Research Projects
Evaluation of the Percent of Overloaded Vehicles Receiving Proper Permits
Project: # 213262 Primary Investigator: Andrew Nichols
To determine the number and types of overweight permits that are issued as compared to the number of overweight trucks that are measured with the existing weigh-in-motion sensors.
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Evaluation of Deer-Vehicle Collision Rates in WV and a Review of Available Mitigation Tecniques
Project: # 213275 Primary Investigator: Andrew Nichols
An exploratory analysis of data to quantify the deer-vehicle collisions in WV and the characteristics associated with those collisions; in order to identify locations with high frequency of deer-vehicle collisions and to recommend mitigation strategies.
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Consolidation Study for Motor Carrier Services
Project: # 213120 Primary Investigator: Kent Sowards
In response to an inquiry from the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Nick J. Rahall, II Appalachian Transportation Institute (RTI) and the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) will conduct a joint study to examine and facilitate the consolidation of motor carrier services and the enforcement of the laws which assist in the final implementation of functions by the state in order to achieve Core Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) compliance.
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An Analysis of Truck Size and Weight
Project: # 213287 Primary Investigator: Kent Sowards
Evaluating the safety, infrastructure, economic and fiscal consequences of allowing increases in truck size and weight.
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West Virginia Department of Commerce Enterprise GIS Data Portal
Project: # 213041 Primary Investigator: Sinaya Dayan
Developing and implementing broad access capabilities with GIS tools and data for organizations.
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Future of Transit in WV
Project: # 213067 Primary Investigator: Diana Long
Conducting research on the future of transit in West Virginia.
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CSX Rail Trestle Conversion to ATV Trail for Hatfield McCoy
Project: # 213010 Primary Investigator: Theresa Litteral
This project will develop a safe place for ATV recreational activities as well as a viable transportation corridor in and out of the town of Man, WV.
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Marketplace strategy for the Prichard Intermodal Terminal
Project: # 212188 Primary Investigator: Patrick Donovan
This project will develop a strategic plan for development and marketing for the Prichard Intermodal Terminal.
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Investigation of Multimodal Surface Transportation Infrastructure Asset Interactions Using Acoustic Emissions and Other Nondestructive Testing Technology Tools
Project: # 412100 Primary Investigator: Eric Sheppard
This project will utilize non-destructive testing technology of acoustic emission to address fundamental issues of maintenance of highway bridges affected by multimodal transportation interactions.
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Integrated Freight Network Model
Project: # 312105 Primary Investigator: Ted Grossardt
This project is designed to develop and construct a coherent GIS model of highway, rail and waterway freight networks in the Ohio River Valley.
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Inland Waterways Education and Workforce Development Study
Project: # 312104 Primary Investigator: Ted Grossardt
This project will build a summary of inland waterway workforce training and education programs paired with a similar analysis of the current and projected demand for various types and classes of knowledge and skills.
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Inland Waterways Economic Impact Study
Project: # 312103 Primary Investigator: Ted Grossardt
This project will prototype economic impact analyses for intermodal transportation in a portion of the Ohio River Basin (ORB) including Kentucky, West Virginia and other cooperating states.
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Port Sustainability Audit
Project: # 312102 Primary Investigator: Doug Kreis
This project will develop a template that can be used by public ports to analyze long term activities related to port sustainability.
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Inland Waterway Operational Analysis Model
Project: # 312101 Primary Investigator: Doug Kreis
This project will develop an Inland Waterway Operational Analysis Model that will allow for better understanding of the ramifications that changes to operational characteristics may have on the river system.
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Inland Waterway Shipment Management System
Project: # 312100 Primary Investigator: Doug Kreis
This project will develop a real-time tracking system that will provide stakeholders of inland waterways information to help them better utilize the inland waterway network.
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Weathering Steel Sign Structures Condition Assessment - Phase I
Project: # 212146 Primary Investigator: Wael Zatar
This project will develop a system that will assist the West Virginia Department of Highways in their efforts to manage the weathering steel sign structures inventory within the state.
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eCDL Integration with Commercial Skills Test Information Management System (CSTIMS)
Project: # 212143 Primary Investigator: Chandra Inglis-Smith
This project will develop a fully integrated anti-fraud solution for the CDL process that links the eCDL system with the commercial skills test information management system (CSTIMS).
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