Collaborative Research with VTrans

Since 2006, the TRC has maintained a valuable partnership with the Vermont Agency of Transportation through a variety of collaborative programs. At this time solicitations for the program are done internally by VTrans. To view projects started during a specific year, click on the appropriate tab below.

2018

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Principle InvestigatorProject Name
Jim SullivanAnalysis of Address-Based Employment and Demographic Data Sources For Travel Modeling and Transportation Planning (PDF)
Jim SullivanCalibration of the Highway Safety Manual Predictive Models for Rural Two-Lane Roads in Vermont
Mandar DewoolkarEvaluating Effectiveness of Floodplain Reconnection Sites along the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail: A Blueprint for Future Rail/River Projects
Tian XiaRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology for Traffic Signage Management
Safwan WshahDetection and Mapping of Roadside Assets from Road Images
Jon DowdsThe Vermont Transportation Energy Profile 2019 (PDF)
Jim SullivanPromote Engagement in and Dissemination of Research from the Vermont Transportation Research Collaborative (V-TRC)
Glenn McRaeReducing Wildlife Mortality on Roads in Vermont: Determining Relationships Between Structure Attributes and Wildlife Movement Frequency Through Bridges and Culverts to Improve Related Conservation Investments

2017

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Mandar Dewoolkar

Bridge-Stream Network Assessment to Identify Sensitive Structural and Hydraulic Parameters for Planning Flood Mitigation

Additional Publications:

Jon DowdsSnow and Ice Control Performance Measurement: Comparing Grip, Traffic Speed Distributions and Safety Outcomes during Winter Storms
Ehsan GhazanfariImplementation of Intelligent Compaction for Pavement Construction in Vermont (PDF)
Jim SullivanComparative and Critical Analysis of Address-Based Employment and Demographic Data Sources for Use by the Vermont Agency of Transportation
Jim SullivanImprovement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Model: Year 10 (2017-2018)
Jon DowdsThe Vermont Transportation Energy Profile 2017
Glenn McRaeReducing Wildlife Mortality on Roads in Vermont

2016

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanImprovement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Model: Year 9 (PDF)
Glenn McRaeGrant Management and Coordination Services for NETC
Glenn McRaeAssessment of a Collaborative Research Agenda
David NovakDevelopment of Pay Factors for QA/QC Concrete Compressive Strength
Lisa Aultman-HallDesigning an "All-in-One" Transportation Survey for Vermont (PDF)
Jim SullivanBicycle and Pedestrian Counting Program Management (PDF)

2015

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Glenn McRaeAn Assessment of a Vermont Transportation Research Collaborative (VTRC) – A University Led Academic Research Program
Glenn McRaeReducing Wildlife Mortality on Roads in Vermont
Jim SullivanImprovement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Model: Year 8 (PDF)
Jim SullivanVermont Annual Seat Belt Survey 2015 (PDF)
Brian LeePersonal Transportation Plan Pilot Program (PTP3)
Ehsan GhazanfariIntelligent Compaction for Embankment, Subgrade, and Base Materials Construction in Vermont (PDF)
Arne BombliesThe Changing Risk of Extreme Event Impacts on Vermont Transportation Infrastructure (PDF)
David NovakExamining how Disinvestment in Vermont’s Roadway Infrastructure Network may Impact Access to Critically Important Locations throughout the State

2014

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2012

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanImprovement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Demand Model (PDF)
Brian LeeWork Zones and Travel Speeds:  The Effects of Uniform Traffic Officers and Other Speed Management Measures (PDF)
Mandar DewoolkarVerification of Abutment and Retaining Wall Design Assumptions - Phase II (PDF)
Glenn McRaeVermont Energy Report 2011
Glenn McRaeNational Summer Transportation Institute
Xindong WuHarvesting Data from Advanced Technologies - Phase I (PDF)
George PinderOptimal Design of Porous Concrete - Phase III - Supplement
Jim SullivanTravel Importance and Strategic Investment in Vermont (PDF)
Mandar DewoolkarPrediction and Mitigation of Scour for Vermont Bridges (PDF)
Mandar Dewoolkar

Porous Concrete - Chloride Resistance and Freeze/Thaw Durability

Additional Publications: 

Eric Hernandez

Vibration Monitoring and Load Characteristics Evaluation of I-89 Bridges 58 N and S, Richmond (PDF)

Additional Publications:

Eric Hernandez

Statistical Analysis of Weigh-In-Motion Data to Validate Use of HL-93 AASHTO Vehicle Live Load for Bridge Design in Vermont (PDF)

Jim SullivanOptimization of Snow Removal in Vermont (PDF)
Glenn McRaeCooperative Agreement for Advancement of Research Grants
Glenn McRaeGrant Management and Coordination Services for NETC

2011

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Mandar DewoolkarCorrelating Laboratory Behavior of Porous Concrete to Field Performance
Eric HernandezVibration Monitoring and Load Characteristics Evaluation of I-89 Bridges 58 N and S, Richmond
Mandar DewoolkarVerification of Abutment and Retaining Wall Design Assumptions - Phase II (PDF)
Mandar DewoolkarUse of Piles in Slope Stabilization
George PinderOptimal Design of Porous Concrete - Phase III - Supplement
Xindong WuHarvesting Data from Advanced Technologies - Phase I (PDF)
Jim SullivanImprovement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Demand Model (PDF)
Lisa Aultman-HallVermont Vehicle Idling Research (PDF)

2010

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanMaintenance, Operation and Evaluation of the VTrans Statewide Transportation Model (PDF)
Karen GlitmanFY2010 National Summer Transportation Institute Program
Mandar Dewoolkar

Correlating Laboratory Behavior of Porous Concrete to Field Performance

Additional Publications:

George PinderOptimal Design of Porous Concrete Pavement - Phase II

2009

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Andrew WeeksMaintenance, Operation and Evaluation of the Vtrans Statewide Transportation Model (PDF)
Richard WattsQuantifying VT Transportation Safety Factors
Jim SullivanEfficient Transportation for Vermont Optimal Statewide Transit Networks (PDF)
Karen GlitmanNational Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) Program FY09
Richard WattsFrench Hill Project

2008

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Mandar DewoolkarDesigning Sustainable Porous Pavements for Northern Communities
George PinderOptimal Design for Porous Concrete Pavement
Jim SullivanIncentives for Efficient Transportation (PDF)
Glenn McRaeCooperative Agreement for Advancement of Research Grants
Karen GlitmanSummer Transportation Institute

2006

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Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Adel SadekEvaluation of the Green Bike Lanes on Williston Road