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TSMO-TIP and SISP Project Selection and Prioritization

IN THIS CASE STUDY YOU WILL LEARN: 

1. How the Wisconsin State Legislature provided the ability for the State to appropriate funds for installation, replacement or rehabilitation of traffic signals and ITS deployments not incidental to another highway improvement.

2. How the Wis

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Twin Cities Metro Area Ramp Meter Study

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects that ramp metering had within the Twin Cities metro area. 430 ramp meters were to be shut down for six weeks, so data was collected for five weeks before they were turned off. Objectives of this study included examining how ramp metering affe

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TxDOT TSMO Program – From Planning to Implementation

Background

Texas has ten urban areas ranked in the top 20% congested areas in the US. It is forecasted to grow from 30 million to 45 million people by 2040, further increasing vehicle-miles travelled and congestion. Meanwhile, Texas experiences more than 4,000 roadway fatalities annually. In r

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Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for Collision Reconstruction

In this Case Study You Will Learn: Crash documentation has developed from measuring tape and camera to 3D imaging to significantly benefit the collisions reconstruction process. UAS mounted 3D scanners significantly reduce the time to reconstruct a crash. Increase efficiency allows for mor
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Urban Work Zone Design-Grant Course

Urban Work Zone Design-Grant Course

This course addresses “urban” work zones, particularly the enhancements and considerations (“substantive safety”) necessary to address work zones in urban environments. These environments may involve restricted spaces, lack of space for buffer spaces,

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US - 23 Flex Route Project

IN THIS CASE STUDY YOU WILL LEARN: MDOT developed specialized training for Flex Route Operators as well as eleven Quick Reference Guides. Along with the Flex Route system, MDOT incorporated other safety innovations and multi-modal opportunities into the project. The Flex Route improved sys
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US 1 Technology Corridor

 

In this case study you will learn: 

How Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) uses TSMO strategies and technology deployments to facilitate parallel freeway-arterial traffic management, continued incident management, safety, m

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US 90 Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) Project

IN THIS CASE STUDY YOU WILL LEARN:

1. How SPaT can serve as a first step in the deployment of connected vehicle technologies.

2. The importance of field reviews, placement of devices and how to develop an understanding of the geography of the roadway in order to deploy SPaT.

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US Route 1 Hard Shoulder Running

In This Case Study You Will Learn New Jersey DOT identified lane reduction as the main contributor to congestion on a key corridor. Hard should running was piloted as the solution to reduce congestion and improve travel times through the US Route 1 corridor. A measurable decrease in travel
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