The article examines how U.S. cities, led by Syracuse, New York, are modernizing snow removal operations through the use of GPS tracking, video monitoring, and artificial intelligence. These … [Read more...] about High-Tech Snowplows and AI Help Cities Clean up From Big Storms
Winter Maintenance
Evaluating the Intensity of Green Warning Light for Snowplow Trucks Using CIELAB Color Space
Snowplow Trucks (SPTs) work under extremely challenging conditions, typically traveling at lower speeds compared with other vehicles. Because of reduced speeds and poor visibility, a major safety … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Intensity of Green Warning Light for Snowplow Trucks Using CIELAB Color Space
PennDOT, PA. Turnpike Getting Ready for Winter Roads by Adding Green Lights
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are enhancing winter road safety with $75 million in upgrades, including green lights on snow-clearing vehicles to improve visibility under Act 78. Officials … [Read more...] about PennDOT, PA. Turnpike Getting Ready for Winter Roads by Adding Green Lights
Influence of Autonomous and Partially Autonomous Vehicles on Minnesota Roads
This project focuses on experimental tests of the performance characteristics of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on highways and local roads in Minnesota. The project provides detailed data characterizing … [Read more...] about Influence of Autonomous and Partially Autonomous Vehicles on Minnesota Roads
Autonomous Vehicles: Implications for Winter Maintenance, Work Zones, and Traffic Flow
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
Work Zone Designer Series – Traffic Management and Safety During Winter Construction
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Work Zone Designer Series – Traffic Management and Safety During Winter Construction