Browsing by Author "Wilkinson, Cindy"

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  • Eighteen-Wheelers May Be A Thing Of The Past, Thanks To Researchers At The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
    Wilkinson, Cindy (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-02-14)
    Pavement researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are examining the use of cost-effective single wide-base tires in place of dual tires on big rigs. Sponsored by a grant from the Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation, the research uses field-test data and computer simulation to address the concerns of U.S. pavement engineers that wide-base tires may cause a significant increase in pavement damage on roadways. Pavement deterioration presents serious economic, safety, and traffic concerns. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that $1.3 trillion is needed to repair the nation's infrastructure over the next five years.
  • Medical Transportation Program Supported By The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Flourishes In 2002
    Wilkinson, Cindy (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-01-09)
    A community-run medical transportation program in Bedford County covered more than 42,000 miles in 2002.
  • Virginia Tech Transportation Fellow Appointed To Panel For Dulles Rail Expansion
    Wilkinson, Cindy (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-04-02)
    John Collura, a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Fellow, has been selected to serve on a panel to oversee and support the proposed $2 billion Dulles Rail Project in Northern Virginia. The project involves state transportation agencies in collaboration with industry partners, including Bechtel, Washington Group, and West Group.
  • VTTI Intersection Crash Avoidance And Crash Causation Systems Spark National Interest
    Wilkinson, Cindy (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-08-06)
    With the looming statistic of over 1.6 million intersection crashes involving light vehicles each year, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) shared its research in intersection collision avoidance at The National Intelligent Vehicle Meeting and Demonstration, held June 24-26 in Washington, D.C.
  • VTTI Intersection Crash Avoidance And Crash Causation Systems Spark National Interest
    Wilkinson, Cindy (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2003-09-03)
    With the looming statistic of over 1.6 million intersection crashes involving light vehicles each year, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) shared its research in intersection collision avoidance at The National Intelligent Vehicle Meeting and Demonstration, held June 24-26 in Washington, D.C.