This report details the recommended strategy of the deployment of a Rural Connected Vehicle System. The goal of this project was to identify the needs of rural users and the limitations of rural environments, in order to conceive a plan for a variant of the connected vehicle system that would be
The ENTERPRISE pooled fund program is an excellent source of information for the development, application, and deployment of ITS. However, ENTERPRISE project results may not reach those who could benefit from the research findings. This project looked at the potential expansion of the accessibili
Despite the vast accessibility of wireless technology and cellular services, there are still challenges in using such technologies in rural areas. This project's goal is to identify, demonstrate, and evaluate emerging communication technologies that could be used by transportation agencies to com
This webpage contains all of the North/West Passage Work Plan Phase Summaries. There are 9 phases total, beginning in December 2003 and continuing to today. Each Phase has multiple projects within it, and each project has a final report, all of which are accessible through this webpage.
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 1 of the Work Plan, namely, Integrated Traveler Information and Maintenance Network. The purpose of these projects is to implement and evaluate integrated traveler information systems and coordinate maintenance operations across stat
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 2 of the Work plan, namely, ITS Integrated Corridor Strategic Planning INcluding Development of Traveler Information and Maintenance Network. The purpose of these projects is to develop a North/West Passage ITS Integrated C
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 3 of the Work Plan. The purpose of these phase 3 projects is to develop, expand implementation, and evaluate integrated traveler information systems. They also continue the understanding and development of coordinated maintenance ope
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 1 of the Work Plan. The purpose of the projects in Phase 4 is to continue to integrate traveler information systems and coordinate maintenance operations across state borders. These projects included a continuation on the Traveler In
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in Phase 5 of the Work Plan. The purpose of these projects is to keep progressing towards the TPF's ultimate goal of developing more effective methods for sharing, coordinating, and integrating traveler information and operational activities
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in Phase 6 of the Work Plan. The projects in Phase 6 include Corridor-wide Traveler Information Coordination-Operational Test, 23 CFR 511 Final Rule, Citizen Assisted Reporting (phase 2), Cost/Benefit Tool Evaluation (phase 2), NWP Traveler I
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in Phase 7 of the Work Plan. These projects included NWP Goal Assessment and Planning for ITS Corridor Deployment, Corridor-Wide Traveler Information Coordination Operational Test (phase 2), Truck Parking Projects along the NWP Corridor and E
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in Phase 8 of the Work Plan. The projects completed in Phase 8 include Operations Task Force, Concept for Rural TMC/TOC Operations, Freight Task Force, Winter Road Condition Map Aggregation, Member Outreach Support, Major event Operations Coo
This document is a report on the projects accomplished in Phase 9 of the Work Plan. The projects present in Phase 9 include Operations Task Force, Peer Exchange, Virtual Scanning Tour of "On the Road Technologies", Freight or Operations Related Projects, and Research Need for Corridor Performance
This link is a zip file containing multiple standards from the Maryland State Highway Administration detailing the specifications of various ITS technologies.
A compilation of New Jersey DOT's Design Standards for various Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies and devices.
This document is a comprehensive overview of ITS Projects from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This document details various ITS Technologies and devices used by MnDOT, and outlines the purpose of each one, along with how it is used correctly.
The purpose of this document is to ensure that all aspects of the Department of Transportation are prepared take necessary action in the event of an earthquake, including being prepared to open, close, and operate highways, establish communication to affected areas, provide rapid response, provid
The purpose of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) identifies what the correct policies, responsibilities, and procedures are during a major emergency. Such emergencies could cause a disruption of the transportation network, a loss of power, o
A chart that summarizes which responses are recommended or necessary for certain incidents. The possible responses include CARS, Transcom Notifications (upstate or downstate), STICC Notifications, TransAlert, and/or E-Tip.
The goal of this project was to create a strategic plan that could encourage improving all aspects of incident management, since there previously was no plan for an overall framework for a systematic, statewide, multi-agency effort to improve the management of highway incidents. This document sum
A construction project that would occur on 10 miles of I-64 required attention regarding how to best handle the construction period's traffic demands. Since there are about 170,000 vehicles on this stretch of I-64 daily, there were concerns about closing down the interstate while construction was
This webpage contains multiple videos from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. The video on NC Highway Incident Safety is under the "Highway" subheading, and is the second video from the top of the page. The video is about 30 minutes long and covers many aspects of Highway Incident S
The purpose of these Guidelines is to promote statewide consistency in establishing the safest possible environment for incident responders. There has been an increased number of incidents where the safety of these responders was at risk, and this document's goal is to provide a resource of knowl
A presentation to the Florida DOT ITS Program on how to make the Incident Duration Timeline better, including changed terminology and the addition of components to be measured in order to make the timeline more comprehensive.
This is an agreement between the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that establishes a policy for FHP and FDOT personnel to expedite the removal of a vehicle crash or incident from the roadways on the State Highway System to restore the safe and
