NCHRP Project 20-7

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Archived Proposals

The following proposals were submitted for past meetings of the NCHRP 20-7 project panel. These proposals are not currently under consideration for funding through this program. For a list of proposals that have been submitted for the current funding cycle, please see the List of Submitted Proposals

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Title: Updating the Thermometer Requirements for AASHTO Standards
Committee: COMP TS 2b Liquid Asphalts
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 RNS Thermometer Study.doc
Date Submitted: 05/11/2018

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Title: Sign Clutter
Committee: Committee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format - Sign Clutter.doc
Date Submitted: 05/10/2018

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Title: Update to NCHRP 20-7/Task 309, Challenges and Opportunities: A Strategic Plan for Equipment Management Research
Committee: Maintenance Committee
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Update of Strategic Plan for Equipment Management Research(1).doc
Date Submitted: 05/05/2018

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Title: Making Department of Transportation (DOT) Equipment Fleets for Safer And More Efficient Operations with Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Committee: Maintenance Committee
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format Autonomous EquipmentApril 3(1).doc
Date Submitted: 05/05/2018

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Title: Effects of Autonomous Vehicle Technology on Department of Transportation (DOT) Equipment Fleets
Committee: Maintenance Committee
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format Autonomous ImpactsApril(1).doc
Date Submitted: 05/05/2018

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Title: Best Practices for the Operation of Movable Bridges from Remote Locations
Committee: AASHTO Commitee on Bridges and Structures, T-8 Movable Bridge Technical Committee
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 Proposal, AASHTO Bridge T-8 Committee 4-25-18.doc.doc
Date Submitted: 04/25/2018

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Title: Emerging LED Technologies and their spectrum of use within tunnels
Committee: AASHTO SCOBS-T20
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP+Tunnel+Lighting+Proposal_Spring_2018.doc
Date Submitted: 04/12/2018

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Title: Material Requirements for High Tension Cable Barriers
Committee: TS 4d
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: High Tension Cable Barrier Research Proposal.doc
Date Submitted: 03/21/2018

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Title: Simplistic Valuation Software - Research Proposal
Committee: Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $20,000
File: Simplistic Valuation Software - Research Proposal.doc
Date Submitted: 03/01/2018

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Title: Material Requirements for High Tension Cable Barriers
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: RNS 20-7 Specification for High Tension Cable Barrier 8-9-17.doc
Date Submitted: 9/11/2017

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Title: How Thermal Compatibility Influences the Long-Term Durability of Polymer Resin Binder Systems for High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) and Thin-bonded Polymer Bridge Deck Overlay Systems
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 80,000
File: RNS_20-7 TS 4c HFST_BridgePolymer Overlay Thermal ProblemStatementOutline-FY2018 (1).doc
Date Submitted: 9/11/2017

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Title: User Review of the ‘Guide for the Local Calibration of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide’
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 25,000
File: RPS 20-7 Review of Local Calibration Guide.doc
Date Submitted: 9/11/2017

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Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mechanical Sieve and Screen Shakers
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: RNS_20-7_Sieving_Thoroughness_v1.doc
Date Submitted: 9/11/2017

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Title: SITE-CALIBRATED SEDIMENT TRANSPORT MODEL FOR GRAVEL-BED RIVERS
Committee: Washington State Department of Transportation
Funding Requested: 99,995
File: 20-7_Problem_Statement_Sediment Transport Model.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2017

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Title: Emerging LED technologies, and their spectrum of use on roadways and tunnels.
Committee: SCOBS-T20
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: NCHRP Tunnel Lighting Proposal_Fall_2017.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2017

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Title: Alternative Technologies for Mitigating the Risk of Injuries and Deaths in the Work Zone
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction and AASHTO Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 - Alternative Technologies for Mitigating the Risk of Injuries and Deaths in the Work Zone.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2017

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Title: Acceptable surface vertical displacement tolerance for bicycle ride quality/safety/mobility
Committee: Technical Committee on Non-Motorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7Prop_Claybrook_VerticalDisplacementStudy_8.25.17.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2017

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Title: Updates to the AASHTO Guide Specification for Design of Bonded FRP Systems for Repair
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures, technical subcommittee T-6, FRP Compositees
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal - AASHTO T6 - Submitted by Chynoweth.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2017

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Title: Additional Support for the Development of the Next Edition of the Roadside Design Guide
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - Technical Committee on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $120,000
File: 20-7 Proposal additional support for Roadside Design Guide - FINAL.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2017

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Title: Managing Utility Facilities Taken Out Of Service (OOS) within Public Right of Way
Committee: Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: RNS_20-7_Managing-Util-Facilities-Taken-OOS-Within-ROW_08-2017.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2017

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Title: Accommodation of Small Cell Sites within Public Rights-of-Way (ROW)
Committee: Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: RNS_20-7_Accommodation-Small-Cell-Sites_08-2017.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2017

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Title: ASSESSING PRACTICES FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS
Committee: Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: RNS Utility ROW Acquisition and Reimbursement 20-07 Fall17 FINAL Draft.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2017

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Title: An Impact and Value Analysis of Requiring Geo-spatial Locations for Utility Installation As-builts
Committee: Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 utility installations to specific geo-spatial location, 7-28-.._.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2017

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Title: Effective Buy America Practices for DOT Utility Relocations
Committee: Committee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal Effective Buy America Practices for DOT Utility Relo.._.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2017

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Title: Guidelines for Bottom Flange Limits of Steel Box Girders
Committee: Committee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 20-07_Problem_Statement_Steel Box Girder Btm Flg b-t Limits 2016-02-29.doc
Date Submitted: 08/21/2017

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Title: Sign Clutter
Committee: SCOTE
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format - Sign Clutter.doc
Date Submitted: 08/18/2017

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Title: Road User Understanding of Bicycle Signal Symbol Indications
Committee: SCOTE
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format - Bike Signals.doc
Date Submitted: 08/18/2017

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Title: Reorganization and Strategy to Update the AASHTO Drainage Manual
Committee: SCOD
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 Drainage Manual Updates 2017 fina edit.doc
Date Submitted: 08/18/2017

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Title: Assessment of Practice for Right-of-Way Acquisition and Reimbursement for Utility Relocations
Committee: Right-of-Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: RNS Utility ROW Acquisition and Reimbursement 20-07 Final Draft.doc
Date Submitted: 05/17/2017

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Title: Predicting Speeding and Distraction Related Traffic Crashes Using Traffic Violations
Committee: Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: 75000
File: NCHRP 20-7.doc
Date Submitted: 04/28/2017

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Title: Calibration of Load Factors for the FAST Act Emergency Vehicles EV-2 and EV-3 for Load Rating
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-07_T18 Calibration of Load Factors for the Emergency Vehicles 4-28-2017.doc
Date Submitted: 04/28/2017

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Title: Quantifying and Improving Travel Time Reliability
Committee: Highway Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Travel Time Reliability.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2017

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Title: Travel Demand Model Enhancements, To Accommodate Fleet Variety
Committee: Highway Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 TDM Enhancements to Accommodate Fleet Variety.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2017

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Title: Operations and Impacts of Shared Autonomous Vehicle Fleets in a U.S. Region
Committee: Highway Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Operations and Impacts of an SAV Fleet on a Region.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2017

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Title: Long-Distance Travel Effects of Smart Vehicles
Committee: Highway Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Long-Distance Travel Effects of Smart Vehicles.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2017

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Title: Connected Vehicle Hardware Deployment Decision Making
Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 CV Hardware Deployment Decision Making.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2017

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Title: Benefits of Adaptive Traffic Control Deployments – A Review of Evaluation Studies
Committee: SCOTE
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format _ Benefits of ATCS Deployments.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2017

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Title: Time/cost analysis and comparative study associated with the relocation and acquisition of outdoor advertising signs impacted by state highway improvement projects.
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 - Relocation-Acquisition of Sign Analysis - 4-24-2017 - final.1.doc
Date Submitted: 04/24/2017

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Title: Pavement Rutting Condition Measurement and Analysis Methodologies
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: RNS Trans Prof Analys April2016.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2017

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Title: ASSESSMENT OF JOINTED CONCRETE FAULTING COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: RNS Faulting April2016.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2017

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Title: Adjustments to the Superpave Volumetric Mixture Design Procedure for Selecting Optimum Asphalt Content
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: SOM - Adjustments to Superpave - 2017.doc
Date Submitted: 04/14/2017

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Title: Bottom Flange b/t Limits for Steel Box Girders
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 50,000
File: 20-07_Problem_Statement_Steel Box Girder Btm Flg b-t Limits.doc
Date Submitted: 04/07/2017

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Title: Make Improvements and upgrades to the CANDE Graphical User Interface
Committee: Bridges & Structures - T-13 Culverts
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 CANDE Proposed Research Needs Statement for T-13.doc
Date Submitted: 09/16/2015

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Title: Technical Knowledge Transfer to the Highway Safety Manual 2nd Edition Steering Committee
Committee: SCOHTS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Assistance to HSM2 Steering Committee.doc
Date Submitted: 09/15/2015

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Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Maintenance Manual for Roadways and Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement 1_Update AASHTO Maint Manual 082415.doc
Date Submitted: 08/28/2015

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Title: Guidelines for Incorporating Maintenance Costs into a Transportation Asset Management Plan
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: Guidelines for Incorporating Maintenance Costs Into a TAMP 8-27-15.doc
Date Submitted: 08/28/2015

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Title: Best Practices for use of Vehicle Impact Attenuators in Highway Maintenance Work Zones
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement Truck Trailer Mounted Attenuator 08262015.doc
Date Submitted: 8/28/2015

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Title: Anchor Rod and End Plate Bolted Connection Tightening Procedures for Highway Sign, Signal, and High Mast Light Structures
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Research Statement 080415.doc
Date Submitted: 08/28/2015

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Title: Establishment of Effective Control Factors to Achieve Federal Enforcement Consistency with the Highway Beautification Act (HBA)
Committee: Right of Way, Utility, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP 20.doc
Date Submitted: 08/27/2015

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Title: Parametric Study & Cost Effects for the USDOT Truck Size & Weight Study Vehicles
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-07_T5-T18 Study of USDOT TS&W Trucks.doc
Date Submitted: 08/27/15

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Title: Reducing Vehicle-Collision Damage to Covered Bridges
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: 75,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Covered Bridge Collision Protection Systems.doc
Date Submitted: 08/26/2015

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Title: Effective Pavement Marking Specifications and Practices related to Maintained Retroreflectivity and Exit Gore Areas
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-07 SCOTE pvmt mrkg problem statement 2015_submitted.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2015

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Title: Planning for Database Development, Data Mining, and Engineering Analysis for Future WMA, RAP, and RAS Research
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Materials TS 2c
Funding Requested: $85,000
File: Proposed 20-7 Project_Data mining_final.doc
Date Submitted: 08/25/2015

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Title: Transportation Cyber Security - The Dimensions of Threats, Challenges, and Remedies
Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations (STSMO)
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: Transportation Cyber Security research 20150824.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2015

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Title: Transportation System Management and Operations Standards for Highway Infrastructure
Committee: Subcommittee on Transportation Systems Management and Operations (STSMO) and Subcommittee on Design (SCOD)
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal - Operations Green Book draft 082415.doc
Date Submitted: 08/24/2015

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Title: Structural Design Methodology for Spray Applied Pipe Liners in Gravity Storm Water Conveyance Conduits
Committee: Bridges & Structures - T-13
Funding Requested: $100,000.00
File: 20-7 Structural Spray Applied Pipe Liners Final.doc
Date Submitted: 08/20/2015

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Title: How Climatic Conditions during the Service Life Effect the Long Term Durability of Polymer Resin Binder Systems for High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST) and Thin-bonded Polymer Bridge Deck Overlay Systems
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: TS4c - RPS - NCHRP 20-07 - Thermal Compatibility Effects on Durability o....doc
Date Submitted: 08/20/2015

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Title: Planning for Database Development, Data Mining, and Engineering Analysis for Future WMA, RAP, and RAS Research
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $85,000
File: TS2c - RPS - NCHRP 20-07 - Data mining.doc
Date Submitted: 08/20/2015

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Title: Develop criteria that establish the amount of energy required to maintain fully-animated particles of loose asphalt within the test procedure AASHTO T 209.
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: TS2c - RPS - NCHRP 20-07 - AASHTO T209.doc
Date Submitted: 08/20/2015

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Title: Cost Effectiveness of Geotextiles as Layer Separators
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: TS1a - RPS - NCHRP 20-07 Proposal for Cost Effectiveness of Geotextiles ....doc
Date Submitted: 08/20/2015

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Title: Develop criteria that establish the amount of energy required to maintain fully-animated particles of loose asphalt within the test procedure AASHTO T 209.
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials; TS2c
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal For T209.doc
Date Submitted: 08/10/2015

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Title: Develop LRFD Design Specifications for Widening of Existing Bridges in Seismic Regions
Committee: T-3 Tentative-WSDOT
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: WSDOT-Widening 20-07.doc
Date Submitted: 4/24/2015

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Title: Incorporation of AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Bridge Seismic Design into the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Committee: T-3 Tentative
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: WSDOT-SGS 20-07.doc
Date Submitted: 4/24/2015

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Title: Guidelines for Design and Construction of Temporary Bridges
Committee: SCOBS T-4 Construction
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal Temporary Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Temporary Bridges.doc
Date Submitted: 4/24/2015

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Title: Maintenance Actions for Fatigue Cracking in Steel Bridge Structures
Committee: AASHTO SCOB T-14
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7_Problem_Statement_5_Maintenance_Actions_for_Fatigue_Cracking_in_Ste___[1].doc
Date Submitted: 04/24/2015

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Title: Evaluation of Alternative Contracting on the Use of AASHTO Specifications
Committee: SCOBS T-4 Construction
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-07 Alternative Contracting Problem Statement 3-13-15 - Final.doc
Date Submitted: 04/24/2015

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Title: Repair of Environmentally Deteriorated Precast Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders
Committee: HSCOBS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP-20-07-Repair of Environmentally Damaged Prestressed Girders Modified (3)....doc
Date Submitted: 04/23/2015

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Title: Using limit-cycle analysis to predicting the maximum possible vortex-induced-vibration translations and stresses in luminaire poles
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee of Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Using limit cycle analysis.doc
Date Submitted: 04/15/2015

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Title: Efficient Fatigue Design Guidelines for Hand holes in Highway Sign, Luminaire and Traffic Signal Structures
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee of Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $96,000
File: Fatigue Resistance of Handholes 20-7.doc
Date Submitted: 04/15/2015

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Title: Update of the 2008 Guide Specifications for Highway Construction
Committee: Subcommittee on Construction
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Guidebook Proposal.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2015

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Title: AASHTO Traffic Incident Management Working Group and Technical Advisory Group Business Plan
Committee: AASHTO STSMO
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7(xxx) TIMTAG Business Plan_V4.doc
Date Submitted: 04/10/2105

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Title: Core Competencies for Key Safety Analyses
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 proposal for safety workforce development rev.doc
Date Submitted: 04/10/2015

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Title: Review and update of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
Committee: Technical Committee on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 RDG Proposal 2015 04 10.doc
Date Submitted: 04/10/2015

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Title: Impacts of Motor Vehicle Safety Countermeasures on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
Committee: Joint Technical Committee on Nonmotorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP_20-7_motor_vehicle_safety_countermeasure_impacts_BiPed_TCNMT_20150406.doc
Date Submitted: 04/06/2015

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Title: Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning, Design, and Operational Issues with Alternative Intersections
Committee: Joint Technical Committee on Nonmotorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP_20-7_Alternative_Intersections_BiPed_TCNMT_20150406.doc
Date Submitted: 04/06/2015

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Title: Complete Update of Visualization Guide - Part 2
Committee: Technical Committee on Environmental Design
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: TCED NCHRP 20-07 Spring 2015 Proposal Visualization Guide Part 2.doc
Date Submitted: 04/06/2015

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Title: Longer Pavement Life from Increased In-Place Density of Asphalt Pavements
Committee: AASHTO SOM 2d, FHWA ETG,Florida, Louisiana et al.
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: In Place Density Synthesis Needs Statement.doc
Date Submitted: 03/26/2015

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Title: Using Resistivity Measurements to Develop a Formation Factor Specification
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Concrete Resistivity March 2015.doc
Date Submitted: 03/26/2015

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Title: State of Practice on Use of Highway Embankments as Levees
Committee: Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $40,000
File: 20-7 State of Practice on Use of Highway Embankments as Levees.doc
Date Submitted: 03/25/2015

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Title: Effect of Elevation on Rolling Thin Film Oven Aging of Asphalt Binders
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials TS2b
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 RTFO at High Elevations.doc
Date Submitted: 03/25/15

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Title: Develop criteria that establish the amount of energy required to maintain fully-animated particles of loose asphalt within the test procedure AASHTO T 209.
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials:TS2c
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal For T209 (2).doc
Date Submitted: 03/25/2015

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Title: Planning for Database Development, Data Mining, and Engineering Analysis for Future WMA, RAP, and RAS Research
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Materials, Technical Section 2c on Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures
Funding Requested: 85,000
File: Proposed 20-7 Project_Data mining_final.doc
Date Submitted: 03/20/2015

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Title: Core Competencies for Key Safety Analyses
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 proposal for safety workforce development rev.doc
Date Submitted: 10/21/2014

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Title: Development of a Strategic Plan for the Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering (SCOTE)
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: SCOTE Problem Statement - Strategic Plan submital.docx
Date Submitted: 10/21/14

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Title: DOT Technical Assistance in Using the HFG
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-7HFGTechAssistance.doc
Date Submitted: 10/17/2014

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Title: Assessment of Varied Interpretations Between HFG Guidelines and CMF
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-7HFG -CMFReview.doc
Date Submitted: 10/17/2014

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Title: Evaluation of MASH Test Vehicles
Committee: AASHTO- Technical Committee for Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: NCHRP_20-07_Problem Statement_Evaluation of MASH Test Vehicles (2)_101614.doc
Date Submitted: 10/16/2014

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Title: Training and Software Support for RSAPv3
Committee: AASHTO - Technical Comimittee for Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: NCHRP_20-07_Problem Statement_Training and Software Support for RSAPv3_101614.doc
Date Submitted: 10/16/2014

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Title: Assessment of Motor Coach Crashes
Committee: AASHTO - Technical Committee for Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: NCHRP_20-07_Problem Statement_Assessment of Motor Coach Crashes_101614.doc
Date Submitted: 10/16/2014

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Title: Best Practices: Horizontal directional drilling within highway rights of way
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal HDD 2014.doc
Date Submitted: 10/14/2014

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Title: Best Practices: Encasement requirements and allowances for water mains and pressurized sanitary sewer mains, including of the use of PVC and HPDE as encasement materials
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $98,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Encasement.doc
Date Submitted: 10/14/2014

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Title: Dig Law Revisions and an Assessment of Potential Impacts to State Transportation Departments
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Dig Law Revisions and Impacts to DOTs.doc
Date Submitted: 10/14/2014

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Title: Utility Coordination Best Practices for Design-Build and Alternative Contracting Projects
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Alternative Bid Utility Coordination Best Practices (2).doc
Date Submitted: 10/14/2014

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Title: Best Practices: Handling utility facilities that are taken out of service
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Abandonment.doc
Date Submitted: 10/14/2014

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Title: Guidelines for Selecting Sign Sheeting Materials for AASHTO M268, “Standard Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Flat and Vertical Traffic Control Applications”
Committee: Sucommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: TS 4d - Guidelines for Selecting Sign Sheeting Materials-M268-final.doc
Date Submitted: 10/09/2014

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Title: Improvements to AASHTO T 209
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: TS 2c - T209 Research Proposal edit 1_Rev-TLR.doc
Date Submitted: 10/09/2014

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Title: Guidelines for Design and Construction of Curved Prestressed Concrete U- and I-Beams
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: TRB AFF30 2014 _1 RNS_Curved Girder Guidelines Modified.doc
Date Submitted: 09/19/2014

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Title: Repair of Environmentally Deteriorated Precast Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP-Repair of Environmentally Damaged Prestressed Girders Modified.doc
Date Submitted: 09/19/2014

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Title: Guidelines for Design and Construction of Temporary Bridges
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20_07 Proposal Temporary Bridge Design and Construction 7_04_2014.doc
Date Submitted: 09/19/2014

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Title: Standardized Format for Bridge and Structural Informational Models for Life Cycle Cost Management
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-07 proposal for bridge modelling (T-19).doc
Date Submitted: 09/19/2014

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Title: Assessing Risk for Bridge Management
Committee: SCOBS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal Assessing Risk for Bridge Management v2.doc
Date Submitted: 09/19/2014

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Title: SCOM Strategic Plan Update - Facilitated Workshop
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance (SCOM)
Funding Requested: $85,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement SCOM Strategic Plan Update - Facilitated Workshop.doc
Date Submitted: 09/11/2014

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Title: Maintenance Actions for Fatigue Cracking in Steel Bridge Structures.
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance (SCOM)
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement 5_Maintenance Actions for Fatigue Cracking in Steel Bridge Structures 9-11-14.doc
Date Submitted: 09/11/2014

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Title: Summary of effective practices/procedures that are associated with Bridge Maintenance and Preservation activities which minimize environmental impacts.
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement 4_Bridge Maintenance and Preservation Activities which Minimize Environmental Impacts 9-11-14.doc
Date Submitted: 09/11/2014

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Title: Review of practice in observing and reporting road conditions during weather events to support maintenance operations, performance measurement, and public travel information.
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance (SCOM)
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement 3_Reporting on Road Conditions During Weather Events 9-11-14.doc
Date Submitted: 09/11/2014

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Title: Assessment of maintenance support facility site layout and design features to promote the efficient, effective, and safe operation of maintenance support facilities.
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance (SCOM)
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement 2_Facilities Environmental and Operating Efficiencies 9-11-14.doc
Date Submitted: 09/11/2014

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Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Maintenance Manual for Roadways and Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance (SCOM)
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Problem Statement 1_Update AASHTO Maint Manual 9-11-14.doc
Date Submitted: 09/11/2014

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Title: Development of a Roadmap for Use of SHRP2 Safety Data to Enhance Existing Publications
Committee: SCOHTS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 proposal - SHRP2 Safety.doc
Date Submitted: 05/16/2014

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Title: Analysis of Crash Contributing Factors to Determine Appropriate Countermeasures
Committee: SCOHTS
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Analysis of contributing factors NCHRP 20-07.doc
Date Submitted: 05/16/2014

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Title: A Review of Current Practice and Research Studies on Performance Measures for Transportation Systems Management and Operations
Committee: SSOM
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: Performance Measurements Research Problem Statement_revised (3).doc
Date Submitted: 05/15/2014

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Title: Strategic TSM&O Program Planning Lead States Initiative Development & Evaluation
Committee: SSOM
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 TSMO PGM PLANNING LEAD STATES.doc
Date Submitted: 05/14/2014

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Title: Comprehensive Summary of Research Peer Exchange Experiences
Committee: Research Advisory Committee
Funding Requested: 50,000
File: SCOH_Research_Need_Statement_2014.doc
Date Submitted: 05/04/2014

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Title: Revision of AASHTO PP-74 Test Method for Optical Sizing and Roundness Determination of Glass Beads Utilized in Traffic Markings
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 glass beads- 2013 rev.doc
Date Submitted: 04/10/2014

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Title: Quantifying the Costs and Benefits of Partnering on Projects Delivered Using Traditional and Alternative Contracting Methods
Committee: Construction
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: Partnering RNS SOC 28AUG2013.doc
Date Submitted: 10/04/2013

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Title: Hamburg Wheel-Track Test Equipment Requirements and Improvements to AASHTO T 324
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Materials, Technical Section 2c (Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures)
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal on Hamburg Wheel Track Test.doc
Date Submitted: 10/08/2013

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Title: Strategic Plan for Prioritization and Selection of Research Proposals
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures - Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: 20-07 Research Prioritization tchh.doc
Date Submitted: 10/3/2013

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Title: Deformation of MSE Walls
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-Deformation of MSE walls_comments_9-30-2013.doc
Date Submitted: 10/3/2013

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Title: Guidelines for Reliable Fit-Up of Steel I-Girder Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal Reliable Fit of Steel Girder Bridges 9-16-13.doc
Date Submitted: 10/3/2013

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Title: Posting Practices for Specialized Hauling Vehicles
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Synthesis Statement_Posting Practices for SHvs_Jan 2013.doc
Date Submitted: 10/3/2013

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Title: PRODUCTION OF CANDE-2014
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-07 Problem Statement for CANDE-2014.doc
Date Submitted: 10/3/2013

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Title: TSM&O Next Generation Research Framework
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operations and Management
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 TSM&O NEXT GEN RESEARCH FRAMEWORK.docx
Date Submitted: 9/24/13

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Title: Determination of the Best Practices for Collecting, Processing and Managing Roadway Asset Inventory Data
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 2 - Determination of Best Practices for Roadway Asset Inventory Data.doc
Date Submitted: 9/12/2013

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Title: Reducing Risks to Worker Safety in Work Zones Due to Distracted Drivers
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 1 - Reducing Risks to Worker Safety.doc
Date Submitted: 09/12/2013

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Title: Development of a Strategic Plan for the Technical Committee on Roadside Safety
Committee: Technical Committee on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: TCRS_StrategicPlan.doc
Date Submitted: 09/12/13

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Title: Buy America – Utility Relocation Best Practices, Practical Implementation
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way, Utilities, and Outdoor Advertising Control
Funding Requested: $40,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Buy America Utility Best Practices.doc
Date Submitted: 04/25/2013

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Title: Development of a Strategic Research Plan for SCOHTS
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: SCOHTS_StrategicResearchPlan.doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: Developing a procedure for estimating the required sample size for the Highway Safety Manual safety performance function calibration factors
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: 485,000
File: Problem Statement (20-07) for HSM calibration.doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: Assessment of safety knowledge to advance the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual and the science of safety
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: Safety Knowledge Advancement (3).doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: Diagnostic Assessment of Safety
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Diagnostics Assessment of Safety NCHRP 20-07.doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: Identifying Traffic Volume Estimation Methods and Potential Associated Effects of Estimated ADT Values on Safety Analysis
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: Problem Statetment (20-07) for ADT Estimation Small Research Effort.doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: Work Zone Speed Limits and Crash Data Practices
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Submittal - Work Zones Speed Limits and Crash Data Practices - 130419.doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: Effectiveness of Social Media Communication in Improving Traffic Operations and Safety
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 proposal on social media effectiveness.doc
Date Submitted: 04/19/2013

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Title: U.S. Bicycle Route Guide Signing
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-7USBRcosign.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2013

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Title: Next Generation National Transportation System Management & Operations Research Framework
Committee: SSOM (Subcommittee on Systems Operations and Management
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 TSMO NEXT GEN RESEARCH FRAMEWORK .doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2013

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Title: Next Generation AASHTO Transportation System Management & Operations Strategic Direction
Committee: Subcommittee on Syatems Operations and Management (SSOM)
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 NEXT GEN AASHTO TSMO STRATEGIC DIRECTION.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2013

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Title: Best Practices for Coordinated Emergency Ventilation Control Schemes in Roadway Tunnels
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: Tunnel Ventilation Problem Statement Outline 2013.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2013

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Title: Guidelines for Reliable Fit-Up of Steel I-Girder Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal Reliable Fit of Steel Girder Bridges 2013.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2013

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Title: Review and Summarize update needs of the AASHTO LRFD Movable Highway Bridge Design Specifications
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 Proposal, T-8 Movable Bridges,2013 old version.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2013

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Title: Update to AASHTO’s Visualization in Transportation: A Guide for Transportation Agencies
Committee: Technical Committee on Environmental Engineering
Funding Requested: 95,000
File: TCED NCHRP 20-07 Spring Proposal Visualization Guide_040813.doc
Date Submitted: 4/11/13

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Title: Preparation of an Informational Guide on Cycle Track Design
Committee: Technical Committee on Non-Motorized Transportation
Funding Requested: 75,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Cycle Tracks.doc
Date Submitted: 4/11/2013

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Title: Strategic Plan for Hydraulics Research
Committee: Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: 20-07 Research Prioritization.doc
Date Submitted: 04/09/2013

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Title: Material Acceptance for Non-Traditional Contracts
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Materials Accepptance 2013.doc
Date Submitted: 02/11/2013

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Title: An Update to AASHTO’s “Guidelines for Geometric Design of Very Low-Volume Local Roads
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: Problem Statement for AASHTO Low Volume Book.doc
Date Submitted: 11/02/2012

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Title: Guidelines for Development HSM Part C Predictive Method Chapters
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: Problem Statement for HSM Part C Predictive Method Guidelines.doc
Date Submitted: 10/31/2012

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Title: U.S. Bicycle Route Guide Signing
Committee: Task Force on U.S. Bicycle Routes
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP20-7USBRS-30oct.doc
Date Submitted: 10/30/2012

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Title: Wind Turbulence-Structure Interaction and Aeroelastic Instability for Long-Span Flexible Girder Systems
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Possible Research on Wind Aeroelastic Instability old format.doc
Date Submitted: 10/29/2012

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Title: Wind Turbulence-Structure Interaction and Aeroelastic Instability for Long-Span Flexible Girder Systems
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Possible Research on Wind Aeroelastic Instability old format.doc
Date Submitted: 10/29/2012

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Title: Implementation of Uniform Service Life Design for Bridges and Structures
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-07 service life design proposa.doc
Date Submitted: 10/29/2012

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Title: Completion of the update to the AASHTO Guide for Transportation Landscape and Environmental Design
Committee: Technical Committee on Environmental Design (TCED)
Funding Requested: $85,000
File: TCED NCHRP 20-07 Proposal Landscape Guide.doc
Date Submitted: 10/26/2012

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Title: Practical Cost Estimating: Development of Training
Committee: Design - Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 PROP 10.12.TRAINING.doc
Date Submitted: 10/26/2012

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Title: Transportation System Management & Operations (TSM&O or “Operations”)
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operations and Management (SSOM)
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Systems Ops for State DOT _NCHRP_2012_PROBLEM STATEMENT.doc
Date Submitted: 10/19/2012

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Title: Reducing Traffic Impacts When Performing Bridge Maintenance and Preservation Actions
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 1 Reducing Traffic Impacts When Performing Bridge Repairs - Final Version 080912.doc
Date Submitted: 8/16/2012

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Title: Primer on the Joint Use of the HSM and HFG
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-7-42812doc.doc
Date Submitted: 4/29/2012

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Title: Primer on the Joint Use of the HSM and HFG
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-7-42812doc.doc
Date Submitted: 4/29/2012

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Title: Emergency exit signs within highway tunnels.
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 50,000
File: AASHTO 20-7 Running Man Research Proposal 04-03-2012.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2012

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Title: Complex Bridge Inspection Procedures
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: Synthesis Statement_Complex Bridge Inspection Procedures_Feb 28 2012.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2012

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Title: Updating the Strategic Plan for the Highway Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 80,000
File: 20-7 strategic-plan update proposal,v2.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2012

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Title: Ductile Cross Frame Provisions for Seismic Design of Steel Bridge Superstructures
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 75,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Ductile Cross Frame Provisions.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2012

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Title: Hydrology for Water Quality Analysis and Design
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - TCHH
Funding Requested: 75,000
File: TCHH 20-07 format.doc
Date Submitted: 04/02/2012

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Title: Corrosion Protection Comparison of W Beam Guardrail using Hot Dip verse continuously Galvanized Guardrail Sections
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: SOM 20-7 Accelerated Testing of Galvanization Processes.doc
Date Submitted: 03/27/2012

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Title: Corrosion Protection Comparison of W Beam Guardrail using Hot Dip verse continuously Galvanized Guardrail Sections
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: SOM 20-7 Accelerated Testing of Galvanization Processes.doc
Date Submitted: 03/27/2012

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Title: Updating the AASHTO Guide for Snow and Ice Control
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: 4 AASHTO Snow and Ice Guide Revision.doc
Date Submitted: 3/26/2012

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Title: Maintenance Requirements of Stormwater Structural BMP's
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 3 Stormwater Structural BMPs.doc
Date Submitted: 3/26/2012

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Title: National Training - A Strategic Planning Workshop
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 2 20_7 Statement for training.doc
Date Submitted: 3/26/2012

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Title: Best Practices for Crack Sealing and Crack Filling of HMA Pavements
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 1 Synthesis Crack Sealing and Filling for HMA Pavements.doc
Date Submitted: 3/26/2012

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Title: Corrosion Protection Comparison of W Beam Guardrail using Hot Dip verse continuously Galvanized Guardrail Sections.
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: SOM 20-7 Accelerated Testing of Galvanization Processes.doc
Date Submitted: 2/9/2010

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Title: Update of the 1995AASHTO/AGC/ARTBA ‘A Guide to Standardized Highway Barrier Hardware’ (1995 Guide) and the Task Force 13 ‘Online Guide to Bridge Railings’
Committee: AASHTO Technical Committee on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $99,900.00
File: 1995 Guide_online Bridge Rail Guide_Review Update Problem StatementV2_092811.doc
Date Submitted: 09/27/2011

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Title: Updating the AASHTO LRFD Wind Loads Provisions
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: Wind Loads Problem Statement 6-13-11.doc
Date Submitted: 09/27/2011

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Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance Manual, 1st Edition.
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-07 Proposal -Update movable bridge inspection manua 9-12-11.doc
Date Submitted: 09/27/2011

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Title: Performance Measures for Quality Control and Assurance in Design
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Domestic Scan 98-01 20-07 Problem Statement 9-22-11 Healy edits.doc
Date Submitted: 09/27/11

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Title: Human factors and effectiveness of emergency exit signs within highway tunnels.
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: AASHTO 20-7 Running Man Research Proposal 09-21-2011 FINAL.doc
Date Submitted: 09/27/2011

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Title: Best Practices for Coordinated Ventilation Control Schemes and Diffusion Analysis in Enclosed and Semi Enclosed Roadway Tunnels
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Revised NCHRP 20-7 Tunnel Ventilation Research Proposal September 2011.doc
Date Submitted: 09/27/2011

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Title: User’s Guide to Develop Highway Safety Manual Safety Performance Function Calibration Factors
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 users guide for calibration factors.doc
Date Submitted: 09/26/2011

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Title: Assessment of National Highway Safety Strategy Implementation Guidance Needs
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 proposal national strategy implementation guidance.doc
Date Submitted: 09/26/2011

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Title: Synthesis on the Organization of Highway Safety Functions within State DOTs
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 2011 Synthesis on the Organization of Highway Safety Functions within State DOTs.doc
Date Submitted: 09/26/2011

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Title: Developing Recalibrated Concrete Pavement Performance Models for the DARWin-ME Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design
Committee: Subcommittee on Design (JTC on Pavements)
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: 20-07-CTE-Recalibration-with multiple revisions.doc
Date Submitted: 9/23/11

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Title: NCHRP’S Role in Maintaining AASHTO Guidelines and Specifications
Committee: SCOH
Funding Requested: 10,000
File: AASHTO guides and manuals updates NCHRP 20-7 submittal.doc
Date Submitted: 09/23/11

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Title: Synthesis report on the methods and standards to measure the permeability of concrete
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 30000
File: 20-7 Proposal Concrete permeability.doc
Date Submitted: 09/16/2011

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Title: Identification of Best Practices in Cost Estimating of Preconstruction Services
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Cost Estimating of Services AASHTO PCEM 8-26-11.doc
Date Submitted: 09/08/2011

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Title: Assessing Alternative Delivery Methods for Winter Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 6 RNS - Synthesis Review of Alt Delivery Methods for Winter Maint Ops.doc
Date Submitted: 09/07/2011

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Title: Investigating the Use of Pavement Preservation Products as Low Cost Waterproofing Treatments for Bridge Decks
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 5 AASHTO STANDING COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH waterproofing July 20 2011.doc
Date Submitted: 09/07/2011

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Title: Updating the AASHTO “Guide for Snow and Ice Control”
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: 4 AASHTO Snow and Ice Guide Revision.doc
Date Submitted: 09/07/2011

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Title: Maintenance Requirements of Stormwater Structural BMP’s
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 3 Stormwater Structural BMP's.doc
Date Submitted: 09/07/2011

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Title: National Training - A Strategic Planning Workshop
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 2 20_7 Statement for training.doc
Date Submitted: 09/07/2011

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Title: Synthesis Study on Best Practices for Crack Sealing and Crack Filling of HMA Pavements
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 1 Synthesis Crack Sealing and Filling for HMA Pavements.doc
Date Submitted: 09/07/2011

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Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: NCHRP_20-7 PROPOSAL CONTRACT BID COMPETITION_AUG11.doc
Date Submitted: 08/16/2011

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Title: Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemption - State of the Practice
Committee: Subcommittee on System Operations & Management (SSOM)
Funding Requested: 75,000
File: NCHRP_Synthesis_Topic_Proposal_EVPE_Final.doc
Date Submitted: 4/15/2011

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Title: Developing a Framework for Emergency Responder/Roadside Worker Struck-by/Near-miss Database
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Management
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: Struck By Reporting System NCHRP Research Needs Statement.doc
Date Submitted: 04/15/2011

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Title: Limiting Utility Accommodation on Highway Right of Way
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Limiting Utility Accommodation On Highway R_W.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2011

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Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: NCHRP_20-7 PROPOSAL CONTRACT BID COMPETITION_SEP10.doc
Date Submitted: 4/1/2011

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Title: Advanced GIS Visualization Techniques for Geospatial Business Intelligence and Information Integration
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: Advanced GIS Visualization Techniques for Geospatial Business Intelligence and Information Integration.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2011

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Title: Increasing Community and Citizen Involvement in the Outdoor Advertising Permitting Process
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: Increasing Community and Citizen Involvement in the Outdoor Advertising Permitting Process.doc
Date Submitted: 04/13/2011

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Title: Transportation Asset Management for Ancillary Structures
Committee: Subcommittee on Asset Management
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: 20-07_TAM Ancillary Structures.doc
Date Submitted: 4/12/2011

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Title: Safety Design for Movable Bridge Resistance Gates
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $25,000
File: T-8 Proposed Draft Problem Statement Outline HSCOBS 2011.doc
Date Submitted: 4/11/11

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Title: The Establishment of Appropriate Guidelines for the use of the Direct and Indirect Design Methods for Reinforced Concrete Pipe.
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Pipe Problem Statement 20-07 100714-JB-2 (2).doc
Date Submitted: 4/11/11

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Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance Manual, 1st Edition.
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal - update movable bridge manual 4-6-2011.doc
Date Submitted: 4/11/11

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Title: Human factors and effectiveness of emergency exit signs within highway tunnels.
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 10-04-04 AASHTO 20-7 Running Man Research Proposal DW w RYM edits.doc
Date Submitted: 4/11/11

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Title: Update “Chapter 8, Winter Operations and Salt, Sand and Chemical Management” of the Environmental Stewardship Practices, Procedures, and Policies for Highway Construction and Maintenance manual produced by the Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Chapter 8 Winter Operations Update.doc
Date Submitted: 04/07/2011

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Title: Evaluating Cracking Risk for Repair Materials: A Test that Considers the Combined Effects of Shrinkage and Thermal Effects
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 95,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Dual ring 2011.doc
Date Submitted: 04/07/2011

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Title: Recovery phase Worker Credentialing Requirements
Committee: Special Committee on Wireless Communications Technology
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Communications Worker Certification Research problem Statement.doc
Date Submitted: 04/06/2011

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Title: Update of the Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide: A Manual of Practice
Committee: Joint Technical Committee on Pavements
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Manual of Practice.doc
Date Submitted: 03/29/2011

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Title: Analysis of New Highway Lighting Technologies
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Needs Statement (revised).doc
Date Submitted: 10/15/2010

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Title: Safety Checklists and Design Guidelines for Evaluation of Outdoor Advertising Signs and Permit locations by Department of Transportations (DOTs)
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Safety Checklists and Design Guidelines for Evaluation of Outdoor Advertising Signs and Permit Locations by DOTs.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Increasing Community and Citizen Involvement in the Outdoor Advertising Permitting Process
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Increasing Community and Citizen Involvement in the Outdoor Advertising Permitting Process.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Transportation Plan Revisions Affecting Utilities
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Transportation Plan Revisions Affecting Utilities.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Optimizing the Use of Space in Rights-of-Way to Accommodate Utilities
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Optimizing the Use of Space in Rights To Accommodate Utilities.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Effectiveness of Including Utility Relocations in Construction Contracts
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Effectiveness of Including Utility Relocations in Construction Contracts.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Early Accessibility to Utility Information
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Early Accessibility to Utility Information.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Best Practices for Automating Utility Permits
Committee: Subcomittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Best Practices for Automating Utility Permits.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Advanced GIS Visualization Techniques for Geospatial Business Intelligence and Information Integration
Committee: Subcommittee on Right of Way and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Advanced GIS Visualization Techniques for Geospatial Business Intelligence and Information Integration.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Determination of current levels (state of practice) of retroreflectance attained and maintained by the state departments of transportation
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP20-7 Retroreflectivity of Pavement Markings R_1.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Development of a Standard Specification for Shrinkage Reducing Admixtures and Viscosity Modifying Agents for use in Portland Cement Concrete
Committee: Subcommittee on Meterials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-SRA-VMA Specs.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/2010

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Title: Development of a Warm Mix Asphalt Technology Evaluation Program
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: 2c 20-7 WMA.doc
Date Submitted: 10/12/10

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Title: Improved Inspection Techniques for Steel Prestressing/Posttensioning Strands, Cables, and Ropes
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Inspection Techniques for Prestressing strand aashto format.doc
Date Submitted: 10/11/10

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Title: Assessing the impacts of raising the maximum legal interstate truck size and weight on bridge decks for the national bridge inventory
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Problem Statement (20-07) for 97,000lb truck - FINAL.doc
Date Submitted: 10/9/10

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Title: The Establishment of Appropriate Guidelines for the use of the Direct and Indirect Design Methods for Reinforced Concrete Pip
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Pipe Problem Statement 20-07 FINAL.doc
Date Submitted: 10/9/10

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Title: Recommended Protocol for Developing Crash Modification Factors
Committee: Subcommittee on Safety Management
Funding Requested: 40,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 Protocol for CMF Development AASHTO SCOHTS.doc
Date Submitted: 10/08/2010

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Title: Update of Pavement Deflection Data Exchange
Committee: Subcommittee on Design-Joint Technical Committee on Pavements
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 pavement deflection data exchange.doc
Date Submitted: 10/01/2010

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Title: Experimental Evaluation of As-Built Steel Truss Bridge Gusset Plate Connections
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: ProposedResearch Statement-Splice and Rivet Tests-Final.doc
Date Submitted: 10/1/10

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Title: SYNTHESIS- EFFECT OF OVERLEGAL AND PERMIT TRUCKS ON BRIDGES
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: NCHRP 20-07_T18 SYNTHESIS- EFFECT OF OVERLEGAL AND PERMIT TRUCKS ON BRIDGES .doc
Date Submitted: 10/1/10

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Title: Revision of Strut-and-Tie Provisions in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Committee: Subcommitee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $36,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 t-10.doc
Date Submitted: 10/1/10

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Title: Updated Research for Collision Damage and Repair of Prestessed Concrete Beams
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: collision damage concrete girder.doc
Date Submitted: 10/1/10

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Title: Details for Field Repair and Retrofit of Existing Steel Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Attach 2 - NCHRP 20-7 Proposal on Details for Field Repair and Retrofit o_1.doc
Date Submitted: 10/1/10

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Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: NCHRP_20-7 PROPOSAL CONTRACT BID COMPETITION_SEP10.doc
Date Submitted: 09/16/2010

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Title: Completion of the new AASHTO A Practical Guide to Estimating, Part 2
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 PROP SEP10 GUIDANCEPUB2.doc
Date Submitted: 09/16/2010

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Title: Update "Chapter 8, Winter Operations and Salt, Sand and Chemical Management" of the Environmental Stewardship Practices, Procedures, and Policies for Highway Construction and Maintenance
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Chapter 8 Winter Operations Update.doc
Date Submitted: 09/15/2010

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Title: Evaluation of the Cost/Benefit of State Participation in the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP)
Committee: NTPEP
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP20-7 COST BENEFITS FOR STATES USING NTPEP.doc
Date Submitted: 09/15/2011

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Title: Analysis of New Highway Lighting Technologies
Committee: Design and Traffic
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Highway Lighting Fall 2010.doc
Date Submitted: 09/14/2010

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Title: Challenges and Opportunities: A Strategic Plan for Equipment Managment Research
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-07 Equipment Research Strategic Plan.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2010

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Title: Resolution of Comments on the Draft AASHTO Bike Guide
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $40,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Bike Guide Comments 5-10.doc
Date Submitted: 05/10/2010

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Title: SYNTHESIS- EFFECT OF OVERLEGAL AND PERMIT TRUCKS ON BRIDGES
Committee: Subcommitee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: NCHRP 20-07_T18 SYNTHESIS- EFFECT OF OVERLEGAL AND PERMIT TRUCKS ON BRIDGES .doc
Date Submitted: 05/07/2010

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Title: Analysis of usRAP Benefits
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 proposal for usRAP.doc
Date Submitted: 05/07/2010

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Title: Improved Inspection Techniques for Steel Posttensioning Strands
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Inspection Techniques for Prestressing strand aashto format 20-07.doc
Date Submitted: 05/07/2010

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Title: Dependability of NEXRAD Reflectivity for Rainfall Estimates
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 NEXRAD Rainfall Estimation Technology and Research.doc
Date Submitted: 05/07/10

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Title: Review of DOT’s MS 4 Related Litigation Cases for Lessons Learned
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-07 on MS4 litigation 2010.doc
Date Submitted: 05/07/10

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Title: Operations Center of Excellence
Committee: Subcommittee on System Operations and Management
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 COE proposal.doc
Date Submitted: 05/06/2010

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Title: Update of AASHTO LRFD Wind Load Provisions
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: T5%20Wind%20Problem%20Statement[1].doc
Date Submitted: 05/06/2010

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Title: Continuation of Funding of 20-07 Task 245 - Update Bridge Temporary Works
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: funding continuation - temporary works.doc
Date Submitted: 4/19/2010

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Title: Updated Research for Collision Damage to Concrete Bridge Beams
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures - T-10 Concrete
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: Updated Research for Collision Damage.doc
Date Submitted: 4/18/2010

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Title: Alignment of the Draft AASHTO Transit Guide with the AASHTO Green Book
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committee on Geometric Design
Funding Requested: $40,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Transit Guide 3-10.doc
Date Submitted: 04/01/2010

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Title: Survey of Existing XML Schemas for Incorporation into TransXML
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committee on Electronic Engineering Data
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: 20-7 Proposal TransXML Schemas 2-10.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/10

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Title: Completion of the new AASHTO A Practical Guide to Estimating, Part 2
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 cost estimating guide2.doc
Date Submitted: 02/17/2010

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Title: Invasive Species: Requirements for Preventing Introduction to Project Sites
Committee: Subcommittee on Construction
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: Invasive_Species_20_7_SCOH_SOC_20100120.doc
Date Submitted: 1/20/2010

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Title: Assess the Safety of Common Roadside Features During Non-Tracking Impacts
Committee: Technical Committee on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP-20-7-NonTracking-Impacts-Proposal.doc
Date Submitted: 10/09/2009

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Title: Recalibaration of the LRFR Load Factors in the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-07_T18 Permits.doc
Date Submitted: 10/07/09

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Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual - Volume 1, Policy; Volume 2, Procedures
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - TCHH
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 TCHH Manual Update mf.doc
Date Submitted: 10/01/2009

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Title: Extension on Task 262 - Part 2 of Design Examples for Seismic Isolation Design of Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $40,000
File: 20-07 Task 262 Request for Extension Design Examples-Sep09_(rev_DHT).doc
Date Submitted: 9/29/2009

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Title: Analysis of New Highway Lighting Technologies
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Highway Lighting Fall 2009 REVISED.doc
Date Submitted: 09/24/09

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Title: Establish Design Specifications, Material Specifications and Test Methods for 100-Year Service Life for Pipe in the applicable AASHTO Specifications
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: AASHTO 20-07 for 100 yr pipe service life Sept-09.doc
Date Submitted: 09/21/2009

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Title: National Recalibration of MEPDG Concrete Models Based on Revised CTE Values
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 MEPDG Proposal.doc
Date Submitted: 09/21/2009

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Title: Development of a Test Method for Particle Size of Cement for Pavements
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-PSD.doc
Date Submitted: 09/21/2009

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Title: Collision Damage and Repair of Precast/Prestressed Concrete Bridge Beams
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: Updated Research for Collision Damage.doc
Date Submitted: 09/15/09

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Title: Development and Implementation Procedure for the Introduction of New Steel Shapes Into Transportation Structures
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: Development of an Implementation Procedure.doc
Date Submitted: 09/02/2009

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Title: Performance Evaluation of Pavement Marking Materials - Longitudinal and Transverse Placement
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-7 Pavement Markings.doc
Date Submitted: 09/02/2009

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Title: Synthesis of Economic Benefits for Winter Maintenance and Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: 20-7 Economic Benefits for Winter Maintenance .doc
Date Submitted: 09/01/2009

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Title: Long-Range Research Roadmap: Strategic Direction for Winter Maintenance and Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Winter Maintenance Research Roadmap.doc
Date Submitted: 09/01/2009

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Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: NCHRP_20-7 Proposal Contract Bid Competition.doc
Date Submitted: 5/6/09

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Title: Strategic Plan for the Development and Maintenance of AASHTO Standards by AASHTO Member Departments
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: 20-7 Proposal SOM Strategic Plan on Standard Development(4-09.doc
Date Submitted: 05/01/2008

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Title: Establish Test Methods for 100-Year Service Life for High Density Polyethylene Thermoplastic Pipe in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $30,000
File: 20-7 Proposal 100 year service life thermoplastic pipe.doc
Date Submitted: 04/29/2009

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Title: Evaluation of the Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Permissive Left Turn in Shared Yellow Signal Sections
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Format for FYA.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2009

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Title: Research Needs Assessment for Roadside Workers and Vehicle Safety
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Management
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal assessment for roadside worker and vehicle visibility.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2009

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Title: Performance Management for Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Management
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Performance performance management for operations.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2009

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Title: Development of Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Existing highway and Rail Transit Tunnels
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: ktProblem Statement-Tunnel Rehab- WA-1.doc
Date Submitted: 04/24/09

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Title: AASHTO Materials Specifications
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal ASTM(4-09).doc
Date Submitted: 04-21-09

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Title: Update to AASHTO “Pavement Management Guide”
Committee: Design, Technical Committee on Pavements
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-7 Pavement Management Guide-Revised.doc
Date Submitted: 04/02/09

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Title: Mono-strength Structural Bolts
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 20-07 mono strength bolts.doc
Date Submitted: 3/18/2009

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Title: Resolution of Anticipated Comments on the Draft 2nd Edition of the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
Committee: Technical Committees on Geometric Design and Nonmotorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP Bike Guide Resolution of Comments 2009.doc
Date Submitted: 03-16-2009

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Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual - Volume 1, Policy; Volume 2, Procedures.
Committee: Subcommittee on Design - TC on Hydrology and Hydraulics
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: tchh drainage manual.doc
Date Submitted: 05/10/2009

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Title: Design Build Projects – Design Quality Management Plans
Committee: Subcommittee on Construction
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: 20-7_Design_Build_Design_Quality_Mgmnt_20090210.doc
Date Submitted: 02/16/2009

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Title: Production of the new AASHTO A Practical Guide to Estimating
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $95,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 PROP 1.09.guidancepub.doc
Date Submitted: 02/02/2009

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Title: Work Zone Traffic Control Techniques and Guidelines for Short Term and Mobile Operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: mobileworkzone08.doc
Date Submitted: 9/15/2008

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Title: Maximizing Contractor Competition for Design/Bid/Build Contracts
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal Contract Bid Competition.doc
Date Submitted: 10/02/2008

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Title: Strategic Planning Workshop
Committee: Maintenance Subcommittee
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 SCOM Strategic Planning Workshop.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/08

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Title: Rheological Characterization of Flow Table Reference Material
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-Flow.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/2008

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Title: Measurement of Early-Age Deformation of Concrete
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-measurement of early deformation.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/2008

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Title: Development of a Test Method for Particle Size of Cement for Pavements
Committee: Materials
Funding Requested: 90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-PSD.doc
Date Submitted: 9/30/2008

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Title: Development of a Synthesis on the Practices of and Warrants for Price Indexing Commodities by State Agencies
Committee: Technical Committee on Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 PROPOSAL PRICE INDEXING 9-08.doc
Date Submitted: 09/29/2008

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Title: Best Practices for Coordinated Emergency Ventilation Control Schemes in Roadway Tunnels
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: Tunnel Vent Sept. 08.doc
Date Submitted: 09/29/08

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Title: Application of AASHTO LRFD Specifications to Design of Sound Barriers
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal for LRFD Sound Barriers.doc
Date Submitted: 09/25/2008

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Title: Update of the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book)
Committee: TC Geometric Design
Funding Requested: $80,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 PROP 10-08 Update Green Book.doc
Date Submitted: 09/05/2008

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Title: Graphical Traffic Signal Design Aid based on the MUTCD
Committee: subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 Proposal - Graphical Signal Dsn Aid.doc
Date Submitted: 6/25/08

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Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual - Volume 1, Policy; Volume 2, Procedures
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: 20-7 TCHH Manual Update mf.doc
Date Submitted: 08/28/08

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Title: Guidelines for Improving Utility Construction Practices
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Guidelines for Improving Utility Construction Practices_PS8.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Aerial Vs. Underground Utility Installations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Aerial Vs. Underground Utility Installations_PS6.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Markers for Underground Utilities
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $ 100,000
File: Markers for Underground Utilities_PS5.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Feasibility of Using Incentives to Facilitate Utility Relocations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $ 100,000
File: Feasibility of Using Incentives to Facilitate Utility Relocations PS4.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Utility Policy/Guidance Documents, Review and Recommendations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: Utility PolicyGuidance Documents, Review and Recommendations PS3.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Data Bases for Estimating Costs of Utility Relocations
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $ 100,000
File: Problem Statement_2.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Information Clearinghouse for Utilities
Committee: ROW and Utilities
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Problem Statement_1.doc
Date Submitted: 08/13/08

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Title: Measurement of Early-Age Deformation of Concrete
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-measurement of early deformation.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/08

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Title: Development of Accelerated Bridge Standards
Committee: Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Development of Accelerated Bridge Standards.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008

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Title: Finalization of a new AASHTO Drainage Manual
Committee: Subcommitte on Design
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: 20-7 TCHH Manual Update mf.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008

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Title: Guidance for Design and Selection of Pipes
Committee: Subcommittee on Design
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: 20-7 pipe type mf.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008

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Title: Development of Accelerated Bridge Construction Standards
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: ABC standards].doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008

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Title: Potential for Saving Lives with Various Countermeasures to meet AASHTO’s New Safety Goal
Committee: Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety and
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Safety Coutermeasure Estimates.doc
Date Submitted: 04/21/2008

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Title: Identification of Best Practices in the Estimation of Preliminary Engineering Costs
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committees on Preconstruction Engineering Management and Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal, Estimation of Preliminary Engineering Costs.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2008

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Title: Development of a Test Method for Particle Size of Cement for Pavements
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-PSD.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/08

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Title: Rheological Characterization of Flow Table Reference Material
Committee: Subcommiittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: 20-7 Proposal-Flow.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/08

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Title: Assessment of state-of-the-practice for identifying Earth Retaining Structure
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Asset Management
Funding Requested: $99,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Earth Retaining Structures.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2008

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Title: Asset Management issues and performance specifications associated with long-term outsourcing and leasing of transportation infrastructure
Committee: AASHTO Subcommittee on Asset Management
Funding Requested: $99.000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Outsourcing Perf Specs.doc
Date Submitted: 04/18/2008

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Title: Electronic Publications Delivery System: AASHTO’s Next Step
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $60,000
File: 20-7 Proposal - Electronic Delivery Systems.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/08

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Title: Best Practices for the Analysis and Approval of Contractor Bids
Committee: Subcommittee on Design, Technical Committees on Preconstruction Engineering Management and Cost Estimating
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal, Analysis and Approval of Contractor Bids.doc
Date Submitted: 04/16/2008

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Title: Development of guidelines for conducting effective customer surveys related to highway maintenance operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 11 Guidelines on Market Research for Maintenance Operations(modified 8-29-07).doc
Date Submitted: 04/15/2008

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Title: Update of the AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities
Committee: Technical Committee on NonMotorized Transportation
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Ped Guide update.doc
Date Submitted: 04/10/2008

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Title: Recalibration of AASHTO Resistance Factors for High Strength Fasteners
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $45,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Fasteners.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/2008

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Title: Best Practices for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Tunnel Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal tunnels 012008-Final-revised.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/2008

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Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Seismic Isolation Design
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $85,000
File: 20-07 Prop_Isolation_Guide Spec_T2_T3_020108.doc
Date Submitted: 03/31/2008

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Title: Subcommittee on Systems Operations and Management Strategic Plan Update
Committee: SSOM (Subcommittee on Systems Operation and Mangement
Funding Requested: $40,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 SSOM Strategic Plan Update.doc
Date Submitted: 09/25/2007

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Title: Guidelines for the Use of Bicycle Lanes for Various Roadway Characteristics
Committee: Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Bicycles.doc
Date Submitted: 09-21-2007

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Title: Synthesis of crash tested precast concrete barrier designs and anchoring methods
Committee: Tech Cmte on Roadside Safety
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: Concrete Barrier Synthesis 20-7.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007

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Title: Development of guidelines for conducting effective customer surveys related to highway maintenance operations
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 11 Guidelines on Market Research for Maintenance Operations(modified 8-29-07).doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007

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Title: Guideline for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Bridge Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 04 Guidelines for Implementing QC and QA for Bridge Inspection.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007

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Title: Development of a Pavement Preservation Chapter for the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: 01 Development of a Pavement Preservation Chapter for the AASHTO MEPD.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007

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Title: Update AASHTO Guide for Snow and Ice Control
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $50,000
File: 05 Update AASHTO Guide for Snow and Ice Control.doc
Date Submitted: 09/18/2007

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Title: Alternative Calibration Method for AASHTO T 153
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: H 20-7 Proposal T 153.doc
Date Submitted: 08/17/2007

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Title: Best Practices for measuring and accepting concrete in the field
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 Proposal - BP Measuring and placing Concrete Placement Best Practices.doc
Date Submitted: 9/17/07

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Title: NCHPR 20-7 Proposal for Vehicle Size and Weight Management (VSW) Outreach
Committee: Highway Subcommittee on Highway Transport
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: VSW NCHRP 20-7 Request Proposal for Vehicle Size and Weight Management Outreach.doc
Date Submitted: 09/14/2007

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Title: Best Practices for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Tunnel Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 Proposal tunnels 090607-Final.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2007

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Title: Torsion in Concrete Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: Torsion Problem Statement_1.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2007

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Title: Guideline for Implementing Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Bridge Inspection
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: 20-7 Proposal QC Guidelines.doc
Date Submitted: 09/10/2007

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Title: Review and Update of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Seismic Isolation Design
Committee: Subcomittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: $85,000
File: 20-07 Prop_Update_Isolation_Guide Spec_T2_T3.doc
Date Submitted: 9/10/2007

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Title: Measurement of Early-Age Deformation of Concrete
Committee: 3b
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: Measurement of Early.doc
Date Submitted: 08/31/07

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Title: Development of Testing Protocols for Adhesive Anchors Under Sustained Tensile Load
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: NCHRP Adhesive Anchors 20-7.doc
Date Submitted: 8/20/2007

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Title: Vehicle Size and Weight Outreach
Committee: Subcommittee on Highway Transport
Funding Requested: $65,000
File: VSW NCHRP 20-7 Request.doc
Date Submitted: 5/1/07

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Title: Proposal for a synthesis on observed minimum thresholds of LED (Light Emitting Diodes) traffic signals
Committee: The subcommitte on traffic engineering and the subcommitte on systems operations and management
Funding Requested: $74,500.00
File: ITEAASHTO LED proposal for NCHRP 20.doc
Date Submitted: 04/27/2007

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Title: Performance Based Contractor Prequalification, U.S. and International Practices
Committee: Subcommittee on Construction
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Performance Based Prequalification.doc
Date Submitted: 04/20/2007

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Title: Development of a Test Methods for Surface Roughness Measurement of the Final Finishing Top Glass Bead Coating on the Pavement Markings
Committee: Subcommitte on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: glass beads roughness measurement.doc
Date Submitted: 04/20/2007

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Title: Development of a Test Method for Optical Sizing and Roundness
Committee: Subcommitte on Materials
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: 20-7 glass beads 2007 restored.doc
Date Submitted: 04/20/2007

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Title: Development of a Standard Test Method for Particle Size Measurement of Cement
Committee: SOM
Funding Requested: $90,000
File: Request for NCHRP 20-7 Project 2007-3.doc
Date Submitted: 4/20/07

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Title: Reliable Funding for Agency Equipment Replacement
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Reliable Funding for Equipment Replacement.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007

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Title: Determination of best business practices to interface bridge inspection information into a needs-based bridge/maintenance management system
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Maintenance and Repairs from Bridge Inspections Final 8-14.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007

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Title: Management System Cross Talk
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $100,000
File: Management System Cross Talk.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007

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Title: Performance Measures for Training and Certification Programs
Committee: Subcommittee on Maintenance
Funding Requested: $75,000
File: Performance Measures for Training and Certification Programs.doc
Date Submitted: 04/17/2007

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Title: Evaluation of Pipe Materials Selection Practice and Research and Recommendations for Pipe Material Selection Criteria
Committee: SCOD Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulic
Funding Requested: 100,000
File: 20-7 pipe materials spring 07.doc
Date Submitted: 4/16/07

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Title: Modifications of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications to Incorporate or Update the Guide Spcifications for Design of Pedestrian Bridges
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 70000
File: Problem Statement (20-07) for Ped Design.doc
Date Submitted: 4/12/2007

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Title: Bridge Construction Practices For Temporary Works
Committee: Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Funding Requested: 30000
File: 20-7 Proposal Bridge Temp works.doc
Date Submitted: 4/12/2007

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Title: Review of standards developed from NCHRP research projects and through SHRP, by both AASHTO and ASTM
Committee: Subcommittee on Materials
Funding Requested: $70,000
File: NCHRP 20-7 proposal, NCHRP and test stadndards.doc
Date Submitted: 04/02/2007

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