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• Development of a Platoon-Priority Control Strategy with/out Smart Advance Warning Flashers for Isolated Intersections with High-Speed Approaches
  Jul 2009, MN/RC 2009-23
• College and University Campuses in Greater Minnesota as Traffic Generators
  Jun 2009, CTS 09-17
• Identifying Methods and Metrics for Evaluating Interagency Coordination in Traffic Incident Management
  May 2009, CTS 09-13
• In-Situ Vehicle Classification Using an ILD and a Magnetoresistive Sensor Array
  Feb 2009, CTS 09-06
• Development of a Real-Time Arterial Performance Monitoring System Using Traffic Data Available from Existing Signal Systems
  Dec 2008, Mn/DOT 2009-01
• Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
  Dec 2008, CTS 08-28
• Overview of Rural Intersection Crashes at Candidate Intersections for the Intersection Decision Support (IDS) System
  Nov 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-53
• Review of California's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Oct 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-52
• Accident Prevention Based on Automatic Detection of Accident Prone Traffic Conditions: Phase I
  Sep 2008, CTS 08-12
• Review of Nevada's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Aug 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-31
• The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs-Phase II
  Aug 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-27
• Review of New Hampshire's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Aug 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-30
• Cross Median Crashes: Identification and Countermeasures
  Jun 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-17
• Access to Destinations: Twin Cities Metro-wide Traffic Micro-simulation Feasibility Investigation
  May 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-15
• Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase IV
  Dec 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-51
• Freeway Network Traffic Detection and Monitoring Incidents
  Oct 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-40
• Using Archived ITS Data to Improve Transit Performance and Management
  Oct 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-44
• Intersection Decision Support: An Overview
  Sep 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-33
• A Simulator-Based Evaluation of Smart Infrastructure Concepts for Intersection Decision Support for Rural Thru-STOP Intersections
  Aug 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-31
• Intersection Decision Support Surveillance System: Design, Performance and Initial Driver Behavior Quantization
  Aug 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-30
• Review of Iowa's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Jul 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-27
• Review of Georgia's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Jul 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-28
• Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase III
  May 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-13
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Minnesota Speed Management Program
  May 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-21
• Review of North Carolina's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Aug 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-32
• Review of Michigan's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Aug 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-33
• Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications Phase I - Simulation Study
  Jul 2006, CTS 06-07
• Development of Efficient Integrated Data Archival/Retrieval Model for R/WIS, RTMS, and Loop Traffic Data
  Jun 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-22
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction for Advanced Traffic Management Systems: Phase III
  May 2006, CTS 06-06
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction for Advanced Traffic Management Systems: Phase II
  Apr 2006, CTS 06-04
• Review of Wisconsin's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Apr 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-10
• Statistical Modeling for Intersection Decision Support
  Feb 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-03
• Blind Deconvolution of Vehicle Inductance Signatures for Travel-Time Estimation
  Feb 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-06
• Evaluation and Improvement of the Stratified Ramp Metering Algorithm Through Microscopic Simulation - Phase II
  Dec 2005, Mn/DOT 2005-48
• Evaluation of the Use of High-Resolution Satellite Imagery in Transportation Applications
  Aug 2005, CTS 05-11
• Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Special Events Traffic Flow Study Phase II: Mobility Monitoring and Performance Measure via Dynamic Travel Time Prediction
  Aug 2005, CTS 05-09
• Adaptive Cruise Control System Design And Its Impact on Traffic Flow
  May 2005, CTS 05-01
• Ramp Meter Delays, Freeway Congestion, and Driver Acceptance
  May 2005, CTS 05-02
• Future TMC Operations System Prototype and Testing Facility: Phase II
  Mar 2005, CTS 04-06
• Improving the Estimation of Travel Demand for Traffic Simulation: Part I
  Dec 2004, CTS 04-11, Part I
• Improving the Estimation of Travel Demand for Traffic Simulation: Part II
  Dec 2004, CTS 04-11, Part II
• Measuring the Equity and Efficiency of Ramp Meters
  Nov 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-37
• Real-Time Collison Warning and Avoidance at Intersections
  Nov 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-45
• Review of Minnesota's Rural Intersection Crashes: Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  Mar 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-31
• Deer Avoidance: The Assessment of Real World Enhanced Deer Signage in a Virtual Environment
  Jan 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-13
• Power Plant Siting Decisions and Transport Implications
  Aug 2003, CTS 03-09
• Benchmarking Fleet Management
  Jul 2003, CTS 04-10
• Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Weaving Capacity for Traffic Management and Operations, Phase II
  Jul 2003, Mn/DOT 2003-32
• Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Special Events Traffic Flow Study
  Jun 2003, CTS 04-08
• Development of Dynamic Route Clearance Strategies for Emergency Vehicle Operations, Phase I
  Jun 2003, Mn/DOT 2003-27
• The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs (CMS)
  Jun 2003, Mn/DOT 2004-27
• Sensor-based Ramp Monitoring
  May 2003, Mn/DOT 2003-34
• Managing Suburban Intersections through Sensing
  Dec 2002, CTS 02-07
• Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Development and Testing of Advanced Control Strategies, Phase II
  Sep 2002, Mn/DOT 2003-01
• A New Approach to Assessing Road User Charges
  Jul 2002, Mn/DOT 2003-30
• Development of Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Testing and Development of Advanced Control Strategies, Phase 1
  Jul 2002, CTS 02-06
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory (TRAMLAB) for Evaluating Ramp Control Strategies in the Twin Cities
  Jun 2002, Mn/DOT 2003-06
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory (TRAMLAB) for Evaluating Ramp Control Strategies in the Twin Cities - Summary
  Jun 2002, Mn/DOT 2003-06S
• Forward Looking Blindspots: A report of A-Pillar induced field-of-view obstruction and driver performance in a simulated rural environment
  Mar 2002, Mn/DOT 2002-16
• Pedestrian Control Issues at Busy Intersections and Monitoring Large Crowds
  Mar 2002, Mn/DOT 2002-29
• Development and Testing of a Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision Model for Neighborhood Traffic Control
  Feb 2002, Mn/DOT 2002-23
• Investigating the Effects of Traffic Calming Strategies on Driver Behavior
  Jan 2002, Mn/DOT 2002-20
• Capacity Analysis for Dynamic Bottlenecks and Alternative Concepts for Coordinated Ramp Metering Operations
  Dec 2001, Mn/DOT 2002-09
• The Effects of In-Lane Rumble Strips on the Stopping Behavior of Attentive Drivers
  Oct 2001, Mn/DOT 2002-11
• Monitoring Weaving Sections
  Oct 2001, CTS 01-06
• Building our Way Out of Congestion? Highway Capacity for the Twin Cities
  Jul 2001, Mn/DOT 2002-01
• Investigation the Effect on Driver Performance of Advanced Warning Flashers at Signalized Intersections
  Jul 2001, Mn/DOT 2002-05
• Development of Traffic Simulation Laboratory for Design Planning and Traffic Operations (Phase II)
  Jun 2000, CTS 00-02
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections: Phase IV
  Feb 2000, Mn/DOT 2000-28
• Evaluation of Road-Map Data for ITS
  Jan 2000, CTS 00-05
• Effect of Compliance Reviews on the Out-of-Service Rates of Region 5 Carriers: A Study
  Jul 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-27
• Enhancements of the Kronos Simulation Package and Database for Geometric Design Planning, Operations and Traffic Management in Freeway Networks/Corridors (Phase III)
  Jul 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-11
• Estimation of the Capacity in Freeway Weaving Areas for Traffic Management and Operations
  May 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-40
• Next Generation R/WIS: Concept and Prototype Implementation
  Mar 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-19
• Investigating the Effects of Roadway Design on Driver Behavior: Applications for Minnesota Highway Design
  Feb 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-10
• Determining the Value of Real Time Congestion Information for Commercial Vehicle Operators
  Jan 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-12
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections - Phase III
  Dec 1998, Mn/DOT 1998-17
• Development of on-line control strategies in freeway networks, phase 2 : final report
  May 1998, Mn/DOT P2002-02
• Activation of the I-394 laboratory for ITS operational testing (Phase II)
  Apr 1998, CTS 98-02
• Maintaining the Traffic Control System - Phase II
  Mar 1998, Mn/DOT 1999-08
• Using CCD Cameras for Obstacle Avoidance and Detection of Pedestrians
  Jul 1997, CTS 97-01
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections - Phase I
  Dec 1996, Mn/DOT 1997-02
• Congestion Costs and Congestion Pricing for the Twin Cities
  Jan 1996, Mn/DOT 1996-32
• Development and application of on-line strategies for optimal intersection control : phase II : off-line evaluation of control strategies and development of a live laboratory
  Oct 1994, Mn/DOT 1995-05
• Congestion pricing for the Twin Cities metropolitan area
  Jan 1994, None
• Development and application of on-line strategies for optimal intersection control. Phase I, Review of advanced control strategies.
  Dec 1992, CTS 92-13-S
• Urban Congestion Reduction for Energy Conservation: Control Strategies for Urban Street Systems: A State of the Art: Final Report
  Jan 1988, CTS