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Conduct Durability Tests to Ensure Antenna Mounting Supports Proper Connected Vehicle Communications for Large Vehicles.
Conduct interoperability test to identify potential issues that would require resolution prior to the sites advancing to an operational phase. The three-day testing event was a major victory for the…
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Date Posted
02/29/2024
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Connected Vehicle System Monitoring and Management (SU01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System (TM04)
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Manage Deployment Risks Related to Connected Vehicle Technology Maturity by Reducing Exposure to External Uncertainties and Adding Testing at an Earlier Stage.
Broaden the definition and concept of technical maturity to increase stakeholder knowledge and allow for better risk management. The lack of technology maturity resulted in challenges such as…
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Date Posted
12/28/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
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Enable Real-Time Monitoring and Notifications for Mobile Pedestrian Application Data Stream Connections to Improve User Experience in Case of Data Transmission Failures.
Beware of potential positioning inaccuracies on smart phones, and test location correction service thoroughly before deployment. The field tests of the PED-SIG application found that Global…
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Date Posted
11/30/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
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Local Validation and Evaluation of Pedestrian Detection Using Thermal Imaging Technology is Needed, Especially in Areas with Complex Traffic Conditions and Road User Activities.
Several lessons learned were captured during the evaluation of FLIR pedestrian detection, particularly from the detection accuracy of the FLIR sensors under different conditions.
Perform the…
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Date Posted
11/28/2022
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Opt for Quartz Weigh-in-Motion Sensors Rather than Traditional Piezo-Type Sensors for More Reliable and Accurate Data Collection.
Opt for quartz sensors rather than traditional piezo-type sensors at WIM stations. It was found in this study that the quartz sensors provide more reliable and accurate data compared to traditional…
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Date Posted
06/29/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Intelligent Access Program - Weight Monitoring (CVO18)
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Choose Scale Carefully within Virtual Reality Environments to Allow Testing of Work Zone Environments without Encountering Physical Boundaries.
Configure the VR environment scale to ensure that workers do not need to move beyond the physical test environment perimeter. During initial tests that required workers to place six traffic cones,…
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Date Posted
04/25/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Work Zone Safety Monitoring (MC07)
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Focus on Meaningful Community Engagement, Investing Revenues, and Collecting High Quality Data to Make Congestion Pricing Equitable.
As cities increasingly turn to congestion pricing, ensuring equity in congestion pricing is a critical concern. To study this issue, a research team at the Institute of Transportation Studies at…
Content type
Date Posted
01/25/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Road Use Charging (TM11)
After trying several variations, NYCDOT finds optimal vertical mounting approach for installing roadside units (RSUs) at signalized intersections.
One of the lessons learned from the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) CV Pilot relates to the installation of the 450 roadside units (RSUs) NYCDOT had to install at signalized…
Content type
Date Posted
10/28/2020
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure Monitoring (MC09),
Transportation Infrastructure Protection (PS09),
Roadside Lighting (ST04),
Connected Vehicle System Monitoring and Management (SU01),
Core Authorization (SU02),
Map Management (SU04),
Location and Time (SU05),
Object Registration and Discovery (SU06),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Security and Credentials Management (SU08),
Device Certification and Enrollment (SU09),
Center Maintenance (SU10),
Field Equipment Maintenance (SU11)
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The NYC CV Pilot project’s innovative use of lasers generated a precise, repeatable way of verifying the accuracy of a vehicle’s location in their efforts to overcome the GPS limitations of the City’s urban canyons.
To correct for this, the NYCDOT CV Pilot team is using an enhanced V2X-locate positioning engine to improve location accuracy. By measuring the time-of-flight from Roadside Units (RSU),…
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Date Posted
10/28/2020
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Freight Administration (CVO02)
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Develop collaborations with probe and crowdsourced data platforms to manage traffic in real-time, make better infrastructure decisions, and provide accurate and relevant travel information directly to citizens.
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Develop collaborations with probe and crowdsourced data platforms to manage traffic in real-time, make better infrastructure decisions, and provide accurate and relevant travel information directly…
Content type
Date Posted
06/30/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Fleet Management (PT06),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Refine proper antenna placement on connected vehicles (particularly commercial vehicles) to reduce DSRC ‘shadow’ areas where DSRC signal is degraded.
The following considerations summarize the CV Pilots’ experiences with mounting and installing CV devices along roadways and inside vehicles.
Utilize professionals where possible for installations…
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Date Posted
06/07/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Wide-Area Alert (PS10),
Disaster Traveler Information (PS14),
Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13),
Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02),
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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Infrastructure integrating the next generation internet standard (IPV6) is crucial to support the future growth of connected vehicle networks.
The following lessons outline any changes needed to prepare roadways and intersections for the installation of CV devices.
Consider the location of existing ITS and line of sight when selecting…
Content type
Date Posted
06/06/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
Infrastructure Monitoring (MC09),
Transportation Infrastructure Protection (PS09),
Roadside Lighting (ST04),
Connected Vehicle System Monitoring and Management (SU01),
Core Authorization (SU02),
Map Management (SU04),
Location and Time (SU05),
Object Registration and Discovery (SU06),
Security and Credentials Management (SU08),
Device Certification and Enrollment (SU09),
Center Maintenance (SU10),
Field Equipment Maintenance (SU11)
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Early CV deployers must assess existing agency systems and networks as well as their change control procedures to accommodate the security needs of CV technology.
The following lessons address changes agencies may have to make to their existing systems and/or operations to accommodate the security needs of CV technology. Emphasis is particularly placed on the…
Content type
Date Posted
05/20/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
CV Driver Security Authentication (CVO14),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Electronic Work Diaries (CVO16),
Intelligent Speed Compliance (CVO19)
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CV Pilots find success in implementing data collection techniques that focus on edge computing to avoid the unmanageable flow and processing of data at a central TMC.
The following lessons were identified regarding the sensitivities with the type and amount of data that needs to be collected and the need for a data governance framework that outlines how data will…
Content type
Date Posted
04/22/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02)
Geolocation links
During system testing, CV Pilot sites discover the importance of having expertise in detecting and mitigating interferences with radio frequency and GPS signals
The following lessons are reflections of the challenges uncovered by the sites during system acceptance testing of the technology and what future deployers should be conscious of.
Arrange a testing…
Content type
Date Posted
03/21/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Wide-Area Alert (PS10),
Disaster Traveler Information (PS14),
Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13),
Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02),
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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Connected vehicle deployers are encouraged to utilize multi-vendor outsourcing and to source suppliers early to create a collaborative environment that enables as much parallel work as possible.
The following lessons were identified regarding engaging with project partners and device vendors.
Utilize RFPs to scrutinize and select the best suppliers
It is suggested that agencies conduct…
Content type
Date Posted
03/21/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Wide-Area Alert (PS10),
Disaster Traveler Information (PS14),
Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13),
Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02),
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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Refine institutional arrangements when deploying connected vehicle technology to outline the expectations of partners in terms of service, outcomes and reporting.
The following lessons were identified regarding institutional arrangements that need to be made to outline the expectations of partners in terms of service, outcomes and reporting.
Have governance…
Content type
Date Posted
03/21/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Wide-Area Alert (PS10),
Disaster Traveler Information (PS14),
Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13),
Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02),
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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Connected vehicle deployers should assess field equipment and organizational capabilities that will be needed to support core CV components.
The following lessons were identified regarding assessing the infrastructure an agency currently has versus what infrastructure they will need to deploy a robust connected vehicle environment.…
Content type
Date Posted
03/21/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01),
ITS Communications (SU07),
Freight Administration (CVO02),
Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Wide-Area Alert (PS10),
Disaster Traveler Information (PS14),
Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13),
Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02),
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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New York City Connected Vehicle pilot deployment project works to overcome challenges associated with pursuing a density of vehicle interactions never previously attempted with CV technology.
For DSRC communications, message exchanges should be managed using channel diversity and varying power levels appropriate for the spatial density of the roadside units (RSUs)
The reliance solely on…
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Date Posted
11/28/2018
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Facing a gap in standards interpretation, the Tampa and New York City Connected Vehicle Pilot Sites worked together to harmonize message structure for pedestrian safety applications.
One of the goals of the CV Pilot Deployments is to accelerate the deployment of interoperable connected vehicle technologies in the advancement of the national highway system. The vision for…
Content type
Date Posted
11/28/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program yields program management best practices for integrating and testing large disparate systems.
Each of the three Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment sites (Wyoming, Tampa, NYC), while unique regarding size, features, and functionality to be deployed, are all examples of large disparate systems…
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Date Posted
09/13/2018
Incorporate standardized over-the-air update procedures to permit efficient firmware updates for connected vehicle devices.
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) led Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot program has procured and developed processes to update connected vehicle software to implement vehicle-to-…
Content type
Date Posted
06/22/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
Allow for increased coordination with the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) early on in the DSRC licensing process to help reduce what is traditionally a very lengthy process.
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) led Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot program has completed an 18-month Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing process to use Dedicated…
Content type
Date Posted
06/22/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
Tune traffic density and speed parameters within connected vehicle (CV) applications to balance proper alerts versus false alarms in dense urban environments.
Lessons Learned from the NYCDOT Connected Vehicle Pilot Update at the System Design Milestone webinar.
Address privacy of safety/operational data using multiple tools.
Stakeholders need…
Content type
Date Posted
06/19/2018
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RSU triangulation techniques and inertial GPS solutions can improve geolocation accuracy for connected vehicles operating in dense urban environments.
New York City is known for its "urban canyons" which provide a challenging environment for GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System - a broader term including GPS and other similar systems)…
Content type
Date Posted
05/08/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
Include technical, operations, and legal personnel in stakeholder meetings to address the requirements of the CV deployment and ensure that participants' privacy is being maintained
The NYCDOT leads the New York City Pilot, which aims to improve the safety of travelers and pedestrians in the city through the deployment of V2V and V2I connected vehicle technologies. This…
Content type
Date Posted
12/19/2017
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12),
Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
In-Vehicle Signage (TI07),
Curve Speed Warning (VS05),
Incident Scene Safety Monitoring (PS07),
Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09)
Geolocation links
Emphasize financial sustainability in concept development. Keep long-term funding goals in mind when tailoring a concept to meet a short-term budget.
LESSONS LEARNED FROM USDOT PERSPECTIVE:
Program Management (Acquisition Strategy and Outreach)
Conduct consistent and organized meetings with the entire acquisition team (federal…
Content type
Date Posted
03/27/2017
Involve end users and regional stakeholders, follow agency protocol for software development and release, and gain upper management support when designing and developing an Integrated Incident Management System.
The Integrated Incident Management System (IIMS) is a project in New York City (NYC) to facilitate information sharing and coordination among responders and traffic agencies for the purpose of…
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Date Posted
03/31/2011
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Ensure redundancy of critical components in transportation support systems to be used in case of an emergency.
Redundancy, the ability to activate backup systems in cases of system failure, is a major element in emergency response and recovery plans. The backup systems needed in a particular emergency will be…
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Date Posted
06/04/2010
Develop a regional ITS architecture with a common data server to facilitate ITS integration in a region
The MMDI set in motion an aggressive schedule of ITS deployment in four regions: San Antonio, Phoenix, Seattle, and New York City metropolitan area (which included parts of three states, New York,…
Content type
Date Posted
05/19/2010
Use non-proprietary software for ITS projects to ensure compatibility with other ITS components
The ITS software projects in the MMDI program sites were competitive with non-ITS transportation projects, particularly in the earlier stages of deployment. However, some projects eventually led to…
Content type
Date Posted
05/17/2010
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
Electronic Toll Collection (TM10),
Road Use Charging (TM11),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Maintenance and Construction Activity Coordination (MC08),
Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations (METR) (VS17),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02)
Geolocation links
Ensure reliable and interoperable communication between transportation and public safety agencies and use ITS to promptly disseminate travel updates to the public during emergencies.
The ability to communicate both internally and externally is a critical technological capability required in an emergency. During a crisis, the need to acquire situational awareness drastically…
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Date Posted
03/11/2010
Sustain ITS network operations and interagency communications during emergencies by ensuring provisions for alternate power supply and telecommunications services.
Technology has come to play an increasingly crucial supporting role in aiding transportation decision makers during normal day-to-day operations and, more importantly, during times of crisis.…
Content type
Date Posted
02/08/2010
In preparation for managing transportation in catastrophic emergencies, identify agencies and their decision makers to interact with, and establish effective coordination with them to execute response.
The analysis of transportation operations during multi-agency response to catastrophic events nationwide offers some valuable lessons learned as presented below.
Conduct emergency transportation…
Content type
Date Posted
01/29/2010
Develop and rehearse an emergency response plan for managing catastrophes with minimum panic, disruption and loss.
The analysis of transportation agencies' planning for response to emergencies in the event of catastrophes offers some lessons learned as presented below.
Create an emergency response plan to manage…
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Date Posted
01/21/2010
Enhance transit safety and security systems by integrating voice and data technologies and by leveraging video-based systems.
Transit agencies have used technology to improve the safety and security of their operations for decades. Video technologies have been used in and around transit facilities to monitor weather and…
Content type
Date Posted
03/10/2008
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Security (PT05)
Strengthen existing maintenance and repair capabilities at Transportation Operation Centers (TOCs).
Many TOCs in the country have now entered into their second-generation life cycle and have successfully implemented day-to-day TOC operations in their jurisdictions. TOCs from California, Minnesota,…
Content type
Date Posted
02/21/2007
Develop a unified approach for a statewide intelligent transportation systems (ITS) deployment policy.
A deployment policy, if implemented while ITS deployments are still evolving in the state and region, will result in substantial benefits that include enhanced regional interoperability, uniformity…
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Date Posted
02/21/2007
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Prepare traveler information Web sites for high usage under emergency or disaster conditions.
When implementing a new traffic information Web site, the technical staff should consider the likelihood of high usage of the system.
Prepare traveler information Web sites to accommodate high…
Content type
Date Posted
12/13/2006
Consider using incentives to encourage the participation of private sector freight operators.
While the FIRST system operated correctly from a technological standpoint, it did not attain high levels of use during the two and a half years it was operational. In addition, some users complained…
Content type
Date Posted
04/13/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Freight Administration (CVO02)
Geolocation links
Use a systems engineering approach for technical integration of ITS.
The key to a successful interoperable transportation system is to integrate ITS via a systems engineering approach into all stages of planning, designing and deployment of transportation projects at…
Content type
Date Posted
03/24/2006
Develop written policies to address liability issues early.
While institutional and legal impediments do exist, many of the barriers to successful ITS deployments and operations can be overcome with a consistently developed policy that has considered these…
Content type
Date Posted
10/12/2005
Develop written policies that delimit the use and distribution of data.
The value of the MDI operations lay in the data that is generated by the equipment and systems involved. Data policy issues that have been reviewed and tackled by the MDI partners include resolving…
Content type
Date Posted
10/12/2005
Address intellectual property rights issues early.
There is a continuing concern in the private sector that state or federal laws will require firms participating in public-private ITS partnerships to surrender valuable rights in intellectual…
Content type
Date Posted
09/16/2005
Modeling Results from NYC Connected Vehicle Pilot Estimate that Preventing Collisions at Selected Crash Locations Saved 144.8 Gallons of Gasoline and 1,287 Kg of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
METHODOLOGY
An existing microscopic simulation model of midtown Manhattan was re-calibrated to 2018 pre-deployment (pre-pandemic) conditions for a typical weekday morning, 6 AM to 9 AM, and afternoon…
Content type
Date Posted
12/20/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
V2V Basic Safety (VS02)
Geolocation links
A Simulation Model Indicated That Shared Automated Vehicles and Fully Automated Electric Shuttles Can Improve Transit Coverage in Large Cities by 13 to 315 Percent.
METHODOLOGY
In this study, transit stops, routes, and service frequency data from the standardized General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) were used to determine the transit supply score for each…
Content type
Date Posted
12/15/2022
Seventy-One Percent of Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities Were More Confident in Crossing Signalized Intersections with New York City’s Mobile Accessible Pedestrian Application Than with Other Technologies.
Methodology
The PED-SIG application was evaluated based on operational data logs collected from the PIDs, field test observations, as well as qualitative feedback provided by participants before and…
Content type
Date Posted
11/30/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
Connected Vehicle Speed Limit Warnings Increased Speed Compliance by 16 Percent During a Pilot Test in New York City.
METHODOLOGY
The deployed vehicles experienced 107,609 alerts by V2I applications and 52,680 by V2V applications. Of all these events, 65,231 alerts were silent and 95,058 alerts were active. After…
Content type
Date Posted
11/28/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Curve Speed Warning (VS05),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
Geolocation links
NYC Connected Vehicle Pilot Found That 83 Percent of Participants Felt Safer When Using the Mobile Pedestrian Crossing App Compared to Not Using It.
METHODOLOGY
The NYC CV pilot deployment collected 189,374 total events (defined as a warning, alert, or some other triggering parameter within the vehicle) from January 2021 to November 2021. All…
Content type
Date Posted
05/28/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Curve Speed Warning (VS05),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
Congestion Pricing Could Reduce Particulate Matter Pollution by 17.5 Percent in New York City.
To better understand how congestion pricing might affect vehicle miles traveled (VMT), trip making activity, and air pollution in NYC, a research team from The City College of New York and Cornell…
Content type
Date Posted
10/21/2020
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Road Use Charging (TM11)
Geolocation links
Rise of ridesharing credited with a 25 to 35 percent decrease in alcohol-related collisions in NYC.
The study draws on a dataset of all New York State alcohol-related collisions maintained by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The full estimation sample contains 4,526 observations of…
Content type
Date Posted
10/16/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Stop Request (PT15),
Route ID for the Visually Impaired (PT16),
Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06)
Geolocation links
An autonomous mobility-on-demand dispatching system can reduce average passenger wait time by 30 percent and increase trip dispatch success rate by 8 percent.
Researchers at the University of California-Irvine tried to bridge this gap by introducing a new algorithm identified as the Expand and Target (EAT) algorithm. This algorithm enables managing…
Content type
Date Posted
06/26/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Dynamic Transit Operations (PT03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
NYC Automated Speed Enforcement pilot sees a 14 percent decline in the overall number of people injured in crashes in school zones where speed cameras were activated.
Findings
Total crashes decreased by nearly 8 percent following the installation of the speed cameras.
Crashes resulting in injuries dropped over 14 percent, including a 23 percent…
Content type
Date Posted
01/25/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17)
Geolocation links
New York City’s app-based ride services provide increased mobility options but with a cost: over 600 million additional vehicle miles travelled over three years.
Methodology
The report utilized datasets available for TNCs, taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles in New York City:
Electronic trip logs of taxis and TNCs
Weekly for-hire vehicle (FHV) trip…
Content type
Date Posted
02/21/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Stop Request (PT15),
Route ID for the Visually Impaired (PT16),
Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06)
Geolocation links
Bus speeds increased by 23 percent in Los Angeles and by more than 20 percent on a route in New York City after deployment of Bus Rapid Transit.
Findings
After deployment of BRT, bus speeds increased by 23 percent in highly transit-dependent urban core corridors in Los Angeles. This improvement was specifically linked to transit signal…
Content type
Date Posted
02/20/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
Geolocation links
Provision of real-time transit information yields a median ridership increase of 2.3 percent on the largest quartile of bus routes in New York City.
Content references source material no longer available at its original location.
Findings
A refined fixed effects model reveals the largest quartile of routes, defined by revenue miles of service, realized approximately 340 additional trips per route per weekday, a median…
Content type
Date Posted
01/26/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Traveler Information (PT08)
Geolocation links
New York State DOT TMC operators and New York State Thruway Authority staff were able to reduce traffic queues by 50 percent using vehicle probe data available through the I-95 Corridor Coalition.
FINDINGS
In 2009, a sergeant of the New York State Police Department used the vehicle probe data provided by the I-95 Corridor Travel Time website and data from the New York 511 website to assist in…
Content type
Date Posted
10/04/2010
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Roadway Closure Management (TM19),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13),
Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
Geolocation links
Researchers estimated there are about 0.17 billion air cargo shipments each year in the United States that could benefit from Electronic Supply Chain Manifest (ESCM). With potential cost saving benefits ranging from $11.77 to $16.20 per air-freight
RESULTSThe U.S. DOT evaluated a Web-based Electronic Supply Chain Manifest (ESCM) system and compared its performance with a traditional paper-based manifest system. ESCM delivered labor cost…
Content type
Date Posted
11/26/2008
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Freight Administration (CVO02)
Geolocation links
Manufacturers, carriers, and airports that used a Web-based air cargo security and logistics tracking system felt it was easy to use, and were very satisfied with the system's performance with respect to business functions.
FINDINGSThe overall impact of ESMC on operations was measured based on interviews with participants and system implementers (ATAF). In general, the following comments were noted.Participants felt…
Content type
Date Posted
11/04/2008
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Freight Administration (CVO02)
Geolocation links
Electronic supply chain manifest systems reduce the amount of time and paperwork required to transfer loads, and can improve operational efficiencies for shippers/receivers, trucking companies, and air cargo carriers.
FINDINGSThe following results show the time saving benefits of automated versus manual processing (biometric/smart-card authorization vs. manual duplication/photocopying of all paperwork) at transfer…
Content type
Date Posted
01/01/2003
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Freight Administration (CVO02)
Automated enforcement systems reduced red light violations by 20 to 60 percent, decreased right-angle crashes by 30 percent, and reduced crash injuries by 10 percent.
RESULTS
New York City, NY: A number of robotic cameras were installed at 18 intersections equipped with pavement loop detectors. The total cost was 15.5 million dollars over a three year period.…
Content type
Date Posted
05/25/2001
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01)
Automated enforcement systems have reduced red-light violations by 20 to 60 percent and crashes by 22 to 51 percent.
FINDINGS
Red Light Enforcement Systems
The automated red-light enforcement system in New York, NY began operation in 1993 with enforcement at 15 intersections; by 1998, 30 intersections were…
Content type
Date Posted
01/04/2001
Freeway Services Patrols: A State of the Practice
Content type
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Roadway Service Patrols (PS08)
Geolocation links
Houston, Texas, United States | Dallas, Texas, United States | California, United States | California, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Fresno, California, United States | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | Oakland, California, United States | Sacremento, California, United States | Denver, Colorado, United States | New York City, New York, United States | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Detroit, Michigan, United States | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
The Initial Projected Annualized Costs To Implement and Operate Shared Fully Automated Mobility Services Ranged From $125,000 to $1,934,000 per Census Block Group (CBG) in Four Large U.S. Cities.
This study evaluated transit systems in various cities to identify opportunities for equitable improvement through shared automated mobility. For this purpose, locations of unmet transit demand among…
Content type
Made Public Date
01/25/2023
The Cost To Implement Video Data Storage and Networking Services To Support 68 Traffic Cameras in New York City Was Estimated at $1,663 per Year Annualized Over Three Years.
This study’s primary objective was to introduce a continuous, remote, and real-time pedestrian detection and social-distancing data acquisition system on an existing video surveillance system in New…
Content type
Made Public Date
08/27/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure Monitoring (MC09),
ITS Data Warehouse (DM01),
Data Distribution (SU03),
Map Management (SU04),
Object Registration and Discovery (SU06),
Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations (METR) (VS17)
Geolocation links
NYC operated an Automated Speed Enforcement program in 140 school zones with 180 speed cameras for over two years at a cost of $69,460,446.
Combating excessive speeding was the leading recommendation provided by New York City residents during the Vision Zero town halls and workshops held by the New York City Department of Transportation…
Content type
Made Public Date
01/25/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Speed Warning and Enforcement (TM17)
Geolocation links
Deployment of 8,500 connected vehicles with roadside devices installed at 310 intersections and 44 strategic sites and major thoroughfares in New York City was estimated to cost $23.5 million.
In September of 2015, USDOT selected New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) as the…
Content type
Made Public Date
11/28/2017
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Geolocation links
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