Trends and Challenges Posed by Medium-Duty Trucks to the Operation and Safety of Oregon Highways

Miguel Andres Figliozzi, Portland State University

Summary:

The primary goal of this initiative is to provide the agency with a comprehensive understanding of medium-duty truck operation, identification of potential areas of risk, forecast of future operational growth and monetization of the costs associated with these changes. To meet this goal, the research methodology must meet the following objectives: (1) Estimate of the number of medium-duty trucks operating in Oregon, including general categorization by industry and/or commodities/services utilizing the trucks, general trip characteristics and logistic…Read more

Project Details

Project Type:
Research
Project Status:
In Progress
End Date:
January 31,2024
UTC Grant Cycle:
non-UTC project