Idaho Transportation Department

This page contains information about research projects that are currently underway. Click the links for more information on each topic.

CURRENT ITD PROJECTS

RP 192 - Native Plants for Roadside Revegetation
RP 201 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Winter Chemicals on Reducing Crashes in Idaho
RP 206 - Continued Laboratory and Field Investigation of Concrete Sealer Products to Extend Concrete Pavement and Bridge Deck Life
RP 207 - Development of an Operational Avalanche Forecasting Model for Highway 12 and 21
RP 208 - Defining and Quantifying Rural Congestion
RP 210 - Review of Non-nuclear Density Gauges as a Possible Replacement for ITD’s Current Nuclear Density Gauges
RP 211 - DARWin-ME Implementation/Training
RP 212 - Lithologic Characterization of Active ITD Aggregate Sources and Implications for Aggregate Quality
RP 213 - Performace Evaluation of Asphalt Pavement Mixes in Idaho Containing High Percentages for Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
RP 216 - Improving Safety at Signalized Intersections During Inclement Weather Conditions — A Real-Time Weather-Responsive System
RP 217 - Native Plants for Roadside Revegetation — Field Evaluation and Best Practices Identification
RP 219 - Real-time Avalanche Detection for High Risk Areas
RP 220 - Improving Emergency Responses to Motor Vehicle Crashes: Field Test and Evaluation of the CrashHelp System in Idaho
RP 222 - Evaluating Low-Cost Alternatives to Improve Passing Lane Safety on Idaho's Two-Lane Rural Highways
RP 223 - Evaluation of Safety Impact of IdaShield Signs at Idaho Railroad Crossings
RP 225 - Calibration of Crash Prediction Models in AASHTO's Highwya Safety Manual to Idaho's Conditions