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Perform Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-Aided Bridge Inspections in Spring or Summer to Avoid Thin Branches that Could Reduce the UAV's Obstacle Avoidance Capabilities.

Optimize UAV-aided bridge Inspections by timing them in Spring or Summer to avoid thin branches that could reduce the UAV's vision-based obstacle avoidance capabilities. More leaves and denser…
Content type
Lesson
Date Posted
04/25/2024
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Infrastructure Monitoring (MC09)
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Douglasville, Georgia   |   Calhoun, Georgia

Driving Simulator Study Found ITS and CAV-Enabled Commercial Motor Vehicles Improved Safe Distance to Roadside by 22 Percent Compared to Driver Response to Static Roadside Message Signs at Work Zones.

METHODOLOGY This study designed three simulated work zones to mimic real-life conditions on or near I-95 in Maryland: one with an arterial lane closure, one with a freeway lane closure, and one with…
Content type
Benefit
Date Posted
04/23/2024
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Work Zone Management (MC06)
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Maryland, United States

A Study Evaluating Audio- and Image-Based In-Vehicle Warning Messages in Work Zones Found a 16.4 Percent Reduction in CO2 Emissions Using Mixed Messages Compared to a No Message Scenario.

METHODOLOGY This study tested three scenarios: (i) work zone with no audio or image warning system (NO MESSAGE), (ii) work zone with a voice warning system (VOICE MESSAGES), and (iii) work zone with…
Content type
Benefit
Date Posted
02/29/2024
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Work Zone Management (MC06), Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01)
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Nationwide, United States

Missouri DOT’s V2V-Enabled Truck Mounted Attenuator Leader-Follower System Was Estimated to Cost $301,485 Per Unit, Considering System Integration, Maintenance and Support, and Training Costs.

Protecting the safety of work zone workers is a priority for local and state transportation agencies. Advancements in technology, such as automated leader-follower vehicle systems for truck mounted…
Content type
System Cost
Made Public Date
01/31/2024
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Work Zone Management (MC06)
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Evaluation of Existing Digital Message Signs in Michigan Revealed a 5.66 mph Reduction in Speed after Seeing the Weather-Related Message on Traffic Speeds.

METHODOLOGY Several field case studies were conducted to understand the effectiveness of particular messages and types of DMS, including weather-related DMS messages on driver speeds; exploring the…
Content type
Benefit
Date Posted
08/31/2023
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02)
Geolocation links
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States   |   Saginaw, Michigan, United States

Michigan Digital Message Sign Study Reported an Installation Cost of $72,000 and an Annual Operation Cost of $2,300.

Digital Message Signs (DMS) (also referred to as dynamic message signs, variable message signs, or changeable message signs) are an important part of the Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS)…
Content type
System Cost
Made Public Date
08/31/2023
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02), Work Zone Management (MC06)
Geolocation links
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States   |   Saginaw, Michigan, United States

Consider Automating Weather-Related Messages on Digital Message Sign Systems, in Addition to Travel Times, Using Data from Environmental Sensor Stations.

Consider automating weather-related messages, in addition to travel times. This study clearly demonstrated that it is possible to automate the display of weather-related messages using Environmental…
Content type
Lesson
Date Posted
08/31/2023
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02)
Geolocation links
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States   |   Saginaw, Michigan, United States
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