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Traffic Modeling and Data

• Improving Freeway Traffic Speed Estimation Using High-Resolution Loop Detector Data
  Apr 2013, CTS 13-21
• SMART-Signal Phase II: Arterial Offset Optimization Using Archived High-Resolution Traffic Signal Data
  Apr 2013, CTS 13-19
• Access Across America
  Apr 2013, CTS 13-20
• Hand Images in Virtual Spatial Collaboration for Traffic Incident and Disaster Management
  Mar 2013, CTS 13-15
• Development of a Multiple-Camera Tracking System for Accurate Traffic Performance Measurements at Intersections
  Feb 2013, CTS 13-10
• Using Detailed Signal and Detector Data to Investigate Intersection Crash Causation
  Jan 2013, CTS 13-05
• Vehicle Probe Based Real-Time Traffic Monitoring on Urban Roadway Networks
  Oct 2012, CTS 12-35
• Development of Next Generation Simulation Models for the Twin Cities Freeway Metro-Wide Simulation Model-Phase 1
  Oct 2012, CTS 12-34
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment - Phases IV and V
  Sep 2012, CTS 12-27
• Intelligent Pavement for Traffic Flow Detection - Phase II
  Sep 2012, CTS 12-30
• Intelligent Pavement for Traffic Flow Detection - Phase I
  Sep 2012, CTS 12-29
• Estimating and Measuring Arterial Travel Time and Delay
  Aug 2012, CTS 12-20
• Investigating the Effectiveness of Intelligent Lane Control Signals on Driver Behavior
  Aug 2012, MnDOT 2012-22
• Traffic Data Quality Verification and Sensor Calibration for Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Systems
  Aug 2012, CTS 12-26
• Understanding the Use of Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities
  Jul 2012, CTS 12-24
• Development of a New Tracking System Based on CMOS Vision Processor Hardware, Phase II Prototype Demonstration
  May 2012, CTS 12-08
• A Tracking-Based Traffic Performance Measurement System for Roundabouts and Intersections
  May 2012, CTS 12-10
• Benefit and Cost Analysis of the I-394 MnPASS Program
  Feb 2012, CTS 12-03
• Deployment of Practical Methods for Counting Bicycle and Pedestrian Use of a Transportation Facility
  Jan 2012, CTS 12-01
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment - Phase III Report
  Oct 2011, CTS 11-26
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment - Phase II Report
  Aug 2011, CTS 11-19
• Data-Driven Support Tools for Transit Data Analysis, Scheduling and Planning
  Jul 2011, CTS 11-15
• A High Accuracy Vehicle Positioning System Implemented in a Lane Assistance System when GPS Is Unavailable
  Jul 2011, CTS 11-18
• Development of the Next Generation Stratified Ramp Metering Algorithm Based on Freeway Density
  Mar 2011, CTS 11-05
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation-- Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design
  Feb 2011, CTS 11-04
• Development of the Next Generation Metro-Wide Simulation Models for the Twin Cities' Metropolitan Area: Mesoscopic Modeling
  Jan 2011, CTS 11-03
• Development of Algorithms for Travel Time-Based Traffic Signal Timing, Phase I - A Hybrid Extended Kalman Filtering Approach for Traffic Density Estimation along Signalized Arterials
  Dec 2010, CTS 10-10
• The Design of a Minimal Sensor Configuration for a Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist: CICAS-SSA Report #2
  Aug 2010, CTS 10-32
• Sign Comprehension, Considering Rotation and Location, using Random Gap Simulation for a Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist: CICAS-SSA Report #4
  Aug 2010, CTS 10-34
• Validation Study - On-Road Evaluation of the Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist Sign: CICAS-SSA Report #5
  Aug 2010, CTS 10-35
• Determination of the Alert and Warning Timing for the Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System-Stop Sign Assist Using Macroscopic and Microscopic Data: CICAS-SSA Report #1
  Aug 2010, CTS 10-31
• Measuring What Matters: Access to Destinations
  Aug 2010, CTS 10-11
• Macroscopic Review of Driver Gap Acceptance and Rejection Behavior at Rural Thru-Stop Intersections in the US - Data Collection Results in Eight States: CICAS-SSA Report #3
  Aug 2010, CTS 10-33
• Traffic Flow and Road User Impacts of the Collapse of the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River
  Jul 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-21
• MnROAD Data Mining, Evaluation and Quantification -- Phase I
  Jul 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-26
• Access to Destinations, Phase 3: Measuring Accessibility by Automobile
  Mar 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-09
• Access to Destinations: Arterial Data Acquisition and Network-Wide Travel Time Estimation (Phase II)
  Mar 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-12
• Practical Methods for Analyzing Pedestrian and Bicycle Use of a Transportation Facility
  Feb 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-06
• Models for Predicting RWIS Sensor Misalignments and Their Causes
  Jan 2010, CTS 10-01
• TH-36 Full Closure Construction: Evaluation of Traffic Operations Alternatives
  Jan 2010, Mn/DOT 2010-04
• Responding to the Unexpected: Development of a Dynamic Data-Driven Model for Effective Evacuation
  Dec 2009, Mn/DOT 2009-36
• Rapidly Deployable Low-Cost Traffic Data and Video Collection Device
  Dec 2009, CTS 09-21
• A Computational Study of the I-35W Bridge Collapse
  Oct 2009, CTS 09-29
• Development of Data Warehouse and Applications for Continuous Vehicle Class and Weigh-in-Motion Data
  Oct 2009, Mn/DOT 2009-33
• Data Mining of Traffic Video Sequences
  Sep 2009, CTS 09-25
• Social Networks and ICT in Location Choice
  Aug 2009, CTS 09-19
• College and University Campuses in Greater Minnesota as Traffic Generators
  Jun 2009, CTS 09-17
• Automatic Detection of RWIS Sensor Malfunctions (Phase II)
  Mar 2009, CTS 09-11
• Automatic Detection of RWIS Sensor Malfunctions (Phase I)
  Mar 2009, CTS 09-10
• Multiuse, High Accuracy, High Density Geospatial Database
  Feb 2009, CTS 09-05
• In-Situ Vehicle Classification Using an ILD and a Magnetoresistive Sensor Array
  Feb 2009, CTS 09-06
• Technology in Planning and Participatory Processes: Identifying New Synergies through Real World Application
  Feb 2009, CTS 09-09
• School Choice and Children's School Commuting
  Jan 2009, CTS 09-01
• Places and Networks: The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology Final Summary Report of the STAR-TEA 21 Project
  Dec 2008, CTS 08-15
• Portable Cellular Wireless Mesh Sensor Network for Vehicle Tracking in an Intersection
  Dec 2008, CTS 08-29
• Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
  Dec 2008, CTS 08-28
• Development of a Real-Time Arterial Performance Monitoring System Using Traffic Data Available from Existing Signal Systems
  Dec 2008, Mn/DOT 2009-01
• Enhanced Micro-Simulation Models for Accurate Safety Assessment of Traffic Management ITS Solutions
  Nov 2008, CTS 08-17
• Novel Battery-Less Wireless Sensors for Traffic Flow Measurement
  Nov 2008, CTS 08-16
• Access to Destinations: Computation of Travel Time Data for Access to Destinations Study
  Nov 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-38
• Places and Networks: The Changing Landscape of Transportation and Technology
  Oct 2008, None
• TDRL Projects: Solar/Wind Hybrid Renewable Light Pole, Gravel-Road Traffic Counter, DLL-Based Traffic Software Development Kit
  Sep 2008, CTS 08-21
• Portable Traffic Data Processor
  Sep 2008, CTS 08-14
• Multi-Camera Monitoring of Human Activities at Critical Transportation Infrastructure Sites
  Jun 2008, CTS 08-08
• 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, MnDOT 2008-15
• FY06 NATSRL-Integration of Automated Vehicle System Data Acquisition into Fleet Management
  Mar 2008, CTS 08-05
• Freight Performance Measure Systems (FPMS) System Evaluation and Data Analysis
  Jan 2008, CTS 08-01
• Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase IV
  Dec 2007, MnDOT 2007-51
• Development of a PC-Based Eight-Channel WIM System
  Oct 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-45
• Using Archived ITS Data to Improve Transit Performance and Management
  Oct 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-44
• Freeway Network Traffic Detection and Monitoring Incidents
  Oct 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-40
• Access to Destinations: Travel Time Estimation on Arterials
  Aug 2007, MnDOT 2007-35
• Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase III
  May 2007, Mn/DOT 2007-13
• Asking the Right Questions About Transportation and Land Use: Access to Destinations Research Summary No. 1
  Mar 2007, CTS 07-03
• Reasons for Recent Large Increases in Commute Durations
  Jan 2007, MnDOT 2007-02
• Beyond Business as Usual: Ensuring the Network We Want Is the Network We Get
  Sep 2006, MnDOT 2006-36
• 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
• Contraflow Transportation Network Reconfiguration for Evacuation Route Planning
  Jun 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-21
• Streamlining of the Traffic Modeling Process for Implementation in the Twin Cities Freeway Network - Phase II
  May 2006, Mn/DOT 2006-14
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction for Advanced Traffic Management Systems: Phase III
  May 2006, CTS 06-06
• Transportation Data Laboratory Annual Report 2004
  Apr 2006, CTS 06-03
• Identification and Simulation of a Common Freeway Accident Mechanism: Collective Responsibility in Freeway Rear-end Collisions
  Apr 2006, CTS 06-02
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction for Advanced Traffic Management Systems: Phase II
  Apr 2006, CTS 06-04
• A Nonlinear State Space Approach to Arterial Travel Time Prediction
  Feb 2006, MnDOT 2006-05
• 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
• Development of a Tracking-based Monitoring and Data Collection System
  Oct 2005, Mn/DOT 2005-40
• 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
• Advanced Portable Wireless Measurement and Observation Station
  Jul 2005, CTS 05-07
• I-494 Future Improvements Evaluation with Two Traffic Simulators
  May 2005, CTS 05-04
• Methodology for Selecting Microscopic Simulators: Comparative Evaluation of AIMSUN and VISSIM
  May 2005, CTS 05-05
• 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 II
  Dec 2004, CTS 04-11, Part II
• Improving the Estimation of Travel Demand for Traffic Simulation: Part I
  Dec 2004, CTS 04-11, Part I
• Measuring the Equity and Efficiency of Ramp Meters
  Nov 2004, MnDOT 2004-37
• Atmospheric Visibility Measurements Using Video Cameras: Relative Visibility
  Jul 2004, CTS 04-03
• High Performance Spatial Visualization of Traffic Data
  Jul 2004, CTS 04-04
• TMC Traffic Data Automation for MnDOT's Traffic Monitoring Program
  Jul 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-29
• Implementation of Quality of Service (QoS) with Dynamic Resource Allocation
  Mar 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-34
• Accident Analysis of Significant Crash Rates for Low to Very Low Volume Roadways in 10 Minnesota Counties
  Mar 2004, Mn/DOT 2004-22
• If They Come, Will You Build It? Urban Transportation Growth Models
  Sep 2003, MnDOT 2003-37
• Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Weaving Capacity for Traffic Management and Operations, Phase II
  Jul 2003, Mn/DOT 2003-32
• Snowplow Operations and Resource Management
  Jun 2003, CTS 04-09
• Sensor-Based Ramp Monitoring
  May 2003, Mn/DOT 2003-34
• Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Development and Testing of Advanced Control Strategies, Phase II
  Sep 2002, Mn/DOT 2003-01
• 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, MnDOT 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
• Wireless Transmission of Image and Video Data
  Apr 2002, Mn/DOT 2002-24
• Pedestrian Control Issues at Busy Intersections and Monitoring Large Crowds
  Mar 2002, MnDOT 2002-29
• Capacity Analysis for Dynamic Bottlenecks and Alternative Concepts for Coordinated Ramp Metering Operations
  Dec 2001, MnDOT 2002-09
• Algorithms for Vehicle Classification: Phase II
  Nov 2001, Mn/DOT 2002-21
• Monitoring Weaving Sections
  Oct 2001, CTS 01-06
• Building Our Way Out of Congestion? Highway Capacity for the Twin Cities
  Jul 2001, MnDOT 2002-01
• Image Compression for Storage and Transmission of Digital Images
  Aug 2000, Mn/DOT 2001-14
• Algorithms for Vehicle Classification
  Jul 2000, MnDOT 2000-27
• Development of Traffic Simulation Laboratory for Design Planning and Traffic Operations (Phase II)
  Jun 2000, CTS 00-02
• Technical Support for Implementation of Freeway Network Simulation Software
  Jun 2000, MnDOT 2001-03
• Analysis of Electrical Capsule Pipeline Systems
  Mar 2000, MnDOT 2000-10
• Bicycle Counter
  Mar 2000, Mn/DOT 2000-08
• Synthesizing Highway Transportation, Land Development, Municipal and School Finance in the Greater Twin Cities Area, 1970-1997
  Jan 2000, CTS 00-01
• Development Impact Fees for Minnesota? A Review of Principles and National Practices
  Oct 1999, CTS 99-04
• Enhancements of the Kronos Simulation Package and Database for Geometric Design Planning, Operations and Traffic Management in Freeway Networks/Corridors (Phase III)
  Jul 1999, MnDOT 1999-11
• Archival of Traffic Data: Phase II
  Jun 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-28
• Automatic Passenger Counting in the HOV Lane
  Jun 1999, Mn/DOT 2000-06
• Estimation of the Capacity in Freeway Weaving Areas for Traffic Management and Operations
  May 1999, Mn/DOT 1999-40
• Bayesian Methods for Estimating Average Vehicle Classification Volumes
  Jan 1999, Mn/DOT P2000-02
• Simulation Validation: Evaluating Driver Performance In Simulation and the Real World
  Jul 1998, Mn/DOT 1998-28
• 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, MnDOT 1999-08
• An Automatic Visibility Measurement System Based on Video Cameras
  Jan 1998, MnDOT 1998-25
• Development of a parallel simulation algorithm for freeway traffic flows on a distributed personal computer system : final report for Phase I
  Dec 1997, CTS 97-08
• Cellular Automata for Traffic Flow Modeling
  Dec 1997, CTS 97-09
• Activation of the I-394 laboratory for ITS operational testing (Phase I)
  Dec 1997, CTS 97-07
• Automated route planning and optimizing software
  Nov 1997, MnDOT 1998-07U
• Real-Time Prediction of Freeway Occupancy for Congestion Control
  Sep 1997, CTS 97-12
• Parallel Traffic Flow Simulation of Freeway Networks: Phase 2
  Jul 1997, CTS 97-02
• Using CCD Cameras for Obstacle Avoidance and Detection of Pedestrians
  Jul 1997, CTS 97-01
• Estimation theory approach to monitoring and updating average daily traffic : final report
  Jan 1997, Mn/DOT 1997-05
• Development of Traffic Simulation Laboratory For Design Planning and Traffic Operations (Phase I)
  Dec 1996, CTS 97-11
• Development and application of on-line strategies for optimal intersection control : phase III
  Oct 1996, Mn/DOT 1996-33
• Storage and Access Methods for Advanced Traveler Information Systems
  Apr 1996, Mn/DOT 1996-26
• Statewide statistical subgrade characterization
  Jun 1995, Mn/DOT 1995-16
• Minnesota freight flows - 1990 : a compilation and synthesis of data by mode and community
  Feb 1995, Mn/DOT 1995-14
• Development of a three-dimensional least squares adjustment program
  Dec 1994, Mn/DOT 1995-09
• 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
• DFQL: A graphic data flow query language for retrieval, analysis, and visualization of a scientific database
  Oct 1994, MnDOT 1996-02U
• Minnesota Intelligent Driving Environment Research (MINDER) Program
  Aug 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-21
• A Traffic Data Management System for Navigation, Collision Detection, and Incident Detection
  Jun 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-22
• Trace driven driving simulation : towards integration of external lab with simulator and the integrated study of microscopic and macroscopic problems in IVHS : emulation of the I-394 external laboratory in a driving environment
  Jun 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-23
• Dynamic estimation of origin-destination patterns in freeways
  May 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-18
• Development of simulation software for modelling pavement response at Mn/ROAD
  Mar 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-31
• Geostatistics for subgrade characterization
  Oct 1993, Mn/DOT 1994-06
• A Guide to Transportation Modeling Using TRANPLAN for Computer Simulation of Strategies for Managing the Rural Road Infrastructure
  Jun 1991, None