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UTRC follows the reporting requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). The purpose of these reports is to share the funded research results available for the transportation professionals and researchers and to publish the center’s past and future activities in the education, workforce development and technology transfer programs.

UTRC publications include a variety of reports; Project Reports, Project Briefs, Journal Articles, Quarterly Newsletters, Annual Reports, and Conference Reports. These reports can be accessed using the search tool which filters publications by the report type, publication year, principal investigator, and research topics.

Title: Analysis of a Dedicated Commercial Transportation Corridor in the New York Metropolitan Area

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Publication Year: 1995

<p>This document contributes to such a regional-level (freight) network planning effort by presenting a methodology whereby alternative network improvement options can be tested, evaluated, refined, and compared in an effort to identify the…

Title: Economic Competitiveness:
Performance Measures for Transportation


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Publication Year: 2008

The New York State Department of Transportat ion (NYSDOT) is developing a comprehensive set of measures that l i nk investments i n t ransport a tion to the general economic performance of the New York State Economy. The agency wo u l d l i k e…

Title: Evaluation of ISDN Video Transmission

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Publication Year: 1999

The objective of this research was to perform evaluation tests related to the transmission of digitized video signals over ISDN between a video traffic reporting camera and a traffic management center. The quality of the received video signals…

Title: The Importance of Pedestrian Traffic to New York State's Economy and Transportation Infrastructure (excerpt)


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Publication Year: 1999

In this study, we investigated how pedestrian traffic contributes to our State?s economy, and what benefits walk trips or walk trips linked with other travel modes (e.g., cars, transit, bicycles, etc.) have for retail sales within communities…

Title: Cement Hydration and Heat Exchange Modeling for Curing Process of Concrete Pavements and Bridge Decks at Early Stages

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Publication Year: 1999

This report, written by Gary S. Wojcik and David R. Fitzjarrald of the University of Albany, describes the field campaign and subsequent data analysis for the Route 30 bridge over the South Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, NY. The two…

Title: Blacktop Resurfacing of Bridge Decks Brief

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Publication Year: 1999

Concrete delamination (spalling) in bridge decks is a serious problem. Damage in reinforced concrete structures is caused by many factors, such as alkali-aggregate reaction, faulty design and construction, reinforcement corrosion, corrosive…

Title: Economic Benefits of Pedestrian Traffic

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Publication Year: 1999

As more and more people have forsaken city-center activities in favor of out-of-town shopping malls and business parks, many downtown areas in the United States have been allowed to fall into neglect. Will Central Business Districts (CBDs) or…

Title: Transportation Choices and the Future of the New York City Economy

Author(s): Dr. Ross D. Weiner

Publication Year: 2003

The vitality of New York City?s economy is highly dependent on a modern, efficient mass transportation system that connects the city?s current and future centers of employment to the regional labor pool. The availability and adequacy of mass…

Title: Assessing Transit Investment Priorities in New York City

Author(s): Dr. Ross D. Weiner

Publication Year: 2003

<p>The purpose of this study was to develop a methodology for estimating and weighing the transportation and the economic development benefits of transportation projects from the perspective of the private sector. This methodology is…

Title: Estimation of Time and Other Benefits from Nine Proposed Transit Capital Projects In New York City


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Publication Year: 2003

Momentum is growing for an ambitious round of investments in transportation projects in New York City. At a time of fiscal crisis, and uncertainties over the direction of the economy in Lower Manhattan and the city as a whole, new transportation…

Title: Bridge Appurtenances

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Publication Year: 2003

This report presents the findings and recommendations for the following NJDOT?s technology transfer projects: Energy Absorbing Fender Systems Existing bridge fender protective systems technology, used by other states and countries are grouped…

Title: Transportation Choices and the Future of the New York City Economy

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Publication Year: 2003

The vitality of New York City?s economy is highly dependent on a modern, efficient mass transportation system that connects the city?s current and future centers of employment to the regional labor pool. The availability and adequacy of mass…

Title: Bridge Appurtenances Brief

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Publication Year: 2003

This three-part research project examined three different sets of technologies ? energy-absorbing fender systems, pre-cast or prefabricated bridge deck systems, report presents the findings and 'smart bridges' ? and provided…

Title: Characteristics of Traffic Flow in 55 & 65 MPH Speed Limits-brief

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Publication Year: 2002

In 1974, a national maximum speed limit (NMSL) of 55 mph was introduced to reduce the consumption of fuel. NMSL was followed by a dramatic reduction in the number of fatal crashes and Congress decided to continue with the 55 mph speed limit. In…

Title: Benefits Package Value Brief

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Publication Year: 2002

<p>Recruiting entry-level civil engineers and information technology specialists has become more competitive and the New York State Department of Transportation is experiencing difficulty in attracting people to these positions.&nbsp;…

Title: Characteristics of Traffic Flow in 55 and 65 mph Speed Limits

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Publication Year: 2002

Speed limits have been introduced for many reasons, e.g., to reduce gas consumption, to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes, and in some cases to reduce noise. The objective of this research effort was to conduct a literature review to…

Title: Cement Hydration and Heat Exchange Modeling for Curing Process of Concrete Pavements and Bridge Decks at Early Stages-Brief

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Publication Year: 1998

This project involved a field campaign and subsequent data analysis for the Route 30 bridge over the South Chuctanunda Creek in Montgomery County, NY. The two purposes of this work were: 1) to make more detailed measurements of the bridge…

Title: Next Stop, Bus Rapid Transit: Accelerating New York's Bus System Into A New Century

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Publication Year: 2004

<p>This study was undertaken to examine how to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) in New York City. In recent years, the idea of bus rapid transit ? innovative bus services providing superior speed and convenience to traditional bus service…

Title: Bus Rapid Transit on New York City Streets

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Publication Year: 2004

<p>This study was undertaken to examine how to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) in New York City. In recent years, the idea of bus rapid transit ? innovative bus services providing superior speed and convenience to traditional bus service…

Title: Advanced Applications of Person-based GPS in an Urban Environment

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Publication Year: 2010

Finding an effective method for obtaining information on the travel patterns of household members is a critical need for transportation planners and researchers. This is particularly the case for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), now…