary, Open PDF file, 485.83 KB (English, PDF 485.83 KB)
Development of a Salt Spreader Controller Program Using Machine-Sensed Roadway Weather Parameters - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 269.95 KB (English, PDF 269.95 KB)
Development of a Salt Spreader Controller Program Using Machine-Sensed Roadway Weather Parameters - Final Report, Open PDF file, 10.4 MB (English, PDF 10.4 MB)
Using Traffic Signals to Reduce Speeding and Speeding Opportunities on Arterial Roads - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 705.84 KB (English, PDF 705.84 KB)
Using Traffic Signals to Reduce Speeding and Speeding Opportunities on Arterial Roads - Final Report, Open PDF file, 5.95 MB (English, PDF 5.95 MB)
LIMMS Development Planning- Research Summary, Open PDF file, 110.55 KB (English, PDF 110.55 KB)
LIMMS Development Planning- Final Report, Open PDF file, 897.16 KB (English, PDF 897.16 KB)
Effectiveness of Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes in Massachusetts: A Comparison with Bike Boxes - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.73 MB (English, PDF 2.73 MB)
Effectiveness of Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes in Massachusetts: A Comparison with Bike Boxes - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 1.06 MB (English, PDF 1.06 MB)
Feasibility of 3D Printing Applications for Highway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance - Final Report, Open PDF file, 6.23 MB (English, PDF 6.23 MB)
Feasibility of 3D Printing Applications for Highway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance - Summary, Open PDF file, 267.23 KB (English, PDF 267.23 KB)
Cross-Modal Impact Assessment for Sustainable Transportation - Final Report, Open PDF file, 1.03 MB (English, PDF 1.03 MB)
Cross-Modal Impact Assessment of Sustainable Transportation - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 111.76 KB (English, PDF 111.76 KB)
Methods to Identify Problematic Carriers and Prevent Infrastructure Damage- Final Report, Open PDF file, 863.49 KB (English, PDF 863.49 KB)
Robust Decision-Making Framework for Sustainable Operations and Planning of MBTA Rapid Transit Vehicles - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4 MB (English, PDF 4 MB)
Robust Decision-Making Framework for Sustainable Operations and Planning of MBTA Rapid Transit Vehicles - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 958.63 KB (English, PDF 958.63 KB)
Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures Phase III - In-Situ Experimental Phase - Final Report, Open PDF file, 14.06 MB (English, PDF 14.06 MB)
Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures Phase III - In-Situ Experimental Phase - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 550.4 KB (English, PDF 550.4 KB)
Evaluation & Mitigation Methods for the Prevention of Cement Concrete Deterioration Due to Pyrrhotite - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.16 MB (English, PDF 2.16 MB)
Evaluation & Mitigation Methods for the Prevention of Cement Concrete Deterioration Due to Pyrrhotite Part 1 - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 1.33 MB (English, PDF 1.33 MB)
Methods to Identify Problematic Carriers and Prevent Infrastructure Damage - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 988.59 KB (English, PDF 988.59 KB)
Speed Management and Emergency Response - A Synthesis Study, Open PDF file, 12.76 MB (English, PDF 12.76 MB)
Speed Regulations Editing Support - Phase II, Open PDF file, 137.95 KB (English, PDF 137.95 KB)
Measuring Fare Payment Compliance on MBTA Buses, Open PDF file, 9.08 MB (English, PDF 9.08 MB)
Outdoor Information Panels to Convey Real-Time Travel Information for Ridership Recovery, Open PDF file, 4.86 MB (English, PDF 4.86 MB)
Tree Protection for Street Corridor Development in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 2.21 MB (English, PDF 2.21 MB)
Smart Work Zone Control and Performance Evaluation Based on Trajectory Data, Open PDF file, 10.72 MB (English, PDF 10.72 MB)
Development of Improved Inspection Techniques using LiDAR for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends, Open PDF file, 2.15 MB (English, PDF 2.15 MB)

2023 - Completed Projects

High Performance Asphalt Overlay (HPOL) Mixtures, Open PDF file, 1.78 MB (English, PDF 1.78 MB)
Developing Massachusetts-Specific Trip Generation Models for Land Use Projects - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 197.41 KB (English, PDF 197.41 KB)
Developing Massachusetts-Specific Trip Generation Models for Land Use Projects - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.48 MB (English, PDF 3.48 MB)
Outdoor Information Panels to Convey Real-Time Travel Information for Ridership Recovery, Open PDF file, 221.9 KB (English, PDF 221.9 KB)
Uncovering the Root Causes to Truck Rollover Crashes on Ramps - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 698.61 KB (English, PDF 698.61 KB)
Massachusetts Depth to Bedrock- Final Report, Open PDF file, 9 MB (English, PDF 9 MB)
Measuring Food Access to Improve Public Health, Open PDF file, 8.67 MB (English, PDF 8.67 MB)
Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures Phase II - Final Report, Open PDF file, 9.04 MB (English, PDF 9.04 MB)
Construction and Materials Best Practices for Concrete Sidewalks: Phase II – Long-Term Performance and Hot-Weather Placement Effects - Final Report, Open PDF file, 5.24 MB (English, PDF 5.24 MB)
Construction and Materials Best Practices for Concrete Sidewalks: Phase II – Long-Term Performance and Hot-Weather Placement Effects, Open PDF file, 366.49 KB (English, PDF 366.49 KB)
Evaluating the Safety Impacts of Flashing Yellow Permissive Left-Turn Indications in Massachusetts: Approach Level Analysis, Open PDF file, 210.17 KB (English, PDF 210.17 KB)
Evaluating the Safety Impacts of Flashing Yellow Permissive Left-Turn Indications in Massachusetts: Approach-Level Analysis - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.7 MB (English, PDF 2.7 MB)
Using Mycofiltration Treatment for Stormwater Management - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 621.24 KB (English, PDF 621.24 KB)
Uncovering the Root Causes to Truck Rollover Crashes on Ramps - Final Report, Open PDF file, 16.5 MB (English, PDF 16.5 MB)
Multisource Data Fusion for Real-Time and Accurate Traffic Incident Detection via Predictive Analytics - Final Report, Open PDF file, 9.19 MB (English, PDF 9.19 MB)
Multisource Data Fusion for Real-Time and Accurate Traffic Incident Detection via Predictive Analytics - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 972.36 KB (English, PDF 972.36 KB)
Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures Phase II - Experimental Phase - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 559.37 KB (English, PDF 559.37 KB)
Massachusetts Depth to Bedrock Project, Open PDF file, 939.3 KB (English, PDF 939.3 KB)
Measuring Food Access to Improve Public Health, Open PDF file, 500.96 KB (English, PDF 500.96 KB)
BIM for Transit Infrastructure: A Feasibility and Gap Assessment with Current Practices and Systems at the MBTA, Open PDF file, 2.24 MB (English, PDF 2.24 MB)
Using Mycofiltration Treatment for Stormwater Management - Final Report, Open PDF file, 9.51 MB (English, PDF 9.51 MB)
Optimizing of MassDOT’s High Performance Asphalt Overlay (HPOL) Mixtures - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 489.59 KB (English, PDF 489.59 KB)
Revised Load Rating Procedures for Deteriorated Prestressed Concrete Beams - Final Report, Open PDF file, 19.31 MB (English, PDF 19.31 MB)
Revised Load Rating Procedures for Deteriorated Prestressed Concrete Beams - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 313.42 KB (English, PDF 313.42 KB)
Ultra-High Performance Concrete Reinforced with Multi-Scale Hybrid Fibers and Its Durability-Related Properties - Final Report, Open PDF file, 11.95 MB (English, PDF 11.95 MB)
Ultra-High Performance Concrete Reinforced with Multi-Scale Hybrid Fibers and Its Durability-Related Properties - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 342.05 KB (English, PDF 342.05 KB)
Artificial Intelligence Framework for Crosswalk Detection Across Massachusetts - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.82 MB (English, PDF 2.82 MB)
Artificial Intelligence Framework for Crosswalk Detection Across Massachusetts - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 1.01 MB (English, PDF 1.01 MB)

2022 - Completed Projects

Understanding Asset Management Systems Utilized by Municipalities in Massachusetts – Research Summary, Open PDF file, 248.95 KB (English, PDF 248.95 KB)
Improving the Long-Term Condition of Pavements in Massachusetts and Determining Return on Investment: Implementing the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide—PHASE II, Open PDF file, 11.34 MB (English, PDF 11.34 MB)
Implementing the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (Phase II) - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 819.41 KB (English, PDF 819.41 KB)
Understanding Asset Management Systems Utilized by Municipalities in Massachusetts - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4.86 MB (English, PDF 4.86 MB)
Development of Comprehensive Inspection Protocols for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends - Final Report, Open PDF file, 6.01 MB (English, PDF 6.01 MB)
Development of Comprehensive Inspection Protocols for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 98.99 KB (English, PDF 98.99 KB)
Use of UAS For Surface Transportation Emergency Response - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.38 MB (English, PDF 3.38 MB)
Use of UAS For Surface Transportation Emergency Response - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 476.72 KB (English, PDF 476.72 KB)
Impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on Road Safety and Implications for Education, Licensing, Registration, and Enforcement - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.96 MB (English, PDF 3.96 MB)
Impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on Road Safety and Implications for Education, Licensing, Registration, and Enforcement - Project Summary, Open PDF file, 310.62 KB (English, PDF 310.62 KB)
A Pavement Marking Inventory and Retroreflectivity Condition Assessment Method Using Mobile LiDAR - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.79 MB (English, PDF 3.79 MB)
A Pavement Marking Inventory and Retroreflectivity Condition Assessment Method Using Mobile LiDAR - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 1.05 MB (English, PDF 1.05 MB)
Automated Guardrail Inventory and Condition Evaluation - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 428.94 KB (English, PDF 428.94 KB)
Exploring Short-Sea Shipping as an Alternative to Non-Bulk Freight Trucking in Southeastern MA - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4.45 MB (English, PDF 4.45 MB)
Automated Guardrail Inventory and Condition Evaluation - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.52 MB (English, PDF 3.52 MB)
Detecting Subsurface Voids in Roadways using UAS with Infrared Thermal Imaging - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 352.87 KB (English, PDF 352.87 KB)
Detecting Subsurface Voids in Roadways using UAS with Infrared Thermal Imaging - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4.6 MB (English, PDF 4.6 MB)
Feasibility of 3D Printing Applications for Highway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance - Final Report, Open PDF file, 6.23 MB (English, PDF 6.23 MB)
Feasibility of 3D Printing Applications for Highway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 1.02 MB (English, PDF 1.02 MB)

2021 - Completed Projects

Best Practices for Cost Recovery - Final Report, Open PDF file, 1.45 MB (English, PDF 1.45 MB)
Best Practices for Cost Recovery - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 111.45 KB (English, PDF 111.45 KB)
Tracking the Energy and Emissions of MBTA Rapid Transit Vehicles - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4.22 MB (English, PDF 4.22 MB)
Improved Load Rating Procedures for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends with Deteriorated Stiffeners- Final Report, Open PDF file, 12.94 MB (English, PDF 12.94 MB)
Improved Load Rating Procedures for Deteriorated Steel Beam Ends with Deteriorated Stiffeners - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 196.52 KB (English, PDF 196.52 KB)
Improving Future of the Commonwealth's Curb- Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.86 MB (English, PDF 2.86 MB)
PERCEPT Indoor Navigation System for Visually Impaired: Beta Study - Final Report, Open PDF file, 9.77 MB (English, PDF 9.77 MB)
Flexible Transit Service - Final Report, Open PDF file, 2.58 MB (English, PDF 2.58 MB)
Tracking the Energy and Emissions of MBTA Rapid Transit Vehicles (TREEM) - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 232.1 KB (English, PDF 232.1 KB)
Effectiveness of Bike Boxes in Massachusetts - Final Report, Open PDF file, 10.71 MB (English, PDF 10.71 MB)
Effectiveness of Bike Boxes in Massachusetts - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 566.18 KB (English, PDF 566.18 KB)
Improving Future of the Commonwealth's Curb - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 345.99 KB (English, PDF 345.99 KB)
Flexible Transit Services - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 246.54 KB (English, PDF 246.54 KB)
Improving the Long-Term Condition of Pavements in Massachusetts and Determining Return on Investment: Implementing the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (PHASE 1) - Final Report, Open PDF file, 4.7 MB (English, PDF 4.7 MB)
Improving the Long-Term Condition of Pavements in Massachusetts and Determining Return on Investment: Implementing the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (PHASE 1) - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 396.61 KB (English, PDF 396.61 KB)
Translating Data Generated by the Transit App into Insights on Transportation Use in Greater Boston - Final Report, Open PDF file, 3.83 MB (English, PDF 3.83 MB)
Translating Data Generated by the Transit App into Insights on Transportation Use in Greater Boston - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 187.53 KB (English, PDF 187.53 KB)
Evaluating the Safety Impacts of Flashing Yellow Permissive Left-Turn Indications in Massachusetts - Final Report, Open PDF file, 6.12 MB (English, PDF 6.12 MB)
Evaluating the Safety Impacts of Flashing Yellow Permissive Left-Turn Indications in Massachusetts - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 192.91 KB (English, PDF 192.91 KB)
Construction and Materials Best Practice for Concrete Sidewalks - Final Report, Open PDF file, 5.21 MB (English, PDF 5.21 MB)
Construction and Materials Best Practice for Concrete Sidewalks - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 539.62 KB (English, PDF 539.62 KB)
Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures - Final Report, Open PDF file, 14.62 MB (English, PDF 14.62 MB)
Post-Fire Damage Inspection of Concrete Structures - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 483.18 KB (English, PDF 483.18 KB)

2020 - Completed Projects

Characterization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for HMA Surface Courses in Massachusetts - Summary, Open PDF file, 241.31 KB (English, PDF 241.31 KB)
Characterization of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement for HMA Surface Courses in Massachusetts - Report, Open PDF file, 3.8 MB (English, PDF 3.8 MB)
Compost Blankets for Erosion Control and Vegetation Establishment - Research Summary, Open PDF file, 585.2 KB (English, PDF 585.2 KB)
Compost Blankets for Erosion Control and Vegetation Establishment - Final Report, Open PDF file, 12.73 MB (English, PDF 12.73 MB)
Public Health Assessment for Transportation Projects, Open PDF file, 1.68 MB (English, PDF 1.68 MB)

2019 - Completed Projects

The Application of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Surface Transportation Report
Development of Load Rating Procedures for Deteriorated Steel Beam End, Open PDF file, 26.6 MB (English, PDF 26.6 MB)
Improving Pedestrian Infrastructure Inventory in Massachusetts Using Mobile LiDAR, Open PDF file, 2.18 MB (English, PDF 2.18 MB)
Optimizing ADA Paratransit Operations with Taxi and Ride Share Programs, Open PDF file, 2.32 MB (English, PDF 2.32 MB)
Traffic Flow Improvements: Quantifying the Influential Regions and Long-Term Benefits , Open PDF file, 1.72 MB (English, PDF 1.72 MB)
Evaluation and Enhancement of MassDOT Traveler Information Programs , Open PDF file, 1.48 MB (English, PDF 1.48 MB)
Risk Factors for Older Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 3.8 MB (English, PDF 3.8 MB)
Estimating Future Changes in 100-year Floods on the Connecticut and Merrimack Rivers, Open PDF file, 2.06 MB (English, PDF 2.06 MB)
Commuter Bus Demand, Incentives for Modal Shift, and Impact on GHG Emissions (Part II), Open PDF file, 2.81 MB (English, PDF 2.81 MB)

2018 - Completed Projects

Strategic Planning for Connected and Automated Vehicles in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 2.85 MB (English, PDF 2.85 MB)
The Role of Street Trees for Pedestrian Safety, Open PDF file, 8.54 MB (English, PDF 8.54 MB)
Measuring Left-Behinds on Subway, Open PDF file, 3.62 MB (English, PDF 3.62 MB)
Commuter Bus Demand, Incentives for Modal Shift, and Impact on GHG, Open PDF file, 3.6 MB (English, PDF 3.6 MB)

2017 - Completed Projects

Electric Vehicle: Impacts on Transportation Infrastructure – A Review of Other States, Open PDF file, 479.75 KB (English, PDF 479.75 KB)
Zero-Emission Transit Bus and Refueling Technologies and Deployment Status, Open PDF file, 1.51 MB (English, PDF 1.51 MB)
Performance of Adhesive and Cementitious Anchoring Systems, Open PDF file, 7.11 MB (English, PDF 7.11 MB)
Field Monitoring of Experimental Hot Mix Asphalt Projects Placed in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 2.78 MB (English, PDF 2.78 MB)
Developing a Metric for the Cost of Green House Gas Abatement, Open PDF file, 1.02 MB (English, PDF 1.02 MB)

2016 - Completed Projects

The State of the Practice of UAS Systems in Transportation, Open PDF file, 334.78 KB (English, PDF 334.78 KB)
Current Counter-Drone Technology Solutions to Shield Airports and Approach and Departure Corridors, Open PDF file, 864.57 KB (English, PDF 864.57 KB)
Evaluation of Portable Road Weather Information Systems, Open PDF file, 3.51 MB (English, PDF 3.51 MB)
Mitigation Techniques to Modify Driver Performance to Improve Fuel Economy, Reduce Emissions and Improve Safety, Open PDF file, 1.4 MB (English, PDF 1.4 MB)
Determination of the Binder Grade and Performance of High Percentage RAP-HMA Mixes, Open PDF file, 2.14 MB (English, PDF 2.14 MB)
Calibration of Safety Performance Functions for Massachusetts Urban and Suburban Intersections, Open PDF file, 2.34 MB (English, PDF 2.34 MB)
Evaluating the Effect of Advance Yield Marking and Symbolic Signs on Vehicle-Pedestrian Conflicts at Marked Midblock Crosswalks across Multilane Roads, Open PDF file, 3.07 MB (English, PDF 3.07 MB)
Automated Detection and Counting of Pedestrians and Bicyclists Along an Urban Roadway, Open PDF file, 3.91 MB (English, PDF 3.91 MB)
Better Bridge Joint Technology, Open PDF file, 4.56 MB (English, PDF 4.56 MB)
Evaluation of Specialized Hot Mix Asphalt Mixes for Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 1.54 MB (English, PDF 1.54 MB)
Coping with the Aging Driving Population, Open PDF file, 7.73 MB (English, PDF 7.73 MB)
Improved Highway Lane Reflectorized Markers, Open PDF file, 2.22 MB (English, PDF 2.22 MB)
Tunnel and Fencing Options for Reducing Road Mortalities of Freshwater Turtles, Open PDF file, 1.14 MB (English, PDF 1.14 MB)

Transportation pooled funds

Transportation Pooled Fund Program

The Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) Program allows federal, state, and local agencies and other organizations to combine resources to support transportation research studies. Click the link tolearn more about TPF and search for pooled fund studies MassDOT has led or participated in.

Compost Blankets for Erosion Control and Vegetation Establishment

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