Subject: TRB Transportation Research E-Newsletter - August 14, 2007
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TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH E-NEWSLETTER
Transportation Research Board
of The National Academies
8/14/2007
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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

***** TRB NEWS *****

* 2008 TRB 87th Annual Meeting: A Spotlight on Aging Infrastructure

* Sharon D. Banks Award for Innovative Leadership in Transportation -
Nominations Due August 31, 2007
* Senior Program Officer Position Available in the National Cooperative
Highway Research Program
* RFQ: Task-Order Support for Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis
Program for FY 2006 through FY 2012 - Statements of Qualifications Due
October 12, 2007

* RFP: Quality Management of Pavement Distress Data Collection --
Deadline Extension - Proposals Due August 23, 2007
* RFP: Improving the Safety of Moving Lane Closures -- Deadline
Extension - Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Cathodic Protection for Life Extension of Bridge Decks --
Deadline Extension - Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Performance-Based Contractor Pre-qualifications, US and
International Practice -- Deadline Extension - Proposals Due September
12, 2007
* RFP: Emergency Evacuation and Repopulation -- Deadline Extension -
Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Reduce Trash on the Roadsides -- Deadline Extension - Proposals
Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Real-Time Traveler Information for the Public -- Deadline
Extension - Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Design Flexibility Considerations for Cities -- Deadline
Extension - Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Adjacent Pre-cast Box Girder Bridges -- Deadline Extension -
Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Long-Term Performance of Polymer Concrete and Best Practices --
Deadline Extension - Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Identify Promising Technologies for Environmental Surveys --
Deadline Extension - Proposals Due September 12, 2007
* RFP: Pavement Marking Warranty Specifications -- Deadline Extension -
Proposals Due September 12, 2007

***** RECENTLY RELEASED TRB PUBLICATIONS *****

* General Aviation Safety and Security Practices
* Application of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to High-Strength
Structural Concrete: Shear Provisions
* State DOT Crash Reconstruction Practices

***** FEDERAL RESEARCH NEWS *****

* ICADTS Reporter: Summer 2007
* Transportation Services Index: June 2007
* Trends in Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure,
1956 to 2004
* Commercial Motor Vehicle Size and Weight Enforcement in Europe
* NHTSA's Approach to Motorcoach Safety
* Preliminary Data Indicate That Booster Seat Laws Increase Child Safety
Seat Use
* NTSB 2006 Annual Report to Congress
* Value Pricing Project Quarterly Report (April-June 2007)

***** STATE RESEARCH NEWS *****

* Performance Measurement Practices in State Transportation Research
Programs
* Gauging the Safety Effects of Rumble Strips at Rural Intersections
* Impact of Employer-based Programs on Transit System Ridership and
Transportation System Performance
* Travel Time Reliability and Truck Level of Service on the Strategic
Intermodal System

***** INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH NEWS *****

* Psychological and Social Factors Influencing Motorcycle Rider
Intentions and Behaviour
* GRSP News: August 2007
* Rail Safety and Standards Board Research and Development E-Newsletter:
July 2007

***** IN THE KNOW *****

* Assessing Publicly Available Data Regarding U.S. Transportation
Infrastructure Security
* Long-Life Concrete Pavements in Europe and Canada

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TRB News
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2008 TRB 87TH ANNUAL MEETING: A SPOTLIGHT ON AGING INFRASTRUCTURE
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8009

In response to the concerns raised by the recent collapse of the I-35W
bridge in Minneapolis, MN, the TRB 87th Annual Meeting, January 13-17,
2008, in Washington, D.C., will feature sessions addressing the nation's
aging infrastructure as part of the meeting's spotlight theme,
"Partnerships for Progress in Transportation." Presentations focusing on
the I-35W bridge collapse in particular and the aging transportation
infrastructure in general will be included. Progress towards addressing
critical issues in transportation--as identified in TRB's 2006
publication of that title--will not be possible without joint efforts
and collaboration. Resolving issues such as the nation's aging
infrastructure, congestion, safety, funding, energy, environment,
intellectual capital, security, infrastructure protection and
preservation, and others will require partnerships among a variety of
different players. The 2008 TRB Annual Meeting program will explore
past and recent experiences, as well as the potential for partnerships
within and beyond of the transportation community and around the world.

SHARON D. BANKS AWARD FOR INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORTATION
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1335

The Transportation Research Board is seeking nominations for the Sharon
D. Banks Award for Innovative Leadership in Transportation. This TRB
award was inaugurated in 2002, and it may be presented biennially. The
next presentation of the award will be made during the Chairman's
Luncheon on January 16, 2008, during the TRB 87th Annual Meeting.
Sharon Banks led by example, and this award is intended to honor others
who exemplify her ideals of humanity and service. The award recipient
will have a documented record of successful and innovative leadership in
areas such as community-sensitive transportation facilities and
services; the education, training, and mentoring of transportation
professionals; and other initiatives that bring together people of
diverse backgrounds in the pursuit of excellence. Nominations are due
by August 31, 2007.

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE IN THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE
HIGHWAY RESEARCH PROGRAM
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8019

The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has an opening
for a Senior Program Officer with knowledge in a wide array of
transportation-related subject areas, primarily, those dealing with the
provision and operation of highway facilities. NCHRP is an applied
contract research program managed by the Transportation Research Board
that develops near-term, practical solutions to problems facing
transportation agencies. Responsibilities of the Senior Program Officer
include working with expert panels established for each research
project, and preparing project statements and progress reports. The
Senior Program Officer will also be expected to make presentations
before technical groups, evaluate research reports, initiate contracts,
and monitor research. A listing of minimum requirements, full job
duties, and application information for the opening is available on the
National Academies' Office of Human Resources webpage.

RFQ: TASK-ORDER SUPPORT FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK AND BUS SAFETY SYNTHESIS
PROGRAM FOR FY 2006 THROUGH FY 2012 - STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS DUE
OCTOBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8016

TRB has issued a request for qualifications from consultants interested
in preparing synthesis reports for the FY 2006 through FY 2012
Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP). For the FY
2006 and 2007 program years, topics expected to be addressed include
older drivers, chemical substance effects on driving and performance,
and operator drug and alcohol testing. Also addressed during this
period may be special safety concerns of school bus drivers. The CTBSSP
initiates a number of synthesis studies annually that summarize existing
practice in areas that address commercial truck and bus safety.
Syntheses do not undertake new research, nor do they contain policy
recommendations. Synthesis reports are most valuable when they are
focused on issues or problems common to many organizations. The primary
users of the reports are the practitioners who work on those issues or
problems using diverse approaches in their individual settings. CTBSSP
is administered by the Transportation Research Board in cooperation with
the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the sponsoring agency.

RFP: QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF PAVEMENT DISTRESS DATA COLLECTION -- DEADLINE
EXTENSION - PROPOSALS DUE AUGUST 23, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7823

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore current practices being employed by public road and highway
agencies related to pavement condition monitoring quality management
practices.

RFP: IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF MOVING LANE CLOSURES -- DEADLINE EXTENSION
- PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7824

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore information from transportation agencies regarding their
procedures and experiences with providing moving lane closures.

RFP: CATHODIC PROTECTION FOR LIFE EXTENSION OF BRIDGE DECKS -- DEADLINE
EXTENSION - PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7825

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore the utility of cathodic protection for control of reinforcing
steel corrosion and extension of bridge service life.

RFP: PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACTOR PRE-QUALIFICATIONS, US AND
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE -- DEADLINE EXTENSION - PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER
12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7826

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore current quality, past performance, safety based contractor
qualification practices being used by transportation departments in the
United States, Canada, and Europe.

RFP: EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND REPOPULATION -- DEADLINE EXTENSION -
PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7827

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore current practice for emergency evacuation and repopulation,
considering the use of modes for low-mobility individuals.

RFP: REDUCE TRASH ON THE ROADSIDES -- DEADLINE EXTENSION - PROPOSALS DUE
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7829

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore existing means in the United States and Canada to reduce trash,
worker exposure, and environmental impacts from roadside trash.

RFP: REAL-TIME TRAVELER INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC -- DEADLINE EXTENSION
- PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7830

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore affordable real-time traveler information message schemes and
document those that are helpful to the public.

RFP: DESIGN FLEXIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CITIES -- DEADLINE EXTENSION
- PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7831

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore national practice for reaching a reasonable accommodation
between the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials' Green Book: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets standards and the "built" urban environment.

RFP: ADJACENT PRE-CAST BOX GIRDER BRIDGES -- DEADLINE EXTENSION -
PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7832

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore the different types of grout key configurations, grouts, and
transverse tie systems that are currently being used for box girder
bridges in the United States and Canada, and how each type has
performed.

RFP: LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE OF POLYMER CONCRETE AND BEST PRACTICES --
DEADLINE EXTENSION - PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7833

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore successes and problems associated with the long-term performance
of polymer concrete overlays.

RFP: IDENTIFY PROMISING TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS --
DEADLINE EXTENSION - PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7834

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore biological resource survey needs and technologies currently used
to fulfill those information needs, and to identify promising
technologies and applications that would allow transportation agencies
to collect survey data faster, more cost effectively, and with greater
accuracy.

RFP: PAVEMENT MARKING WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS -- DEADLINE EXTENSION -
PROPOSALS DUE SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7835

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a
solicitation for consultant letters of interest on a synthesis to
explore benefits that state departments of transportation might realize
by utilizing a warranty specification for contracting pavement markings.

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Recently Released TRB Publications
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GENERAL AVIATION SAFETY AND SECURITY PRACTICES
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8001

TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 3: General
Aviation Safety and Security Practices examines resources used by the
general aviation community in the development of safety and security
programs, explores funding sources and issues that determine the amount
of money spent on such programs, and describes current practices that
general aviation airports use to keep their facilities safe and secure.

APPLICATION OF LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS TO HIGH-STRENGTH
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE: SHEAR PROVISIONS
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7443

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 579,
Application of LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to High-Strength
Structural Concrete: Shear Provisions examines research performed to
extend the applicability of shear design provisions for reinforced and
prestressed concrete structures in the AASHTO Load and Resistance Factor
Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications to concrete compressive
strengths greater than 10 ksi. The report also explores revisions to
the specifications. Report appendices and a data-viewing program are
available for download as an ISO image.

Links to the download site for the combined appendices and data-viewing
ISO and to instructions on burning an .ISO CD-ROM are below.

Help on Burning an .ISO CD-ROM Image

Download the .ISO CD-ROM Image
(Warning: This is a large and may take some time to download using a
high-speed connection.)

STATE DOT CRASH RECONSTRUCTION PRACTICES
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7973

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis
369: State DOT Crash Reconstruction Practices examines the extent of
crash reconstruction undertaken by state departments of transportation
(DOTs) and the level of expertise available to perform the tasks. In
addition, the report explores the extent to which crash reconstructions
are used by state DOTs to improve highway safety.

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Federal Research News
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ICADTS REPORTER: SUMMER 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8006

With support form the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, the International Council on Alcohol, Drugs, and Traffic
Safety (ICADTS) has released the latest issue of its quarterly
newsletter. Articles in this issue of the ICADTS Reporter include the
following:
* 18th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety,
T2007, to be held in Seattle, WA, USA, August 26-30, 2007
* Preventing Alcohol-Related Convictions: The Effect of a Novel
Curriculum for First-Time Offenders on DUI Recidivism
* A Drinking and Driving Safety Manual for Decision-Makers and
Practitioners
* Further Evidence on the Effects of Lowering the Drinking Age in New
Zealand
* 2006 U.S. Traffic Fatalities Down but Alcohol Involvement Up
* Traffic Safety Progress in France
* U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to hold Ignition
Interlock Summit
* National Impaired Driving Crackdown During Labor Day Holiday
* Survey of Studies Shows International Trends in Drug Use
* A Seven-Year Survey of Driving Under the Influence in Greece
* Primer on Transdermal Monitoring
* Brief Interventions Affect Drinking Among Trauma Patients
* Benefit of Driving Under the Influence Court Questioned
* Cannabis and Driving in Spain: Results from a General Population
Survey
* The Impact of Cannabis on Driving
* Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the United States: The Past 25 Years

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INDEX: JUNE 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8007

The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics' Transportation Services
Index (TSI) fell .07 percent in June, the latest month available, to
110. The TSI measures the movement of freight and passengers. The
index, which is seasonally adjusted, combines available data on freight
traffic, as well as passenger travel, that have been weighted to yield a
monthly measure of transportation services output.

TRENDS IN PUBLIC SPENDING ON TRANSPORTATION AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE,
1956 TO 2004
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8008

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released a letter report that
analyzes spending on infrastructure by the federal government and state
and local governments.

COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGHT ENFORCEMENT IN EUROPE
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8017

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's Office of International
Programs has released a report that examines procedures and technologies
for enforcing commercial motor vehicle size and weight laws in Belgium,
France, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Switzerland. The report
includes recommendations for the implementation of procedures and
technologies based on the European experiences in size and weight
enforcement.

NHTSA'S APPROACH TO MOTORCOACH SAFETY
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8013

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has
released a report that explores motorcoach safety issues and NHTSA
activities associated with addressing these issues. The report examines
safety issues in terms of prevention, mitigation, and evacuation.

PRELIMINARY DATA INDICATE THAT BOOSTER SEAT LAWS INCREASE CHILD SAFETY
SEAT USE
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8014

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National
Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) has released a traffic safety
fact sheet that explores booster seat use in Wisconsin before and after
the enactment of a law requiring children between four and eight years
old or who weigh between 40 and 79 pounds and are no taller than 4 feet
9 inches to be restrained in booster seats.

NTSB 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8015

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a report
that provides a summary of its investigative activities for calendar
year 2006.

VALUE PRICING PROJECT QUARTERLY REPORT (APRIL-JUNE 2007)
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8010

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's Office of Operations has
released its quarterly report on the Value Pricing Pilot Program, which
was authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. Value pricing
encompasses a variety of strategies to manage congestion on highways,
including tolling of highway facilities, as well as other strategies
that do not involve tolls, such as mileage-based charges for insurance,
taxes, leasing fees, and car sharing. The value pricing concept of
assessing relatively higher prices for travel during peak periods is the
same as that used in many other sectors of the economy to respond to
peak-use demands. For example, airlines, hotels, and theaters often
charge more for peak than non-peak times.

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State Research News
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PRACTICES IN STATE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH
PROGRAMS
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8011

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released a report that
explores research conducted by the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials, the Transportation Research Board, and the
National Cooperative Highway Research Program on performance measures
for state transportation research programs. The report also examines
research and other documentation from six states on performance
measurement practices.

GAUGING THE SAFETY EFFECTS OF RUMBLE STRIPS AT RURAL INTERSECTIONS
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8020

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has released a report that
explores the safety effects of rumble strips installed on the approaches
to rural intersections.

IMPACT OF EMPLOYER-BASED PROGRAMS ON TRANSIT SYSTEM RIDERSHIP AND
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7995

The Florida Department of Transportation has released a report that
explores the relationship between transportation demand management
strategies and corridor performance expressed in commonly used traffic
performance indicators.

TRAVEL TIME RELIABILITY AND TRUCK LEVEL OF SERVICE ON THE STRATEGIC
INTERMODAL SYSTEM
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7996

The Florida Department of Transportation has released a report that
explores models for determining and predicting travel time reliability
for travelers and freight. The report also examines issues that if
addressed may help better accommodate truck traffic on state roadway
systems.

Final Report, Part A, Travel Time Reliability
Final Report, Part B, Truck Level of Service

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International Research News
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PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MOTORCYCLE RIDER INTENTIONS
AND BEHAVIOUR
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8005

The Australian Transport Safety Board has released a report that
explores the psychological and social factors influencing motorcycle
rider behavior. The report also examines a rider risk assessment
measure, a tool for identifying high-risk riders by assessing rider
intentions and self-reported behavior.

GRSP NEWS: AUGUST 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8012

The Global Road Safety Partnership has released the latest issue of it's
periodic newsletter that highlights issues and activities associated
with improving global roadway safety.

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT E-NEWSLETTER:
JULY 2007
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7974

The U.K. Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has released the latest
issue of its monthly electronic newsletter that provides information on
current projects as well as access to completed research. RSSB manages a
program of research and development on behalf of government and the
railway industry. The program is funded by the Department for Transport
and is designed to assist the industry and its stakeholders in improving
performance (in terms of health and safety, reliability, and
punctuality), increasing capacity and availability, reducing cost, and
delivering a sustainable future for the railway.

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In The Know
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ASSESSING PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATA REGARDING U.S. TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8018

The RAND Corporation has released a report that explores how much data
regarding U.S. anti- and counterterrorism systems, countermeasures, and
defenses are publicly available and could be found by individuals
seeking to harm U.S. domestic interests.

LONG-LIFE CONCRETE PAVEMENTS IN EUROPE AND CANADA
-> http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=8021

American Concrete Pavement Association has released a report that
explores design philosophies, materials requirements, construction
procedures, and maintenance strategies used in Europe and Canada to
build long-life concrete pavements.

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RECENTLY ADDED PROJECTS TO THE RESEARCH IN PROGRESS DATABASE
The Research In Progress (RiP) Database contains over 6,500 records of
current or recently completed transportation research projects.
-> http://rip.trb.org/browse/additions.asp?days=7
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RECENTLY ADDED PROJECTS TO THE RESEARCH IN PROGRESS DATABASE

The Research In Progress (RiP) Database contains more than 9,500 records
of current or recently completed transportation research projects.
-> http://rip.trb.org/browse/additions.asp?days=7
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