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Consider Automating Weather-Related Messages on Digital Message Sign Systems, in Addition to Travel Times, Using Data from Environmental Sensor Stations.

Consider automating weather-related messages, in addition to travel times. This study clearly demonstrated that it is possible to automate the display of weather-related messages using Environmental…
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08/31/2023

Visualization Tools that Integrate Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) Data and On-board Device Monitoring Equipment Can Help Snowplow Supervisors Make Timely Decisions and Improve Winter Maintenance Operations.

The following are lessons learned on the processing and integration of AVL data for the snowplow fleet. Integrate large data streams to a common reference and create visualizations to display…
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11/24/2021

Validate the performance of dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) radios for cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) applications by testing receiver signal strength, signal delay, and packet error rates.

FINDINGS Based on the test track results the Volpe Center offered several recommendations for features of the CACC-based vehicle platooning system. Design of Vehicle Platooning Proof-of-Concept…
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11/18/2019

Use multiple communications protocols (e.g. Cellular, Wifi, DSRC) to transfer data from mobile devices and optimize channel usage based on the use case when using Connected Vehicle systems to enhance weather observations.

Implementation Antennas installed on truck cabs are better than antennas installed on truck bed toppers. Installers should use a consistent measurement process for collecting metadata for the…
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07/18/2019

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…
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05/20/2019

Industry Experts Offer Recommendations for Enterprise-wide Security Controls for the Connected Vehicle Environment.

Institute Security by Design Processes and Standards. All stakeholders developing components within the CV ecosystem should implement components based on a secure system engineering lifecycle that…
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05/08/2019

Consider road geometry carefully before implementing part-time shoulder use lanes.

The researchers' literature review revealed that the benefits of PTSU can vary dramatically. In one implementation, travel time was reduced to 16 percent of what it had been previously, while others…
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12/26/2018