Active Research
Research Notes provide an overview of research in progress to a general audience. Released at the beginning of a research task, the notes describe the research need, methodology, goal, benefits, milestones, and next steps.
Advanced Research
Design/Construction
- Task 3141 - After Study for the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge - January 2018
- Task 3106 - Effective Utility Encasement Criteria and Methods - June 2017
- Task 2896 - Safety of Earthen Stormwater In ltration Best Management Practices Adjacent to Highways - July 2016
- Task 0918 - Development of Aesthetic, Low-Maintenance Guardrail System Alternatives - June 2014
- Task 2294 - Enhancements to the FHWA-FST2DH Model for Simulating Two-dimensional Depth-averaged Flow and Sediment Transport TPF-5(248) - May 2014
- Task 2454 - Enhancements to the FHWA-FST2DH Model for Simulating Two-dimensional Depth-averaged Flow and Sediment Transport TPF-5(248) - May 2014
- Task 2455 - Enhancements to the FHWA-FST2DH Model for Simulating Two-dimensional Depth-averaged Flow and Sediment Transport TPF-5(248) - May 2014
- Task 2524 - Validating the Outcome of Partnering on Major Capital Projects - September 2013
Environmental
- Task 2982 - Sustainable Mitigation of Storm Water Runoff through Fully Permeable Pavement - May 2016
- Task 2978 - Comparing How Highways Affect Gene Flow in a Disturbance-averse and a Disturbance-tolerant Species - October 2015
- Task 2932 - Investigations of the Effect of Humid Air on NOX and PM Emissions of a CNG Engine - September 2015
- Task 2724 - Developing a Tidewater Goby Survey Method Using Environmental DNA - July 2015
- Task 2666 - Developing Roadway Crossings for Sensitive Migratory Amphibians - October 2014
- Task 2700 - Developing Roadway Crossings for Sensitive Migratory Reptiles - June 2014
- Task 1010 - Structural Acoustic Analysis of Piles: Pooled Fund TPF-5(140) - May 2014
- Task 1578 - FHWA Traffic Noise Model: Version 3.0 Software and Training: Pooled Fund TPF-5(158) - May 2014
- Task 1579 - Tire/Pavement Noise Research Consortium; Pooled Fund TPF-5(135) - May 2014
- Task 2666 - Develop Roadway Crossings for Sensitive Migratory Amphibians - June 2014
- Task 2700 - Develop Roadway Crossings for Sensitive Migratory Reptiles - June 2014
Geotechnical/Structures
- Task 3155 - Shear Resistance of Cast-In-Place Post-Tensioned Girders - March 2018
- Task 3114 - The Effect of End Eccentricity in Truss Analysis - March 2018
- Task 3164 - Improving Precast System Connection Durability by Development of Nonproprietary Engineered Cementitious Material - March 2018
- Task 3166 - Nonlinear Time History Analysis Accuracy with a Focus on Column Plasticity and Cyclic Degradation - March 2018
- Task 1805 - Corridor-Scale Landslide Hazard Mapping, Phase 2 - January 2018
- Task 3163 - Impact of Increased Limestone Cement Content on Concrete Performance - November 2017
- Task 3021 - Post Grouting Drilled Shafts - January 2017
- Task 3167 - Seismic Behavior of Grade 80 Reinforced Concrete Bridge Columns – Phase 2 - December 2017
- Task 1780 - Generation-2 Bridge Fragility Relationships, Phase 2 - August 2016
- Task 3053 - Bridge Strong Motion Instrumentation - August 2016
- Task 3017 - Guidelines for Ground Motion Modeling for performance Based Earthquake Engineering of Ordinary Bridges - March 2016
- Task 2578 - Developing Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Resistance Factors Calibration - March 2016
- Task 2881 - Next-Gen Monitoring and Evaluation of California Bridges - August 2015
- Task 2861 - A Comprehensive Set of Testing Protocols for Buckling-Restrained Braces Applied to Bridges - August 2015
- Task 2173 - Geophysical Methods for Determining the Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Earth Materials - January 2015
- Task 2111 - Geophysical Methods for Determining the Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Earth Materials - January 2015
- Task 2561 - Seismic Assessment of Cut ‘n Cover Tunnels - Large Scale Tests - January 2015
- Task 2316 - Evaluating the Shear Strength of End Panels in Steel Bridge Girders - November 2014
- Task 2744 - Assessing Numerical Liquefaction-induced Ground Deformations and Loading Mechanisms - November 2014
- Task 2784 - Characterizing Earthquake Hazards in California with Pacifi c Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) - November 2014
- Task 2122 - Developing and Calibrating California Permit and Fatigue Truck Loads - October 2014
- Task 1010 - Structural Acoustic Analysis of Piles: Pooled Fund TPF-5(140) - May 2014
- Task 1946 - Time Dependent Deflection of In-Span Hinges of Prestressed Concrete Structures during Construction - May 2014
- Task 2122 - California Permit and Fatigue Truck Load Development and Calibration - February 2014
- Task 2181 - Compliance Crash Testing of the Caltrans Type 26 Bridge Rail (732SW)) - June 2014
- Task 2768 - Validation of Tsunami Design Guidelines for Coastal Bridges TPF - 5(307) - June 2014
- Task 2578 - Calibrating LRFD Geotechnical Axial (Tension and Compression) Resistance Factors for Driven Piles and Drilled Shafts - January 2014
Maintenance
- Task 3038 - Evaluation of Work Zone Intrusion Alarms - January 2018
- Task 2732 - Developing Test Procedures to Evaluate Tire Traction Control Devices - October 2015
- Task 2748 - Determination of In-situ Compressive Strength of Precast Concrete Girders - October 2015
- Task 2887 - Solar Lighting Evaluation for Highway Applications - August 2015
Modal
- Task 3124 - UTC - Trajectory Data Mining for Performance Measurement of Public Transportation System - December 2017
- Task 2521 - Interactive Transit Station Information System (ITSIS) - January 2016
- Task 2969 - High Speed Rail Station Development into Multi-use Facilities - December 2015
- Task 2977 - Dynamic Ridesharing in the Sacramento Region - December 2015
- Task 2663 - Demanding Responsive Transit Operation Based on Dynamic Passenger Information - November 2014
- Task 2508 - Field Operational Tests of Vehicle‐Assist and Automation (VAA) system using full‐size Public Transit Buses - October 2014
- Task 2664 - Assessing Person Throughput Measuring Transportation Impacts for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) - August 2014
- Task 2631 - Promoting Intermodal Connectivity at California's High Speed Rail Stations - July 2014
- Task 1768 - Integration of AWOS with RWIS – Prepare System for Deployment - June 2014
Pavement
- Task 0231 - Pavement Sub-grade Performance Study: Pooled Fund SPR-2(208) - June 2014
- Task 0375 - Pavement Reconstruction Scheduling Software (CA4PRS): Pooled Fund SPR-3(098) - June 2014
- Task 0570 - Improving the Quality of Pavement Profiler Measurement" Pooled Fund Project TPF-5(063) - June 2014
- Task 0887 - Development of Performance Properties of Ternary Mixes - May 2014
- Task 1133 - Using Recycled Materials in Roadway Foundations - June 2014
- Task 1134 - Design and Construction Guidelines for Thermally Insulated Concrete - June 2014
- Task 1662 - Technology Transfer Concrete Consortium - June 2014
- Task 2020 - Improving the Foundation Layers for Concrete Pavements - June 2014
- Task 2188 - Performance of Recycled Asphalt Shingles in Hot Mix Asphalt - June 2014
- Task 2258 - Technology Transfer Intelligent Compaction Consortium - May 2014
- Task 2261 - Hauling the Caltrans' Heavy Vehicle Simulators (HVS) - June 2014
- Task 2310 - PPRC 11 SPE 4.30 - Coefficient of Thermal Expansion in PCC Pavement Design and Specification - June 2014
- Task 2352 - PPRC 11 SPE 4.32 - Early-age Cracking Performance - June 2014
- Task 2356 - Updated Standard Materials Library - June 2014
- Task 2371 - PPRC 11 SPE 3.20 - Life-Cycle Cost and Environmental Life-Cycle Analysis for Composite Pavementss - June 2014
- Task 2374 - Recycling of Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Full-Depth Reclamation Projects and with Warm Mix Technologies - June 2014
- Task 2375 - PPRC 11 SPE 4.39: Monitoring of Selected Quieter Pavement Test Sections - June 2014
- Task 2380 - PPRC 11 SPE 3.21: Implementation of New Quieter Pavement Research - June 2014
- Task 2558 - Rubber Binder Testing and Acceptance - June 2014
- Task 2565 - Blending Effects of Recycled Asphalt Pavements on Virgin Binders - June 2014
- Task 2600 - PPRC 11 SPE 4.39: Monitoring of Selected Quieter Pavement Test Sections - June 2014
- Task 2601 - PPRC 11 SPE 3.21: Implementation of New Quieter Pavement Research - June 2014
- Task 2718 - PPRC14 SPE Sus-B: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment Updates and Applications - June 2014
- Task 2719 - PPRC14 SPE Sus-C: Updated Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculations in PaveM - June 2014
- Task 2722 - PPRC14 SPE PMS-H: Evaluate Linear Reference System - June 2014
- Task 2723 - PPRC14 SPE Pres-A: Effects of Pavement Roughness on Freight Movement - June 2014
Planning/Policy/Programming
- Task 3116 - Caltrans Benefits of Research White Paper - March 2018
- Task 2922 - Updating Heavy-Duty Equipment Emissions Prototype, Phase 2 - January 2018
- Task 3122 - A Cost Allocation Model for Horizontal Supply Chains (METRANS TO 18.1) - January 2018
- Task 3025 - Understanding Modal Access/Egress for California High-Speed Rail Stations - January 2018
- Task 3132 - Caltrans Freight Program Assessment Initiative - December 2017
- Task 3092 - Development and Application of an Integrated Health Impacts Assessment Tool for Assessing the Health Impacts of Transportation Plans in Sacramento County - October 2017
- Task 3143 - Developing Markets for Zero-Emission Vehicles in Short-Haul Goods Movement - May 2017
- Task 3096 - Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Traffic Congestion in Real-Time Based on Sparse Mobile Crowd-Sourced Data - January 2017
- Task 2782 - Toolkit for the Deployment of Alternative Vehicle and Fuel Technologies - December 2016
- Task 3089 - Understanding California's Transition to Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Trucks - December 2016
- Task 3014 - Shared Mobility Policy Framework and Workshop - August 2016
- Task 2931 - Developing a Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) Monitoring System - August 2016
- Task 2833 - Transit Oriented Development and Commercial Gentrification - June 2016
- Task 2973 - Tracking Land Use Changes that Support Sustainable Mobility - June 2016
- Task 2638 - Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) - June 2016
- Task 3007 - Identify and Improve the Delivery Process of Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Projects - May 2016
- Task 2886 - Shifting from LOS to VMT as the Measure of Transportation Impact Assessment - May 2016
- Task 2640 - Spatial Dynamics of Warehousing and Distribution in California - March 2016
- Task 2967 - Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Fuel Tax Study - March 2016
- Task 2993 - Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Fuel Tax Study - March 2016
- Task 2797 - Impacts and Future of the California Fuel Tax Swap of 2010 - March 2016
- Task 2981 - Introducing Resilience into the State Transportation Network - March 2016
- Task 2980 - Consideration of Air Pollution Exposure in Bicycle Route Planning - January 2016
- Task 2569 - MAP-21 Competition – Contract (Amendment) - January 2016
- Task 2976 - Effect of Housing Policies on Vehicle Miles Traveled - December 2015
- Task 2858 - STEPS3 - November 2015
- Task 2979 - Deployment of Sustainable Fueling/Charging Systems at Roadside Rest Areas - November 2015
- Task 2975 - Warehousing and Distribution Center Facilities in Southern California - October 2015
- Task 2869 - Public Transportation and Industrial Location Patterns in California - October 2015
- Task 2974 - The Mobility of Generation Y (Millennials) in California – Phase 2 - October 2015
- Task 2941 - The Effect of Population Shifts on Passenger Travel - October 2015
- Task 2821 - Exploring Unintended Environmental and Social-Equity Consequences of Transit Oriented Development - September 2015
- Task 2793 - Demand Forecasting and Activity-Based Mobility Modeling from Cell Phone Data - September 2015
- Task 2918 - Government Incentives on Ownership of Alternative Fuel Vehicles - September 2015
- Task 2847 - State Responses to Energy Sector Developments Transportation Pooled Fund-5 (327) - September 2015
- Task 2641 - Infill Dynamics of Rail Corridors - July 2015
- Task 2799 - Evaluation of Electric Vehicle Charging Station Deployment - July 2015
- Task 2822 - Eco-Driving Feedback for Heavy-Duty Trucks - June 2015
- Task 2794 - Crowd-sourced Data to Activity Models-Human Mobility Prediction for Real-time Ridesharing - May 2015
- Task 2796 - Modeling the Impact of Major Technological and Infrastructural Changes on Travel Demand - May 2015
- Task 2862 - Reducing Greenhouse Emissions from Optimizing Urban Transit Networks - April 2015
- Task 2854 - Traffic Volume and Aggregate Economic Activity - March 2015
- Task 2832 - Urban Spatial Structure and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - March 2015
- Task 2637 - Promoting Transit Connections to High-Speed Rail Systems - March 2015
- Task 2631 - Intermodal Connectivity at California’s High-Speed Rail Stations - March 2015
- Task 2636 - Greenhouse Gas Reductions Relating to Transportation Technologies and Public Policies - March 2015
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Task 2851 - Spatial Distribution of Economic Activities Relating to Level of Service - March 2015
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Task 2848 - University of California Los Angeles Institute of Transporation Studies Technology Transfer Program - March 2015
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Task 2792 - Assessing Goods Movement and Industrial Land Supply - March 2015
- Task 2568 - UCTC, Region IX, (SAFETEA‐LU (Augmentation) - November 2014
Research Support
Right of Way and Land Surveys
Rural
- Tasks 2927 and 3098 - Responder Study Phase 3 & 4 - February 2018
- Task 1748 - Professional Capacity Building for Communications Systems - Phase IV - August 2017
- Task 2649 - Aurora Program - June 2016
- Task 1754 - Demonstrating and Evaluating Intelligent Transportation Systems in Rural Environments - March 2016
- Task 1757 - A Collaborative Mechanism to Leverage Rural Research Activities - November 2015
- Task 1760 - Multi-State Traveler Information Planning Tool - November 2015
- Task 2649 - Aurora Program - June 2015
Seismic
- Task 3022 - Bridge System Research for Accelerated Bridge Construction - August 2016
- Task 2781 - Post-Tension Box-Girder Deck Replacement Method - October 2015
- Task 2757 - Bridge System Research for Accelerated Bridge Construction - October 2015
- Task 2883 - Ductile Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Arch Ribs – Plastic Hinging under High Compressive Axial Loads - October 2015
- Task 2879 - Develop Validated Methodology for Seismic Analysis and Design of Standard and Pile-Supported Retaining Walls - January 2015
- Task 2560 - Evaluate the development length for headed steel reinforcing bars - January 2015
- Task 2754 - Development of Validated Methods for Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Buried Structures - January 2015
- Task 2756 - Calibration of Probabilistic Damage Control Approach (PDCA) for Seismic Design of Bridges - Phase II - November 2014
Transportation Safety and Mobility (TS&M)
- Task 3112 - A Bicycle and Pedestrian Volume Data System for the California State Highway System - March 2018
- Task 3192 - Safety Effects of Yellow Alert Changeable Message Signs - January 2018
- Task 3123 - Evaluating Economic Mobility and Resilience of Multimodal Freight Operations in a Connected Vehicle Environment (METRANS) - January 2018
- Task 3078 - Yellow LED Border on Pedestrian Signal - December 2017
- Task 2926 - Evaluating the Performance of Tra ffic Detection Devices - December 2017
- Task 3230 - Fostering Innovation in Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Pooled Fund Study TPF-5(370) - December 2017
- Task 3005 - Evaluation of Freeway Traffic Data Acquisition: Technology, Quality and Cost - January 2017
- Task 3079 - Safety, Mobility, and Environmental Sustainability Co-Benefits and Tradeoffs of ITS - August 2016
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Task 2911 - Evaluating Deployability of Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control - August 2016
- Task 3027 - Implementation of SPF Methods to Identify High Collision Concentration Locations - May 2016
- Task 2961 - Managing Pedestrian and Car Interactions - May 2016
- Task 2997 - Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Access Improvements Project Before/Mid-Term Study Evaluation and Report - November 2015
- Task 2906 - TASAS (Traffic Accident Surveillance and Analysis System) and Injury Data Base Development - October 2015
- Task 2970 - Vision-based Sensor System for Site Monitoring: Wrong-Way Driving, Phase 1 - October 2015
- Task 2804 - Experimental Studies for Traffic Incident Management - September 2015
- Task 2899 - Identify Data Requirements for Safety Screening to Identify High Collision Concentration Locations - July 2015
- Task 2826 - Bicyclist Behavior in San Francisco from Infrastructure Investments - March 2015
- Task 2816 - Analysis and Prediction of Spatiotemporal Impact of Tra ffic Incidents for Better Mobility and Safety in Transportation Systems - March 2015
- Task 2449 - Queue Storage and Acceleration Lane Length Design at Metered On-ramps in California - November 2014
- Task 2304 - Evaluating Alternative Design of Geometric Confi guration for High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Facilities in California - August 2014
- Task 2652 - Developing an Adaptive Arterial Signal Coordination Algorithm - August 2014
- Task 2452 - Pedestrian Safety Improvement Program - Phase 2 - August 2014
- Task 0230 - Traffic Management Center (TMC) Consortium - June 2014
- Task 2652 - Adaptive Traffic Control for Arterial Signal Management - February 2014
- Task 2531 - Identifying Solutions through Automated Video Incident Detection System - December 2013
- Task 2464 - Recalibrating and Validating New Smart Growth Trip Generation Adjustment - September 2013
- Task 2495 - Traffic Management Center (TMC) Training Simulator Upgrade and Support - September 2013