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.
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Title: Dedicated Commercial Transportation Corridor Author(s): Publication Year: 1995 As the world economy continues to grow, and the law of comparative economic advantage takes on greater significance at both the national and regional level, the importance of having efficient and effective freight transportation systems continues… |
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Title: Analysis of a Dedicated Commercial Transportation Corridor in the New York Metropolitan Area Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Economic Competitiveness: Performance Measures for Transportation Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Economic Benefits of Pedestrian Traffic Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Evaluation of ISDN Video Transmission Author(s): 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… |
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Title: The Importance of Pedestrian Traffic to New York State's Economy and Transportation Infrastructure (excerpt) Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Cement Hydration and Heat Exchange Modeling for Curing Process of Concrete Pavements and Bridge Decks at Early Stages Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Blacktop Resurfacing of Bridge Decks Brief Author(s): 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… |
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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… |
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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… |
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Title: Bridge Appurtenances Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Estimation of Time and Other Benefits from Nine Proposed Transit Capital Projects In New York City Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Transportation Choices and the Future of the New York City Economy Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Bridge Appurtenances Brief Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Characteristics of Traffic Flow in 55 & 65 MPH Speed Limits-brief Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Benefits Package Value Brief Author(s): 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. … |
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Title: Characteristics of Traffic Flow in 55 and 65 mph Speed Limits Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Cement Hydration and Heat Exchange Modeling for Curing Process of Concrete Pavements and Bridge Decks at Early Stages-Brief Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Bus Rapid Transit on New York City Streets Author(s): 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… |
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Title: Next Stop, Bus Rapid Transit: Accelerating New York's Bus System Into A New Century Author(s): 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… |