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The Research Center oversees the Florida Department of Transportation's research program and contracts with state universities and other research service providers to conduct research in all areas of transportation. The Research Center also participates in pooled fund studies with other state transportation agencies and contributes to national studies on subjects of benefit to Florida. FDOT's research program contributes to increasing the safety, reliability, capacity, and efficiency of Florida's transportation system.

News

Traffic Engineering and Operations
BDK75 977-65 Evaluation of Disconnect Boxes and Signal Heads for Hurricane Resistance, Final Report [PDF - 4,873 KB], Summary [PDF - 826 KB]
Posted: June 4, 2013

Roadway Design
BDK78 977-02, Stormwater Harvesting Using Retention and In-Line Pipes for Treatment Consistent with the New Statewide Stormwater Rule, Final Report [PDF - 3,335 KB], Summary [PDF - 522 KB]
Posted: June 4, 2013

Geotechnical
BDK75 977-66 Detection of Sinkholes or Anomalies Using Full Seismic Wave Fields, Final Report [PDF - 1,008 KB], Summary [PDF - 430 KB]
Posted: June 4, 2013

Public Transit  
BDK80 977-23 Analysis of Movable Bus Stop Boarding and Alighting Areas, Final Report [PDF - 4,780 KB], Summary [PDF - 1,102 KB]
Posted: June 4, 2013

Planning
BDK83 977-18, Evaluation of Free Flow Speeds on Interrupted Flow Facilities, Final Report [PDF - 1,466 KB], Summary [PDF - 648 KB]
Posted: May 21, 2013

Surveying and Mapping
BDR74 977-03, Strategic Plan to Optimize the Management of Right-of-Way Parcel and Utility Information at FDOT, Summary [PDF - 798 KB], Final Report [PDF - 7,487 KB]
Posted: May 15, 2013