Treatments to reduce the frequency of freeway exit sign hits (open access)

Treatments to reduce the frequency of freeway exit sign hits

Report of a project to identify and evaluate methods that may reduce the number of sign hit by errant vehicles with field studies conducted near Corpus Christi, Texas.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Pesti, Geza; Oben-Boampong, Kwaku; Songchitruksa, Praprut & Theiss, LuAnn
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Jacinto River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2010 (open access)

San Jacinto River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2010

Comprehensive annual financial report of the San Jacinto River Authority discussing the finances and statistics for the activities of the agency during fiscal year 2010.
Date: January 17, 2011
Creator: San Jacinto River Authority (Tex.)
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Implementation of Transverse Variable Asphalt Rate seal coat practices in Texas (open access)

Implementation of Transverse Variable Asphalt Rate seal coat practices in Texas

An implementation project was performed to expand use of transversely varied asphalt rate (TVAR) seal coat practices in all districts. The project included nine regional workshops, continued field texture testing of test sites, provided one set of sand patch test equipment to each Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) district, and published 500 copies of the TVAR Field Guide for broad TxDOT distribution.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Krugler, Paul E. & Estakhri, Cindy K.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware test 3-11 of the Texas Department of Transportation Portable Concrete Traffic Barriers with sign support assembly (open access)

Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware test 3-11 of the Texas Department of Transportation Portable Concrete Traffic Barriers with sign support assembly

This report presents the details of the design developed for mounting the traffic control sign support on top a portable concrete traffic barrier (PCTB), description of the full scale crash test performed on the design, and an assessment and evaluation of the performance of the PCTB with the sign support mounted on top according to specifications of "Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware" (MASH). The PCTB mounted sign support assembly anchored to the top of the TxDOT Type 2 PCTB tested for this project performed acceptably for MASH test 3-11.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Williams, William F. & Menges, Wanda L.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Safety and economic impacts of converting two-way frontage roads to one-way : methodology and findings (open access)

Safety and economic impacts of converting two-way frontage roads to one-way : methodology and findings

Report on research develop information to communicate the safety and economic impacts of converting frontage roads from two-way to one-way. Researchers studied five locations in Texas where frontage roads were converted from two-way operation to one-way operation and developed accident modification factors related to frontage road conversion segments that roadway designers can use to guide frontage road conversion project planning.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Eisele, William L.; Yager, Christine E.; Brewer, Marcus A.; Frawley, William E.; Park, Eun Sug; Lord, Dominique et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Planning tools to assess the real estate leveraging potential for roadways and transit: technical report (open access)

Planning tools to assess the real estate leveraging potential for roadways and transit: technical report

Report on research examining the implementation of Senate Bill 1266, which provides for alternative funding methods for transportation projects and presenting recommended amendments to address the bill's shortcomings.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Vadali, Sharada; Bujanda, Arturo; Li, Yingfeng; Kuhn, Beverly; Zhang, Ming; Aldrete, Rafael M. et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exploratory study : vehicle mileage fees in Texas (open access)

Exploratory study : vehicle mileage fees in Texas

This project evaluates Vehicle Mileage (VM) fees as a possible funding mechanism for meeting the State of Texas' long-term transportation needs. Researchers conducted listening sessions with the general public and stakeholders to gather input on the concept. Researchers also prepared a decision matrix that can aid policy makers in evaluating the various trade-offs in policy that will be encountered in vehicle mileage fee system development. This study identified both challenges and opportunities for implementation of VM fees.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Baker, Richard & Goodin, Ginger
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Assessment of public involvement (open access)

Assessment of public involvement

"This report analyzed several meetings held by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), reviewed TxDOT's Literature and regulations, and assessed documents from other states. These synthesized findings led to the development of a policy statement and recommendations for consideration by TxDOT staff."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Lewis, Carol Abek; Goodwin, Gwendolyn C. & Sabaroche, Sascha
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program Annual Report: 2010 (open access)

Texas Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program Annual Report: 2010

Annual report about managing nonpoint source pollution in Texas providing an overview of the issue and the program, with additional information about watershed action planning, the water quality management cycle, specific agency programs, and best management practices during 2010.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Racing Commission Annual Report: 2010 (open access)

Texas Racing Commission Annual Report: 2010

Annual report of the Texas Racing Commission, including racing locations, statistics, related program information, and other financial and nonfinancial data.
Date: January 31, 2011
Creator: Texas Racing Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Annual Property Tax Report: Tax Year 2009 (open access)

Texas Annual Property Tax Report: Tax Year 2009

Annual report related to property taxes in Texas for 2009 organized into sections for statewide local taxes and for the operations of appraisal districts.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Laboratory and field evaluations of external sulfate attack in concrete (open access)

Laboratory and field evaluations of external sulfate attack in concrete

"The research described in this report aims to address several of these lingering issues, especially those that are particularly relevant to the state of Texas."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Drimalas, Thanos; Clement, John C.; Folliard, Kevin J.; Dhole, Raj & Thomas, Michael D. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fatigue Life of Steel Base Plate to Pole Connections for Traffic Structures (open access)

Fatigue Life of Steel Base Plate to Pole Connections for Traffic Structures

"This is a final report of an extensive experimental and analytical examination of the fatigue behavior of the welded end connection used on high-mast light structures and traffic signal masts. The weld details commonly used for these connections produce very poor fatigue performance. Their performance is a function of base plate stiffness, weld type and geometry, and number of anchor bolts. Recommended connections and their corresponding fatigue strength are given as well as recommended fabrication and welding specifications."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Stam, Andrew Philip; Frank, Karl H.; Stern, A. P.; Anderson, T. H. & Richman, N. B.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Peer state assessment of TxDOT maintenance program and practices:  workshop and road rally findings (open access)

Peer state assessment of TxDOT maintenance program and practices: workshop and road rally findings

"The goal of the project was to conduct a workshop at CTR and in the Austin District that would educate the visiting peers on TxDOT"s maintenance practices and invite their feedback."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Gao, Lu; Chi, Seokho; Prozzi, Jorge Alberto; Yildirim, Yetkin; Zhang, Zhanmin; Centurion, Claudia et al.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pavement Preservation and System Optimization Task Force (open access)

Pavement Preservation and System Optimization Task Force

"This report provides: an overview of a proposed three-tier system, preliminary results from a state department of transportation (DOT) survey, initial estimates of required funding, ideas of UTP Category 1 Formula, and an overview of the status of mobility."
Date: January 2011
Creator: Lomax, Timothy J.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Steel Fiber Replacement of Mild Steel in Prestressed Concrete Beams (open access)

Steel Fiber Replacement of Mild Steel in Prestressed Concrete Beams

Technical report on replacing mild steel with steel fiber in prestressed concrete beams.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Tadepalli, Padmanabha R.; Hoffman, Norman; Mo, Y. L. & Hsu, Thomas T. C. (Thomas Tseng Chuang), 1933-
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Kerrville Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011 (open access)

Kerrville Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011

This report reviews the management and performance of the Kerrville Independent School District's (KISD) human resources and substitute teacher programs.
Date: January 9, 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brooks County Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011 (open access)

Brooks County Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011

"This report reviews the management and performance of the Brooks County Independent School District's (BCISD) human resources and substitute teacher programs."
Date: January 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fort Bend Independent School District: A Review of the Student Behavior Managment System, January 2011 (open access)

Fort Bend Independent School District: A Review of the Student Behavior Managment System, January 2011

This report reviews the management and performance of the Fort Bend Independent School District's (Fort Bend ISD) student behavior management system.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011 (open access)

San Antonio Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011

This report reviews the management and performance of the San Antonio Independent School District's (San Antonio ISD) student behavior management system.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011 (open access)

Dallas Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011

This report reviews the management and performance of the Dallas Independent School District's (DISD) student behavior management system.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conroe Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011 (open access)

Conroe Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011

This report reviews the management and performance of the Conroe Independent School District's (CISD) student behavior management system.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hooks Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011 (open access)

Hooks Independent School District: Human Resources and Substitute Teacher Program Review, January 2011

"This report reviews the management and performance of the Hooks Independent School District's (HISD) human resources and substitute teacher programs."
Date: January 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ingleside Independent School District: A Review of the Student Behavior Managment System, January 2011 (open access)

Ingleside Independent School District: A Review of the Student Behavior Managment System, January 2011

This report reviews the management and performance of the Ingleside Independent School District's (IISD) student behavior management system.
Date: January 20, 2011
Creator: MGT of America, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History