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New Research Projects

The following projects were selected by the MPC Executive committee for funding for 2007-2008. Selections were based on research needs of the region, input from the MPC advisory board, and research strengths of the MPC universities.

Colorado State University

• MPC-274: Beneficial Use of Waste Tire Rubber in Low-Volume Road and Bridge Construction (2nd Year)
• MPC-275: Z-Spike Rejuvenation to Salvage Timber Railroad Bridge Members (2nd Year)
• MPC-276: Use of Salvaged Utility Poles in Roadway Bridges (2nd Year)
• MPC-278: Bus-Stop Shelters-Improved Safety (2nd Year)
• MPC-291: A New Generation of Emergency Escape Ramps
• MPC-292: Traffic Safety Vulnerability Information Platform (TS-VIP) for Highways in Mountainous Areas Using Geospatial Multimedia Technology

North Dakota State University

• Vision Drive Safe: Regional Rural Transportation Safety Conference
• Agricultural and Food Truck Conference
• MPC-293: Development of GIS Multimodal Capacity Model for Northern Tier Freight Corridor
• MPC-294: Indian Reservation Roads (IRR) and Local Roads Modeling and Management Databases
• MPC-295: Integrating Security Into Small MPO Planning Activities
• MPC-296: Phase II, Driver Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior and Beliefs: Focus Group - Young Male Drivers
• MPC-297: Understanding Influence of Transportation and Other Factors on the Economic Growth of Nonmetropolitan Cities
• MPC-298: Generating Public Involvement in Transportation Policy and Funding Decision Making Processes
• MPC-299: Integrating Planning and Operations Models to Predict Work Zone Traffic
• MPC-300: Demand Estimation for Corn Transportation: A North Dakota Case Study

South Dakota State University

• MPC-279: Structural Applications of Self-Consolidating Concrete in Bridge Structures (2nd Year)
• MPC-280: Evaluation of SRICOS Method on South Dakota Cohesive Soils (2nd Year)
• MPC-281: The Assessment of Chloride Injury from De-Icing Salts in Trees along State Highways in the Black Hills (2nd Year)
• MPC-285: Structural Performance of Prestressed Self-Consolidating Concrete Girders Made with Limestone Aggregates

University of Utah

• MPC-282: Express Lane Genetic Algorithm Microsimulation Evaluation Part 2 (ELGAME2) (2nd Year)
• MPC-288: Utah Department of Transportation Traffic Operations Center (TOC) Operator Training
• MPC-289: Evaluation of Optimal Traffic Monitoring Station (TMS) Spacing on Freeways
• MPC-290: Evaluation of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) Strategies for Bus Rapid Transit Project on 3500 South Street in Salt Lake County, UT

University of Wyoming

• MPC-271: A Comprehensive Transportation Safety Evaluation Program in the State of Wyoming (2nd Year)
• MPC-286: Developing System for Consistent Messaging on Interstate 80's Dynamic Message Signs
• MPC-287: Effectiveness of Using Recycled Asphalt Materials (RAP) and other Dust Suppressants in Gravel Roads