Before and After-Implementation Studies of Advanced Signal Control Technologies in Florida [Summary]

BDV32-977-05University of Florida researchers evaluated ATSC operation on several corridors in Florida, before and after installation of ATSC, documenting advantages and disadvantages of different approaches and implementations

Susceptibility of Bridge Steel and Concrete Components to Microbiological Influenced Corrosion (MIC) and Microbiological Influenced Deterioration (MID) in Florida [Summary]

BDV29-977-26Florida International University researchers investigated the effects of microbially induced corrosion (MIC) on steel. They experimented with a variety of protective methods to determine their ability to prevent or mitigate MIC

2018 Assessment of the Practice of Public Involvement in Florida [Summary]

FDOT BDV25-977-46University of South Florida researchers documented the state of practice of public involvement in transportation decision-making and provided an update to the 2006 report documenting public involvement in Florida

Assessment of the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies during Hurricane Force Winds [Summary]

BDV29 977-27Florida International University researchers tested traffic signals in full-scale setups using realistic wind-loading

Macro Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement for Improved Structural Performance of Concrete Bridge Girders [Summary]

BDV31-977-41University of Florida researchers studied the use of fiber-reinforced concrete to control cracking in the end region of concrete girders

Human Factors Study on the Use of Colors for Express Lane Delineators [Summary]

BDV24-977-26University of Central Florida researchers conducted a series of human factors studies to determine the response to drivers in various groups to delineator color and the effect on their driving performance

Large Truck Crash Analysis for Freight Mobility and Safety Enhancement in Florida [Summary]

BDV26-977-02Trucks have been a critical link in the delivery of U.S. goods for over a hundred years. Whether carrying freight between cities or distributing freight delivered by trains, planes, or ships, trucks are moving day and night. With Florida\u2019s large population and very active ports, semis are common on Florida highways. Unfortunately, with so many vehicles on Florida\u2019s roads, large trucks are involved in collisions from time to time. Even a minor incident with a large truck can cause significant delays, with ripple effects on hundreds of homes and businesses

Performance Evaluation of Connected Vehicle (CV) and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Projects in Florida [Summary]

BDV29-977-64Technology that connects human experience with artificial intelligence is increasingly reaching every sector of society \u2013 including Florida\u2019s transportation network. To stay ahead of this curve, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) currently has 33 deployed projects that explore this interconnectivity through Connected Vehicle (CV) technologies and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) strategies

Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Use in Florida Structural Applications [Summary]

The objective of this project was to establish mixing, placing, curing, and durability requirements and test methods necessary to produce durable, non-proprietary UHPC made using locally-sourced raw materials for different classes of structural use and exposure conditions

Determining Sample Measures of Distracted Driving, Distracted Pedestrian Activities and Impacts of Such Behavior on Traffic Operations at Signalized Intersections [Brief]

BDV24-977-35How much time is lost due to traveler distraction? Florida law prohibits texting while a vehicle is moving, but how much travel delay is caused by drivers looking at their phone while stopped at a traffic light or a pedestrian responding to a text message while traversing a crosswalk