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Connected Energy-Efficient Dynamic Routing Simulation Was Estimated to Have Resulted in up to 14.7 Percent Fuel Savings in Downtown Los Angeles With 50 Percent Connected Vehicle Market Penetration During Peak Hours.

METHODOLOGY In this study, the effectiveness and environmental impact of a C-EEDR application were assessed using a detailed traffic simulation tool that integrates both microscopic traffic dynamics…
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Date Posted
01/31/2024
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Connected Eco-Driving (ST09)

Demand-Based Pricing Strategy in Los Angeles Parking Management System Led to a 37 Percent Reduction in Parking Duration for Downtown LA.

METHODOLOGY The LA Express Park program relied heavily on hardware, including parking meters, guidance systems, in-ground sensors, and a highly integrated back-end system that utilized strong data…
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Date Posted
01/26/2024

Implementation of demand-based pricing parking management to San Francisco on-street and off-street parking resulted in a 43 percent decrease in time searching for a parking space and a 30 percent decline in greenhouse gas emissions.

METHODOLOGY This pilot involved demand-based parking pricing to on-street and off-street spaces in the pilot area. Hourly rates were adjusted based on the occupancy rate of the parking area. The…
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Date Posted
01/25/2024

Simulation Models Suggested That Optimizing Charging Levels Available to Electric Vehicles Across a Network Grid Can Be 3.7 Percent More Profitable Than Always Providing the Highest Power Level To Charge an EV Upon Arrival.

METHODOLOGY This study used global optimization techniques, machine-learning-based solar power prediction, and two scheduling algorithms, including robust Model Predictive Control (MPC) and empirical…
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Date Posted
12/22/2023

The Estimated Cost for Building Ten Electric Charging Stations for Tenant Shippers at the Port of Oakland Ranged From $1.25M to $2M.

The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved the Seaport Air Quality 2020 and Beyond Plan in 2019 which establishes zero-emission operations as the policy direction of the Seaport. Among…
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Made Public Date
10/31/2023

Showcase Vehicle and Station Prototype Technology To Help Agencies and Communities Better Envision Planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems.

Recommendations and best practices for BRT planning and implementation: Conduct targeted outreach to business owners along the planned BRT corridor prior to any construction work. Peers have…
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Date Posted
10/30/2023

Consider Both Cost and Productivity When Evaluating the Financial Viability of Bus Rapid Transit Systems.

Recommendations and best practices for BRT planning and project delivery: Regularly update and assess a comprehensive risk register to ensure project stability. It was suggested in this study to…
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Date Posted
10/30/2023

Plan for the Significant Lane Use Demand of Electronic Charging Stations for Zero-Emission Drayage Trucks.

Be aware of different charging/fueling standards. The absence of clear standards regarding voltage, amperage, phasing, “withstand rating”, and charging connectors makes it challenging for consistent…
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Date Posted
10/30/2023