Research Spotlights

The Research Spotlights section serves as a focal point within the report, shedding light on key findings, innovative methodologies, and significant contributions made during the research process.

Implementing ShakeCast Across Multiple State Departments of Transportation for Rapid Post-Earthquake Response

Integrating Micromobility with Public Transportation

Bay Wheels classic bike, Glen Park BART, San Francisco, CA, 2022

Figure 1. Bay Wheels classic bike, Glen Park BART, San Francisco, CA, 2022

Multimodal Travel in Yosemite Valley

Standardized Environmental DNA Methodologies for Coho Salmon

Diver in the Smith River, California, conducting snorkel observations of threatened coho salmon.

Figure 2. Diver in the Smith River, California, conducting snorkel observations of threatened coho salmon.

Caltrans Field Trials of the Intelligent Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ITMA)

 

Intelligent Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ITMA)

Figure 3. Intelligent Truck-Mounted Attenuator (ITMA)

Evaluation of Mobile Robot Teams for Security of Caltrans Equipment Yards and Maintenance Stations

 

Mobile Robot security guard dog.

Figure 4. Mobile Robot security guard dog.

Evaluation of Advanced Security Systems for Caltrans Equipment Yards/Maintenance Stations (PDF)