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Large-scale Study in Four U.S. States Found Flashing Yellow Arrow Treatment Can Reduce Crashes Related to Left-turn Movements by 15 to 50 Percent.
Methodology
Data (number of crashes per year and signal information) was retrieved for the four states, and all were obtained directly from the agency staff. The sites were studied for the year 2015…
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Date Posted
03/30/2021
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Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
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Drone delivery can reduce delivery time of blood samples by 78 percent.
Evaluation Findings
Using a drone to deliver medical supplies instead of using a car can reduce the door to door time from 45 minutes to 10 minutes, a 78 percent decrease. In terms of medical…
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Date Posted
11/26/2019
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Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01)
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Highway truck platooning demonstration in North Carolina tests promising technology expected to result in up to 10 percent fuel savings for fleet costumers
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Volvo tractors, that were outfitted platooning technology, pulled FedEx trailers to test real-world routes and trailer loads.
Results:
Volvo Trucks of North America noted truck…
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Date Posted
10/30/2018
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FHWA national study finds intersection conflict warning systems reduce total crashes by 27 percent for two-lane at two-lane intersections
Methodology
Geometric, traffic, and crash data were obtained for fourlegged, rural, two-way stop-controlled intersections with ICWS installations in Minnesota, Missouri, and North Carolina. Each…
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Date Posted
03/28/2017
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Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
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"Vehicle Entering When Flashing" Signs at stop-controlled intersections in North Carolina yield a 7 percent reduction in crashes.
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Methodology74 intersections covering four categories of VEWF intersection warning systems were evaluated.Category 1 – Overhead Signs and Flashers at the Intersection on Major, Loop on Minor (24 sites…
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Date Posted
12/09/2016
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In a best practices report for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for first-response, North Carolina DOT suggested states conduct Airspace Integration Exercises annually to validate procedures, update training documents, and verify performance objectives.
The NCDOT has established best practices and recommended policies for agencies using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in first response, such as conducting search-and-rescue operations or surveying…
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Date Posted
05/20/2020
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Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Intersection conflict warning systems that use vehicle detection loops, warning signs and flashers cost $21,200 to $28,000 per intersection.
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Vehicle Entering When Flashing (VEWF) intersection conflict warning systems have been designed to help motorists identify gaps in traffic and safely proceed through stop-controlled intersections. The…
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05/29/2018
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