Evaluation of the Oregon DMV At-Risk Driver Program
James Strathman
In June 2003 Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) implemented a new mandatory medical reporting requirement as required by ORS 807.710, in which some Oregon physicians and health care providers are mandated to report to DMV patients with ce ...
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Factors for Improved Fish Passage Waterway Construction
David Sillars
Trevor Smith , Hamid Moradkhani
Project Description: Roughened chutes (simulating natural stream passages) are a cost effective means to provide fish passage at locations where existing culverts and bridges are structurally sound yet do not meet current fish passage rules and regul ...
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Assessment and Refinement of Real-Time Travel Time Algorithms for Use in Practice
Kristin Tufte
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has set a high priority on the use of existing dynamic message signs (DMS) to provide travel time estimates to the public. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently has three DMS in the Portlan ...
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Identifying and Quantifying Rates of State Motor Fuel Tax Evasion
Anthony Rufolo
Revenues from motor fuel are used primarily to support the states' transportation systems. In this time of large state budgetary deficits, it is particularly important that all motor fuel tax funds are collected, remitted, and credited to the respect ...
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2007 Portland Metropolitan Region Transportation System Performance Report
Robert Bertini
Our transportation system is a key ingredient in the economy, quality of life and urban fabric of the Portland metropolitan area. It has been stated in the past that it is not possible to manage our transportation system tomorrow unless we understand ...
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Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation
Jennifer Dill
Karen Dixon , Marc Schlossberg
The Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation aims to advance the field of bicycle and pedestrian transportation through four primary mechanisms: (1) developing and pursuing a collaborative research agenda that more directly informs practice a ...
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Road Ecology Course and Seminar Series
Mark Sytsma
The American road network is a major economic investment that is a major organizing force for human activity. The road system has profoundly altered ecological processes and, as a result, it is also an important organizing force for ecosystems. Under ...
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Improving Travel Information Products via Robust Estimation Techniques
David Maier
Kristin Tufte
Traffic-monitoring systems, such as those using loop detectors, are prone to coverage gaps, arising from sensor noise, processing errors and transmission problems. Such gaps adversely affect the accuracy of Advanced Traveller Information Systems. Thi ...
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Application of LRFD Principles for Deep Foundations in Oregon: Phase 1
Trevor Smith
Peter Dusicka
Project Sponsor Champion: Bruce Johnson, ODOT State Bridge Engineer .
The Oregon DOT has routinely relied on the use of the Wave Equation Analysis of Piles (WEAP) software to dynamically model the bridge pile driving installation operation. Either ...
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Needs, Costs, and Funding Alternatives for Transportation Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities in Oregon
Jennifer Dill
Margaret Neal
Portland State University’s Institute on Aging and Center for Transportation Studies, along with the Population Research Center, were contracted by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), via the Association of Counties, to project the tran ...
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Evaluation of Metro's Regional Travel Options Program, 2004-2005
Jennifer Dill
The Metro Regional Travel Options (RTO) program has gone through significant changes in the past
three years and will continue to do so over the next few years. This is an important time to assess
past accomplishments to help shape the program in t ...
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