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Completed Research Reports

The reports posted on this page are from research projects in which MDOT SHA was the primary sponsor and State Planning and Research (SPR) Part 2 funds were utilized. Electronic copies of research reports completed since 2000 are available. Final reports are organized by subject area and can be downloaded in PDF format.

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Project TitleProject NoReportsReport Date
Integrating Road Weather Technology Data in Highway OperationsSPR2B4BFinal Report [PDF - 4941 KB]11/8/2024
Integrating Road Weather Technology Data in Highway OperationsSPR2B4BSummary [PDF - 318 KB]11/8/2024
Effect of Geotechnical and Environmental Properties of Maryland Compost and Compost Amended Topsoils on Vegetation Establishment and GrowthSPR20B4BSummary [PDF - 234 KB]8/29/2024
Effect of Geotechnical and Environmental Properties of Maryland Compost and Compost Amended Topsoils on Vegetation Establishment and GrowthSPR20B4BFinal Report [PDF - 1910 KB]8/28/2024
Evaluating the Effect of Complete Streets on Mode Choice, A Case Study in the Baltimore-Washington AreaSHAUM5-25Summary [PDF - 269 KB]10/31/2021
The Effectiveness of Soil Decompaction for Stormwater ManagementSPR20B4RFinal Report [PDF - 3318 KB]8/30/2021
The Effectiveness of Soil Decompaction for Stormwater ManagementSPR20B4RSummary [PDF - 220 KB]8/30/2021
MD Culvert Inspection UASSHAUM5-35Summary [PDF - 293 KB]8/10/2021
MD Culvert Inspection UASSHAUM5-35Final Report [PDF - 2520 KB]8/6/2021
The Effectiveness of Organic Matter Amendments in Promoting Hydric Soil Conditions and Overall Health of Mitigation Wetlands – Phase II SP910B4NFinal Report [PDF - 4990 KB]6/24/2021
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