Using ITS in Work Zones

Colorado Transportation Officials Update COTrip App With Push Notifications, New Language Features

The Colorado Department of Transportation has enhanced its COTrip travel information platform by adding Spanish and Vietnamese language options and introducing push notification capabilities in the … [Read more...] about Colorado Transportation Officials Update COTrip App With Push Notifications, New Language Features

Can Waymo and Waze Fix Cities’ Potholes?

Waymo and Waze have launched a pilot program to help cities identify and repair potholes using data collected by Waymo's autonomous vehicles. The system detects pothole locations and road conditions, … [Read more...] about Can Waymo and Waze Fix Cities’ Potholes?

Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway

Variable Speed Limit (VSL) control is essential for managing highway tunnel maintenance work, as it adjusts speed limits based on road conditions to regulate traffic flow. Developing a VSL control … [Read more...] about Multi-Objective Optimisation of a Variable Speed Limit Control Strategy in a Tunnel Maintenance Work Zone of the Mountain Highway

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Launches 511 System to Report Potholes

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has launched a new 24/7 pothole reporting hotline and online dashboard to improve the identification, tracking, and repair of potholes on state … [Read more...] about Rhode Island Department of Transportation Launches 511 System to Report Potholes

Creating Effective Graphic Changeable Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Messaging

Successful transportation safety messages are only effective if travelers can comprehend the notices. However, one method of safety messaging, text-only messages, can be challenging for non-native … [Read more...] about Creating Effective Graphic Changeable Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Messaging