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Appendix A: FY 2007 Funding Sources

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TxDOT Research Projects

Project Title Project Number (if applicable)
  1. TxDOT TAP Agreement
0-1755-CT08
  1. Methods to Develop Composite Action in Non-Composite Bridge Floor Systems
0-4124
  1. Corrosion Resistance of Grouted Post-Tensioning Systems
0-4562
  1. Prediction Model for Concrete Behavior
0-4563
  1. Non-Proprietary, Small Footprint Stormwater Quality Structures for Use in Urban Areas
0-4611
  1. Fabricated Plate Tolerances and Design Slenderness Values for Steel Bridges
0-4638
  1. Quantity the Benefits of Using Geosynthetics for Unbound Base Courses
0-4829
  1. Material Design and Testing Methods for Home Made and Containerized Cold Mix
0-4872
  1. Minimum Longitudinal Grade at Zero Cross Slope in Superelevation Transition
0-4875
  1. Sulfate Resistance of Concrete Exposed to External Sulfate Attack
0-4889
  1. Performance of Old Concrete Under Thin Overlays
0-4893
  1. Effects of Thermal Loads on Texas Steel Bridges (UH Lead)
0-5040
  1. Evaluation of Curing Membranes Effectiveness to Reduce Evaporation
0-5106
  1. Liquid Nitrogen Effects on Concrete
0-5111
  1. Self-Consolidating Concrete for Precast Structural Applications (TTI lead)
0-5134
  1. Development of Freeway Traffic Time Prediction Capability in Conjunction with Detector Coverage Analysis
0-5141
  1. Noise Level Adjustments for Highway Pavements in TxDOT
0-5185
  1. Continuing Research on Allowable Design Release Stresses for Prestressed Concrete Beams
0-5197
  1. Effects of Texas Flyash on Air-Entrainment in Concrete
0-5207
  1. Vehicle/License Plate Identification for Toll Collection Applications
0-5217
  1. Extending Service Life of Large or Unusual Structures Affected by Premature Concrete Deterioration
0-5218
  1. Investigation of Stormwater Quality Improvements Utilizing Permeable Pavement and/or the Porous Friction Course (PFC)
0-5220
  1. D-Region Strength and Serviceability Design
0-5253
  1. Feasibility Study for Development of Marine Exposure Site
0-5266
  1. Integration and Consolidation of Border Freight Transportation Data for Planning Applications and Characterization of NAFTA Truck Loads for Aiding in Transportation Infrastructure Management (TTI Lead)
0-5339
  1. Development of Simple Bridge Deck Details at Expansion Joints
0-5367
  1. Impacts of Current and Future Demographic Trends on Transportation Planning in Texas
0-5392
  1. Ramp Treatment and Dynamic Closure Strategies for Incident Traffic Management
0-5422
  1. Rehabilitation Procedures for Longitudinal Cracks and Joints Separation in Concrete Pavement
0-5444
  1. Project Level Performance Database for Rigid Pavements in Texas
0-5445
  1. Evaluation of the Overlay Tester for Adhesion Testing of Crack Sealants
0-5457
  1. Optimizing the Identification of Right-of-Way Requirements during the Project Development Process
0-5478
  1. Concrete Pavement Overlays over Existing Asphalt Pavement Structures
0-5482
  1. Hydraulic Performance of Bridge Rails and Traffic Barriers
0-5492
  1. Tracking the Performance of HMA Mixtures in Texas
0-5496
  1. Methods of Evaluating the Redundancy of Steel Bridges
0-5498
  1. Design of MSE Retaining Walls Placed in Front of a Stable Face
0-5506
  1. Development of a Flexible Pavements Database
0-5513
  1. Beneficial Use of Scrap Tire Bales in Highway Projects
0-5517
  1. Galveston Ferry Operation (GFO) Engine TxLED Failure Assessment, Solution, and Implementation
0-5532
  1. The Value of Texas Seaports in an Environment of Increasing Global Trade
0-5538
  1. Protecting Rail Corridors Against Encroachment
0-5546
  1. Horizontal Cracking in Concrete Pavements
0-5549
  1. Guidelines for the use of Fly Ash and Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Blends in Concrete Pavement
0-5550
  1. Curved Plate Girder Design for Safe and Economical Construction
0-5574
  1. Analysis and Guidelines for Establishing Unified Urban Land-Use and Transportation System Planning Framework and Procedures
0-5667
  1. Comprehensive Planning and Design Guidelines for Incorporating a Bus Rapid Transit Scenario to the Analysis of Texas Highway Corridors
0-5668
  1. Impacts of Dray System along Ports, Intermodal Yards and Border Ports of Entry
0-5684
  1. Utilizing the Data Collected at Traffic Management Centers for Planning Purposes through Non-Traditional Sources and Improved Equipment
0-5686
  1. Short Sea Shipping Initiatives and the Impacts on the Texas Transportation System
0-5695
  1. Impact of Overhang Construction on Girder Design
0-5706
  1. Improving Capabilities of Automated Distress Rating
0-5708
  1. Operational and Safety Impacts for Bicyclists Using Roadways with On-Street Parking
0-5755
  1. Correlation of Shallow, Low Blow Count Texas Cone Penetrometer Values and Shear Strength for Texas Soils
0-5824
  1. Influence of Verification Cores on Point Bearing Capacity of Drilled Shafts
0-5825
  1. Estimated and Actual Usage of Toll Facilities
0-6044
  1. Reporting, Publications, and Information Services in Support of Research
0-9803-08
  1. Coordination of Administrative Services of TxDOT's Program
0-9903-08
  1. Investigation of the Fatigue Life of Steel Base Plate to Pole Connections for Traffic Structures
9-1526

TxDOT Implementation

Project Title Project Number (if applicable)
  1. Implementation of the Electronic Appraisal System
5-1523-01
  1. Lean-on Bracing for Steel Bridges
5-1772
  1. Construction and Evaluation of Post-Tensioned Prestressed Concrete Pavement
5-4035-01
  1. Implementation of the Right of Way and Utility Adjustment Duration Planning Tool
5-4617-01
  1. Implementation of Ice Detection Equipment for Pavements and Bridge Decks
5-4834-01
  1. Implementation of an Artificial Lighting System for Automated Visual Distress Rating System
5-4958-01
  1. Implementation of Best Spall Repair Practices for Concrete Pavement
5-5110-01
  1. Measuring Access to Transit Service
5-5178-01
  1. Pilot Implementation of Optimized Aggregate Gradation for Concrete Paving
5-9026-01
  1. Implementation of the Use of Higher Micro-Fines in Concrete Pavements
5-9029-01
  1. Reporting, Publications, and Information Services in Support of Implementation
5-9803-08

Interagency Contracts

Project Title Project Number (if applicable)
  1. Programming for Laboratory Equipment & Further Development of the Laboratory Information Management System
467mTIA008
  1. TxDOT Strategic Plan 75-5XXIA001
04-0333
  1. Technical Support for Flexible Pavements Branch
04-0352
  1. Tub Girder Testing
04-0393
  1. RDD/Field Testing Support
06-0020
  1. Geographical Information System (GIS) Support for Load Zone
06-0021
  1. Perform Geological Studies and Tests
06-0025
  1. Technical Support and Training Services for the Construction Division
06-0043
  1. Support in Specification, Development, Purchasing, Testing and Calibration of RDD & Construction of Associated Rolling Dynamic Deflectometer
06-0150
  1. Disaster Preparedness
06-0170
  1. Forensic Evaluations of Concrete Pavement
06-0173
  1. Technical Support for Rigid Pavements and Concrete Materials Branch
06-0202
  1. Recommended Practice for Sealing Bridge Structures Affected by Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) and/or Delayed Ettringite Formation (DEF)
126XXIA013
  1. Technical Assistance to the Austin District of TxDOT
14-6XXIA005
  1. Technical Assistance to the Dallas District
186XIA001
  1. Technical Support and Training Services for the Texas Department of Transportation Construction Division
46-7CSIA001
  1. Support for Automated Visual Pavement Distress Measurement Systems
466PVIA005
  1. Traffic Materials Testing Support
467MTIA003
  1. Develop Guidelines for the Selection of Optimum Concrete Pavement Terminal Type
467MTIA007
  1. Tasks for Field Survey and Evaluation of Premature Deteriorated Concrete Bridges
467MTIA009
  1. Evaluation of Long-Term Durability of Concrete
467MTIA011
  1. Texas Pavement Preservation Center
475XXIA003

SWUTC

Project Title Project Number (if applicable)
  1. Impacts of Demographic Shifts in Metropolitan Areas on the Transportation Network
167260
  1. The Role of Air-Cargo Transport in Facilitating Trans-Pacific Trade and Promoting Economic Development in Texas
167261
  1. Microsimulation for Coupled Models of Travel and Location Choice Behavior
167262
  1. Examining the Disjuncture Between Municipal Planning and School Facility Planning and the Implications on Transportation
167263
  1. Calibration of Pavement Response Models for the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Method
167264
  1. Incorporating Environmental Justice Measures into Equilibrium-Based Transportation Network Design Models
167265
  1. Simulating Land Use Impacts of Highway Development in the Texas Triangle
167266
  1. Develop a System to Support Preparation of Life-Cycle Budget Needs for Highways (continuation)
167267
  1. Program Support
167268
  1. Direct User-Charging for Commercial Vehicles
USDOT 4
  1. The Potential for Improving Rail International Intermodal Services in Texas and the Southwest Region of the United States
USDOT 473700-00076
  1. Formulation, Solution Methods, and Applications of the Commuter Rail Circulator Network Design Problem
USDOT 473700-00077
  1. Application of Heuristic Solution Methods to the Public Transportation Driver Scheduling Problem
USDOT 473700-00078
  1. An Assessment of Cargo Security Procedures for Texas Land and Marine Ports of Entry
USDOT 473700-00095

Unique Projects

Project Title Project Number (if applicable)
  1. Review of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Speed Zoning Procedures
 
  1. Cosmos Foundation
 
  1. Accounting for Information and Recourse in the Robust Design and Optimization of Stochastic Transportation Networks
347005
  1. Development of the Advanced Construction and Maintenance Technologies in Pavement
06-056
  1. Development of the Next Generation of Travel Demand Models for the El Paso Study Area
07-050
  1. Evaluation of Long Term Behavior of Pavement Layered Materials by Means of Accelerated Pavement
26827048
  1. Modeling Port Security
473700-00075
  1. Impacts of Extreme Events: A Systematic Analysis of Individual Travel Choice Decisions
A11401
  1. University of Illinois-Champaign Urbana—Dynamic Traffic Models
A7886
  1. Accounting for Information and Recourse in the Robust Design and Optimization of Stochastic Trans. Networks
CMS-0347005
  1. Toward Behaviorally Consistent Integrated Transport—Land Use Modeling, In Support of Infrastructure System
CMS-9984541
  1. Improved Framework and Tools for Highway Pricing
NCHRP 08-57
  1. 2004-Star-B1 Regional Development, Population Trend and Technology Change Impacts on Future Air Pollution Emissions
RD-83183901
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