CTRE

Center for Transportation Research and Education

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In-Progress Research

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Dec, 2027

Evaluation of Static and Dynamic No Right Turn On Red Signs at Traffic Signals

Nov, 2026

Evaluation of Service Life Design of Bridges

Feb, 2026

Implementation of New Traffic Signal Actuation Concepts using Enhanced Detector Information

Dec, 2024

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Methodology for Integral Abutments

Oct, 2024

Development of Approaches to Quantify Superloads and their Impacts on the Iowa Road Infrastructure System

Oct, 2024

Navigation System for Snowplows in Low Visibility Situations

Sep, 2024

Infrastructure Research and Technology Deployment Program

May, 2024

Guidelines on Use of Temporary Barriers in Work Zone – Phase II

Mar, 2024

Development of Guidance for Roadway Cross Section Re-Configuration Decisions

Feb, 2024

Study for Large-Scale Automation of Wrong Way Detection using Existing CCTV Cameras

Feb, 2024

Partially Grouted Revetment for Low-Volume Road Bridges

Feb, 2024

Assessing the Flood Reduction Benefits of On-Road Structures

Dec, 2023

Determining the Impact of Connected and Automated Vehicle Technology on State DOT Maintenance Programs

Dec, 2023

Investigating Teleoperated Equipment for Use in Caltrans Operations

Nov, 2023

Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Methods for Pile-Footing-Column Systems using Lightweight Precast Members

Nov, 2023

Determining the Effectiveness of Combined High Visibility Enforcement (HVE)

Oct, 2023

Development of Effective Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Methods for Bridge Abutment Design and Construction

Oct, 2023

Feasibility of Granular Road and Shoulder Recycling Phase II: Gradation Optimization for Improved Performance

Oct, 2023

Integration of Connected Vehicle and RWIS Technologies

Sep, 2023

Guide for Standardized Modular Orthotropic Steel Deck

Sep, 2023

ICAT Dashboards

Sep, 2023

Effective Emergency Response Training in Virtual Reality

Aug, 2023

Guidebook for Application of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Overlays: From Decision-Making to Implementation

Aug, 2023

Deep Insight – Deep Extraction of Behavioral Intuition from Camera Sight inside Vehicles

Jun, 2023

Iowa DOT Operations Division Cooperative Autonomous Transportation (CAT) Research Support

Jun, 2023

Development of a Smartphone-Based Road Performance Data Collection Tool

Jun, 2023

Automation of Audible Alert Service

Jun, 2023

Designing and Implementing Maintainable Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures

Jun, 2023

Developing Guidance Documents and Training Workshops to Support Enhancement of the State DOTs Transportation Asset Management Plans

May, 2023

Aligning Iowa Driver Education Curriculum and Standards Toward a Zero Fatalities Vision

Mar, 2023

Un-Ticketing: An Upside-Down Approach to Speed Compliance

Mar, 2023

Development of a Deck Overlay Method for Post Tensioned Box Girder Bridges using Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)

Mar, 2023

Traffic Signal Change and Clearance Interval Pooled Fund Study Synthesis Report

Feb, 2023

Increase Service Life at Bridge Ends through Improved Abutment and Approach Slab Details and Water Management Practices

Feb, 2023

Iowa’s Pavement Preservation Guide

Feb, 2023

Central Iowa Expo Pavement: Performance Assessment

Jan, 2023

Base Stabilization Additives Effect on Granular Equivalency

Jan, 2023

Advancing Bridge Load Rating: State of Practice and Frameworks

Jan, 2023

Development of a Trail Management Program

Jan, 2023

Applying the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) System Performance Requirements to Pavement and Bridge Conditions

Dec, 2022

AASHTOWare BrM Bridge Management System Implementation and Operation

Dec, 2022

Pavement Management Support for the Iowa DOT and Local Agencies

Dec, 2022

Unreported Deer Crashes On Major Iowa Highways

Dec, 2022

Transverse Rumble Strips at Rural Intersections

Dec, 2022

A Riverine Infrastructure Database (RIDB) for Rapid Assessment of Asset Vulnerability and Incorporating Resiliency into Agency Practices

Dec, 2022

Development of In Situ Cyclic Borehole Shear Soil Test Device

Dec, 2022

Evaluation of Messaging Techniques to Increase Vehicle Spacing at Work Zones

Dec, 2022

Support for the Iowa DOT Work Zone GO Team

Nov, 2022

Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Bridges and Structures

Nov, 2022

Evaluation of Iowa Truck Parking Information and Management System

Nov, 2022

Road Safety Calculator Improvement and Expansion

Oct, 2022

Evaluating the Performance of Right-Turn-On-Red Operation at Signalized Intersections (With Single and Dual Right Turn Lanes)

Sep, 2022

Coarse Aggregate Deterioration in Granular Surfaces and Shoulders

Sep, 2022

Cold In-Place Recycling Project Selection and Guidance for Iowa Roadways

Sep, 2022

Creation of an Expanded Three-lane Database for the State of Iowa

Aug, 2022

Iowa’s Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDX) Demonstration Project

Jun, 2022

Iowa Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Process Improvement, Phase II

Jun, 2022

Work Zone Data Exchange Committee Participation and Data Feed

Jun, 2022

Improved Work Zone Data Feed

Jun, 2022

Pikalert CAV Demonstration

Jun, 2022

Impact of Pavement Friction on Traffic Safety, Phase 1: Pavement Friction Evaluation

Jun, 2022

Smart Arrow Board Evaluation Supporting Iowa DOTs QPL

Jun, 2022

Statewide Pavement Marking

Jun, 2022

Development of Effective Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Methods for Pile-Footing-Column Systems

Apr, 2022

Work Zone Activity Data Logging – Phase II

Mar, 2022

Low-Cost Rural Surface Alternatives Phase IV: Frost Depth Monitoring and Prediction

Jun, 2021

Develop Statewide Urban Design Standards and Specifications Manuals for Public Improvements

Jun, 2021

Development of a Comprehensive Access Management Policy and Guidelines

Jun, 2021

High Friction Surface Treatment for High Crash Locations Phase II: Performance Assessment

Jun, 2021

Utilizing Interactive Virtual Reality Simulation as a Tool for Enhancing Safe Driving through Workzones

Mar, 2021

Modeling Multidimensional Risk in Real-World Drivers with Diabetes

Feb, 2021

Utilizing Virtual Reality Technology for Increasing Public Awareness for Safe Driving Engagements and Traffic Situational Awareness

Feb, 2021

Document Use of Wider Edgelines in Iowa

Sep, 2020

SAVER/ICAT Tutorial Phase II

Aug, 2020

TIMELI: Traffic Incident Management Enabled by Large-data Innovations

Jul, 2020

Virtual Reality Implementation for Public Engagement: Display 1—Work Zone Safety

Jun, 2020

Identifying the Performance Potential for Intersection Control Using Advanced Infrastructure Sensing

Sep, 2019

Iowa Local Road Safety Plans: Project 3, Phase II

Aug, 2019

Research Utilizing the SHRP2 Safety Data to Support Highway Safety

Jul, 2019

Deep-Learning Based Approach for Scene Analysis and Trajectory Tracking

Jun, 2019

Data Standards for Connected Autonomous Vehicles

Jun, 2019

Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) Pilot Implementation

Jun, 2019

Iowa Signal Phasing and Timing (SPaT) and MAP Demonstration Project: Phase I

May, 2019

Performance and Load Response of Rigid Pavement Systems

May, 2019

Predictions of Driver Safety in Advancing Age: Real-World Recorders

Jan, 2019

SHRP2 (R02) – GeoTechTools Deployment Support

Dec, 2018

Can Missouri Gravel Beds Function as a Year-Round Production System to Improve Tree Root Structure and Fine Biomass vs. Traditional Pot in Pot Production Methods

Sep, 2018

Go! Magazine

Aug, 2018

Autonomous Sensing Skin for Detection and Localization of Fatigue Cracks

Jun, 2018

Safety and Performance Criteria for Retroreflective Pavement Markers

Jun, 2018

Buchanan County Smart Timber GRS Abutment Bridge

Dec, 2017

Cement Changes and Solutions to the Industry

Dec, 2017

Highway Safety Improvement Program Implementation Process

Dec, 2017

Implementation of the Iowa DOT Pavement Management Optimization Model

Dec, 2017

Intermodal Gantry Crane Pavement and Foundation Design Improvement

Sep, 2017

SHRP2 Implementation Assistance Program

Aug, 2017

I-74 Mississippi River Bridge VR Simulation

Aug, 2017

NCHRP Standard Definitions for Comparable Pavement Cracking Data

Jun, 2017

Culvert Lateral Earth Pressure Sensors: Instrumentation of a Box Culvert During and After Construction

Jun, 2017

Improved Analytical Techniques for Historic Covered Bridges-Phase II

Jun, 2017

Improved Ratings for Covered Bridges through Load Testing – Phase II

Jun, 2017

Development of a Smart Timber Bridge-Phase V: Development of a Vehicle Characterization

Sep, 2013

Charging Infrastructure Planning and Impact Assessment for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

Arenas Amado, Antonio

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Faculty Affiliate , Institute for Transportation

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Day, Christopher

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Affiliate Researcher, CTRE , Institute for Transportation

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Dong-O'Brien, Jing

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Transportation Engineer, CTRE , Institute for Transportation

Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Hallmark, Shauna

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Director, InTrans , Institute for Transportation

Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Director, Midwest Transportation Center

Hans, Zachary

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Director, CWIMS , Institute for Transportation

Director, Center for Weather Impacts on Mobility and Safety

Hawkins, Neal

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Associate Director, InTrans , Institute for Transportation

Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Co-Director, REACTOR

Knickerbocker, Skylar

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Research Engineer, REACTOR , Institute for Transportation

Co-Director, REACTOR Laboratory

Nlenanya, Inya

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Research Scientist , Institute for Transportation

Program Manager, Iowa Pavement Management Program

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Oneyear, Nicole

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Associate Scientist , Institute for Transportation

Sarkar, Soumik

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Faculty Affiliate , Center for Transportation Research and Education

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Sassani, Alireza

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Research Scientist, CTRE , Institute for Transportation

Sharma, Anuj

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Research Scientist and Leader, REACTOR , Institute for Transportation

Co-Director, REACTOR Laboratory

Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Shaw, John

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Researcher, CTRE , Institute for Transportation

Affiliate Researcher, Center for Transportation Research and Education

Sikorsky, Charles

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Researcher , Institute for Transportation

Smadi, Omar

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Director, CTRE , Institute for Transportation

Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

Wood, Jonathan

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Faculty Affiliate, CTRE , Institute for Transportation

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

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