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      <title>Transforming Transportation with an Innovative and Talented Workforce: A Transportation Careers Workshop</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The proposed event will be a two-day workshop in Durango, Colorado, at both Fort Lewis College and another community site or high school, featuring several key presentations and a panel discussion. The first day will consist of speakers and presentations. The second day will consist of interactive feedback at separate locations regarding the results of vocational assessment inventories. The target population of workshop participants will be high school and college students interested in learning more about careers in the transportation industry. Participants will complete surveys and career-planning instruments and receive detailed interpretations of their results to help them narrow their career choices. Representatives from trucking, transit, state DOTs, and the supply chain industry will be invited to participate as experts, delivering presentations that describe careers and opportunities in the transportation industry. In addition, there will be an interactive session to help participants prioritize their vocational interests and preferences. Lastly, a networking event with presenters will also be arranged.

In addition to providing career information on activities, salaries, and other employment and career opportunities in the transportation industry, the proposed workshop will also address two main needs regarding the recruitment of potential entrants to the transportation industry. First, identify a transportation career profile for prospective applicants to target highly congruent candidates for the industry. This profile will provide researchers with an opportunity to develop an interest and preference profile of prospective students whose interests are congruent with the industry. Identifying those persons who are likely to be congruent allows outreach efforts to be tailored and targeted, and limited funds and resources to be used more effectively. Second, a short, easy-to-use web page that could assist students in obtaining information about transportation careers in general, with a brief survey or questionnaire to help narrow down interests in transportation careers, which then directs users to more targeted information. This web page could then be made available to other UTC programs that conduct transportation and career outreach events. The web page will be used to tally hits, and requests for applications will help more accurately measure the impact of the workshop's outreach efforts. This outreach project will also incorporate the development and implementation of a prototype webpage to evaluate the workshop and serve other UTCs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Technical Specification and Publication Web Service </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Starting in 2021, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Research Section opted to provide access to an online standards portal for all of MoDOT. After some trial and error, the Research Section has changed vendors and limit-access to standards commonly used by MoDOT’s Bridge Division. Based on feedback from the Bridge Division, the Research Section should be able to tailor the service to meet their needs. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:23:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Using Knowledge of Human Factors to Strengthen Highway Design</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Transportation practitioners recognize that leveraging knowledge of human factors in road design is critical for delivering safe mobility to the full spectrum of multimodal road users (motorists, pedestrians, micromobility users, transit users). Understanding how psychology, cognition, and behavioral tendencies shape the ways in which different road users interact with one another and the road environment itself is critical for creating design solutions that promote safe and efficient movement. NCHRP Report 600 (Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems) provides guidance on integrating knowledge of human factors into design practice. While the report is a valuable resource, it appears to be underutilized by design professionals. Many designers are unaware it exists. Others know of the document yet are not inclined to wade through its voluminous content to identify entries that may be relevant to the project they are developing — there just is no time to do so. Motivated by a desire to improve the accessibility of NCHRP Report 600, this report describes development of a website for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) named Designing for Safe Mobility. The website provides condensed versions of entries found in NCHRP 600, which can be searched and filtered based on user preferences. Along with this searchable database of entries, the website houses short primers that introduce practitioners to key topics underpinning contemporary design practice, including an overview of human factors in road design as well as review pieces on the Safe System Approach, context and functional classification, and the application of Complete Streets concepts. A Designing for Safe Mobility checklist on the site can be used by practitioners to verify they have systematically addressed human factors in their designs. The website can serve as a repository of design-related information and can be updated with new content (e.g., case studies, design tutorials) as needed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:44:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Open webcam data for traffic monitoring: YOLOv8 detection of road users before and during COVID-19</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Traffic volumes are rising globally, creating a growing need for accurate and scalable data collection to address mobility challenges and enhance transport systems. Yet, traditional methods remain costly and time-consuming despite advances in automated monitoring. This study explores the feasibility of using open webcam data in combination with the state-of-the-art object detection model YOLOv8 out-of-the-box for road user monitoring. Publicly accessible webcam imagery presents challenges such as high variability in image quality, road user occlusion, and environmental factors like poor visibility due to weather conditions. To assess their potential for traffic monitoring, the authors utilize open webcam data from Germany to evaluate the performance of YOLOv8′s model variants, testing 110 parameter combinations with a manually labeled reference dataset. Among the tested out-of-the-box model variants, YOLOv8x achieved the highest performance, with an F1-score of 0.75. This optimized model was applied to about 500,000 open webcam scenes to monitor the change of road users before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis revealed a 9.5% overall reduction in road users volume, with motorized road users declining significantly while bicycles increased by 25.2%. This reflects mobility patterns observed during the COVID-19 pandemic, where restrictions led to a significant shift towards cycling as an alternative mode of transport. The results are plausible as they mirror broader trends in active mobility observed in various urban contexts. The findings demonstrate the potential of leveraging open webcam data and pre-trained object detection models for scalable, cost-effective transport monitoring.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:52:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Data Dashboard and Capacity Building for Electric Carsharing in Underserved BIPOC Communities</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This dashboard is a collection of information about how electric vehicle (EV) carsharing has been successfully implemented in California to improve the mobility of individuals and communities. The site includes background information on EV carsharing, findings from evaluations of Miocar EV carsharing services, testimonials from carsharing members, and a toolkit of resources to be used by communities who are considering EV carsharing as a mobility solution.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Should I stay or should I go? An empirical analysis of consumer behavior using airline web-traffic data</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The authors analyze consumer search and purchase behavior in response to airline revenue-management practices using data from a major carrier’s website and Google Flights. The authors first describe patterns in search timing, purchase decisions, and paid fares. Then the authors estimate a multinomial logistic regression to identify factors driving search timing, finding that single adults with loyalty status, especially booking one-way nonstop itineraries, tend to search closer to departure. Next, the authors use a binary logistic model of conversions of searches to sales, showing that competitors’ prices and changing customer composition explain rising conversion probabilities as departure nears. Finally, using a fixed-effects regression, the authors reveal how search and booking patterns affect prices paid. Late-arriving travelers, particularly single adults with loyalty status, pay substantially more, consistent with the airline’s pricing strategies that segment more inelastic customers. Overall, the authors' findings underscore how revenue-management, competitor fares, and consumer characteristics jointly shape online search and purchase behavior.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Integrating Port Planning Information into a Web-Based Geographic Information System Platform</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Vietnam’s 3,260 km coastline highlights the vital role of coastal ports in the nation’s economy and regional development, particularly in underdeveloped areas. Modernizing port planning through the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can address the shortcomings of traditional methods, which often lack comprehensive data. This study examines the Ha Tinh Province port system, where a web-based GIS platform combined BIM and GIS technologies to enhance planning and management. Data from aerial, terrestrial, and underwater surveys were processed into detailed 3D models of port infrastructure and integrated into the platform. The system enabled real-time data sharing, advanced spatial analysis, and simulation of operational scenarios, improving decision-making and resource management. This innovative approach supports Vietnam’s seaport master plan, demonstrating how BIM-GIS integration can revolutionize port planning, promote sustainable development, and reinforce the strategic importance of the nation’s seaport network.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:20:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>An examination of the linkages among website characteristics, brand love, and word of mouth in the airline industry</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The prime purpose of this paper was to explore the association among website characteristics (information quality, system quality, perceived security, and visual appearance) and brand love in the airline industry. It also aimed to verify if brand love has a relationship with word of mouth. A questionnaire was utilized for collecting the data from several airline passengers in the UAE. All responses were quantitatively analyzed via PLS-SEM. The findings showed that information quality and system quality positively influence brand love. It was also found that perceived security and visual appearance are positively correlated with brand love. Finally, the analysis verified that brand love has a positive impact on word of mouth. This paper provides valuable implications to the management in the airline industry. Specifically, the results could be useful for marketing practitioners in the industry to devise strategies aimed at minimizing the risks in the online booking context, particularly security aspects to attain greater performance.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:11:21 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transitioning from Written to Online Interactive Reports: A Guide for Creating Modern Reports</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Interactive reports provide several benefits to readers, including making them easier to read, understand, and access. Interactive reports can also provide report analytics that can allow authors to understand how frequently the public use their reports. This guide sought to identify and document the methods, best practices, and guidance on developing and writing interactive reports, ensuring Section 508 and accessibility compliance, and curating digital archives. As a result, the following key takeaways can help authors successfully develop interactive reports: (1) Keep the audience in mind and develop the appropriate content that is easy to understand. (2) Use storytelling, with a beginning, rising action, climax, and conclusion, which focuses on the message you are trying to convey. (3) Use wireframing to map out the content before beginning to design in an online platform, focusing on how the reader will navigate the page, different uses of media (such as computers, tablets, and mobile phones), and branding. (4) Work with your internal IT department prior to using or purchasing an online platform or tool to ensure usability and compatibility standards. (5) Keep it simple and remember that all content should be accessible in three clicks or less. (6) Make sure online content is accessible: focus on eliminating poor color contrast, avoid using one color to convey information, enable more than "mouse only" navigation; implement captions on videos and alt-text on images. (7) Remember that any digital content that did not comply with Section 508 requirements, as of January 18, 2018, must be brought into compliance, but only documents that are changed after they became compliant must be updated to reflect the current requirements. (8) Make sure that you are following your agency’s record retention policy for archiving digital content. (9) Plan in advance for different situations that may arise when archiving content and consider having a backup.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:03:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Web-Based Training Site for Software Developed at UTEP</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Through several research projects, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has developed several software packages for pavement design and analysis. A web-based site was created to house these software packages and to provide training to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) pavement engineers. The main objective of this project was to develop the web-site. The site includes online tutorials of software packages that have been developed through TxDOT projects by the Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS). Users are able to go through the online modules to train on the software. At the end of the training modules, users will be able to download and use the software. This website offers training for five software packages pertaining mainly to the design and analysis of flexible pavements. The software packages are: REPP2000, SMART, RECIPPE, JIM, and DFINE.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:22:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MnDOT Traffic Camera Maximizer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This project involved the implementation of a Traffic Camera Maximizer (TCM).The Traffic Camera Maximizer was proposed to broaden the reach of the following MnDOT assets to improve situational awareness of driving conditions across the state: 511 public website, traffic public website, and Road Weather Information System (RWIS) cameras. To achieve the goals, the project was split into two portions. The first task was to improve the usability of the public 511 website for both desktop and mobile devices. The second task involved highlighting traffic and RWIS cameras within the 511 platform where slowdowns or inclement weather could be automatically detected, and the calculated delay would be displayed on 511. This could improve quality of real-time information.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:54:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Development of CRP Project Teaming and Mentoring Website</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[STATUS: Responses have been received in response to the RFQ. The project team will meet to select a contractor to perform the work.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:39:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating Multimedia Resources for Engineering Curriculum on Management and Operation of Transportation Systems</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Transportation projects may have environmental impacts including air, water and noise pollution, habitat disruption and land use alterations. As engineers, it is our responsibility to be guardians of public safety and to protect the environment. Transportation projects have great potential in engaging in and promotion of sustainable practices, however in engineering curriculum, we often skip discussions on the long-term performance and resource-conscious considerations of transportation practices. This is mainly due to lack of easily accessible and interactive resources. This project aims to fill this gap, through development of educational multimedia resources that faculty can easily access, adopt and share with their students. This project will integrate essential content on transportation projects with environmental impacts assessment of transportation applications and long-term performance and resource-conscious considerations of materials used for transportation projects. The educational resources will include materials (active learning activities, examples, discussion prompts), short informative videos, resources list for related content, interviews with experts in site-specific environmental considerations and contextual decision-making in transportation design. The multimedia materials will be hosted through the website created by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the Colorado State University.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Overview of Safety.Data.Gov [video]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Safety.Data.Gov empowers people to make informed decisions about their safety and the safety of others. Dan Morgan with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Chief Information Officer, shares the vision and implementation of the Safety.Data.Gov initiative.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:11:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Invisible Web Super Searcher [video]</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The invisible web includes content that doesn’t get indexed or queried by current generation search engines, content that isn’t retrievable for one reason or another, and content that resides in searchable databases that produce dynamic results. This presentation by Jennifer Klang, Head of Reference Services at the U.S. Department of Interior Library, shares lessons in how to search the internet more effectively with a research-oriented approach.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:35:23 GMT</pubDate>
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