Problem:
I-95 is a vital conduit for north-south travel for the eastern seaboard for people, goods, and freight. The heavy traffic demand on this corridor, particularly during vacation and holiday seasons, contributes to frequent traffic congestion and crashes.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) developed the Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) initiative to standardize work zone data amongst agencies and third-party navigation companies. WZDx’s intended purpose is to deliver important data right into connected and ultimately, autonomous
By equipping 175 Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) vehicles with real-time digital alert systems, this project enhances safety by notifying motorists about emergency responder vehicles in advance, potentially saving lives and reducing crashes. It also improv
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has been providing travel information to the public via the internet since 2000. The DriveNC.gov website provides day-to-day and emergency travel conditions through an interactive map. NCDOT staff and partners in all 100 counti
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) created Oktraffic.org, a comprehensive traffic information platform that integrates various data sources to reduce incidents and congestion, particularly in construction zones. They developed the “Oklahoma Construction App” for precise project loca
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) responded to delays in connected vehicle (CV) technology adoption by developing smartphone applications to serve as surrogate CV sensors. Safety applications, such as vehicle speed detection and wrong-way detection, were prioritized and tested at FTE’s SunTrax
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) operates and maintains over 80,000 miles of roadway, of which 2,500 miles are fully access controlled highways. When there is an incident like a crash or when a work zone causes traffic to slow down or stop, NCDOT alerts traffi
The Florida Department of Transportation’s TSM&O Software Program, centered around SunGuide, saves lives by enhancing road safety with features like Wrong Way Driver detection and connected vehicle applications. It saves time through efficient communication, quicker incident responses, and tr
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) Program and the Maryland State Police’s (MSP) newly formed Traffic Incident Management (TIM) unit swiftly responds to accidents, efficiently clears traffic obstructions,
The Nevada Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Program, involving government agencies and stakeholders, saves lives by swiftly responding to accidents, minimizes travel time through real-time information and diversion routes, and saves money by reducing congestion, fuel consumption, and resource wa
