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In January 2018, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) began using a first-in-the-nation wrong-way detection system along a 15-mile stretch of Interstate 17 in Phoenix. The system includes…

In January 2015, overheight vehicle detection systems (OHVDS) were implemented on Interstate I-10 in Houston to improve safety for truckers and reduce numbers of overheight vehicle hits on several…

Based on current market factors, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has estimated that in-vehicle equipment such as on-board units (OBUs) that enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)…

The current pedestrian crossing warrant model for British Columbia divides treatments into three main categories: signing and markings, special crosswalks, and pedestrian signals. Special crosswalks…

In January 2019, Denver's Regional Transportation District launched a pilot of a low speed autonomous shuttle on public roads. The project's objectives are to:Introduce AV technology safely on a…

While many electric vehicle owners will do most of their charging at home, there is a need for non-residential charging stations at workplaces, public areas, and for fleets. The report covers costs…

In December 2017, the Minnesota Department of Transportation launched a four-month test of a low speed autonomous shuttle. After initial testing on a test track, the agency demonstrated the vehicle…

As part of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Smart Mobility Plan, CDOT started construction on a fiber optic backhaul in Colorado Springs to improve real-time access to traffic-…

To illustrate the type of connected and automated vehicle technologies and projects that States may incorporate into their Clear Air Act State Implementation Plan (SIP) this study assessed the…

E-scooters emerged in 2017 as a new shared mobility service in the United States. Portland’s pilot began July 23, 2018 and ended November 20, 2018. Five companies applied for permits, and three were…