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University of Denver. ITI and NCIT want to acknowledge, with great appreciation, the work of Xxxxx X Xxxxxx, President, and Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Vice President, of JDM & Associates Marketing LLC, who transcribed the discussions of the contributors and prepared the initial document.
University of Denver. No input. University of Utah: The projects in our program have contributed to significant savings in maintenance budgets thanks to better information for decision making. In addition, better preparation in selection of maintenance strategies and better understanding of infrastructure materials has been achieved. Another impact is longer lasting pavements and better use of resources. In another area, a physical NOx photocatalytic analysis system was developed which can be used for all sorts of materials that fit within to measure the NO and NO2 photocatalytic efficiency. This analysis box can be used by other disciplines. Utah State University: We are currently supporting several students through undergraduate and graduate studies. This is significant not only for them personally but also for the workforce development. I think one of the major impacts this program has had is we are currently searching for a third transportation faculty member. We have never had three faculty members in transportation at USU. This program has been a major influence on me being able to convince the Xxxx that transportation is a growing area and worth the investment. This will have major implications as we move forward to the future of research, workforce development and technology transfer.
University of Denver. The impact of our research on the effectiveness of the transportation system can and will be seen in the form of improved safety culture and fewer accidents and injuries among transportation organization employees. Successful adoption of our instrument as a standard operating tool for planning, prevention and training means that it has had an impact and has led to improvements in the organizational culture and specific practices and techniques employed by transportation safety professionals. Results regarding innovative intersections and interchanges have been shared with the Utah and Virginia DOT. Many consumers with the most negative views of automated vehicles were highly uninformed. Other research developed better understanding of materials so that specific materials for specific conditions can be selected to optimize pavement performance. Titanium dioxide used for "smog-reducing concrete" is not effective for new concrete since increased carbonation increases steel corrosion potential. An analysis of barrier and drainage system costs with a detailed life cycle cost analysis are expected to guide decisions on their design and installation. Research on low temperature cracking will improve understanding of pavement materials and allow development of a better product that can satisfy the demands of the public. A vetted and community database of case histories of liquefaction-induced lateral spread is being assembled for further research. The study on cell phone use while driving, contributes to transportation safety by furthering our understanding of determinants for driving safety and performance. Seismic repair of wall piers using fiber reinforced polymer composites increases the seismic safety of existing bridges. An asset sampling method was developed by selecting sample roadway segments that contain multiple types of assets for accurate estimation of their respective levels of maintenance. All UW projects concentrate on applied research with specific outcomes which can be implemented. As an example, MPC 451 can be implemented to better allocate limited resources to chemically treat gravel roads. MPC 471 has already been implemented by WYDOT as part of the state implementation of the MEPDG. The findings of all the studies have expanded the body of knowledge in several areas such as transportation safety as well as pavement design. Accurate estimation of prestress losses is a nationwide issue. Prestressed concrete girder bridges are a bread-and- butte...
University of Denver. The main outcome has been the application the results of the instrument assessments which has contributed to increases in managers understanding of how to improve safety culture at the MBTA in Boston Results of the assessment were used to make changes in the various activities and practices at MBTA operated by the Keolis Company.
University of Denver. The major impact at this point is that we have taken the results of our research and begun to work with a small group of leaders in the a regional planning organization. Taking the findings of our research and expanding them to managers and planners is a key development in terms o the impact of our research program. MPC-542 — Exploratory Modeling and Analysis for Automated Vehicles in Utah The PI is currently offering a graduate level course “Transportation Network Modeling” every Fall semester. The simulation-based framework developed in this research will lead to new material included in the course to teach the students practical skills on simulation and analytic techniques for modeling AV’s impact on transportation network. MPC-543 — Big Transportation Data Analytics. The undergraduate course CVEEN 3520 Introduction to Transportation Engineering and graduate course CVEEN 7545 Transportation Network Modeling, are the ideal platform to introduce the concept of machine learning techniques for traffic prediction. The modeling procedure developed in this research will lead to new material included in the course to teach the students practical and interdisciplinary skills on computational techniques for transportation analysis. MPC-544 — Lifecycle Assessment Using Snowplow Trucks' Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Data. The graduate course CVEEN 7545 Transportation Network Modeling is the ideal platform to introduce the analytics of truck AVL data, and the DEA modeling approach. The truck lifecycle analysis and operational efficiency modeling developed in this research will lead to new material included in the course to teach the students practical skills on infrastructure asset management. We have worked very hard to involve and support as many students as possible with these funds. It has been great opportunity to not only involve students directly but also motivate other potential students. It has been a good thing for the public as well.
University of Denver. The program has contributed to the importance of women in the transportation industry and the importance of fatigue in the transportation industry. . Also identification of effective fatigue countermeasures in the intermodal transportation industry. We have also been working in the area of safety culture and have been giving presentations to persons in Boston and San Francisco for this year. Overall, we hope to be able to cite instances of the use of key interventions for the improvement of safety culture in transit operations. MPC-542 — Exploratory Modeling and Analysis for Automated Vehicles in Utah The research will inform the Long Range Transportation plans of UDOT, WFRC, and MAG. It is clear that AVs will integrate into the vehicle fleet over the time frame of the analysis, to 2040. Not accounting for AVs will certainly underestimate future VMT. This research will result in greater certainty surrounding the impacts of AVs on VMT, and may be used to understand future capacity needs, as well as point to operational needs during the transition period when AVs begin getting absorbed into the overall vehicle fleet, but represent small fractions thereof. MPC-544 — Lifecycle Assessment Using Snowplow Trucks' Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Data. Class 8 snowplow trucks are the primary tool for clearing snow and delivering the winter maintenance program at the UDOT. The state legislature has allocated an additional $6 million per year to help bring the average age of the fleet from 11+ years old, down to the 4.5 year old target. It is important to document and follow the impact of this $6 million dollar per year infusion of funds into the Class 8 truck replacement cycle. UDOT needs to ensure they are on target and demonstrates full value of the program through transparent evaluation and measurement of the impacts of the funding. MPC-545 — Self-Centering Bridge Bent for Accelerated Bridge Construction in Seismic Regions. New techniques will be developed for seismic resilience. We have had good interaction with the public and some lawmakers on the Electric Vehicle and bridge instrumentation. These opportunities are good for people outside the direct program to gain a better understanding of the value of the program.
University of Denver. The results of the project will have a positive impact on understanding how the introduction of autonomous vehicle technology will affect workforce behavior regarding safety culture which can influence the number of accidents and injuries. The results of the research will lead to the development of education materials and course content that can be used by educators throughout the US.
University of Denver. The expected impact of this study will be to improve the experience of drivers in the transportation industry. This will further enhance workforce diversity and lead to the inclusion of more drivers from diverse backgrounds. Lastly, this study may inform the transportation industry of factors that will increase the quality of life, job satisfaction, and retention of drivers from diverse backgrounds.
University of Denver. The impact of this project on transportation workforce development will be to provide graduate students with experience in data collection and analysis. The project will also provide existing transportation managers with additional information on how to improve their workplace practices and increase the recruitment and retention of drivers from diverse backgrounds.
