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18-4 Quick Response Project: 2019 ICNet Workshop

Project Objectives

Organize and run an ICNet workshop in spring 2019.
Identify research needs and develop a problem statement that NETC can address.
Develop a plan for sustaining the annual ICNet workshop in future years.

Technical Committee Members

Charles Hebson, Maine Department of Transportation
Elise Greenberg, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Katherine McArthur, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Steven Miller, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Ann Scholz, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Julia Gold, Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Joe Segale, Vermont Agency of Transportation

AC Liaison, Ann Scholz, New Hampshire Department of Transportation

18-1 Development of MASH Computer Simulated Steel Bridge Rail and Transition Details

Project Objectives

The objective of this project was to develop details for MASH compliance using computer simulations of the New England steel bridge rail configurations including transitions. The researchers uses LRFD strength calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) computer simulation to evaluate the crash performance of three NETC bridge rail and approach guardrail transition (AGT) designs. The impact conditions and assessment procedures conformed to the specifications in MASH for TL-3 or TL-4 (as appropriate) and included evaluations of structural capacity of the railing, risk of occupant injury, and vehicle stability during impact and redirection.

Project Results

The results of this project provide evidence of the crashworthiness of the NETC designs, which will aid the engineers of the New England State transportation agencies in making informed decisions on the continued use of these systems.

Technical Committee Members

Jeff Folsum (TC Chair), Maine Department of Transportation
David Kilpatrick, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Alex Bardow, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Robert Landry, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Michael Savella, Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Jim Lacroix, Vermont Agency of Transportation

AC Liaison, Dale Peabody, Maine Department of Transportation

Project Coordinator, Kirsten Seeber, CTC & Associates

17-2 Quick Response: Quantification of Research Benefits

Project Objectives

Implement or adapt the MnDOT research project Benefit Estimation Tool for 2-3 NETC projects.
Develop detailed guidelines to identify and gather the inputs required for the benefit categories of these projects.

Technical Committee Members

Emily Parkany (Chairperson), Vermont Agency of Transportation
Flavia Pereira (Chairperson), Connecticut Department of Transportation
Lily Oliver, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Dale Peabody, Maine Department of Transportation
Ann Scholz, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Michael Sock, Rhode Island Department of Transportation

15-4 Quick Response: Optimizing Quality Assurance (QA) Processes for Asphalt Pavement Construction in the Northeast

Project Objectives

Develop a detailed document listing Quality Assurance processes, including Agency Acceptance and Contractor Quality Control, of member states through interviews of Agency and Contractor staffs and literature review.
Develop a regional white paper describing Quality Assurance practices for NETC constituents regarding HMA Acceptance and Quality Control testing.

Technical Committee Members

John Grieco (Chairperson), Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Vice-Chairperson Mark Brum, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Aaron Schwartz, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Kevin Cummings, Maine Department of Transportation
Bob Lauzon: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Michael Byrne, Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Denis Boisvert, New Hampshire Department of Transportation

17-1 Quick Response: New England Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Project Objectives

The research objectives of this project include:

Identify multi-state issues related to the testing and deployment of CVs, AVs, and CAVs in New England
Document opportunities and challenges related to multi-state CV, AV, and CAV issues
Prepare an action plan that minimizes the challenges and pursues the opportunities

Technical Committee Members

Emily Parkany (Chairperson), Vermont Agency of Transportation
Joe Segale, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Kara Aguilar, Maine Department of Transportation
Peter Calcaterra, Connecticut Department of Transportation
Daniel Sullivan, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Julia Gold, Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Susan Klasen, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Kody McCarthy, New Hampshire Department of Transportation

15-2 Using the New SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Safety Databases to Examine Safety Concerns for Older Drivers

Project Objectives

This project aims to address highway safety challenges by funding research using the SHRP2 NDS and RID data to examine intersection safety for drivers 65 and older. This study will utilize a phased approach with Phase I constituting a preliminary examination of the data, some safety analysis for proof of concept and insights into its application for improving intersection safety for this age group and some data analysis. Phase II will be based on the success of Phase I. Research in the second phase shall define and undertake innovative approaches that ultimately provide advancements in the study of road crashes and/or implementable solutions to real-world problems. The program shall ultimately lead to final deliverables that have direct value to highway safety practitioners at the State and local level.

Technical Committee Members

Duane Brunell (Chairperson), Maine Department of Transportation
Bonnie Polin, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Bruce Nyquist, Vermont Agency of Transportation
Michael Dugas, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Michael Whaley, Connecticut Department of Transportation
*Charles Fay, FHWA
*Yusuf Mohamedshah, FHWA
*Rhonda Fletcher: Maine Department of Transportation
*Non-voting members