Benefits of using UAVs:
Improve safety. Previous studies found that the UAVs keep workers out of harm’s way. For example, a traditional bridge inspection involves setting up work zones, detouring…
During incidents, motorists can see up to a 50 percent savings in travel time when the Flex Route is open and operating. Additionally, having the Flex Route in operation is expected to reduce the…
The initial implementation of the Wx-TINFO System was evaluated to assess its effectiveness and potential to improve Michigan’s traffic management activities. The evaluation process occurred during…
RESULTS
The table below presents the BCR results for adding low-speed WIM and bypass lane in addition to preclearance system. Note that for basic fixed weigh stations this option includes adding a…
Do not deploy for technology’s sake, deploy only to solve a problem.
Agencies must be able to clearly articulate what problem they are trying to solve, whether it be improving traffic safety or…
Consider implementation of systems that integrate enforcement technologies and consolidate data to enable electronic identification and verification of safety compliance of commercial vehicles. This…
A benefit-cost analyses for existing fixed weigh stations and other enforcement sites was conducted as part of a study to provide recommendations to the Michigan DOT (MDOT) and the Michigan State…