For restrictive access locations, collision-tolerant UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) are the most cost-effective option. The study identified that there are many areas within bridge inspection that…
A demonstration of the automated shuttle bus was held for select transportation professionals in December 2017 and January 2018 on a controlled test track at MnROAD in Albertville, Minnesota. This…
There was better driving performance on key metrics including speed deviation and lane deviation for both in-vehicle message conditions relative to the roadside signs
Drivers reported significantly…
In the summer of 2015 and 2016, a research team implemented Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology on 39 bridges including a wide range of bridge sizes, types, and locations to demonstrate the…
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…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is utilizing drones to collect and process large amounts of data during bridge inspections with the goal of improving the quality of bridge…