FFY 2007 Research Projects

NETC 07-1

PROJECT TITLE: In-Place Response Mechanisms of Recycled Layers Due to Temperature and Mositure Variations

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Jo Sias Daniel, University of New Hampshire

PI E-Mail: jo.daniel@unh.edu

STATUS: Scope of Work to be reviewed and revised, as necessary.

ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: To be determined

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To identify the key response mechanisms of pavement cross-sections containing recycled materials common to the New England region.

NETC 07-2

PROJECT TITLE: Exploring the Potential of Intelligent Intersections Deployment in New England

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Michael Knodler, PI and John Collura, Co PI, University of Massachusetts Amherst

PI E-Mail: mknodler@ecs.umass.edu

STATUS: This project will be compared against the 2012 Research Need Statements to determine if the research is still a priority for the NETC

ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: To be determined

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To explore the potential for intelligent intersection deployment in New England

NETC 07-3

PROJECT TITLE: Determining Optimum Distance for a Lane Drop Downstream from a Signalized Intersection

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR(S): Lisa Aultman-Hall, University of Vermont

PI E-Mail: lisa.aultman-hall@uvm.edu

STATUS: This project will be compared against the 2012 Research Need Statements to determine if the research is still a priority for the NETC

ANTICIPATED COMPLETION: To be determined

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: To develop an updated method for determining the most efficient lane drop distance.