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A presentation on questions that were addressed by the L38C project.

This presentation was offered on March 14, 2013 by Florida International University, AECOM, and HNTB, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 6.

A summary of lessons regarding reliability data and analysis learned during SHRP2 research.

This document outlines the research approach, anticipated research results and implementation issues for Project L38D.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in association with the University of Washington (UW), submitted this research proposal in response to Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP 2) Project L38: Pilot Testing of SHRP 2 Reliability Data and Analytical Products.

This presentation provides an overview of the pilot testing of L02 and C11. It was conducted on 3-13-2014.

This presentation, titled "Pilot Testing of SHRP 2 Reliability Data and Analytical Products" was offered on March 13, 2013 by Washington State Department of Transportation and the University of Washington STAR Lab.

The second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) addresses the challenges of moving people and goods efficiently and safely on the nation’s highways. In its Reliability focus area, the research emphasizes improving the reliability of highway travel time by reducing the frequencies and effec

This document contains the Louis Berger Group's team approach to completing Project R11 ("Strategic Approaches at the Corridor and Network Levels to Minimize Disruption from the Renewal Process").

This document identifies each product from the Project R11. It also identifies the audience and expertise for the Project R11 product application (national, state and local level) and describes how the community of practitioners in transportation and other related agency functions can use the pro

This project brief explores the software tool, the Work Zone Impacts and Strategies Estimator (WISE). WISE is designed to assist program managers in sequencing programs of projects. In addition, it is designed to help planners and engineers evaluate the impacts of work zones to determine strategi

This web presentation to the Technical Committee was conducted on March 21, 2012. The purpose was to introduce the WISE software, which is the product of the SHRP2 Project R11.

This presentation was part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays webinar series. The SHRP2-R11 team used the opportunity to introduce the WISE software, which is the product of the SHRP2 R-11 project. The Work zone Implementation Strategies Estimator (WISE) was developed as an engine with two parts. The strategi

The Work Zone Impact and Strategy Estimator (WISE) software can evaluate the impact of multiple projects that have been incorporated into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the network. The WISE tool is intended to be a decision support system to be used by planners and engineers to

Program managers within state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) are charged with distilling a chaotic universe of identified renewal needs into a logically sequenced program of manageable projects over a period of years. In addition, program manag

This presentation was conducted by Zach Hans as part of the CUTC 2014 Summer Meeting. It covers the SHRP2 safety data/naturalistic driving study. It was presented on 6/4/14.

This primer discusses the rationale for and key elements of successful transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) program planning. It is designed as a practical resource to help State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and local or regional operation

1. Essential Communications

2. Update of A Pre-Event Recovery Planning Guide for Transportation

3. Voice and Data Interoperability for Transportation

4. Support for State DOT Transportation Systems Resilience and All-Hazards Programs

5. Imp

In 2013, Michigan became the fourth US state to specifically regulate the testing of automated (self-driving) vehicles. Public Acts 231 and 251 of 2013 updated Michigan’s legal code to facilitate manufacturers, suppliers, and upfitters of automated vehicle technology to test prototype automated d

This report is the result of a continuous effort of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to document global development and deployment of connected and automated vehicle technologies. In just the last few years, research and pilot projects have

Transportation agencies are frequently challenged by budget constraints to maintain roadway pavements and other infrastructure in good condition. As a result, it is critical that transportation infrastructure investments are costeffective and results-oriented. Performance-based Planning and Progr

This report analyzes the impacts of technological dependence on the driving skills and the ability of an operator to resume operation of the vehicle, in the event of an automated vehicle (AV) failure or limitation. The findings presented in this work are based on the most recent research on the i

Travel demand modeling is a crucial component of transportation planning and system management. Unfortunately, creating an accurate model of network traffic patterns can be difficult and time consuming. The calibration and validation of travel demand modeling requires the use of extensive dataset

Crowdsourcing involves leveraging the combined intelligence, knowledge, or experience of a group of people to answer a question, solve a problem, or manage a process. Opportunities for crowdsourcing have greatly increased with the broad adoption of internet-connected devices, especially smartphon

Early research and deployment in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) systems can provide a variety of benefits. Such efforts are taking place throughout the world (especially in the United States, Europe, and Asia). This study highlights major CAV deployment efforts throughout the world and eva

The key objective for this project was the implementation of a low cost data acquisition system that provides weather-related road information to weather analysts throughout the country in near-real time using a fleet of 60 vehicles along the I-94 corridor in southern Michigan. This work is part

This document describes the Concept of Operations (ConOps) for a Weather Responsive Traveler Information System (Wx-TINFO) being developed in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The purpose of this document is to describe the current systems and procedures used by the agency, and ca

This report provides ethical decision-support for transportation professionals dealing with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) data. Ethical concerns regarding ITS usually focus on travelers’ right to privacy, and especially location privacy. This report establishes core principles of ethic

The purpose of the Data Use Analysis and Processing (DUAP) project is to support the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and its partners in evaluating uses and benefits of connected vehicle data in transportation agency management and operations. The project complements efforts througho

MDOT is currently operating under a Statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture and Deployment Plan that was adopted in February 2010. The statewide plan coordinates ITS deployment within eight regional ITS Architectures that support ITS deployments in the State of Michigan. Th

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a national leader in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology and is interested in lessons learned from efforts in other states and countries that are related to connected vehicles, automated vehicles, and related Intelligent Transportat

This document is a product of the Center for Automotive Research, funded by a State Planning and Research Grant administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation, and represents Task A.6.Updates to ITS Strategic and Business Plan.

This report describes the system architecture and design of the Experimental Prototype System (EPS) for the demonstration of the use of mobile devices in a connected vehicle environment. Specifically, it defines the system structure and behavior, the software components, the interfaces and the da

This report summarizes the results of acceptance testing for the proof-of-concept version of the Mobile Devices Prototype System. The test was conducted at Battelle facilities in Columbus, Ohio, between January 17 and January 20, 2017. The version that was tested is Device-to-Everything (D2X) Hub

This Devices to Everything (D2X) Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) and Report provides the plan, test cases, and test procedures that were used to verify Prototype System (version 2.0) system requirements, as well as a summary of results of the testing executed. Version 2.0 of the Prototype Syst

“Sharing Data between Mobile Devices, Connected Vehicles and Infrastructure” was a U.S. DOT-sponsored research project to study the integration of mobile devices (such as smartphones) into the Connected Vehicle (CV) environment. Objectives included examining the feasibility and benefits of utiliz

The Task 8 D2X Hub Proof-of-Concept Test Evaluation Report provides results of the experimental data analysis performed in accordance with the experimental plan for the proof-of-concept version of the prototype system. The data set analyzed includes the tests formally conducted at Battelle facili

With the emergence of data generated from connected vehicles, connected travelers, and connected infrastructure, the capabilities of traffic management systems or centers (TMCs) will need to be improved to allow agencies to compile and benefit from using this information. New capabilities will be

Provide leadership and oversight for the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) program which is a joint effort of the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland State Police, in cooperation with other federal, state and local agencies. CH

An excellent highway system is crucial to a strong economy, enabling mobility and access for people and goods from and throughout the State of Maryland, maintaining the quality of life of Maryland’s citizens, and keeping people safe as they travel. The Maryland Department of Transportation State

This report presents the performance evaluation study of the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) for the Year 2015, including its operational efficiency and resulting benefits. The research team at the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Maryland, College Park (UM), ha

Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) has emerged as a formal discipline for transportation agencies throughout the country. The intent of TSM&O is to assist agencies more effectively in operating existing facilities and systems to maximize their full service potentia

This memo provides a summary of the day-long Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Capability Improvement Workshop conducted on April 25, 2013 at the CHART Statewide Operations Center.

The purpose of the Workshop was to develop a consensus evaluation of the state

This memo provides a summary of the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) Implementation Plan webinar held on August 19, 2014. The purpose of this webinar was to introduce and discuss a set of priority actions that had been assembled by MDSHA leadership with support from the consultant te

Webinar slides of the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) Implementation Plan held on August 19, 2014. The purpose of this webinar was to introduce and discuss a set of priority actions that had been assembled by MDSHA leadership with support from the consultant team. These actions are

On July 27, 2015, a TSM&O workshop was convened to facilitate development of SHA’s TSM&O Mission, Vision, and Goals. The workshop included presentation and discussion of the business case for TSM&O. Subsequent to the workshop, the project team worked with SHA offices to refine support

TSMO Strategic Implementation Plan - July 2016 Presentation for TSMO Executive Committee Briefing