Intelligent vehicles and transportation systems

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• Generating Traffic Information from Connected Vehicle V2V Basic Safety Messages
  March 2021, MnDOT 2021-08
• Challenges and opportunities of autonomous vehicles to urban planning: Investigation into transit and parking
  October 2019, CTS 19-30
• Planning for Disruption: Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
  September 2019, CTS 19-28
• Non-linear spacing policy and network analysis for shared-road platooning
  August 2019, CTS 19-27
• Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
  May 2019, CTS 19-09
• Improving intersection safety through variable speed limits for connected vehicles
  May 2019, CTS 19-12
• Weigh-in-Motion Sensor and Controller Operation and Performance Comparison
  January 2018, MnDOT 2018-03
• A Pilot Study on Mitigating Run-Off-Road Crashes
  July 2013, CTS 13-23
• A Prototype System for Chemical Hydrogen Generation and Storage for Operating ITS Devices
  April 2013, CTS 13-11
• Analysis of Single Frequency, Carrier Phase Based GPS Positioning Performance and Sensor Aiding Requirements
  January 2013, CTS 13-01
• Inexpensive 2D Optical Sensor for GPS Augmentation
  December 2012, CTS 12-37
• Integrated Approach for Nonintrusive Detection of Driver Drowsiness
  October 2012, CTS 12-32
• Ultra Reliable Detection of Imminent Collision for Enhanced Occupant Safety
  May 2012, CTS 12-07
• Connected Vehicles Program: Driver Performance and Distraction Evaluation for In-vehicle Signing
  March 2012, CTS 12-05
• Field Testing and Evaluation of a Wireless-Based Transit Signal Priority System
  October 2011, CTS 11-25
• Enhancement and Field Test Evaluation of New Battery-Less Wireless Traffic Sensors
  October 2011, CTS 11-22
• A High Accuracy Vehicle Positioning System Implemented in a Lane Assistance System when GPS Is Unavailable
  July 2011, CTS 11-18
• Dual Frequency, Carrier Phase Differential GPS Augmentation
  May 2011, CTS 11-09
• Analysis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Concept of Operations in ITS Applications
  March 2011, CTS 11-06
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design (February 2011)
  February 2011, CTS 11-04
• Development of a Low-Cost Interface between Cell Phone and DSRC-Based Vehicle Unit for Efficient Use of IntelliDriveSM Infrastructure
  November 2010, CTS 10-14
• Estimating Running Time and Demand for a Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
  December 2009, CTS 09-24
• Automatic Detection of RWIS Sensor Malfunctions (Phase I)
  March 2009, CTS 09-10
• Automatic Detection of RWIS Sensor Malfunctions (Phase II)
  March 2009, CTS 09-11
• Impending Box Impact Warning System for Prevention of Snowplow-Bridge Impacts: A Final Report of Investigations
  February 2009, CTS 09-08
• The Effect of Sleep Deprivation on Driving Performance
  January 2009, CTS 09-03
• ITS and Transportation Safety: EMS System Data Integration to Improve Traffic Crash Emergency Response and Treatment
  January 2009, CTS 09-02
• The Implications of Current and Emerging Privacy Law for ITS
  December 2008, CTS 08-26
• Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
  December 2008, CTS 08-28
• A Bus Signal Priority System Using Automatic Vehicle Location / Global Position Systems and Wireless Communication Systems
  December 2008, CTS 08-18
• Accident Prevention Based on Automatic Detection of Accident Prone Traffic Conditions: Phase I
  September 2008, CTS 08-12
• Fleet Asset Life Cycle Costing with Intelligent Vehicles
  August 2008, CTS 08-13
• Integration of Infrared Imaging for a Head Up Display Lane Keeping and Collision Avoidance System
  June 2008, CTS 08-09
• Advanced BRT Volume II: Innovative Technologies for Dedicated Roadways
  June 2008, CTS 08-07
• Advanced BRT Volume I: Innovative Technologies for Dedicated Roadways
  March 2008, CTS 08-06
• Developing Driving Support Systems to Mitigate Behavioral Risk Patterns Among Teen Drivers
  August 2007, CTS 07-05
• Improving the Ability of Drivers to Avoid Collisions With Snowplows in Fog and Snow
  July 2006, MnDOT 2006-29
• Quick Edge: Rapid Underbody Plow Cutting Edge Changing System
  July 2006, MnDOT 2006-19
• Development of a Novel Tilt-Controlled Narrow Commuter Vehicle
  May 2006, CTS 06-05
• Driver Assistive Systems for Rural Applications: Digital Mapping of Roads for Lane Departure Warnings, Volume 2
  August 2005, MnDOT 2005-31
• Driver Assistive Systems for Rural Applications: A Path to Deployment, Volume 1
  August 2005, MnDOT 2005-30
• Adaptive Cruise Control System Design And Its Impact on Traffic Flow
  May 2005, CTS 05-01
• DGPS-Based Gang Plowing
  April 2005, MnDOT 2005-18
• Bus Rapid Transit Technologies: Assisting Drivers Operating Buses on Road Shoulders, Volume 1
  January 2005, CTS 04-12
• Bus Rapid Transit Technologies: A Virtual Mirror for Eliminating Vehicle Blind Zones, Volume 2
  January 2005, CTS 04-12
• GPS Based Real-Time Tire-Road Friction Coefficient Identification
  September 2004, MnDOT 2005-04
• System Performance and Human Factors Evaluation of the Driver Assistive System (DAS)
  December 2003, MnDOT 2004-09
• System Performance and Human Factors Evaluation of the Driver Assistive System (DAS): Supplemental Track Test Evaluation
  November 2003, MnDOT 2004-12
• Evaluation Report Volume 1: System Performance and Human Factors
  November 2003, MnDOT 2004-07
• Evaluation Report Volume 2: Benefit Analysis
  November 2003, MnDOT 2004-08
• A New Approach to Assessing Road User Charges: Evaluation of Core Technologies
  September 2003, MnDOT 2003-38
• The Effectiveness of Auditory Side- and Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings on Snow Covered Roads in Conditions of Poor Visibility
  June 2003, MnDOT 2003-14
• Driver Assistive Systems for Snowplows
  March 2003, MnDOT 2003-13
• Fault Diagnostics for Intelligent Vehicle Applications
  May 2001, MnDOT 2001-20
• A GPS Based Heads Up Display System for Driving Under Low Visibility Conditions
  January 2000, MnDOT 2003-03
• Radar Based Longitudinal Virtual Bumper Collision Avoidance System Implemented on a Truck
  March 1999, MnDOT 2000-07
• Differential GPS Based Control of a Heavy Vehicle
  January 1999, MnDOT 2000-05
• Evaluation of Radar for Snowplows: Initial Results
  April 1998, MnDOT 1999-09
• SAFETRUCK: Sensing and Control to Enhance Vehicle Safety
  December 1997, MnDOT 1998-29
• The Virtual Bumper: A Control Based Collision Avoidance System for Highway Vehicles
  October 1997, MnDOT 1998-30
• Magnetic lateral indication system evaluation
  January 1997, MnDOT 97-02U
• A Lateral Dynamic Model of a Tractor-Trailer: Experimental Validation
  November 1996, MnDOT 97-18
• Vehicle Navigation and Localization Using Multiple Navigational Aids: Final Report
  October 1996, MnDOT P98-4
• Analysis of a differential global positioning system as a sensor for vehicle guidance
  August 1996, MnDOT 97-17
• Dynamics and Stability of Capsules in Pipeline Transportation
  May 1996, MnDOT 96-17
• Multimedia information presentation in smart cars and highways
  June 1995, MnDOT 95-25
• Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Evaluation
  March 1995, MnDOT 95-12
• Report on programmatic evaluation at the Human Factors Research Laboratory
  March 1995, MnDOT 95-13
• Human Factors Aspects of the Genesis Program
  January 1995, MnDOT 95-02
• Human factors evaluation of the Delco RDS radio receiver and the RDS architecture
  August 1994, MnDOT 95-01

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Active and Completed Projects

• Generating Traffic Information from Connected Vehicle V2V Basic Safety Messages
  (08/2018)
• Non-linear spacing policy and network analysis for shared-road platooning
  (03/2018)
• Examining the challenges and opportunities of autonomous vehicles to urban planning
  (03/2018)
• The Road Towards Equity in the Twin Cities: Envisioning the future of Vehicle Automation, Job Access and Equity in the 21st Century
  (03/2018)
• Test and Evaluate a Bluetooth Based In-Vehicle Message System to Alert Motorists in Work Zones
  (02/2018)
• Improving intersection safety through variable speed limits for connected vehicles
  (02/2018)
• Pilot Study: A Real-time Truck Parking Availability System for the State of Kansas
  (10/2016)
• Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Sensor and Controller Operation and Performance Comparison
  (04/2015)
• Building Expertise for Connected Vehicle Safety Applications
  (02/2015)
• Driver Assist System Pilot for Minnesota Snowplows
  (07/2012)
• SmartDrive: A Cleaner and More Efficient Traffic System through Network Vehicles and Infrastructure
  (07/2012)
• Mitigating Run-Off-Road Crashes: Multimodal Interventions
  (09/2011)
• A Prototype System for Chemical Hydrogen Generation and Storage for Operating ITS Devices - FY12 NATSRL
  (07/2011)
• Intellidrive for Safety, Mobility, and User Fee Project: Driver Performance and Distraction Evaluation
  (05/2011)
• Integrated Approach for Nonintrusive Detection of Driver Drowsiness - FY11 NATSRL
  (07/2010)
• Using Velocity Constraints to Enhance Carrier Phase GPS Robustness
  (06/2010)
• Inexpensive 2-D Optical Sensor for DGPS Augmentation
  (02/2010)
• MRI-R2: Development of a Precise and High Speed Hydrostatic Dynamometer System for Research and Education in Automotive Propulsion Systems
  (01/2010)
• An Evaluation of a Prototype Safe Teen Car
  (09/2009)
• Ultra Reliable Detection of Imminent Collision for Enhanced Passenger Safety
  (08/2009)
• Development of a New Tracking System based on CMOS Vision Processor Hardware: Phase II: Development and Demonstration of the Prototype Tracking System- FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009)
• Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications (Phase III) - Bus to Roadside Infrastructure Communications Framework for Intelligent Transit Applications
  (10/2008)
• Mining Bus Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Automatic Passenger Count (APC) Database for Intelligent Transit Applications
  (09/2008)
• Development of a Low-Cost Interface between Cell Phones and DSRC-based Vehicle Unit for Efficient Use of VII Infrastructure - FY09 NATSRL
  (07/2008)
• Counting Empty Parking Spots at Truck Stops
  (06/2008)
• Analysis of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles ITS Concept of Operations
  (01/2008)
• Technology for Transit: Lane Guidance for Shoulder-running Buses
  (11/2007)
• Guidance Augmentation using VPS for Transit Applications: Year 2 of 2
  (09/2007)
• Enhancement and Field Test Evaluation of New Battery-Less Wireless Traffic Sensors
  (07/2007)
• ITS and Transportation Safety: ITS and EMS System Data Integration for Safety, Emergency, and Crisis Response Planning - FY08 TechPlan
  (07/2007)
• GPS Augmentation for Robust Lane Assistance on Cedar Avenue in Support of the Urban Partnership Agreement
  (07/2007)
• The Implications of Current and Emerging Privacy Law for ITS - FY08 TechPlan
  (07/2007)
• Snow Rendering for Interactive Snowplow Simulation - Supporting Safety in Snowplow Design - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007)
• Development of a New Tracking System based on CMOS Vision Processor Hardware: Phase I - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007)
• Estimating Running Time and Demand for a Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
  (07/2006)
• Impending Box Impact Warning System for Prevention of Snowplow-Bridge Impacts - FY07 NATSRL
  (07/2006)
• Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
  (05/2005)
• Improving the Ability of Drivers to Avoid Collision with Snowplows in Fog and Snow
  (09/2004)
• Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications
  (09/2004)
• Bus Signal Priority on GPS and Wireless Communications - Phase II
  (09/2004)
• Fleet Asset Life Cycle Costing with Intelligent Vehicles - FY05 NATSRL
  (07/2004)
• Quick Edge: Rapid Underbody Plow Cutting Edge Changing System
  (02/2004)
• Infrared Sensing for Driver Assistive Systems
  (01/2004)
• In Vehicle Driver Assistance for Teenagers
  (12/2003)
• Optimal Secondary Controls Using a Configurable Haptic Interface
  (01/2003)
• Accident Prevention Based on Automatic Detection of Accident Prone Traffic Conditions Phase I
  (11/2002)
• Gang Plowing Using DGPS
  (10/2002)
• Advanced BRT: Innovative Technologies for Dedicated Roadways
  (07/2002)
• GPS Based Real-Time Identification of Tire-Road Friction Coefficient
  (12/2001)
• Fatigue Detection: Can Fatigue Detection Devices Predict the Driving Performance of Sleep-Deprived Drivers?
  (12/2001)
• Driver Assistive Systems for Rural Applications: A Path to Deployment
  (11/2001)
• Influence of Wayfinding while Driving on Vehicle Control
  (06/2001)
• Bus Rapid Transit Technologies: Assisting Drivers Operating Buses on Road Shoulders
  (09/2000)
• Lateral Stability of a Narrow Commuter Vehicle
  (09/2000)
• Automated Vehicle Control Algorithms and their Influence on Traffic
  (08/2000)
• Intelligent Ground Vehicles Competition Evaluation: Phase I
  (07/2000)
• Driver Assistive Systems for Snowplows
  (04/2000)
• User - Centered Auditory Warning Signals in Snowplows
  (03/2000)
• Snowplow Simulator
  (11/1999)
• United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Intelligent Vehicle Initiative (IVI) specialty Vehicle Field Operational Test
  (10/1999)
• GPS-Based Failure Identification System for Intelligent Vehicles
  (09/1999)
• Snowplow Technology Integration for Driver Assistance
  (05/1999)
• Model-Based Intelligent Vehicle Control System
  (04/1999)
• Software Issues in Critical Transportation Systems
  (01/1999)
• Using ACC Vehicles to Control Traffic Flow on Semi-Autonomous Highways
  (12/1998)
• Improving Driver Visibility Using Heads Up Displays and Vehicle Location Systems
  (01/1998)
• SAFETRUCK: Preventive Run-off-the-Road Accidents and Collisions
  (12/1997)
• Human Factors Evaluation of Etak/Delco's In-Vehicle Navigation System
  (03/1997)
• Evaluation of Radar for Snowplows
  (02/1997)
• Vehicle Following (Platooning) Using CCD Cameras - Phase II
  (09/1996)
• Rollover Protection and Wheelchair Securement: Assessment
  (07/1996)
• SAFETRUCK: Sensing and Control to Enhance Vehicle Safety
  (06/1996)
• Magnetic Lateral Indication System Evaluation
  (03/1996)
• Agent-based Distraction-free Interfaces: Investigation
  (08/1995)
• Human Factors and Safety Aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems
  (06/1995)
• Genesis- Human Factors of Message Formats and In-Vehicle Devices
  (05/1995)
• Sensing and Control to Enhance the Safety of Large Vehicles: GPS
  (05/1995)
• The Influence of Rural Road Quality on Vehicle Operating Costs
  (05/1995)
• Vehicle Navigation and Localization using Multiple Navigation Aids
  (03/1995)
• Vehicle Following (Platooning) Using CCD Cameras - Phase I
  (02/1995)
• Dynamics and Stability of Capsules in Pipeline Transportation
  (09/1994)
• A SemiTractor-Trailer Testbed for the Investigation of Guidance
  (09/1994)
• Evaluation of The Prototype Delco Car Radio
  (02/1993)