Publications — Environment and Planning Program

Title	Report Number	Author(s)	Date
The 1995 Performance Results for Slope Protection Products, Hydraulic Mulches, and Flexible Channel Liners	0-1914-5	H.C. Landphair, J.A. McFalls
Daily and Seasonal Movements of Brown Pelicans in the Bahia Grande Wetland Complex -- Supplementary Material to R1	0-6970-R1B	A.G. Birt	October 2021
Daily and Seasonal Movements of Brown Pelicans in the Bahia Grande Wetland Complex	0-6970-PSR	A.G. Birt, L.M. Koczur, A.R. Tamayo, A. Rodriguez, R.F. Huch	October 2021
Daily and Seasonal Movements of Brown Pelicans in the Bahia Grande Wetland Complex: Technical Report	0-6970-R1	A.G. Birt, L.M. Koczur, A.R. Tamayo, R.F. Huch, A. Rodriguez	October 2021
Evaluation of Air Quality Models with Near-Road Monitoring Data: Technical Report	0-6943-R1	R. Farzaneh, S. Vallamsundar, R. Jaikumar, M. Venugopal, M. Askariyeh, J.D. Johnson, W. Li, M.C. Chavez, I.M. Ramirez	October 2020
Evaluation of Air Quality Models with Near-Road Monitoring Data	0-6943-PSR	R. Farzaneh, S. Vallamsundar, R. Jaikumar, M. Askariyeh, J.D. Johnson, M. Venugopal, W. Li, M.C. Chavez, I.M. Ramirez	October 2020
Update Rainfall Coefficients with 2018 NOAA Atlas 14 Rainfall Data	0-6980-PSR	A.G. Birt, C. Gu, R.F. Huch, L.F. Walubita	December 2019
Updating the Texas Rainfall Coefficients and Enhancing the EBDLKUP Tool: Technical Report	0-6980-R1	A.G. Birt, C. Gu, R.F. Huch, L.F. Walubita	December 2019
Potential Transportation Impacts of Expanded U.S.-Cuba Trade	PRC 17-81 F	J. Prozzi, V. Wilson	February 2018
The Potential Impacts of the Panama Canal Expansion on Texas Ports	PRC 17-78	J. Prozzi, S.E. Overmyer	January 2018
Potential Use of Ramp Metering as Congestion Management Strategy in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex	0-6945-R1	N.A. Chaudhary, R. Farzaneh, J.A. Shelton, M.Q. Le, H. Zhou, G.A. Valdez Ceniceros, M. Venugopal	November 2018
Ramp Metering Impact Study with Potential Regional Deployment within the Dallas-Fort Worth Ozone Nonattainment Area	0-6945-PSR	N.A. Chaudhary, R. Farzaneh, J.A. Shelton, M.Q. Le, H. Zhou, G.A. Valdez Ceniceros, M. Venugopal	November 2018
The 2055 Freight Transportation System and the Impact of Near Term Rail Movements on TxDOT Planning	0-6809-S	J. Prozzi, A. Bujanda, M.E. Kenney, R. Rajbhandari, J.E. Warner, V. Wilson, J.C. Villa, C.A. Morgan, A.A. Protopapa, M. Walton, M. Cebelak	April 2017
Preparing Texas' Freight Transportation System for 2055	0-6809-1	J. Prozzi, A. Bujanda, R. Rajbhandari, M.E. Kenney, J.E. Warner, V. Wilson, J.C. Villa, M. Walton, M. Cebelak	April 2017
Air Quality Benefits of Nighttime Construction in Texas Non-Attainment Counties	0-6864-1	R. Farzaneh, T.L. Ramani, M. Venugopal, S. Vallamsundar, G. Pesti, J.A. Crawford, A.G. Birt, C. Gu, M. Askariyeh, G.A. Valdez Ceniceros, J.A. Shelton, M.D. Finley, S. Sharma, J.D. Johnson, R.F. Huch, N.S. Wood	December 2017
How Will Millennials Impact Freight Flows in Texas?	PRC 16-63 F	S.E. Overmyer	January 2017
Decision Support Tool for Nighttime Construction and Air Quality - User's Guide	0-6864-P1	T.L. Ramani, R. Farzaneh, C. Gu, M. Venugopal, R.F. Huch	November 2017
Investigate the Air Quality Benefits of Nighttime Construction in Non-Attainment Counties	0-6864-S	R. Farzaneh, T.L. Ramani, M. Venugopal, S. Vallamsundar, G. Pesti, J.A. Crawford, A.G. Birt, C. Gu, M. Askariyeh, G.A. Valdez Ceniceros, J.A. Shelton, M.D. Finley, S. Sharma, J.D. Johnson, R.F. Huch, N.S. Wood	2017
Sediment and Erosion Control Laboratory Facility Expansion	5-9048-01	J.A. McFalls, B.J. Storey	August 2016
Maintaining Project Consistency with Transportation Plans throughout the Project Life Cycle with an Emphasis on Maintaining Air Quality Conformity: Technical Report	0-6758-1	R. Farzaneh, M.E. Kenney, J. Prozzi, Y. Zhang, T.B. Carlson, Y. Li, T.L. Ramani, J. Zietsman	July 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in the Timber, Wood, and Wood Product Export Supply Chain	TTI-2016-6	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in the Vehicle Part Supply Chain	TTI-2016-7	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in the Electronic Instrument Export Supply Chain	TTI-2016-3	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in the Liquefied Natural Gas Export Supply Chain	TTI-2016-4	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in the Plastic Resin Export Supply Chain	TTI-2016-5	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in the Cotton Supply Chain	TTI-2016-2	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Moving Texas Exports: Examining the Role of Transportation in Export Commodity Supply Chains - Executive Summary	TTI-2016-1	J. Prozzi, M.E. Kenney	March 2016
Texas Freight 2055 Roundtable Workshop Materials	0-6809-P3	J. Prozzi, A.E. Riemer	March 2016
Project Consistency with Transportation Plans and Air Quality Conformity Workshops: Technical Report	5-6758-01-1	R. Farzaneh, M.E. Kenney, J. Prozzi	April 2015
Project Consistency with Transportation Plans and Air Quality Conformity Workshops: Materials	5-6758-01-P5	R. Farzaneh, M.E. Kenney, J. Prozzi	April 2015
Incentives for Truck Use of SH 130	PRC 14-23F	T.S. Geiselbrecht, R.T. Baker, C.P. Beaty, N.S. Wood, B.T. Chigoy, S.E. Overmyer, J. Prozzi	January 2015
Evaluation of Generic and Branded Herbicides: Technical Report	0-6733-1	J.A. McFalls, Y. Yi, M. Li, S. Senseman, B. Storey	March 2015
Public Use of Rail Right-of-Way in Urban Areas	PRC 14-12 F	J. Prozzi, R.D. Walthall, M.E. Kenney, J.E. Warner, C. Morgan	December 2014
Accounting for Electric Vehicles in Air Quality Conformity - Final Report	0-6763-1	R. Farzaneh, Y. Chen, J.D. Johnson, J.A. Zietsman, C. Gu, T.L. Ramani, L.D. White, M.E. Kenney, Y. Zhang	December 2014
Performance Testing of Coagulants to Reduce Stormwater Runoff Turbidity	0-6638-S	J.A. McFalls, Y. Yi, M.E. Barrett, D. Lawler, B.J. Eck, D. Rounce, T.G. Cleveland, H. Murphy, D. Dalton, A. Morse, G.R. Herrmann	June 2014
Incorporating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Long Range Transportation Planning - Final Report	0-6696-1	M.E. Kenney, M. Castro, T.L. Ramani, J. Zietsman, C.R. Bhat, R. Farzaneh, Y. Zhang, C. Bernardo, S. Narayanamorthy	May 2014
Incorporating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Long Range Transportation Planning	0-6696-S	J. Zietsman, M.E. Kenney, T.L. Ramani, R. Farzaneh, C. Gu, T.B. Carlson, Y. Zhang, C.R. Bhat, M. Castro, C. Bernardo, S. Narayanamorthy	May 2014
Texas-Specific Drive Cycles and Idle Emissions Rates for Using with EPA's MOVES Model - Final Report	0-6629-1	R. Farzaneh, J.A. Zietsman, D. Lee, J.D. Johnson, N.S. Wood, T.L. Ramani, C. Gu	May 2014
Performance Testing of Coagulants to Reduce Stormwater Runoff Turbidity	0-6638-1	J.A. McFalls, Y. Yi, B.J. Storey, M.E. Barrett, D. Lawler, B.J. Eck, D. Rounce, T.G. Cleveland, H. Murphy, D. Dalton, A. Morse, G.R. Herrmann	May 2014
Project Consistency Workshop Part A: Maintaining Project Consistency throughout the Project Development Process: Instructor Manual	0-6758-P3	R. Farzaneh, M.E. Kenney	September 2014
Maintaining Project Consistency with Transportation Plans through the Project Life-cycle with an Emphasis on Maintaining Air Quality Conformity	0-6758-S	R. Farzaneh, M.E. Kenney, J. Prozzi, T.B. Carlson, Y. Li, T.L. Ramani	2014
Accounting for Electric Vehicles in Air Quality Conformity	0-6763-S	J. Zietsman, R. Farzaneh, Y. Chen, J.D. Johnson, C. Gu, T.L. Ramani, L.D. White, M.E. Kenney, Y. Zhang	2014
Bioretention for Highway Stormwater Quality Improvement in Texas: Final Report	0-5949-4	M. Li, C. Sung, M.A. Swapp, M. Kim, K. Chu, J.A. McFalls	April 2013
Evaluation of Generic and Branded Herbicides	0-6733-S	J.A. McFalls, Y. Yi, M. Li, S. Senseman	December 2013
Texas-Specific Drive Cycles for Using with EPA's MOVES Model: Database	0-6629-P1	R. Farzaneh	November 2013
Texas Specific Drive Cycles and Idle Emissions Rates for Using with EPA's MOVES Model	0-6629-S	R. Farzaneh, J. Zietsman, D. Lee, J.D. Johnson, N.S. Wood, T.L. Ramani, C. Gu	2013
Characterization of Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in the HGB Area - Final Report	0-6237-1	J.D. Johnson, D. Lee, R. Farzaneh, J.A. Zietsman, L. Yu	February 2012
Performance Measures for Sustainable Freight Movement	UTCM 09-37-15	R. Farzaneh, T.L. Ramani, A. Krishnan, J. Zietsman	February 2012
Use of Performance Measurement to Include Air Quality and Energy into Mileage-Based User Fees	UTCM 10-25-50	R. Farzaneh, K.W. Novak, R.T. Baker, V.D. Goodin	March 2012
Development and Validation of a Testing Protocol for Carbon Sequestration Using a Controlled Environment	SWUTC/12/476660-00028-1	B.J. Storey, D.C. Foster, J.D. Johnson, J.A. McFalls	May 2012
Bioretention for Highway Stormwater Quality Improvement in Texas	0-5949-S	M. Li, K. Chu, J.A. McFalls	2012
Optimized Deployment of Emission Reduction Technologies for Large Fleets	SWUTC/11/476660-00022-1	R. Farzaneh, G. Memisoglu, K. Kianfar	June 2011
Synthesis and Study of the Roadside Vegetation Establishment Process	0-5731-1	B.J. Storey, J.A. McFalls, J.R. Schutt, W.J. Rogers, K. Jones, C. Robinson, T. Gaus, G. Marek, K. Heflin, A.P. Garza	May 2011
Characterization of Exhaust Emissions from Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles in the HGB Area	0-6237-S	J.A. Zietsman, D. Lee, J.D. Johnson, R. Farzaneh, L. Yu, F. Qiao	2011
Characterization of In-Use Emissions from TxDOT's Non-road Equipment Fleet - Final Report	0-5955-2	D. Lee, J. Zietsman, R. Farzaneh, J.D. Johnson, T.L. Ramani, A.A. Protopapas, J.H. Overman	August 2010
Characterization of In-Use Emissions from TxDOT's Non-Road Equipment Fleet	0-5955-S	J. Zietsman, D. Lee, R. Farzaneh, J.D. Johnson	January 2010
Bioretention for Stormwater Quality Improvement in Texas: Pilot Experiments	0-5949-2	M. Li, C. Sung, M. Kim, K. Chu	July 2010
Roadside Sediment Control Device Evaluation Program: Technical Report	0-5948-1	J.A. McFalls, M. Li, A.B. Raut Desai	March 2010
Water Retention Techniques for Vegetation Establishment in TxDOT West Texas Districts	0-5748-1	J.A. McFalls, W.C. Rogers, C. Robinson, B.J. Storey, B. Stewart, M. Li, J.R. Schutt, V. Saxena	March 2010
Integrating the Transportation System with a University Campus Transportation Master Plan	0-6608-S	R.M. Aldrete, J.A. Shelton, A. Bujanda, E. Li, R. Farzaneh, S.M. Turner, K. Fitzpatrick, L.K. Cherrington, K. Cheu, C. Chang, I. Ibarra	2010
Synthesis and Study of the Establishment and Management of Roadside Vegetation	0-5731-S	B.J. Storey, J.A. McFalls, J.R. Schutt, K. Jones, W.J. Rogers, C. Robinson	2010
Water Retention Techniques for Vegetation Establishment in TxDOT West Texas Regions	0-5748-S	J.A. McFalls, W.C. Rogers, C. Robinson, B. Stewart, V. Saxena, B.J. Storey, M. Li, J.R. Schutt	2010
Simplified Method for Estimating Scour at Bridges	0-5505-1	J. Briaud, A.V. Govindasamy, D. Kim, P. Gardoni, F. Olivera, H. Chen, C.C. Mathewson, K. Elsbury	August 2009
Short Haul Heavy Duty Vehicles -- Examination of Fleet Activity and Emissions in the El Paso Region	TTI-2009-9	L.E. Olson, D.H. Bierling, R. Farzaneh, J. Zietsman, T.L. Ramani	August 2009
SmartWay Applications for Drayage Trucks	TTI-2009-5	M.L. Beard-Raymond, R. Farzaneh, C. Duran, J. Zietsman, D. Lee, J.D. Johnson	August 2009
Characterization of In-Use Emissions from TxDOT's Non-Road Equipment Fleet - Phase 1 Report	0-5955-1	D. Lee, J. Zietsman, R. Farzaneh, A.A. Protopapa, J.H. Overman	June 2009
Toward a Green Campus: A Transportation Strategy for Texas A&M University	SWUTC/09/167174-1	R. Farzaneh, J. Lee, T.L. Ramani, L.L. Higgins, J. Zietsman	March 2009
Simplified Method for Estimating Scour	0-5505-S	J. Briaud, D. Kim, P. Gardoni, F. Olivera, H. Chen, K. Elsbury	October 2009
Roadside Sediment Control Device Evaluation Program	0-5948-S	J.A. McFalls, M. Li, A.B. Raut Desai	2009
Successional Establishment, Mowing Response, and Erosion Control Characteristics of Roadside Vegetation in Texas	0-4949-1	M. Li, J.R. Schutt, J.A. McFalls, E.K. Bardenhagen, C. Sung, L.A. Wheelock	December 2008
Underground Stormwater Quality Detention BMP for Sediment Trapping in Ultra-Urban Environments: Final Results and Design Guidelines	0-4611-2	M. Li, A.B. Raut Desai, M.E. Barrett	July 2008
Non-proprietary, Small Footprint Stormwater Quality Structures for Use in Urban Areas	0-4611-S	M. Li, A.B. Raut Desai, M.E. Barrett	August 2007
Successional Establishment, Mowing Response and Erosion Control Characteristics of Roadside Vegetation	0-4949-S	M. Li, J.R. Schutt, J.A. McFalls, E.K. Bardenhagen, C. Sung, L.A. Wheelock	August 2007
Comparison of the Use of TxDOT Seeding Mixes and Fertilizer Rates to the Use of Native Grass	0-5212-1	J.A. McFalls, M. Li, J.R. Schutt, D.C. Foster, J. Lee	July 2007
The Development of Non-Proprietary Underground Stormwater Quality Structures	0-4611-1	H.C. Landphair, M. Li, J.A. McFalls, A.B. Raut Desai, M. Takamatsu, M.E. Barrett, R.J. Charbeneau	June 2007
Cost Performance Index of Temporary Erosion Control Products	0-5309-1	J.A. McFalls, M. Li, Y. Yi, H.C. Landphair	October 2007
Summary Report: Water Quality Characteristics and Performance of Compost Filter Berms	0-4572-S	B.J. Storey, A.B. Raut Desai, M. Li, H.C. Landphair	April 2006
Water Quality Characteristics and Performance of Compost Filter Berms	0-4572-1	B.J. Storey, A.B. Raut Desai, M. Li, H.C. Landphair, T.A. Kramer	April 2006
School Bus Biodiesel (B20) NOx Emissions Testing		R. Farzaneh, J. Zietsman, D.G. Perkinson	August 2006
Develop Guidance for Selecting and Cost-Effective Application of Temporary Erosion Control Methods	0-5309-S	J.A. McFalls, M. Li, Y. Yi, H.C. Landphair	November 2006
Comparison of Alternative Seed Mixes to Standard TxDOT Specifications	0-5212-S	J.A. McFalls, M. Li, J.R. Schutt	November 2006
Calculation of Areal Reduction Factors Using NEXRAD Precipitation Estimates	0-4642-3	F. Olivera, J. Choi, M. Li	November 2006
Children and Transportation: Identifying Environments that Foster Walking and Biking to School	SWUTC/06/473700-00031-1	B. Kweon, W. Shin, R.J. Folzenlogen, J.H. Kim	September 2006
Portfolio of Background Materials	0-4545-P2	M.A. Teal	March 2005
Alternatives to In-Kind Wetland Mitigation in Texas: Summary Report	0-4545-S	M.A. Teal, E.A. Johnston	May 2005
Retrofitting Existing Drainage Systems for Water Quality	0-4173-S	H.C. Landphair, M.A. Teal, D. Thompson	August 2004
Nonhazardous Recycled Materials: A Reuse Information System	0-4249-S	H.C. Landphair	August 2004
Information System for Facilitating the Use of Nonhazardous Recycled Materials in Construction	0-4249-2	H.C. Landphair, C.D. Ellis, C.K. Estakhri, J.H. Overman	December 2004
A New Approach to Aesthetics Design Decision Making for Texas Highways	0-2113-S	J.R. Schutt, K.L. Phillips, H.C. Landphair	June 2004
Protecting Trees and Sensitive Landscape Features	0-4548-S	J.R. Schutt, B.J. Storey, R.I. Rabinowitz	November 2004
TxDOT Wetland Mitigation Alternatives: Options and Procedures for In-Kind Mitigation	0-4545-1	M.A. Teal, E.A. Johnston	September 2004
GIS Static Storm Model Development: Literature Review and Progress Report	0-4642-1	F. Olivera, T.D. Gill	September 2004
Measurement and Simulation of Flow on Surfaces with Extreme Low Slope for Determination of Time of Concentration	0-4404-2	A.T. Cahill, M. Li	August 2003
Recommendations, Procedures, and Guidelines for the Protection of Trees and Sensitive Landforms	0-4548-1	J.R. Schutt, B.J. Storey, R.I. Rabinowitz	September 2003
Biotechnical Streambank Stabilization: A Viable Technology in Texas	0-1836-S	H.C. Landphair, M. Li	September 2003
Investigating the Applicability of Biotechnical Streambank Stabilization in Texas	0-1836-1	H.C. Landphair, M. Li	September 2002
Native Vegetation or Bermudagrass? Testing the Erosion Control and Engineering Properties of Roadside Vegetation	9-1504-S	H.C. Landphair, J.R. Schutt, J.A. McFalls	August 2001
Estimating Pollutant Loads for Stormwater Quality	0-1837-S	H.C. Landphair, J.A. McFalls, D. Thompson	August 2001
Regional Applications for Biotechnical Methods of Streambank Stabilization in Texas: A Literature Review	0-1836-3	H.C. Landphair, M. Li	January 2001
Erosion Control and Engineering Properties of Native Vegetation Compared to Bermudagrass	9-1504-2	H.C. Landphair, J.R. Schutt, J.A. McFalls	May 2001
Environmental Streamlining Processes	4015-1	J.H. Overman, K.L. Phillips	November 2001
Retrofitting TxDOT Drainage Structures to Improve Stormwater Quality	0-4173-2	H.C. Landphair, D. Thompson, M.A. Teal	September 2001
Guidelines for Aesthetic Design in Highway Corridors: Tools and Treatments for Texas Highways	0-2113-3	J.R. Schutt, K.L. Phillips, H.C. Landphair	September 2001
Design Methods, Selection, and Cost-Effectiveness of Stormwater Quality Structures	0-1837-1	H.C. Landphair, J.A. McFalls, D. Thompson	November 2000
Proof of Graphic Concepts for Limited Visibility Piloting	SWUTC/98/467407-1	V. Konda, S.F. Ford, H.C. Landphair, T. Larsen	October 1997
Alternatives to Silt Fence for Temporary Sediment Control at Highway Construction Sites: Guidelines for TxDOT	1737-S	H.C. Landphair, J.A. McFalls, B.E. Peterson, M. Li	October 1997
Use of Compost and Shredded Brush on Rights-of-Way for Erosion Control: Final Report	1352-2F	B.J. Storey, J.A. McFalls, S.H. Godfrey	July 1996
Recommendations for an Integrated Weed Management Program for Ornamental Plantings on Texas Highways	2970-1F	J.R. Schutt, J.A. McFalls	November 1996
1994 Performance Results for Erosion-Control Blankets, Mulches, and Channel Liners	0-1914-4	H.C. Landphair, J.A. McFalls	August 1995
Landscape Inspection Guide		J.R. Schutt	June 1994
Prairie Restoration: An Evaluation of Techniques for Management of Native Grass Communities in Highway Roadsides in Texas	944-1	J.R. Schutt, M.A. Teal	May 1994
Analysis of the Visual Character of the Major Highway Corridors of El Paso, Texas	944-2	J.R. Schutt, T. Larsen	November 1994
The Performance of Flexible Erosion Control Materials and Hydraulic Mulches	0-1914-2	S.H. Godfrey, J.P. Long, J.A. McFalls	November 1994
Evaluations of Bio-Barrier in Specific Applications to Control Herbaceous Vegetation, Interim Report		J.R. Schutt	1994
The Performance of Flexible Erosion Control Materials	0-1914-1	S.H. Godfrey, H.C. Landphair, J.P. Long, J.A. McFalls	April 1993
Evaluation and Development of Visualization Technology for Highway Transportation	1284-1F	H.C. Landphair, T. Larsen	June 1993