Latest Benefits Updates

Radar-based dilemma zone protection systems reduced red-light running by up to 80 percent at test locations in Virginia.
Date Posted: 04/18/2018 | Source Date:
Simulation models show that an optimal control speed harmonization strategy can reduce per-vehicle fuel consumption by 12 to 17 percent.
Date Posted: 04/16/2018 | Source Date:
Simulation models show that an optimal control speed harmonization strategy can reduce per-vehicle travel time by 28 to 32 percent.
Date Posted: 04/16/2018 | Source Date:
Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control field test yielded fuel consumption reduction of 37.4 percent and travel time reduction of 8.6 percent.
Date Posted: 04/12/2018 | Source Date:
A simulation analysis shows that a 30 percent connected vehicle (CV) penetration rate can reduce total delay up to 60 percent during a no-notice evacuation event.
Date Posted: 03/26/2018 | Source Date:
Vehicle-to-infrastructure emergency vehicle signal preemption application found to reduce emergency vehicle response time by 43 to 51 percent depending on traffic density.
Date Posted: 03/23/2018 | Source Date:
The Colorado Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) is projected to have a benefit-to-cost ratio of 7:1.
Date Posted: 03/23/2018 | Source Date:
A real-time adaptive traffic signal control algorithm supported by connected vehicle data can reduce delay by 6 to 16.6 percent depending on traffic demand and the connected vehicle market penetration rate.
Date Posted: 03/22/2018 | Source Date:
Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) can provide route diversion information during periods of congestion when phone and internet travel advisory systems are not available; benefit-to-cost ratios can range from 4:1 to 16:1 assuming a 5 to 20 percent complian
Date Posted: 03/21/2018 | Source Date:
Bluetooth-based detection systems coupled with flashing beacons activated by approaching school buses is the most cost-effective strategy to enhance safety at school bus stops.
Date Posted: 03/21/2018 | Source Date:
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