This article explores the impact of partially autonomous vehicles (AVs) on Minnesota roads, with a focus on winter conditions and work zones. Led by Professor Rajesh Rajamani, researchers utilized … [Read more...] about Autonomous Vehicles: Implications for Winter Maintenance, Work Zones, and Traffic Flow
University of Minnesota, Center for Transportation Studies
Minnesota MNCrash Design and Training Research Development
This report includes research activities that focused on the MNCrash interface design and training. A series of usability tests was conducted on the existing MNCrash interface system to document … [Read more...] about Minnesota MNCrash Design and Training Research Development
Work-Zone Mapping Project Aims to Reduce Crashes Through Better Information
To improve safety in work zones across Minnesota, U of M researchers are working on a tagging and mapping system that can efficiently gather information about the layout of work zones, perform remote … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Mapping Project Aims to Reduce Crashes Through Better Information
Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
Roadway construction is an inevitable part of functional transportation infrastructure. However, work zone incidents have increased over the years. This report is the third part of an … [Read more...] about Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
Smart Speed Warnings Alert Drivers Nearing Freeway Work Zones
Speeding in highway work zones has caused unexpected congestion and crashes. To combat this problem, the Minnesota Department of Transportation developed a Smart Work Zone Speed Notification (SWZSN) … [Read more...] about Smart Speed Warnings Alert Drivers Nearing Freeway Work Zones
Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
Safe and efficient traffic flow in a work zone is a major concern for transportation agencies. To reduce risky behavior around work zones, we have developed a prototype system to investigate the … [Read more...] about Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones