Tag: Intelligent Transportation Systems: Page 2

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Nevada DOT adds roadway information systems to boost safety on U.S. 395

The Nevada Department of Transportation has begun installing “enhanced information systems” to U.S. 395 in the North Valleys region in an effort to improve traffic safety and mobility. The installation of technologies such as new roadway signage, ramp meters and wrong-way drive detection systems will continue through early 2018, NDOT says, and will require “periodic” […]

April 13, 2017

Roadbuilding

USDOT offers free webinar on regional intelligent transportation systems data sharing

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering a free webinar on a planned Broad Agency Announcement opportunity on regional intelligent transportation systems (ITS) data sharing. The webinar is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. EDT on March 31. Registration is available here. “Public agencies are planning, developing, and deploying capabilities to capture, integrate and manage data generated […]

March 24, 2017

Roadbuilding

Connecticut DOT launches real-time travel information website

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a real-time travel information website, www.CTTravelSmart.org, that incorporates data from the agency’s Statewide Intelligent Transportation System network and Highway Operations Center to create a “personalized user experience providing dynamic functionality.” “Empowering the motoring public with accurate, verified, up-to-the-minute information regarding traffic information and road conditions has never […]

February 2, 2017

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FHWA vehicle-to-infrastructure guidance aims to improve safety and mobility

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) guidance aimed at improving safety and mobility “by accelerating the deployment of V2I communication systems.” The agency says the guidance complements the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) proposed rule issued in December. “In addition to improving safety, vehicle-to-infrastructure technology offers tremendous mobility and environmental benefits,” says FHWA Administrator Gregory […]

January 23, 2017

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PennDOT applies to become USDOT proving ground for automated vehicle tech

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation to become a designated Automated Vehicle Proving Ground Pilot location. The Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicles Testing Policy Task Force recently developed guidance for creating policies for overseeing testing of highly automated vehicles for PennDOT. The guidelines are open to public comment through Jan. […]

January 5, 2017

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Wisconsin DOT warns motorists of wrong way drivers using message boards

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun using its overhead electronic messaging boards to notify motorists of a wrong way driver nearing their area. The system went live Dec. 29. WisDOT says this effort is part of its “enhanced comprehensive approach” in coordination with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to limit wrong way driver […]

January 3, 2017

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Penn. launches 511PAConnect to provide motorists with localized alerts

Pennsylvania has launched 511PAConnect, a text message and phone alert system designed to update motorists in an affected area about road closures due to accidents or weather events. The system is the first of its kind in the state that links “directly to a targeted group of travelers who are being impacted by, or who […]

January 2, 2017

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Caltrans automated warning system provides real-time info to motorists

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has strengthened its automated warning system (AWS) throughout the state as a means of increasing traffic safety and efficiency to the more than 30 million registered vehicles there. Caltrans’ AWS systems are being installed to monitor road conditions, weather and travel times, and provide real-time details to motorists. To […]

December 30, 2016

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USDOT proposes vehicle-to-vehicle communication requirement for new light-duty vehicles

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has issued a proposed rule for a requirement that all new light-duty vehicles be equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to aid in crash avoidance. “We are carrying the ball as far as we can to realize the potential of transportation technology to save lives,” says Transportation Secretary Anthony […]

December 15, 2016

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Virginia DOT partners with Waze Connected Citizens Program

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has partnered with crowdsourced traffic and navigation app Waze on the Connected Citizens Program. Waze will provide VDOT with real-time Waze-generated incident and slow-down information directly from drivers as a complement to VDOT’s 511Virginia system. VDOT will in turn provide verified work zones, crash and road closure data from […]

December 14, 2016

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Arizona DOT uses remote-monitoring system to manage Maricopa traffic in real time

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has added a wireless communication system on Arizona 347 in Maricopa that allows technicians in Phoenix to keep an eye on traffic conditions and rework the time of signals and lights to keep traffic flowing efficiently.   “We’re working to make the best use of the existing road through […]

December 12, 2016

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USDOT announces $65 million in grants for advanced transportation tech in local communities

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is providing roughly $65 million in grants to help support advanced technology transportation projects in local communities across the country to help leverage nearly $170 million in investments to help implement “smart city” technologies. The grants are part of the Federal Highway Administration’s Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies […]

October 17, 2016