Research Synthesis

These Transportation Research Syntheses provide brief summaries of recent research on a topic of current interest. Web site links within the publications are active at the time of publishing, but may change.

• October 2012: Ultra-Thin Polymer Concrete Overlays for Bridge Decks (TRS 1212)


• November 2012: State Highway System Classification and Investment: A Survey of State Practice (TRS 1211)
  • Appendix H


• October 2012: Integrated Corridor Management: A Review on the Theory and Practice (TRS 1210)




• October 2012: Culvert Repair Best Practices, Specifications and Special Provisions: Task C Research Synthesis (TRS 1209)




• October 2012: Power Sources for Automatic Traffic Recorders (TRS 1208)




• September 2012: Collecting and Managing Traffic Data on Local Roads (TRS 1207)
• Appendix A
• Appendix B



• October 2012: Traffic Forecasting on Trunk Highways in Nonmetropolitan Areas: A Survey of State Practice (TRS 1206)

  • TRS Powerpoint: TRS1206_PP


• August 2012: Mitigating Highway Construction Impacts With Transit (TRS 1205)




• August 2012: Methods for Setting Posted Speed Limits (TRS 1204)




• July 2012: Innovative Bridge Construction for Minnesota Local Roads (TRS 1203)




• June 2012: Far-Field Testing of Noise Wall Effectiveness: Survey of State Practice and Literature Scan (TRS 1202)




• July 2012: Impact of Vibratory Equipment to Surrounding Environments During Construction (TRS 1201)




• November 2011: Bridge Deck Cracking (TRS 1105)




• December 2011: Use of Social Media by Minnesota Cities and Counties (TRS 1104)




• September 2011: Small MPO Funding (TRS 1103)




• September 2011: Estimating Non-Automobile Mode Share (TRS 1102)




• February 2011: Snow Plow Cutting Edges for Improved Plowing Performance, Reduced Blade Wear, and Reduced Surface Impacts (TRS 1101)




• November 2010: Headlight Use (TRS 1009)




• September 2010: Potential Benefits to the Freight Industry of Distance Based Fees (TRS 1008)




• July 2010: Unpaving Roads (TRS 1007)




• May 2010: Cadastral and Right of Way Data Sharing (TRS 1006)




• March 2010: State DOT Experiences with Primavera P6 Project Management Software (TRS 1005)




• March 2010: ADA Compliance Reference and Training Materials (TRS 1004)




• March 2010: Developing a Culture of Innovation (TRS 1003)




• March 2010: Effectiveness of Traffic Signs on Local Roads (TRS1002)




• March 2010: Effects of Major Traffic Generators on Local Highway Systems (TRS1001)




• August 2009: Issues of Concern Related to Underground Infiltration Systems for Stormwater Management & Treatment (TRS0903)




• May 2009: Anti-icing in Winter Maintenance Operations: Examination of Research and Survey of State Practice ( TRS0902)




• January 2009: Methods and Practices for Control of Canada Thistle (TRS0901)




• August 2008: Planned and Unplanned Disruptions to Transportation Networks (TRS0803)




• August 2008: Methods of Estimating the Economic Impact of Transportation Improvements (TRS0802)




• June 2008: Traffic Calming (TRS0801)




• August 2007: Transverse Rumble Strips (TRS0701)