The purpose of this study is to develop a tool that will assist in the development of traffic control plans. Using information from TxDOT Dallas District and several other sources, a GIS-based map has been assembled that ...

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are useful in analyzing and visualizing database information. Specifically, the field of geotechnical engineering stands to benefit from a database encompassing GIS; as, geotechnical ...

The translation from discharge to water surface elevation is always an essential issue in flood forecasting and emergency response. To realize this translation, information about river channel is indispensable. In this ...

Budget from transportation agencies cannot meet the increasing requirements of pavement maintenance. Preventative pavement maintenance is accepted as a more cost-effective way to keep pavement in an acceptable level with ...

Utility related issues are one of the most common reasons for project delays and project over-budget for highway projects. As the number and complexity of transportation projects increases so does the scope of conflicts ...

Forecasting future at-risk pavement locations can help prevent the expensive costs associated with rebuilding completely destroyed pavement. Optimizing the locations for preemptive maintenance results in better allocation ...

The purpose of this study was to include consideration for intersections into the previously created GIS traffic control planning tool. Available data for making intersection control calculations were collected and integrated ...

Food Deserts are an expansive problem with cascading effects on quality of life, equity, and health outcomes for FD residents. Within urban FDs, a disconnect exists between the built environment and stakeholder populations, ...