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SPR-1478 Demonstrating the Economic Impacts of Michigan DOT's Highway Program economic impact, economy, investment, five-year program, SPR-1478-Spotlight.pdf
TPF - 5(254) TPF-5(254)-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1623 Tow Plows Could Help Michigan Save Time and Money On Winter Maintenance SPR-1623-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1593 - 1594 Final Steps Toward Using MEPDG in Michigan - Parts 1 and 2 - Spotlight SPR-1593-1594-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1712 Tools to protect coastal roadways from high water climate change; global warming; environmental policy; environmental risk assessment; coastal zone management; multiple criteria decision making; planning; evaluation and assessment; economic impacts; SPR-1712-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1735 Enhancing MDOT?s digital vision to support construction processes CTC & Associates 12/30/2024 Digital delivery, Digital Reality Solution, AASHTOware Data Integration SPR-1735-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1704 Dynamic Speed Feedback Signs Effectively Improve Driver Behavior CTC & Associates 11/25/2024 Dynamic speed feedback sign, freeway exit ramp, horizontal curves, lane departure crashes, driver behavior SPR-1704-Implementation-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1726 Eastern massasauga rattlesnake's use of roadside space in southern Michigan CTC & Associates 10/03/2024 Roads, Maintenance, Eastern massasauga rattlesnake, SPR-1726-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1738 Improving Road Safety with Video Analytics Technology CTC & Associates 09/25/2024 Video analytics, connected vehicles, ITS, technology, technology assessments SPR-1738-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1733 Best practices and specifications for stabilizing pavement subgrades CTC & Associates 07/01/2024 Subgrade stabilization, construction, pavement, performance, SPR-1733-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1705 Transportation agencies pool ideas and resources for technology-enabled solutions CTC & Associates 06/26/2024 ENTERPRISE, evaluation, applied research, exploratory research, intelligent transportation systems, ITS, Highway safety; Pooled funds; Research; Technological innovations SPR-1705-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1736 Design flexibility produces more cost-effective transportation projects CTC & Associates 05/01/2024 Design, Analysis, Data-Drive Safety Analysis, DDSA, Performance Based Practical Design, PBPD, Benefit/Cost SPR-1736-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1730 New methods for preventing and repairing bridge deck fascia damage CTC & Associates 03/01/2024 Deck fascia; deterioration mechanism; corrosion; freeze-thaw; repair; barrier; crashworthiness; surface treatment; corrosion resistant reinforcement; field investigation; coring; testing SPR-1730-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1692 Green Strobes Added to MDOT Winter Maintenance Vehicles Increase Visibility CTC & Associates 02/23/2024 winter maintenance, warning light, green strobe, safety, visibility, snowplow, flashing pattern, conspicuity, glare, implementation SPR-1692-Implementation-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1723 Refining data and tools to design cost-effective, sustainable pavement CTC & Associates 02/01/2024 Pavement-ME, local calibration, resampling techniques, pavement analysis, and design SPR-1723-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1734 Making high-speed corridors safer for pedestrians and cyclists CTC & Associates 01/23/2024 Pedestrian-vehicle crashes, Bicycle crashes, Higher speed roads, Nighttime crashes, Light level readings, High crash corridors, Highway factors in crashes, Crash site visits SPR-1734-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1724 Modernizing Right of Way Maps with Geographic Information System Technology CTC & Associates 10/01/2023 Right of Way, Geographic Information Systems SPR-1724-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1727 New tool helps MDOT customize roadway designs for all users CTC & Associates 09/01/2023 Ferry Operators, Funding Maintenance and Operations, Island Residents, Marine Mobility, Economic Welfare, Social Welfare, Tribal Communities, Ferry Governance, Ferry Boat Program, Marine Capital Fundi SPR-1727-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1722 Evaluating Pavements Designed for Longer Life CTC & Associates 08/01/2023 Long life pavements, perpetual pavements, flexible and rigid pavements, mechanistic-empirical pavement design SPR-1722-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1698 Revised Concrete Cure Times Reduce Duration of Bridge Closures CTC & Associates 07/13/2023 Bridge deck, Bond strength, Concrete, Cracking, Curing, Epoxy overlay, Healer sealer, Moisture, Road user cost SPR-1698-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1725 Maximizing the safety, economic and environmental benefits of Michigan roundabouts CTC & Associates 07/01/2023 Roundabouts, yielding behavior, speed selection, safety, empirical SPR-1725-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1716 Measuring Michigan?s highway network performance is critical for planning CTC & Associates 05/01/2023 Performance measures, performance management, performance-based planning, mobility measures, reliability measures, MAP-21 SPR-1716-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1720 Understanding the impacts of wide base tires on Michigan?s pavements CTC & Associates 04/03/2023 Wide base tire; dual tire; pavement design; mechanical-empirical design; AASHTO 93 design; flexible pavements; rigid pavements SPR-1720-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1566 Assessing the Performance of Michigan Roundabouts - Spotlight 12/11/2022 SPR-1566-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1565 Assessing the Impact of Passing Relief Lanes - Spotlight 12/11/2022 SPR-1565-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1694 Innovative contracting Provides Flexibility to Customize Project Results David Chenault; John Bale; Scott Sh 10/01/2022 StatementTransportation, Planning and Design, Facilities, Design-Build, Innovative Con-tracting, Alternative Project Delivery, Innovation, Public-Private-Partnership, Construction Manager/General Cont SPR-1694-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1713 Integrating drones into MDOT?s day-to-day traffic and asset management CTC & Associates 09/01/2022 Unmanned / uncrewed aerial system, UAS, bridges, traffic, lidar, construction, information models, operations, BIM SPR-1713-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1704 Dynamic signs along Michigan's freeway ramps improve driver behavior CTC & Associates 04/01/2022 Dynamic speed feedback sign, freeway exit ramp, horizontal curves, lane departure crashes, driver behavior SPR-1704-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1706 Evaluating safety and traffic improvements along Michigan?s first flex route CTC & Associates 04/01/2022 US-23, Flex route, performance, safety, public perception SPR-1706-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1709 Benefits of dynamic message signs on driver behavior and traffic flow 04/01/2022 Digital Message Signs, Traffic Flow, DMS messages, Advanced traveler information systems; Traffic flow; Traffic signs; Variable message signs SPR-1709-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1708 Updating best practices to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe 04/01/2022 Pedestrian design, bicycle design, towards zero death, vision zero, crossing enhancements, COVID-19 impacts, bicycle facilities, safety programs SPR-1708-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1711 Risk management tools help MDOT deliver projects on time and on budget CTC & Associates 03/01/2022 Alternative Project Delivery, Best Practices, Contingency, Innovative Contracting, Risk Management, Risk Register, Transportation SPR-1711-Spotlight.pdf
SPR- 1702 Measuring the Effect and Value of Intermediate Diaphragms on Bridges 02/01/2022 SPR-1702-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1699 MDOT prepares its workforce for emerging transportation technologies 12/01/2021 SPR-1699-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1686 Insights into the Effective Use of Dynamic Message Signs for Traffic Safety 11/01/2021 Safety message; dynamic message sign; changeable message sign SPR-1686-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1693 Michigan-specific construction cost index improves highway project planning CTC & Associates 09/01/2021 Highway Construction, Cost Estimating, Price Index, Construction Market Condition, Forecast, Data Analytic, Automation SPR-1693-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1701 New standards foster successful roadside plantings - Spotlight 08/01/2021 SPR-1701-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1700 ITS Evaluation Tool Calculates Value and Impact of Highway Technology 07/01/2021 SPR-1700-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1688 Revised Bridge Scour Calculations Help MDOT Better Allocate Finite Resources CTC & Associates 04/01/2021 Bridge Scour, Cohesive Soils, Scour-susceptible Rock,Scour Analysis SPR-1688-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1696 Treatments for Recycled Concrete Aggregate Reduce pH of Roadway Drainage CTC & Associates 04/01/2021 Environment, construction, recycled aggregate, pavement, bases, drainage SPR-1696-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1697 Evaluation of Camber and Deflections for Bridge Girders 04/01/2021 SPR-1697-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1651 New Safety Tool Highlights Crash Risks for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Across the State. CTC & Associates 02/01/2021 non-motorized users, bicyclist, pedestrian, risk models, risk score, safety performance functions, highway safety, manual, Empirical Bayes, geographic information systems SPR-1651-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1691 Structural Analysis Tools Help Strealine Review of Bridge Construction Plans CTC & Associates 02/01/2021 Bridge construction, calculation tools, check lists, constructability evaluation, constructability review, Mathcad, quality control and quality assurance SPR-1691-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1684 Knowledge management system enables easy access to bridge policy and design updates WSU 12/01/2020 SPR-1684-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1692 Green warning lights make winter maintenance trucks more visible 12/01/2020 winter maintenance, warning light, green strobe, safety, visibility, snowplow, flashing pattern, conspicuity, glare SPR-1692-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1689 Protocol manual helps guide traffic modeling projects 09/01/2020 VISSIM, Microsimulation, Traffic Simulation, Protocol, Validation, Calibration SPR-1689-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1685 Freeze-thaw Decision Tool Helps Determine Seasonal Load Restriction Dates 04/01/2020 SPR-1685-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1676 New tools allow proactive management of Michigan?s retaining walls 03/01/2020 SPR-1676-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1681 Pilot signal performance software improves driver travel times and traffic engineering safety. 12/01/2019 Transportation Operations, Traffic Signals, Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures SPR-1681-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1683 Michigan draws from effective safety strategies nationwide to reduce road deaths and injuries 11/01/2019 Strategic Highway Safety Plans, Towards Zero Deaths, Highway Safety Improvement Program, SHSP, TZD, HSIP, Vision Zero SPR-1683-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1690 Extensive testing of carbon polymer for highway bridge reinforcement provides guidance for improved designs 08/01/2019 CFRP; Prestressed highway bridges; Creep Rupture, Relaxation; Fire; Environmental Conditions; Freeze-Thaw SPR-1690-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1682 Remote-controlled vessel provides safe and accurate inspection for bridge scour 07/01/2019 SPR-1682-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1680 3D Highway Design Model Cost Benefit Analysis WSP 04/01/2019 3D, digital project delivery, risk mitigation, construction, BIM, AMG, LOD, LOV, ROI, risk, benefit cost analysis SPR-1680-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1670 MDOT Research Develops Generic Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Mixing in Field 12/01/2018 SPR-1670-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1678 Improving traffic data inputs for mechanistic-empirical pavement design software - Spotlight 10/01/2018 SPR-1678-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1617C Improved Asset Management of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks 10/01/2018 SPR-1617C-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1674 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Assess Highways and Bridges Faster with Reduced Cost and Risk MTU 09/01/2018 Unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, transportation, operations, maintenance, asset management, bridges, traffic, GIS, remote sensing SPR-1674-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1645 Site-Specific Data will Improve Safety Decisions for Michigan Rural Roads 08/01/2018 Safety performance function; SPF; intersections; segments; signalized; stopcontrolled; crash modification factor; CMF; severity distribution function; SDF SPR-1645-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1654 DUAP System Creates Framework for Sharing Data throughout MDOT Lee T. Mixon, Jeffrey Brown 07/01/2018 DUAP, VIDAS SPR-1654-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1655 Michigan's Traffic Incident Management Effort: Progress and Future Vision 07/01/2018 TIM, traffic incident management, first responder, incident, performance measures, program evaluation, training, social media, funding, After Action Reviews, Steer it Clear it, move over, slow down, h SPR-1655-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1675 Sidepath Application Criteria Development for Bicycle Use 06/29/2018 Bicycles, bikeways, sidepaths, crosswalks, crash analysis, surveys, guidelines SPR-1675-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1671 Enhancing Michigan's Traffic Monitoring Network with Intelligent Transportation Systems Sensors WMU 05/01/2018 Continuous Count Stations (CCS), ITS Site Evaluation, Traffic Monitoring Program SPR-1671-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1647 Implementing 3-D and 4-D modeling software to enhance bridge design 05/01/2018 SPR-1647-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1673 Bridge Scour Conference Shares Knowledge and Innovations 05/01/2018 SPR-1673-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1669 Ready-to-use Designs Help Local Agencies Build Cost-Effective, Quality Bridges WSU 03/01/2018 SPR-1669-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1666 Study identifies best pavement practices in wet-freeze climates - Spotlight 03/01/2018 SPR-1666-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1640 Developing Representative Michigan Truck Configurations for Bridge Load Rating 02/01/2018 SPR-1640-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1667 The Use of Bridge Managements Software in the Network Analysis of Big Bridges 12/01/2017 SPR-1667-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1653 Design Enhancements Make Roads Safer For Older Drivers 07/01/2017 Older drivers, crashes, roadway features, roadway design guidance. SPR-1653-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1646 MDOT's Successful Road Delineation Program Will Become Even Better 06/01/2017 delineation, short range, long range, pavement markings, benefit-cost, safety SPR-1646-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1643 Gateway treatment makes crosswalks safer for pedestrians 05/01/2017 SPR-1643-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1652 US-23 Aggregate Test Road - Spotlight 03/01/2017 SPR-1652-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1634 New 3-D App Speeds Bridge Inspection 02/01/2017 SPR-1634-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1642 Updated Bridge Design System Endures as a Unique, Powerful Tool for MDOT's Design Division 09/01/2016 SPR-1642-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1639 Local Data Will Help Michigan Make Better Safety Investment Decisions 07/01/2016 SPR-1639-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1637 MDOT Aims for Lower-Cost Ultra-High Performance Concrete 03/01/2016 SPR-1637-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1638 Gateway Treatment Alternatives for Pedestrian Crossings 02/01/2016 SPR-1638-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1635 Soil Stabilization with Recycled Materials Improves Subgrade Performance 02/01/2016 SPR-1635-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1632 Nondestructive Bridge Evaluations Guide Repair Decisions 11/01/2015 SPR-1632-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1619 Predictive Modeling of Freezing and Thawing of Frost-Susceptible Soils - Spotlight 09/01/2015 SPR-1619-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1636 New Signs and Signals Make Roads Safer for Older Drivers 09/01/2015 SPR-1636-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1618A Evaluation and Standardization of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) Techniques 09/01/2015 SPR-1618-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1631 ITS Technologies Reduce Delay, Crashes and Emissions, With Significant Returns On Investment 07/01/2015 SPR-1631-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1628 Local Data Will Help Michigan Make Better Safety Investment Decisions 06/01/2015 SPR-1628-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1616 Taking Flight with Sensing Equipment will Deliver Benefits Across MDOT 04/01/2015 SPR-1616-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1624 Software Offers Transparent, Straightforward Assessment of Pavement Additives 04/01/2015 SPR-1624-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1620 New Bridge Design Promises to Lengthen Service Life 03/01/2015 SPR-1620-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1627 Centerline Rumble Strips on Rural Highways Shown to Cut Crashes in Half 03/01/2015 SPR-1627-Spotlights.pdf
SPR-1612 Cable Median Barriers: A Cost-Effective Means To Save Lives 10/01/2014 SPR-1612-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1614 Guidelines for Using Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials to Extend Bridge Life 09/01/2014 SPR-1614-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1609A Evaluating the Impacts of Proposed Speed Limit Increases in Michigan 07/01/2014 SPR-1609A-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1607 Monitoring Highway Assets Using Remote Sensing Technology 07/01/2014 SPR-1607-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1602 Accelerating Bridge Construction to Minimize Traffic Disruption 12/01/2013 SPR-1602-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1600 Effect of Pile-Driving Induced Vibrations on Nearby Structures and Other Assets 11/01/2013 SPR-1600-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1596 A Framework for Planning Right-of-Way Development 08/01/2013 SPR-1596-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1578 Improving Safety Through Traffic Signal Coordination Near Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings 02/01/2013 SPR-1578-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1589 Updating Overload Permit Analysis to Better Serve MDOT and Local Agencies CTC & Associates 02/01/2013 Bridge Software, LRFR, LFR, Load Rating, overload, permit load SPR-1589-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1592 Improving Mobility and Transportation Options for Michigan's Rural Seniors 12/01/2012 SPR-1592-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1582 Improving Communications for MDOT's DBE Program CTC & Associates 09/01/2012 Disadvantaged business enterprises; Recommendations; Best practices SPR-1582-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1583 Spreading the Word About the Quick Clearance Law 09/01/2012 SPR-1583-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1557 Cameras Instead of Sieves for Aggregate Characterization 06/01/2012 SPR-1557-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1575 Evaluating the Benefits of Centerline Rumble Strips on Rural Highways 06/01/2012 SPR-1575-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1573 Slippery Road Detection is a Promising Benefit of Connected Vehicles 05/01/2012 SPR-1573-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1572 Sharing the Road: Optimizing Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Vehicle Mobility 04/01/2012 Pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, vehicle mobilit, sharing the road, best practices SPR-1572-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1570 Evaluating the Appropriate Level of Service for Michigan Rest Areas and Welcome Centers Considering Safety and Economic Factors 04/01/2012 SPR-1570-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1555 Safety and Operational Analysis of Four-Lane to Three-Lane Conversions (Road Diets) in Michigan 01/01/2012 SPR-1555-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1561 Changing the Behavior to Improve Driver Safety 09/01/2011 SPR-1561-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1554 Reducing Traffic Congestion on a Budget 09/01/2011 SPR-1554-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1562 Enhancing the Safety and Mobility of Michigan's Older Residents 09/01/2011 SPR-1562-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1563 Spotlight Improving the Design of High-Skew Jointless Bridges 09/01/2011 SPR-1563-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1544 Using Recycled Concrete for Sustainable Roadways - Spotlight 08/01/2011 SPR-1544-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1551 Targeted Strategies to Extend the Life of Asphalt Pavements - Spotlight 05/01/2011 SPR-1551-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1542 Roundabouts: How to Get Around a Safer Intersection 03/01/2011 SPR-1542-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1549 Spotlight 1 Moving Toward Electronic Testing for Invisible Bridge Deck Damage 01/01/2011 SPR-1549-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1546 Spotlight Strand Debonding Helps Minimize Bridge Beam End Cracking 01/01/2011 SPR-1546-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1549 Spotlight 2 Testing Epoxy-Coated Rebar Helps Refine Bridge Maintenance Strategies 01/01/2011 SPR-1549-Spotlight2.pdf
SPR-1536 Spotlight Michigan Gains Valuable Experience from Demonstration of Rapid Bridge Construction 01/01/2010 SPR-1536-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1537 Fitting Traffic Data into Mechanisitc-Empirical Pavement Design - Spotlight 12/01/2009 SPR-1537-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1535 New Lab Tests Show Promise in Verifying Pavement Mix Designs 12/01/2009 SPR-1535-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1516 Implementing the Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design Guide in Michigan - Spotlight 10/01/2008 SPR-1516-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1511 Calibrating National Bridge Standards for Michigan's Unique Truck Loading - Spotlight 04/01/2008 SPR-1511-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1506 Spotlight Engineered Cementitious Composite May Replace Bridge Deck Joints 03/01/2008 SPR-1506-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1509 Spotlight Carbon Fiber Post-Tensioned Cables Reduce Bridge Deck Cracking, Extend Service Life 02/01/2008 SPR-1509-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1499 Spotlight Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Steel Extends Life of Bridges 09/01/2007 SPR-1499-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1513 Making the Economic Case for IntelliDrive 09/01/2007 SPR-1513-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1500 New Dynamic Signage Makes Lane Merges Smoother and Safer 09/01/2007 SPR-1500-Spotlight.pdf
SPR-1498 Spotlight In-House Research Improves Concrete Bridge Barriers 08/01/2007 SPR-1498-Spotlight.pdf