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Our MissionWe provide services to the transportation communitythrough research, technology transfer and education.

We create and participate in partnershipsto promote safe and effective

transportation systems.

Our ValuesTeamwork

Listening and communicating along withcourtesy and respect for others.

Honesty and Ethical BehaviorDelivering the highest quality

products and services.

Continuous ImprovementIn all that we do.

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Message from the DirectorPAUL E. TOUSSAINT, PE

This year we are commemorating the 25th year of the KentuckyTransportation Center (KTC) and its service to the Commonwealth.During the past 25 years, many changes have taken place intransportation as reflected by the technology we employ;the secondary (but crucial) impacts on social and environmentalconcerns; and how the transportation business is conductedin this state and the nation. At KTC we continue to keepabreast of the current technology and its impact on our business oftransportation.

At times like this, it is interesting to pause and reflect on the past.More often than not, our expectations have not kept pace withreality. Some 50 years ago at the advent of the interstatesystem, do you think that President Eisenhower fully anticipated theimpacts that it would have on transportation, our culture, or oureconomy? I doubt it! The economic, social and yes, even thepolitical ramifications of that transportation system have farexceeded expectations. Today, citizens (taxpayers) are reaping thebenefits and paying the costs of that 1955 decision. What will webe saying in 25 years about the decisions made in 2005?

In the next 25 years, KTC will continue to be involved in thehard science issues in the hopes of addressing such thingsas perpetual pavements, new scientific approaches to smartmaterials (nano-technology) that are lighter, stronger, and moreenvironmentally friendly, and other break through technologies thatare not even on the horizon at this time.

In addition, we will also have to offer solutions to soft scienceproblems that will likely dominate in the next couple of decades.Some of these items relate to such things as adequacy offinancing, organizational and technical capacity and issuesof sustainability (energy sources) that are fundamental totransportation development.

No matter what happens in the next 25 years, there are two thingsthat will remain constant for transportation. The first is that it willcontinue to take a lot of hard work from dedicated professionalemployees just like it has in the past 25 years; and secondly, it isgoing to take a resource stream that will meet the needs. Bottomline —we have seen dramatic changes in transportation over thepast 25 years, but in all probability— we have not seenanything yet!

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Message from the Director ................................................... 1

Community Transportation Innovation Academy .................... 4

Construction Engineering and Management.......................... 6

Geotechnology .................................................................... 7

Intelligent Transportation Systems.......................................... 8

Pavements and Materials ..................................................... 9

Structures and Coatings ..................................................... 10

Traffic and Safety ............................................................... 11

Planning and Systems Analysis .............................................. 12

Financial Analysis ................................................................ 13

Environmental Analysis ......................................................... 13

Technology Transfer ............................................................. 14

Research Reports Published During FY 2004-2005................ 16

Financial Snapshot .............................................................. 18

FY 2005-2006 Kentucky Highway Research Projects .............. 19

Advisory Board .................................................................... 19

Staff .................................................................................... 20

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Community TransportationInnovation AcademyThe Academy for Community Transportation Innovation (TheAcademy) is devoted to educating professionals and developingnew approaches and tools to ensure compatibility, sustainability,safety and efficiency of transportation systems. The Academycombines education and research with the overall goal ofenhancing and accelerating the integration of transportation projectdevelopment with community involvement and environmentalsensitivity.

The Academy is being administered by the University of Kentucky incollaboration with the University of Louisville in order tobuild on the strengths of both institutions. Kentucky’s regionaluniversities are expected to participate on a selected bases. TheKentucky Transportation Cabinet is an active partner forprogram guidance.

EDUCATION

Highlighted Project: Transportation Systems Management GraduateCertificate Program

This interdisciplinary certificateprogram is supported bothby the Academy and the South-eastern Transportation CentersProgram, administered byFHWA. Each year students fromCivil Engineering, Geography,

Public Administration, HistoricPreservation and LandscapeArchitecture participate in falland spring semester seminarsfunded by the CTI-Academy.These seminars are designed tohighlight the fundamentalchallenges of transportationplanning and its effect on thetotal human environment. Thefall semester focuses on theknowledge base for thestudents, including finance,environmental, land use, healthand the built environment,community development, andpublic involvement. The springsemester emphasizes applicationof this knowledge in a real-worldsetting, as the students willprovide support to a Kentuckycounty grappling with change.

STUDENTS READY TO TRY THEIR HAND AT DEFENSIVE DRIVING

COURSE.

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RESEARCH

Highlighted Project: Public Involvement inTransportation and Land Use Planning

This research project is designedto extend the insights gainedthrough research in StructuredPublic Involvement. Researchersare working on a method toallow the public to participateproductively and non-confront-ationally in planning for thefuture of their communities.Through the use of various visualaids, such as photographs, planviews, and GIS-linked 3Dsoftware, citizens will be able toclearly see the potential out-comes of various transportationand land use policies, andchoose those outcomes they mostdesire. The Academy is mostgrateful for the cooperation ofWoodford County Planning andZoning for allowing us to workwith them in a real-worldenvironment.

NOTE: Some of the researchprojects listed in the followingprogram areas also receivefunding from the academyresearch program.

SAMPLE LAND USE PLAN AND PHOTOGRAPH OF NEIGHBORHOOD FOR USE BY

RESIDENTS IN CHOOSING DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES.


Construction ManagementDONN HANCHER, PROGRAM MANAGER

MAJOR PROJECT ACTIVITY FOR 2005

Outsourcing Project Delivery FunctionsRapid Cost Construction MethodsAnalysis of the Costs of Utility and Right-of-Way ConflictsConceptual Cost Estimating GuideCost Management Tracking System

Population growth and the risein daily travelers is puttingincreased demands on stateDOTs. Both the quality andservice expectations of thepublic and business/industrycontribute to this demand.Despite increased workload,DOTs are facing staff shortagesdue to retirement, as well asother resource constraints.Outsourcing, or contracting outwork to external parties, is onepossible way to meet needs in atimely and cost effective manner.

This project evaluated thepotential effectiveness, benefits,concerns, and requirements foroutsourcing. Practices in otherstates and each of the Kentuckyhighway districts were surveyedand examined. Generally,outsourcing is increasing andspecific processes must bedeveloped to ensure its success.

Recommendations include theneed to: maintain corecompetency for all essentialfunctions; allow for significantand valid variation of out-sourcing different activities andamounts by highway district;and improve processes toevaluate and compare totalcosts of performing the function(in house vs. outsourcing).

Highlighted Project: Outsourcing of KyTC Project Delivery Functions

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GeotechnologyTOMMY HOPKINS, PROGRAM MANAGER


Engineering Properties of Subgrade Soft Soil LayerBy-Products Resource ManualUse of Ultra-Lightweight Geofoam in Culvert Extensions

Highlighted Project: Geotechnical Database

A comprehensive geotechnicaldatabase was developed forKentucky highways. Data may beentered and retrieved by anynumber of users simultaneouslyin a Windows’ client/serverstructure on a real-time basis.Geotechnical data werepartit ioned into five majorcategories:

Rock slopesLandslidesRoadwaysStructuresSoil and Rock EngineeringData

Data were gathered from fieldinventories and past engineeringreports. Preliminary hazardousratings of about 10,000rock slopes on Kentucky’s high-ways were made. Geometric,geological, and traffic attributes,GPS locations (latitudes andlongitudes), photographs,hazardous ratings of each rockslope and landslide are stored

in the geotechnical database.Statistical analyzers andengineering applications forperforming “on-line” analyses

are included in the database.The database provides:

A means of retrieving soil androck data rapidly to manageproblemsInformation for planning newand reconstructed facilitiesData for assessing earthquake susceptibility andidentifying landslide -androckfall- prone areas


ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)JOE CRABTREE, PROGRAM MANAGER


Crash Site Time ManagementWIM Technologies EvaluationIncident Management Strategic PlanIncident Detection Technologies EvaluationTransportation Operations Center EvaluationRoute Disruption AnalysisCommercial Vehicle Safety System Development

Highlighted Project: Kentucky’s Highway Incident ManagementStrategic Plan

The plan includes a missionstatement for the KentuckyTransportation Cabinet regard-ing highway incident manage-ment. It identifies four goals withsome sixteen objectives and49 specific strategies that can beused to accomplish the objec-tives. These strategies are rankedby priority, and each strategy hasa recommended time frame forimplementation.

Follow-on activit ies (someinvolving support from thecenter) have been initiated bythe Transportation Cabinet toimplement the high-priorityrecommendations of theStrategic Plan.

The objective of this projectwas to develop a strategic planthat provides a vision andstrategy for significantlyimproving all aspects of high-way incident management inKentucky. The project tasksincluded a literature review, anational survey, self-assessmentof Kentucky’s incident manage-ment processes, analysis ofcase studies, a statewidestakeholder forum, identificationof “best practices,” and thedevelopment of the StrategicPlan components.

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Pavements and MaterialsDAVE ALLEN, PROGRAM MANAGER


Evaluation of Pavement Management SystemPavement Profiling EquipmentPavement Materials, Design, Construction andExperimental TechniquesEvaluation and Implementation Issues for the 2002Pavement Design GuideAsphalt Pavement Durability IssuesPermeability of Kentucky Asphalt PavementsDetermination of Distress Levels and Rehab CyclesPavement Ridability Issues

Highlighted Project: Pavement and Subgrade Assessment of I-265,Jefferson County

The Kentucky TransportationCenter was asked to investigatesettlement of concrete pavementslabs and differential settlementbetween driving lanes on theGene Snyder Freeway inJefferson County.

The center researchers usedground penetrating radar (GPR)to determine that there wasexcess water in parts of thesubgrade, and in variouslocations in the dense-gradeaggregate under the pavement.GPR also indicated that therewas (in some locations) a weaksoil layer on top of the rock road-bed. This soil layer was not a partof the original design section. Inaddition, falling weight deflect-ometer (FWD) tests on theconcrete pavement indicatedthere was very poor load

transfer across the joints. Thispointed to failure in the dowelbars.

Center researchers assisted theTransportation Cabinet indeveloping a remedial design.

I-265, GENE SNYDER FREEWAY. RED AREAS SHOWS EXCESS WATER

IN DGA UNDER CONCRETE PAVEMENT.


Structures and CoatingsISSAM HARIK, PROGRAM MANAGER


Seismic Evaluation of I-24 Bridges in W. KentuckyRemote Sensing Technology for Bridge StructuresMulti-Barge Flotilla Impact on BridgesSeismic Evaluation of Bridges on W. Ky. ParkwaysBridge Retrofit Using FRP ClothBridge Management System Calibration and TestingCoatings and Sealants to Address BridgeConcrete DeteriorationDisposal of Bridge Paint Debris

Highlighted Project: Carbon Fiber Fabric Strengthening of theCarter County Bridge

Advanced carbon fiber reinforcedpolymer (CFRP) composites, usedin the aerospace industry (e.g.stealth bomber), hold promise forhighway structures. The materialhas a high strength to low weightratio and is resistant to corrosionand chemical attack. Althoughthe CFRP material is veryexpensive, its application as part

of a retrofit system in bridges isproving to be feasible.

A prime example is the retrofitof a KY 3297 Bridge in CarterCounty. The spread box beamshad severe cracks which wouldtraditionally require the replace-ment of the entire superstructureat a cost of approximately$600,000 (in addition to theinconvenience for the travelingpublic). The bridge was repairedby using CFRP fabric appliedover the cracks in a mannersimilar to the application of wallpaper by KTC researchers. Thecost of the retrofit was$100,000.

After almost four years of moni-toring the bridge there has beenno movement in the cracks: theretrofit has been a solid success.

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Traffic and SafetyJERRY PIGMAN, PROGRAM MANAGER


Effect of Curve Warning Signs on SpeedEvaluation of Auto Incident Recording SystemReview of KRS Traffic Provisions and Kentucky Drivers ManualSafety and Capacity Evaluations of Kentucky InterstatesDesign Speed, Operating Speed and Speed Limits AnalysisEvaluation of Work Zone Safety OperationsAccess Management GuidelinesImplementation Support for Access ManagementSafety Impacts of Design Element Trade-OffsDriver Behavior and SpeedsFatal Crash Trends and Countermeasures

Highlighted Project: Evaluation of Auto Incident Recording System

The Auto Incident RecordingSystem (AIRS) is a sound actuatedvideo recording system. It auto-matically records potentialincidents when sound is detected( e.g., horns, clashing metal,squealing tires). The recordingsystem identifies patterns ofcrashes at intersections using twovideo cameras and twodirectional microphones. Steps toevaluate system effectivenessincluded:

Review videoed incidents andnear-incidentsCompare police crash reportsto videosComplete a traffic conflictinvestigation

Results from the Louisvilleintersection evaluation indicatethat AIRS is an efficient methodof documenting crashes. Otherfindings include:

Efficiency is limited bynumber of false incidentsidentifiedIntersection improvementsmade as a result of AIRS datareduced crashesCrash savings in one yearwould exceed cost of AIRSinstallation

However, an alternative analysismethod recommended forconsideration is the intersectionsafety audit process.


Planning and Systems AnalysisTED GROSSARDT, PROGRAM MANAGER


Statewide Planning Scenario Synthesis (Congestion)Documentation for Project Payout SchedulePublic Involvement Support for Louisville Bridges ProjectHistoric Farms of the BluegrassStrategic Planning Support for LexTranUse of Visualization to Design Noise WallsMeasuring the Value of Environmental AmenitiesLand Use and Transportation ModelStatewide Citizen’s Transportation PreferencesOrganizational Study Selected DOT’s

Highlighted Project: Strategic planning Support for LexTran

Lexington’s public transportationprovider, LexTran, was recentlyfaced with a financial crisis andmanagement transition. It sought

the assistance of the KentuckyTransportation Center for strate-gic planning and visioning. KTC,with funding from the Kentucky

Transportation Cabinet, assistedin several ways:

(1) facilitated public meetings toexplore rider/stakeholderattitudes;

(2) compared LexTran to similarproviders (efficiency andfunding);

(3) produced a GIS databasefor analysis of proposedroutes; and

(4) prepared briefings onLexTran’s situation forpublic education.

The public was informedof LexTran’s high level ofoperational efficiency andcomparative lack of resources inadvance of the dedicated taxreferendum. Lexington voterspassed the referendum andLexTran is now financially solventand has adequate tools to planand analyze routes.

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Financial AnalysisMERL HACKBART, PROGRAM MANAGER


Long-Term Options for Enhancing Transportation FinanceImpact of State Road Fund Debt Limits

States have been graduallyincreasing their reliance on debtfinancing to meet transportationfunding needs. This has beendriven by the slow growth ofrevenue sources and resistance

Highlighted Project: Impact of State Road Fund Debt Limits

to tax increases. As a result, stateofficials have shown greaterinterest in debt managementpractices and debt limit policies.Confirming and expanding on aprevious study, research found

that states with debt limitpolicies have, on average,higher ratios (7.4% to 9.6%higher) of debt service to totalrevenue than states without debtlimit policies. As state debtlevels are a primary factorconsidered by credit ratingagencies in setting bond ratings,many states have establisheddebt limits to ensure compliancewith rating agency expectations.It is suggested that statesestablish debt limits and pursueactive debt manage policies toenhance their credit standingand reduce the cost of capital.

Environmental AnalysisRAY WERKMEISTER, PROGRAM MANAGER


Recycling of Environmental MaterialsConstruction Surplus Disposal

Additional environmentally related projectsappear in other program areas. This is a newprogram emphasis area for the center.


Technology TransferPATSY ANDERSON, PROGRAM MANAGER

The Technology Transfer (T2)Program serves as Kentucky’sLocal Technical AssistanceProgram (LTAP). T2 providesworkshops and training events,how-to manuals, expert advice,legislative and regulatory news,on-site technical assistance andaccess to the only transportationlibrary in the state. The FederalHighway Administration’sLTAP program, the KentuckyTransportation Cabinet and theUniversity of Kentucky are thefunding sources for the program.

T2 had the opportunity to workwith the Lincoln Trail AreaDevelopment District, theKentucky Transportation Cabinetand the Federal HighwayAdministration to conduct itsRoads Scholar and RoadMaster Training Programs as partof the first phase of the CareerPathways to Highways project.

This project is an intense twenty-two weeks of skilled training forinterested participants includingthose that are under employed,unemployed and/or low-incomeindividuals. The purpose ofthis project is to create acareer pathway for qualifiedindividuals to work in thetransportation industry.

In February 2005, T2 began a“Safety Circuit Rider Program”funded by the Federal HighwayAdministration’s Office of Safetyand in partnership withthe Kentucky TransportationCabinet, Local Governmentsand the Area DevelopmentDistricts. This project focuses oncrashes on rural two-lane roads.Fifteen counties and cities haveparticipated in the program andover fifty “Low-Cost, SafetyImprovement Projects” havebeen completed in theseareas. Six “Low-Cost, SafetyImprovement” workshops wereheld across the state for over100 local and state governmentemployees.

T2 assisted in the presentation ofthe 2005 Lifesavers Conference.This three-day event wasattended by 307 participantsand 30 exhibitors. This confer-ence focused on providing thelatest safety information to thoseindividuals charged withreducing the number of crashesand fatalities on Kentucky ’s

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roadways. The conferencehighlighted successful programsand drew attention to emergingsafety issues.

Each year the LTAP communityholds regional meetings aroundthe United States and the Ky T2

had the opportunity to hostthe regional meeting for thesoutheastern states. There wereover 50 participants from 11states discussing the business ofdoing technology transfer,identifying problems, andsharing success stories.

T2 conducted Road SurfaceManagement System (RSMS) andSign Inventory ManagementSystem (SIMS) hands-on work-shops for local governmentagencies. RSMS offered agenciesan effective way to identify andto prepare plans and budgets.SIMS provided effective signmanagement.

T2 is always looking for ways towork with our partners. Weworked with the Kentucky APWAChapter to create a strategicplan and assisted in thedevelopment of four focus areas:membership, education, market-ing, and finance. T2 also assistedthe APWA Bluegrass Branch witha satellite downlink of “Live fromthe APWA North American SnowConference – Training First-RateSnowfighters.”

This fiscal year, T2 developed anew course in cooperation withthe Plantmix Asphalt Industry ofKentucky (PAIKY) titled “RoadSurface Management for LocalAgencies.” This one-day courseassisted local governmentagencies in understanding thebenefits of managing theirassets and how important it isto implement a system todetermine pavement conditionsand prioritize maintenance andrehabilitation.

Presented 152 training eventsattended by 4,570 transportation workers.Conducted the AsphaltCertification program leadingto the certif ication of36 new technologists andthe recertif ication of 19technologists.

Presented the Asphalt FieldTechnician Certificationresulting in 162 individualsearning their certifications.Issued quarterly newsletter.Added 620 items to theLibrary holdings and loaned1022 library materials,including 341 videos.In 2005, the Library produceda new Video Catalog andSafety Catalog for the SafetyCircuit Rider Program.


Researh Reports Published During FY 2004-2005

KTC-05-01/SPR270-03-1I “Swelling Pavement: Ky 499 Estill County,” Tony L. Beckhamand Tommy C. Hopkins, March 2005.

KTC-05-02/SPR285-05-1F “Review of Traffic Provisions of KRS/KAR and Kentucky DriversManual,” Kenneth R. Agent and Jerry G. Pigman, March 2005.

KTC-05-03/SPR227-01-1F “Kentucky Teotechnical Database,” Tommy C. Hopkins,Tony L. Beckham, Liecheng Sun and Bill Pfalzer, March 2005.

KTC-05-04/SPR180-09-1F “Examination of Economical Methods for RepairingHighway Landslides,” Tommy C. Hopkins, Tony L. Beckham and

` Bixain Ni, April 2005.

KTC-05-05/SPR228-01-1I “Reduction of Stresses on Buried Rigid Highway StructuresUsing the Imperfect Ditch Method and Expanded Polysterene(Geofoam),” Charlie Sun, Tommy C. Hopkins and Tony L. Beckham,April 2005.

KTC-05-06/UI56-04-1F “Safety and Capacity Evaluation and Analysis for Interstates inKentucky,” Adam Kirk, Jerry G. Pigman, Kenneth R. Agent andBarry House, April 2005.

KTC-05-07/PL5-03-1F“ Speed Estimation for Air Quality Analysis,” Mei Chen andHuafeng Gong, May 2005.

KTC-05-08/SPR228-05-1F “Development of Kentucky’s Highway Incident ManagementStrategic Plan,” Monica L. Barrett, Joseph D. Crabtree andJennifer R. Walton, May 2005.

KTC-05-09/SPR277-03-1F “Evaluation of Auto Incident Recording System (AIRS),”Eric R. Green, Kenneth R. Agent and Jerry G. Pigman, May 2005.

KTC-05-10/FRT104-00-1F “Baseline Modeling of the Maysville Cable-Stayed Bridge overthe Ohio River,” I. E. Harik, J. D. Hu, S. W. Smith, W. X. Ren,T. Zhao, J. E. Campbell and Clark Graves, July 2005.

KTC-05/11/SPR288-05-2F “Outsourcing of KyTC Project Delivery Functions,”Donn E. Hancher, April Brenneman and Paul M. Goodrum,June 2005.

KTC-05-13/FRT141-04-1F “Pavement/Sub-Grade Condition Assessment I-65 ApproximateMilepost 97.5 to 102.5 (“Transition from Asphalt to Concrete) to(“Ky 313 Overpass”), Brad Rister and Clark G. Graves, June 2005.

KTC-05-14/SPR283-04-1F “Innovative Rapid Construction/Reconstruction Methods,”Paul M. Goodrum, Uinggang Wang, Philippe C. Fenouit, andChris N. Jones, June 2005.

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KTC-05-15/SPR280-04-1F “Evaluation of Methods to Limit the Time Taken to InvestigateCrash Sites,” Jennifer R. Walton, Monica L. Barrett, andKenneth R. Agent, June 2005.

KTC-05-16/SPR302-04-1F “Enhancing Kentucky’s Transportation Funding Capacity:A Review of Six Innovative Financing Options,” Merl Hackbart,Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf, Michael J. Moody, and Candice Y. Wallace,June 2005.

KTC-05-17/TA5-04-2F “The Impact of State Road Fund Debt Limits: An EmpiricalAnalysis,” Michael Moody and Merl Hackbart, July 2005.(See KTC-04-16)

KTC-05-18/KSP1-05-1I “Evaluation of Kentucky’s Buckle Up Kentucky: It’s the Law andIt’s Enforced 2005 Campaign,” Kenneth R. Agent, Eric R. Greenand Ronald E. Langley, July 2005.

KTC-05-19/KSP2-05-1F “Analysis of Traffic Crash Data In Kentucky (2000-2004),”Eric R. Green, Kenneth R. Agent, Jerry G. Pigman, andMonica L. Barrett, August 2005.

KTC-05-20/SPR259-03-1F “Effect of Warning Devices on Curve Operating speeds,”Adam Vest, Nikiforos Stamatiadis, Adam Claytopn, andJerry g. Pigman, August 2005.

KTC-05-21/SPR238-02-1F “Bearing Capacity Analysis and Design of Highway BaseMaterials Reinforced with Geofabrics,” Tommy C. Hopkins,Liecheng Sun, and Michael Slepak, August 2005.

KTC-05-22/KSP1-05-2F “2005 Safety Belt Usage Survey in Kentucky,” Kenneth R. Agentand Eric R. Green, August 2005.

KTC-05-23/TA12-04-1F “Meeting Kentucky’s Transportation Needs and Priorities:Citizens Perceptions and Recommendations,” Don Hartman,Merl Hackbart, Juita-Elena (Wie) Yusuf, and Candice Y. Wallace,August 2005.

KTC-05-24/FR133-03-1F “LexTran Support Project: Strategic Planning Support for LexTranVisioning,” Lenahan O’Connell and Ted Grossardt, September 2005.

KTC-05-25/RSS8-02-1F “Long-Term Maintenance Needs Planning,” Lenahan O’Connell,Brian Howell, and Doug Kreis, September 2005.

KTC-05-26/SPR242-02-1F “Analysis of Procurement Processes for Intelligent TransportationSystems,” Joseph Crabtree and Chris Frost, September 2005.

KTC-05-27/SPR229-02-1F “Resilient Modulus of Crushed Aggregate Bases,”Tommy C. Hopkins, Tony L. Beckham, and Charlie Sun, September 2005.

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Researh Reports Published During FY 2004-2005 (cont.)

KTC-05-28/SPR239-01-1F “Corrosion Evaluation of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls,”Tony L. Beckham, Charlie Sun, and Tommy C. Hopkins,September 2005.

KTC-05-29/SPR267-02-1F “Identification of Pavement Distress in Kentucky,” Tim Scully,David Allen, and R. Clark Graves, September 2005.

KTC-05-30/SPR266-02-1F “Evaluation of the Current State-of-the-Art in Pavement Profilingfor Use in Roadway Design,” R. Clark Graves and David Allen,September 2005.

KTC-05-31/SPR232-01-1F “Utilization of Index Stations for Prediction of Interstate TrafficVolumes,” R. Clark Graves and Jerry G. Pigman, September 2005.

KTC-05-32/SPR303-05-1F “Statewide Planning Scenario Synthesis: TransportationCongestion Measurement and Management,” Doug Kreis,Brian Howell, and Lenaham O’Connell, September 2005.

Financial Snapshot

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MEMBER AGENCY REPRESENTED

Bill Nighbert .................................................. Kentucky Transportation CabinetActing Secretary

Samuel Beverage ........................................... Kentucky Transportation CabinetState Highway Engineer

Thomas W. Lester ........................................... College of EngineeringDean University of Kentucky

William Paxton ............................................... Kentucky League of CitiesMayor, City of Paducah

N. E. Reed ..................................................... Kentucky County Judge/Executive AssociationEdmonson County Judge/Executive

R. T. “Tucker” Daniel ...................................... Kentucky Association of CountiesJohnson County Judge/Executive

Jeffrey Garrison ............................................. At-Large MemberThe Walker Company

Thomas Holocher ........................................... At-Large MemberMayor, City of Ft. Mitchell

Buddy Smith .................................................. At-Large MemberMcCracken County ProjectEngineer and Advisor

Advisory Board

New Kentucky Highway Research Projects for 2005/2006Speed Estimation and Data Base Program (06-305)High Level Benefit Cost Analysis (06-306)Extended Use Investigation of Ground Penetrating Radar (06-307)ESAL Forecasting Estimation Update for Superpave (06-308)Evaluation of Extended Truck Weight Impacts (06-309)Diamond Grinding Effects on Pavement Performance (06-310)Best Practices Tracking for On-Site Erosion Control (06-311)Environmental Content for Construction Inspection Training (06-312)Stockpiling Potential for Hydrated Lime-Soil Mixture (06-313)Economic Costs of Low Seatbelt Usage In Kentucky (06-315)Low-Cost Safety Measures at Signalized Intersections (06-316)Traffic Control for Emergency Responders (06-317)Development of Traffic Sign Inventory System (06-318)Evaluation of Pavement Rumble Strips Effectiveness (06-319)Update of Kentucky’s Statewide ITS Architecture (06-320)Incident Management Strategic Plan Recommendations (06-321)Remote Monitoring of Bridge Piers for Barge impacts (06-322)Improved Safety of Construction/Maintenance Workers (06-323)


Kentucky Transportation Center StaffTOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-432-0719

MAIN NUMBER: 859-257-4513

Located at the Raymond Building, University of Kentucky, unless otherwise noted.

ADMINISTRATION

Toussaint, Paul, E. ... Ext. 221 .... [email protected], Don ........ Ext. 225 .... [email protected], Sherry ..... Ext. 225 .... [email protected], Carla .... Ext. 224 .... [email protected]*Dunaway, Nancy ... Ext. 282 .... [email protected], Lisa ........ Ext. 222 .... [email protected], Pat ............... Ext. 227 .... [email protected], Kathy ..... Ext. 221 .... [email protected], Neil ............ Ext. 257 .... [email protected]*Engineering Annex Building, UK Campus

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Construction Engineering &Management ProgramHancher, Donn ....... 257-4857 [email protected]

Environmental Analysis Program*Werkmeister, Ray ... Ext. 274 .... [email protected]*Engineering Annex Building, UK Campus

Financial Analysis ProgramHackbart, Merl ....... 257-1627 . [email protected]

Geotechnical ProgramHopkins, Tommy ..... Ext. 249 .... [email protected], Tony ....... Ext. 247 .... [email protected], Charlie ........... Ext. 244 .... [email protected]

Intelligent TransportationSystems (ITS) ProgramCrabtree, Joseph .... Ext. 241 .... [email protected], David .... Ext. 243 .... [email protected]*Spellman, Mark ..... 259-3414 [email protected]*343 Waller Avenue (Off Campus)

Pavements & Materials ProgramAllen, David ........... Ext. 250 .... [email protected], Jamie ........ Ext. 258 .... [email protected], Dan............. Ext. 242 .... [email protected], Jonathan ..... Ext. 240 .... [email protected], Clark ......... Ext. 248 .... [email protected], Rich ........ Ext. 261 .... [email protected], Brad ............. Ext. 246 .... [email protected], Tim .............. Ext. 260 .... [email protected]

Policy & Systems Analysis ProgramEngineering Annex Building, UK CampusGrossardt, Ted ........ Ext. 291 .... [email protected], Doug ............ Ext. 287 [email protected]’Connell, Len ....... Ext. 285 .... [email protected], John .............. Ext. 292 .... [email protected]

Structures & Coatings ProgramHarik, Issam ........... Ext. 273 .... [email protected]*Hopwood,Ted ....... 257-2501 . [email protected]*Palle, Sudhir ......... 257-2670 . [email protected]*Younce, Rick .......... 257-6418 . [email protected]*202 Whalen Building, UK Campus

Traffic & Safety ProgramPigman, Jerry ......... Ext. 252 .... [email protected], Ken ............. Ext. 253 .... [email protected], Monica ...... Ext. 256 [email protected], David ........... Ext. 255 [email protected], Eric ............. Ext. 254 .... [email protected], Adam ............. Ext. 235 [email protected]

Technology Transfer Program310 CRMS Building, UK CampusAnderson, Patsy ...... Ext. 229 [email protected], Victoria ........ Ext. 270 .... [email protected], Rebecca .. Ext. 232 .... [email protected], Marc ......... Ext. 231 [email protected], Martha . Ext. 230 .... [email protected], Valerie ........... Ext. 271 .... [email protected], Laura ....... Ext. 234 .... [email protected], Nicole ........ Ext. 269 [email protected]

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For more information about anyof our programs, contact us at:

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http://www.engr.uky.edu(College of Engineering)

If you have a transportation issue that

needs to be studied or a research

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can call any staff person or simply go

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