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Stage One Problem Statements for FY'10
Construction and Maintenance
Geotechnical, Hydraulics, and Env
Intergrated Multi-Modal
Planning and Economic Analysis
Pavement and Materials
Roadway Design and Driver Safety
Structures
Traffic, Roadway Safety and ITS
Construction and Maintenance

1. CM-10-01 Evaluation of Non Intrusive Pavement Sensors
2. CM-10-02 Updating Fleet Condition Model Age and Use Standards 
3. CM-10-03 SR-22 Sublimity Inter Exchange Project 
4. CM-10-04 Web-Based Tool to Collect Supplemental Data on the Condition of Highway Maintenance Equipment 
5. CM-10-05 Cost Recovery for Hazardous Materials Releases Impacting ODOT Property 
6. CM-10-06 Highway Approach Construction Brochure for the Non Professional 
7. CM-10-07 Evaluate the Cost Effectiveness of Implementing a Preventative Maintenance Policy Using 1-R (Resurfacing), 2-R (Resurfacing, Restoration) or Other ODOT Established Design Standards 
8. CM-10-08 The Evaluation of Thin and Ultra-Thin White Topping for Rehabilitation Projects 
9. CM-10-09 The Evaluation of Microsurfacing as a Maintenance Option for Deteriorating Roadways 
10. CM-10-10 Expanded, Holistic Expert System for Project-Specific Selection of Project Delivery Methods 
11. CM-10-11 Pavement Marking Investment Optimization 
12. CM-10-12 Factors Effecting Sign Retroreflectivity 

Geotechnical, Hydraulics, and Env

1. GHE-10-01 Mapping Culturally Significant Vegetation Along ODOT Highways: Implications for Archaeological Probability Modeling and Streamlined Project Delivery
2. GHE-10-02 Analysis and Design of Pipe Ramming Installations
3. GHE-10-03 Quantification of GHG Emissions
4. GHE-10-04 Life Cycle Analysis of Impacts of Recycled Materials on Costs, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emission 
5. GHE-10-05 Comparison of Liquefaction Mitigation Methodologies in Oregon 
6. GHE-10-06 Stream Channel and Stream Habitat Effects of Implementing the Fluvial Performance Standard for Bridges and Culverts 
7. GHE-10-07 Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Types of Vertebrate Passage Structures 
8. GHE-10-08 Merging New and Old Schools: Combining GIS and Historic Right-of-Way Maps to Improve Project Planning 
9. GHE-10-09 Climate Change Impact Assessment for Surface Transportation in Oregon 
10. GHE-10-10 Feasibility of Using Recycled Concrete in New Construction Applications 
11. GHE-10-11 Climate Change Impact on Coastal River Estuaries in Oregon 
12. GHE-10-12 Low Impact Development (LID) Practice Compilation for Highway Design, Construction and Maintenance 
13. GHE-10-13 Development of Gene Based Biosensors for Monitoring of Highway Stormwater Runoff 
14. GHE-10-14 Copper Speciation in Roadside Streams 
15. GHE-10-15 Applicability of Porous Friction Courses in Oregon: Evaluation of Particulate Fouling 
16. GHE-10-16 The Uptake of Metals from Highway Runoff in Pervious Concrete 
17. GHE-10-17 Problems with Characterization of Willamette Silts Used in Embankments and Other Construction 
18. GHE-10-18 Effect of Implementation of the Fluvial Performance Standard on Maintenance of Bridges and Culverts 
19. GHE-10-19 Production of Metal Phosphates to Remove Dissolved Copper from Highway Runoff 
20. GHE-10-20 Investigation of Design Changes in Willamette Valley Based on Flow Characteristics Adjustments from Climate Change Scenarios 
21. GHE-10-21 The Use of Storage in Urban Flood Frequency Regression Equations 
22. GHE-10-22 Flood Frequency Trends in Oregon 
23. GHE-10-23 Prediction of Future Flow Regimes Based on Climate Change 
24. GHE-10-24 Determination of Relatively Permanent Streams or Fish Passage Design Flows in Oregon 
25. GHE-10-25 Streamflow Peak Flows in Small, Mountainous Streams 
26. GHE-10-26 Flood Frequency Analysis at Stream Crossings Using Monte Carlo Methods 
27. GHE-10-27 The Use of L-Moments in Flood frequency Analysis 
28. GHE-10-28 Inventory of Fish Habitat Quality in the Willamette Valley 
29. GHE-10-29 Flood Frequency Relations at Stream Crossings in Eastern Oregon 
30. GHE-10-30 Improving Flow Duration Regression Equations at Stream Crossings in Eastern Oregon 
31. GHE-10-31 Investigation of Road Crossings Below Active Glaciers Based on Flow Characteristics Adjustments From Climate Change Scenarios 
32. GHE-10-32 Bankfull Regional Curves for Western Oregon Streams 
33. GHE-10-33 Investigation of Stream Bed Elevations on the Willamette River at Portland Related to Scour at Bridges 
34. GHE-10-34 Development of Geographically-based Native Plant Species Lists and Guidance for the Right-of-Way with Emphasis on Minimal Maintenance and Carbon Sequestration 

Intergrated Multi-Modal
1. IM-10-01 Quantifying the Benefits of Bicycle Boulevards
2. IM-10-02 Effect of Bicycle Boulevard Installation on Property Values
3. IM-10-03 Effect of Bicycle Facility Type on Cyclist Stress Levels
4. IM-10-04 Effect of School Trip Mode on Parent Work Trip Mode
5. IM-10-05 Determination of the Impact of Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) on Statewide Transportation Infrastructure and Operations 
6. IM-10-06 Development of Guidance on Effective Lighting of Pedestrian Crossings 
7. IM-10-07 Finding a Place for the New Modes of Transportation Now Available 
8. IM-10-08 Validation Study for Real Time Emergency Communication and Information for Sensory Impaired Travelers 
9. IM-10-09 Evaluation of Methodology to Prevent Root Intrusion in Multi-use Trails. 
10. IM-10-10 Evaluation of Alternative Pedestrian Traffic Control Devices 
11. IM-10-11 Protecting Freight Mobility Investments 
12. IM-10-12 Factors Precipitating Older Oregonians' Decisions Concerning Driving and Using Public Transportation: A Longitudinal Study 
13. IM-10-13 Preliminary Development of Guidelines for Bicycle-Specific Traffic signals: An Inventory of Current and Best Practice 

Planning and Economic Analysis

1. PEA-10-01 Quantifying Relative Impacts of Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Strategies for Improved Review of Plans and Plan Amendments 
2. PEA-10-02 Institutionalizing Safety in Oregon's Transportation Planning Process 
3. PEA-10-03 Measurement Tools for Evaluating Transportation Demand Management Strategies in a Least Cost Transportation Planning Environment 
4. PEA-10-04 Supplemental Performance Measures for Oregon Highway Plan (OHP) Mobility Standards 
5. PEA 10-05 Literature Review of Various Road Tax Collection Systems on Public Roads for All Electric Vehicles 
6. PEA-10-06 A Multi-State Comparison on Regional Approaches for Coordinating Transportation and Land Use Planning: An Analysis of Applicability to Oregon 
7. PEA-10-07 Feasibility Study of a Web-Based Household Activity Planner to Reduce Household Vehicle Travel and Improve Transportation Service Provision 

Pavement and Materials

1. PM-10-01 Optimum Wearing Course for Studded Tire Wear in High Traffic Cold Region Roads 
2. PM-10-02 Mechanistic Design Guide Calibration for Pavement Rehabilitation 
3. PM-10-03 Determination of the Best Suite of Tests for HMAC Aggregate Quality 
4. PM-10-04 HMAC Incinerator Calibration Factors and Gyratory Compactor Evaluation 
5. PM-10-05 AASHTO DARWin-ME Cooperative Software Development Project 
6. PM-10-06 Asphalt Binder Grade Selection for HMAC with Recycled Asphalt Products 
7. PM-10-07 Resurfacing Existing Concrete Pavements 
8. PM-10-08 HMAC vs PCC Pavements 

Roadway Design and Driver Safety

1. RDDS-10-01 State of Oregon Crash Reporting: Removal of All Citizen-Based Crash Reporting
2. RDDS-10-02 Commercial Highway Lane Safety
3. RDDS-10-03 Methods to Entice the Population to Drive with Safety, Congestion Management, and the Environment in Mind 
4. RDDS-10-04 Feasibility of Using "Safety Edge" in Oregon 
5. RDDS-10-05 Persistance of Photo Radar Behavior Change 
6. RDDS-10-06 Truck and Auto Headway in Work Zones 
7. RDDS-10-07 Quantifying Safety Performance on State Highways 
8. RDDS-10-08 Reduce Ergonomic Risk Factors at MCTD Weigh Stations and Ports of Entry 
9. RDDS-10-09 Access Management in the Vicinity of Interchanges 
10. RDDS-10-10 Motorcycle Crash Analysis 

Structures

1. ST-10-01 Galvanic Anodes in Concrete, Coastal-Bridge Rehabilitation
2. ST-10-02 Internal Curing of Concrete Bridge Decks 
3. ST-10-03 Seismic Fragility Curves for Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Bridges 
4. ST-10-04 Finite Element Response Sensitivity Analysis of Bridge Girder Distribution Factors 
5. ST-10-05 ODOT Lateral Spreading Design Examples using New PEER Guidelines 
6. ST-10-06 Effect of Set Retarder on Reducing Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of HPC Bridge Decks and Overlays 
7. ST-10-07 Performance Monitoring of HPC Bridge Decks 
8. ST-10-08 Live Load Plug Durability Improvement 
9. ST-10-09 Performance of Near-Surface Mounted CFRPs for Shear Strengthening of RC Bridge Girders 
10. ST-10-10 Analysis Tool for Rating Steel Truss Gusset Plate Connections 
11. ST-10-11 Effects of Bond-Fatigue on an Alternative Strengthening Techniques for RCDG Bent Caps 
12. ST-10-12 Development of an Economic Analysis Methdology for Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) in Oregon 
13. ST-10-13 System Benefits of Rapid Construction and Improved Structural Performance with CFT Piers 

Traffic, Roadway Safety and ITS

1. TS-10-01 Signing Perception at Posted Speeds 
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3. TS-10-03 Risk Management Analysis for Traffic Signal Devices
4. TS-10-04 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Sign Evaluation 
5. TS-10-05 Wireless Data Collection System for Real-Time Arterial Travel Time Estimation 
6. TS-10-06 Development of an Improved Methodology for Evaluating Operations on Two-Lane Rural Highways 
7. TS-10-07 Evaluation of Non-Intrusive Pavement Sensors 
8. TS-10-08 Volume to Capacity Ratio for Highly Congested Highway Corridors 
9. TS-10-09 Back to Basics: Improving the Selection of Paint and Reflective Elements 

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