Analysis of MaineDOT Road and Bridge Infrastructure Construction Costs Project 3.20 Project Summary Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has been experiencing increasing costs in bids received for bridge repair, road paving and other infrastructure construction projects. This was first observed for bridges in the Fall of 2018 and paving in the spring 2019. Moreover, for […]
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Analysis of Covid-19 and Travel In Maine (ACTIME) Validation Study Project 4.9 Project Summary The project will support Maine DOT by validating the accuracy of Streetlight Insight® Metrics AADT data using data collected at permanent and temporary count stations in Maine. We are investigating the accuracy of seasonal (monthly), daily and hourly variations in AADT […]
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Road Salt Impact Assessment (Safety Study) Project 4.10 Project Summary The proposed study supports a project sponsored by Maine DOT titled as “Road Salt Impact Assessment.” Winter weather and maintenance treatments have significant impact on highway safety and operations. Understanding the safety impact of these factors directly influence decisions on diminishing maintenance funds, and cost-benefit […]
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Connected Vehicles Applications to Improve Infrastructure Safety and Durability Project 4.01 Project Summary This project will identify opportunities and vulnerabilities for enhanced connectivity of transportation infrastructure in Maine and New England. The project will consider how these technologies will improve the durability of infrastructure and improve safety and efficiency for road users. The project will […]
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