The public response to Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and traffic flow maps (via internet) has overall been a very positive one, but there is not much sufficient research to show what affect these tools have on traffic itself. To determine the impact on travel times, on-line surveys were created to
Intersection crashes are a significant contributor to the number of transportation fatalities and serious injuries across the country. In recent years, multiple intersection conflict warning systems (ICWS) have been developed and used in many different states and locations, without sufficient gui
The 2014 National Strategy for Transportation Security (NSTS) addresses the security of transportation in the United States. This report to Congress outlines a plan to protect and facilitate the ability of both people and goods to be moved in the safest ways possible, while ensuring and protectin
This webinar is part of the ITS America Safety Forum, which is a resource and advocate for research and deployment of safety-related Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications. The Safety Forum has sponsored webinars with topics related to the use of these ITS applications.
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This webinar is part of the ITS America Safety Forum, which is a resource and advocate for research and deployment of safety-related Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications. The Safety Forum has sponsored webinars with topics related to the use of these ITS applications.&n
The Standard Highway Signs is a compilation of the signs used in transportation in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This document is a supplement to the 2004 edition of the Standard Highway Signs (for use with the 2003 MUTCD). The 2012 supplement was dev
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices. It is used by road managers to install and maintain the correct traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel.
This synthesis highlights what leads to the success of Regional Traffic Signal Operations Programs (RTSOPs) across the United States. RSTOPs address the general mobility present in arterial street networks. Regions use RTSOPs to improve the flow of traffic from one area to another, with regard to
Purdue University conducted research on traffic signal performance measures, and collected data relating to events like changes in detector and signal phase states. This is a report done detailing the data collection and management--how it was done and where the data was collected. A few of the f
The manual is a complete comprehensive guide of practices related to traffic signal timing for signalized intersections. Each element of signal timing is covered in the manual, from policy and funding to plan development, assessment, and maintenance. There is a focus on the use of detection,
