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A clear path home: IDOT’s potential all-pavement marking improvements bring ‘good news’ for motorists

Driving at night is one thing. Driving in the dark when it’s raining cats and dogs is another. Once you lose the ability to see the centerline markings, it can get downright dangerous.

Bold Plans for the Future: Lyft, Uber Explore Autonomous Vehicles

In the era of ride-hailing, service providers often find themselves in contention with one another waiting to see who comes out victorious. Perhaps the most highly contended ride-hailer brawl is the one between Lyft and Uber.

Setting the Standard: State-of-the-Practice Load Factors Expected to Extend Some Illinois Bridges’ Lifecycles, Save Cost

We drive over them without a second thought. Yet, last January the American Road & Transportation Builders released its 2017 report labelling 2,303 Illinois bridges structurally deficient using figures from the Federal Highway Administration.

Accelerating Safety: Crash Data to Help Improve Work Zones

We all know the two seasons in Illinois ― winters and work zones. While inching through work zones isn’t ideal for motorists, roadway construction and maintenance are integral parts of providing a safe and efficient transportation system.

Does Vehicle Noise Bother You at Home? We Can Help!

Highway traffic can make for a noisy neighbor ― semi rolling over rumble strips, horns blasting, tires squealing, cars speeding by, even vehicle emissions can be “noisy.”

News and Events

  • The Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative invites you to submit problem statements describing proposed research in the field
  • Fourth International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics 
  • 11th International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets
  • 2019 American Society of Civil Engineers International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference
  • Accelerated Pavement Testing 6th International Conference

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