Project 4.04: Bridge-stream network assessment to identify sensitive structural, hydraulic

Bridge-Stream Network Assessment to Identify Sensitive Structural, Hydraulic and Landscape Parameters for Planning Flood Mitigation Project 4.4 Project Summary Bridge rehabilitation or new bridge design is often performed as needed for individual bridges without much consideration for how the change affects other bridges, properties, roads, etc. This is often a concern raised by stakeholders when […]

July 1, 2018

Project 4.01: Connected Vehicles Applications to Improve Infrastructure Safety and Durability

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 […]

September 1, 2018

Project 4.03: Towards Quantitative Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Transportation Infrastructure

Towards Quantitative Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Transportation Infrastructure Project 4.03 Project Summary This research project aims to design a systematic and quantitative framework to explore the connectivity and security issues in representative transportation infrastructures, including low-power wireless network infrastructure mainly for long-term structural monitoring, and vehicle-to- everything (V2X) communication infrastructure for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure message […]

October 1, 2018

Project 4.02: Future-Proof Transportation Infrastructure through Proactive, Intelligent, and Public-involved Planning and Management

Future-Proof Transportation Infrastructure through Proactive, Intelligent, and Public-involved Planning and Management Project 4.02 Project Summary The objective of this study is to future-proof transportation infrastructure (e.g., highways, railways, and bridges) through proactive, intelligent, and public-involved planning and management so that they can prepare appropriately, minimize impact, and capitalize opportunities in the face of future events, […]

Project 4.10: Road Salt Impact Assessment (Safety Study)

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 […]

August 15, 2020

Project 4.11: Safety Assessment of New England Roadways during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Safety Assessment of New England Roadways during the COVID-19 Pandemic Project 4.11 Project Summary Safety assessment of roadway facilities is a critical task to maintain the system operational efficiency of transportation infrastructure. The comprehensive stay-at-home orders implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in massive reductions in traffic volumes, especially on major highways. […]

September 15, 2020

Project 4.09: Analysis of Covid-19 and Travel In Maine (ACTIME) Validation Study

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 […]

November 1, 2020

Project 4.13: Development and Application of a Cost-Benefit Tool for Quantifying External Social Impacts of Small to Mid-Size Transportation Projects

Development and Application of a Cost-Benefit Tool for Quantifying External Social Impacts of Small to Mid-Size Transportation Projects Project 4.13 Project Summary This two-year project will focus on developing methods for quantifying the external social costs of transportation civil infrastructure projects, particularly small to mid-size projects that are common in New England states. Transportation projects […]

June 1, 2022

Project 4.16: Investigating the Long-Term Durability of CFRP Repairs for Bridges Under Environmental Conditions

Investigating the Long-Term Durability of CFRP Repairs for Bridges Under Environmental Conditions Project 4.16 Project Summary Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) have been widely used for bridge repair and strengthening because of their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ease of installation. However, the long-term durability of CFRP repairs under harsh environmental conditions remains unclear. Accumulated […]

May 2, 2024