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

Principle InvestigatorProject Name
Jim SullivanPDF icon Analysis of Address-Based Employment and Demographic Data Sources For Travel Modeling and Transportation Planning
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 DowdsPDF icon The Vermont Transportation Energy Profile 2019
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

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 GhazanfariPDF icon Implementation of Intelligent Compaction for Pavement Construction in Vermont
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

Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanPDF icon Improvement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Model: Year 9
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-HallPDF icon Designing an "All-in-One" Transportation Survey for Vermont
Jim SullivanPDF icon Bicycle and Pedestrian Counting Program Management

2015

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 SullivanPDF icon Improvement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Model: Year 8
Jim SullivanPDF icon Vermont Annual Seat Belt Survey 2015
Brian LeePersonal Transportation Plan Pilot Program (PTP3)
Ehsan GhazanfariPDF icon Intelligent Compaction for Embankment, Subgrade, and Base Materials Construction in Vermont
Arne BombliesPDF icon The Changing Risk of Extreme Event Impacts on Vermont Transportation Infrastructure
David NovakExamining how Disinvestment in Vermont’s Roadway Infrastructure Network may Impact Access to Critically Important Locations throughout the State

2014

Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanPDF icon Using Remote Data Collection to Identify Bridges and Culverts Susceptible to Blockage During Flooding Events
Brian LeePDF icon Personal Transportation Plan Pilot Program (PTP3)
Glenn McRaeVermont Energy Report 2011
Glenn McRaeReducing Wildlife Mortality on Roads in Vermont
Jim SullivanPDF icon Improvement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Demand Model
Tian Xia

PDF icon High Speed Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for Road Pavement and Bridge Structural Inspection and Maintenance

Additional Publications:

Dryver HustonCost-Effective and Rapid Concrete Repair Techniques
Eric HernandezAdvancement of Vermont’s Bridge Deterioration Model

2013

Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanPDF icon Improvement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Demand Model
Mandar Dewoolkar

Quantifying the Vulnerability of Vermont Bridges to Seismic Loading

Additional Publications:

Austin TroyDevelopment of GIS Tools to Optimize Identification of Road Segments Prone to Flood Damage
Brian LeePDF icon Statewide Analysis of Guardrails, Curves and Crashes
Jim SullivanPDF icon Long-Term and Short-Term Measures of Roadway Snow and Ice Control (RSIC) Performance
Jim SullivanPDF icon Strategic Location of Satellite Salt Storage for Roadway Snow and Ice Control in Vermont
Lisa Aultman-HallPDF icon Vermont Vehicle Idling Research
George PinderOptimal Design of Porous Concrete - Phase III - Supplement

2012

Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanPDF icon Improvement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Demand Model
Brian LeePDF icon Work Zones and Travel Speeds:  The Effects of Uniform Traffic Officers and Other Speed Management Measures
Mandar DewoolkarPDF icon Verification of Abutment and Retaining Wall Design Assumptions - Phase II
Glenn McRaeVermont Energy Report 2011
Glenn McRaeNational Summer Transportation Institute
Xindong WuPDF icon Harvesting Data from Advanced Technologies - Phase I
George PinderOptimal Design of Porous Concrete - Phase III - Supplement
Jim SullivanPDF icon Travel Importance and Strategic Investment in Vermont
Mandar DewoolkarPDF icon Prediction and Mitigation of Scour for Vermont Bridges
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

Additional Publications:

Eric Hernandez

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

PDF icon 2014_-_14_Statistical_Analysis_of_Weigh-in-Motion_Data_for_Bridge_Design_in_Vermont.pdf

Jim SullivanPDF icon Optimization of Snow Removal in Vermont
Glenn McRaeCooperative Agreement for Advancement of Research Grants
Glenn McRaeGrant Management and Coordination Services for NETC

2011

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 DewoolkarPDF icon Verification of Abutment and Retaining Wall Design Assumptions - Phase II
Mandar DewoolkarUse of Piles in Slope Stabilization
George PinderOptimal Design of Porous Concrete - Phase III - Supplement
Xindong WuPDF icon Harvesting Data from Advanced Technologies - Phase I
Jim SullivanPDF icon Improvement and Operation of the Vermont Travel Demand Model
Lisa Aultman-HallVermont Vehicle Idling Research

2010

Principle InvestigatorProject Title
Jim SullivanPDF icon Maintenance, Operation and Evaluation of the VTrans Statewide Transportation Model
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

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

2008

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

2006

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