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In this Issue:
TxDOT Research Reports Table of Contents Item 1.
Development of a MASH TL-3 Median Barrier Gate (TTI 1002-2)...................................................
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Item 2.
Laboratory and Field Evaluations of External Sulfate Attack in Concrete (CTR 4889-1)..................
1
Item 3.
Analysis of the Occurrence and Statistics of Hazardous Materials Spill Incidents along Texas Highways and Suggestions for Mitigation of Transport-Related Spills to Receiving Waters (TechMRT 5200-1)...............................................................................................................................
1
Item 4.
Synthesis and Study of the Roadside Vegetation Establishment Process (TTI 5731-1).....................
2
Item 5.
Use of Rational and Modified Rational Method for Hydraulic Design (TechMRT 6070-1)...............
2
Item 6.
Development of Precast Bridge Deck Overhang System : Technical Report (TTI 6100-3)...............
3
Item 7.
Development of Guidelines for Triple Left and Dual Right-Turn Lanes : Technical Report (TTI 6112-1).......................................................................................................................................
3
Item 8.
Treatments to Reduce the Frequency of Freeway Exit Sign Hits (TTI 6120-1).................................
4
Item 9.
Prototype Design for a Predictive Model to Improve Evacuation Operations : Technical Report (TTI 6121-1)...........................................................................................................................
4
Item 10.
Design of Inclined Loaded Drilled Shafts in High-Plasticity Clay Environment (UTA 6146-1).........
5
Item 11.
Work Zone Positive Protection Guidelines (TTI 6163-1)..................................................................
5
Item 12.
Peer Grouping and Performance Measurement to Improve Rural and Urban Transit in Texas (TTI 6205-1).......................................................................................................................................
6
Item 13.
Rural and Urban Transit District Benchmarking : Effectiveness and Efficiency Guidance Document (TTI 6205-P1/P2)...............................................................................................................
6
Item 14.
Landside Freight Access to Airports : Findings and Case Studies (TTI 6265-1).................................
7
Item 15.
Benefits of Public Roadside Safety Rest Areas in Texas : Technical Report (TTI 6267-2)...............
7
Item 16.
Freight Planning for Texas : Expanding the Dialogue (CTR 6297-1)................................................
8
Item 17.
Rapid Field Detection of Sulfate and Organic Content in Soils : Technical Report (TTI 6362-1)......
9
Item 18.
Evaluation and Development of Pavement Scores, Performance Models and Needs Estimates : Phase I Activities (TTI 6386-2)..........................................................................................................
9
Item 19.
Development of the Texas Revenue Estimator and Needs Determination System (T.R.E.N.D.S.) Model : FY 2010 Activities (TTI 6395-TI-2)............................................................
10
Item 20.
Rural Planning Organizations -- Their Role in Transportation Planning and Project Development in Texas : Technical Report (TTI 6483-1).....................................................................
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Research and Technology Implementation Office
November 2011