Traffic Operations

Research Reports

• Driver Comprehension of Flashing Yellow Arrows
  December 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2023-42
• Establishing a Repeatable Method for Presenting Nontraditional Traffic Treatments to Maximize Stakeholder Support
  August 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2022-31
• User-centered Smart Traffic Sign Development Study
  June 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2023-26
• Impact of Speed Limit Changes on Urban Streets
  June 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2023-22
• Cost/benefit analysis of fuel-efficient speed control using signal phasing and timing (SPaT) data: evaluation for future connected corridor deployment
  March 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2023-06
• Multi-city study of an engineering and outreach program to increase driver yielding at signalized and unsignalized crosswalks
  March 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2023-11
• Criteria and Guidelines for Three-Lane Road Design and Operation
  February 2023, Report no. MnDOT 2023-09
• Towards Implementation of Max-Pressure Signal Timing on Minnesota Roads
  December 2022, Report no. MnDOT 2022-24
• Estimation of Metro Freeway System Reliability and Resilience: Appendices
  February 2022, Report no. MnDOT 2022-01A
• Estimation of Metro Freeway System Reliability and Resilience
  February 2022, Report no. MnDOT 2022-01
• Refining Inductive Loop Signature Technology for Statewide Vehicle Classification Counts
  December 2021, Report no. MnDOT 2021-27
• Integrate RTMC Vehicle Classification into the Current Detector Volume Data
  November 2020, Report no. MnDOT 2020-31
• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Stop Lines in Increasing the Safety of Stop-Controlled Intersections
  July 2020, Report no. MnDOT 2020-17
• Understanding and Mitigating the Dynamic Behavior of RICWS and DMS Under Wind Loading
  June 2020, Report no. MnDOT 2020-18
• Improve Traffic Volume Estimates from MnDOT's Regional Traffic Management Center
  February 2020, Report no. MnDOT 2020-02
• Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
  October 2019, Report no. CTS 19-29
• Evaluation of Sustained Enforcement, Education, and Engineering Measures on Pedestrian Crossings
  July 2019, Report no. MnDOT 2019-29
• Development and Demonstration of Merge Assist System using Connected Vehicle Technology
  April 2019, Report no. CTS 19-06
• Accessibility and Behavior Impacts of Bus-Highway System Interactions
  April 2019, Report no. MnDOT 2019-17
• Accident Prediction Models using Macro and Micro Scale Analysis: Dynamic Tree and Zero Inflated Negative Binomial Models with Empirical Bayes Accident History Adjustment
  February 2019, Report no. CTS 19-02
• Improving Railroad Grade Crossing Safety: Accurate Prediction of Train Arrival Times for Emergency Response Management and Driver Decision Support
  February 2019, Report no. CTS 19-03
• Developing and Validating a Model of Left-Turn Crashes to Support Safer Design and Operations
  September 2018, Report no. CTS 18-18
• Safety in Numbers: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Activity and Safety in Minneapolis
  March 2018, Report no. CTS 18-05
• Toward Greater Understanding of the Relationship between Public Perceptions of Speed, Speed Laws, and Safety
  February 2018, Report no. CTS 18-02
• Directional Rumble Strips for Reducing Wrong-Way-Driving Freeway Entries
  February 2018, Report no. CTS 18-04
• Positioning, Planning and Operation of Emergency Response Resources and Coordination between Jurisdictions
  February 2018, Report no. CTS 18-03
• Evaluation of R1-6 Gateway Treatment Alternatives for Pedestrian Crossings: Follow Up Report
  June 2017, Report no. CTS 17-05
• Feasibility of Vibration-Based Long-Term Bridge Monitoring Using the I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge
  January 2017, Report no. MnDOT 2017-01
• Innovative Technology Workshop on 3D LIDAR
  June 2016, Report no. MnDOT 2016-19
• Development of a Guideline for Work Zone Diversion Rate and Capacity Reduction
  March 2016, Report no. MnDOT 2016-12
• The Transportation Futures Project: Planning for Technology Change
  January 2016, Report no. MnDOT 2016-02
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic-Flow Data, Phase 2
  August 2015, Report no. MnDOT 2015-44
• Development of Active Traffic Management Strategies for Minnesota Freeway Corridors
  June 2015, Report no. MnDOT 2015-26
• Development of Guidelines for Permitted Left-Turn Phasing Using Flashing Yellow Arrows.
  June 2015, Report no. MnDOT 2015-27
• A Next Generation Non-Distracting In-Vehicle 511 Traveler Information Service
  October 2014, Report no. CTS 14-13
• Automatic Generation of Traffic Signal Timing Plan
  August 2014, Report no. MnDOT 2014-38
• Development of a Sensor Platform for Roadway Mapping: Part A - Road Centerline and Asset Management
  June 2014, Report no. CTS 14-09
• Evaluation of the Effect of MnPASS Lane Design on Mobility and Safety
  June 2014, Report no. MnDOT 2014-23
• Effect of Signing and Lane Markings on the Safety of a Two-Lane Roundabout
  January 2014, Report no. MnDOT 2014-04
• Estimating the Crash Reduction and Vehicle Dynamics Effects of Flashing LED Stop Signs
  January 2014, Report no. MnDOT 2014-02
• Effectiveness of Urban Partnership Agreement Traffic Operations Measures in the I-35W Corridor
  August 2013, Report no. CTS 13-22
• Research Implementation of the SMART SIGNAL System on Trunk Highway (TH) 13
  February 2013, Report no. MnDOT 2013-06
• Monitoring the Use of HOV and HOT Lanes
  January 2013, Report no. CTS 13-07
• Development of Novel Hydrogen-Based Power Systems for ITS Applications: Phase-I
  December 2012, Report no. CTS 12-38
• Vehicle Probe Based Real-Time Traffic Monitoring on Urban Roadway Networks
  October 2012, Report no. CTS 12-35
• Traffic Data Quality Verification and Sensor Calibration for Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Systems
  August 2012, Report no. CTS 12-26
• Aggregating VMT within Predefined Geographic Zones by Cellular Assignment: A Non-GPS-Based Approach to Mileage-Based Road Use Charging
  August 2012, Report no. CTS 12-28
• Identifying Issues Related to Deployment of Automated Speed Enforcement
  July 2012, Report no. CTS 12-23
• Mileage-Based User Fee Policy Study: Supporting Technical Information
  April 2012, Report no. MnDOT 2012-11
• Development of Freeway Operational Strategies with IRIS-in-Loop Simulation
  January 2012, Report no. MnDOT 2012-04
• From Fuel Taxes to Mileage-Based User Fees: Rationale, Technology, and Transitional Issues
  August 2011, Report no. CTS 11-16
• Sign Comprehension, Considering Rotation and Location, using Random Gap Simulation for a Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist: CICAS-SSA Report #4
  August 2010, Report no. CTS 10-34
• The Design of a Minimal Sensor Configuration for a Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist: CICAS-SSA Report #2
  August 2010, Report no. CTS 10-32
• 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
  August 2010, Report no. CTS 10-33
• Validation Study - On-Road Evaluation of the Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist Sign: CICAS-SSA Report #5
  August 2010, Report no. 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
  August 2010, Report no. CTS 10-31
• Access to Destinations: Arterial Data Acquisition and Network-Wide Travel Time Estimation (Phase II)
  March 2010, Report no. Mn/DOT 2010-12
• Models for Predicting RWIS Sensor Misalignments and Their Causes
  January 2010, Report no. CTS 10-01
• TH-36 Full Closure Construction: Evaluation of Traffic Operations Alternatives
  January 2010, Report no. Mn/DOT 2010-04
• Rapidly Deployable Low-Cost Traffic Data and Video Collection Device
  December 2009, Report no. CTS 09-21
• Estimating Running Time and Demand for a Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
  December 2009, Report no. CTS 09-24
• Development of a Platoon-Priority Control Strategy with/out Smart Advance Warning Flashers for Isolated Intersections with High-Speed Approaches
  July 2009, Report no. Mn/DOT 2009-23
• Technology Enabling Near-Term Nationwide Implementation of Distance Based Road User Fees
  June 2009, Report no. CTS 09-20
• College and University Campuses in Greater Minnesota as Traffic Generators
  June 2009, Report no. CTS 09-17
• Identifying Methods and Metrics for Evaluating Interagency Coordination in Traffic Incident Management
  May 2009, Report no. CTS 09-13
• In-Situ Vehicle Classification Using an ILD and a Magnetoresistive Sensor Array
  February 2009, Report no. CTS 09-06
• Warning Efficacy of Active Versus Passive Warnings for Unsignalized Intersection and Mid-Block Pedestrian Crosswalks
  January 2009, Report no. Mn/DOT 2009-03
• Development of a Real-Time Arterial Performance Monitoring System Using Traffic Data Available from Existing Signal Systems
  December 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2009-01
• Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
  December 2008, Report no. CTS 08-28
• Overview of Rural Intersection Crashes at Candidate Intersections for the Intersection Decision Support (IDS) System
  November 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-53
• Review of California's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  October 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-52
• Accident Prevention Based on Automatic Detection of Accident Prone Traffic Conditions: Phase I
  September 2008, Report no. CTS 08-12
• Review of New Hampshire's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  August 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-30
• Review of Nevada's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  August 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-31
• The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs-Phase II
  August 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-27
• Cross Median Crashes: Identification and Countermeasures
  June 2008, Report no. Mn/DOT 2008-17
• Access to Destinations: Twin Cities Metro-wide Traffic Micro-simulation Feasibility Investigation
  May 2008, Report no. MnDOT 2008-15
• Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase IV
  December 2007, Report no. MnDOT 2007-51
• Using Archived ITS Data to Improve Transit Performance and Management
  October 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-44
• Freeway Network Traffic Detection and Monitoring Incidents
  October 2007, Report no. MnDOT 2007-40
• Intersection Decision Support: An Overview
  September 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-33
• Intersection Decision Support Surveillance System: Design, Performance and Initial Driver Behavior Quantization
  August 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-30
• A Simulator-Based Evaluation of Smart Infrastructure Concepts for Intersection Decision Support for Rural Thru-STOP Intersections
  August 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-31
• Review of Iowa's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  July 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-27
• Review of Georgia's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  July 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-28
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Minnesota Speed Management Program
  May 2007, Report no. MnDOT 2007-21
• Employment of the Traffic Management Lab for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm - Phase III
  May 2007, Report no. Mn/DOT 2007-13
• Appendices to Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Minnesota Speed Management Program
  May 2007, Report no. MnDOT 2007-21A
• Review of Michigan's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  August 2006, Report no. Mn/DOT 2006-33
• Review of North Carolina's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  August 2006, Report no. Mn/DOT 2006-32
• Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications Phase I - Simulation Study
  July 2006, Report no. CTS 06-07
• Development of Efficient Integrated Data Archival/Retrieval Model for R/WIS, RTMS, and Loop Traffic Data
  June 2006, Report no. Mn/DOT 2006-22
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction for Advanced Traffic Management Systems: Phase III
  May 2006, Report no. CTS 06-06
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction for Advanced Traffic Management Systems: Phase II
  April 2006, Report no. CTS 06-04
• Review of Wisconsin's Rural Intersection Crashes: Application of Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  April 2006, Report no. Mn/DOT 2006-10
• Statistical Modeling for Intersection Decision Support
  February 2006, Report no. Mn/DOT 2006-03
• Blind Deconvolution of Vehicle Inductance Signatures for Travel-Time Estimation
  February 2006, Report no. Mn/DOT 2006-06
• Evaluation and Improvement of the Stratified Ramp Metering Algorithm Through Microscopic Simulation - Phase II
  December 2005, Report no. Mn/DOT 2005-48
• Evaluation of the Use of High-Resolution Satellite Imagery in Transportation Applications
  August 2005, Report no. 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
  August 2005, Report no. CTS 05-09
• Adaptive Cruise Control System Design And Its Impact on Traffic Flow
  May 2005, Report no. CTS 05-01
• Ramp Meter Delays, Freeway Congestion, and Driver Acceptance
  May 2005, Report no. CTS 05-02
• Future TMC Operations System Prototype and Testing Facility: Phase II
  March 2005, Report no. CTS 04-06
• Improving the Estimation of Travel Demand for Traffic Simulation: Part II
  December 2004, Report no. CTS 04-11, Part II
• Improving the Estimation of Travel Demand for Traffic Simulation: Part I
  December 2004, Report no. CTS 04-11, Part I
• Real-Time Collison Warning and Avoidance at Intersections
  November 2004, Report no. Mn/DOT 2004-45
• Measuring the Equity and Efficiency of Ramp Meters
  November 2004, Report no. MnDOT 2004-37
• Review of Minnesota's Rural Intersection Crashes: Methodology for Identifying Intersections for Intersection Decision Support (IDS)
  March 2004, Report no. Mn/DOT 2004-31
• Deer Avoidance: The Assessment of Real World Enhanced Deer Signage in a Virtual Environment
  January 2004, Report no. MnDOT 2004-13
• Power Plant Siting Decisions and Transport Implications
  August 2003, Report no. CTS 03-09
• Benchmarking Fleet Management
  July 2003, Report no. CTS 04-10
• Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Weaving Capacity for Traffic Management and Operations, Phase II
  July 2003, Report no. Mn/DOT 2003-32
• Development of Dynamic Route Clearance Strategies for Emergency Vehicle Operations, Phase I
  June 2003, Report no. Mn/DOT 2003-27
• The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs (CMS)
  June 2003, Report no. MnDOT 2004-27
• Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Special Events Traffic Flow Study
  June 2003, Report no. CTS 04-08
• Sensor-Based Ramp Monitoring
  May 2003, Report no. Mn/DOT 2003-34
• Managing Suburban Intersections through Sensing
  December 2002, Report no. CTS 02-07
• Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Development and Testing of Advanced Control Strategies, Phase II
  September 2002, Report no. Mn/DOT 2003-01
• Development of Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Testing and Development of Advanced Control Strategies, Phase 1
  July 2002, Report no. CTS 02-06
• A New Approach to Assessing Road User Charges
  July 2002, Report no. Mn/DOT 2003-30
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory (TRAMLAB) for Evaluating Ramp Control Strategies in the Twin Cities
  June 2002, Report no. MnDOT 2003-06
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory (TRAMLAB) for Evaluating Ramp Control Strategies in the Twin Cities - Summary
  June 2002, Report no. 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
  March 2002, Report no. Mn/DOT 2002-16
• Pedestrian Control Issues at Busy Intersections and Monitoring Large Crowds
  March 2002, Report no. MnDOT 2002-29
• Development and Testing of a Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision Model for Neighborhood Traffic Control
  February 2002, Report no. Mn/DOT 2002-23
• Investigating the Effects of Traffic Calming Strategies on Driver Behavior
  January 2002, Report no. Mn/DOT 2002-20
• Capacity Analysis for Dynamic Bottlenecks and Alternative Concepts for Coordinated Ramp Metering Operations
  December 2001, Report no. MnDOT 2002-09
• Monitoring Weaving Sections
  October 2001, Report no. CTS 01-06
• The Effects of In-Lane Rumble Strips on the Stopping Behavior of Attentive Drivers
  October 2001, Report no. Mn/DOT 2002-11
• Investigating the Effect on Driver Performance of Advanced Warning Flashers at Signalized Intersections
  July 2001, Report no. Mn/DOT 2002-05
• Building Our Way Out of Congestion? Highway Capacity for the Twin Cities
  July 2001, Report no. MnDOT 2002-01
• Development of Traffic Simulation Laboratory for Design Planning and Traffic Operations (Phase II)
  June 2000, Report no. CTS 00-02
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections: Phase IV
  February 2000, Report no. Mn/DOT 2000-28
• Evaluation of Road-Map Data for ITS
  January 2000, Report no. CTS 00-05
• Enhancements of the Kronos Simulation Package and Database for Geometric Design Planning, Operations and Traffic Management in Freeway Networks/Corridors (Phase III)
  July 1999, Report no. MnDOT 1999-11
• Estimation of the Capacity in Freeway Weaving Areas for Traffic Management and Operations
  May 1999, Report no. Mn/DOT 1999-40
• Next Generation R/WIS: Concept and Prototype Implementation
  March 1999, Report no. Mn/DOT 1999-19
• Investigating the Effects of Roadway Design on Driver Behavior: Applications for Minnesota Highway Design
  February 1999, Report no. MnDOT 1999-10
• Determining the Value of Real Time Congestion Information for Commercial Vehicle Operators
  January 1999, Report no. MnDOT 1999-12
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections - Phase III
  December 1998, Report no. Mn/DOT 1998-17
• Development of on-line control strategies in freeway networks, phase 2 : final report
  May 1998, Report no. Mn/DOT P2002-02
• Activation of the I-394 laboratory for ITS operational testing (Phase II)
  April 1998, Report no. CTS 98-02
• Maintaining the Traffic Control System - Phase II
  March 1998, Report no. MnDOT 1999-08
• Real-Time Prediction of Freeway Occupancy for Congestion Control
  September 1997, Report no. CTS 97-12
• Using CCD Cameras for Obstacle Avoidance and Detection of Pedestrians
  July 1997, Report no. CTS 97-01 (ITS)
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections - Phase I
  December 1996, Report no. Mn/DOT 1997-02
• Congestion Costs and Congestion Pricing for the Twin Cities
  January 1996, Report no. MnDOT 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
  October 1994, Report no. Mn/DOT 1995-05
• Congestion pricing for the Twin Cities metropolitan area
  January 1994, Report no. 1994 Congestion
• Development and application of on-line strategies for optimal intersection control. Phase I, Review of advanced control strategies.
  December 1992, Report no. CTS 92-13-S
• Urban Congestion Reduction for Energy Conservation: Control Strategies for Urban Street Systems: A State of the Art: Final Report
  January 1988, Report no. CTS 1988

Active and Completed Research Projects

• User-centered Smart Traffic Sign Development Implementation Study
  (02/2024), Status: Active
• Understanding risks and opportunities for ramp metering control in a mixed-autonomy future
  (09/2022), Status: Active
• Assessment of Travel-Time Reliability and Operational Resilience of Metro Freeway Corridors
  (08/2022), Status: Active
• U of M Snow Control Web Tools: Maintenance & Administration, FY22-23
  (07/2022), Status: Active
• Pavement Marking/Colored Pavement Friction Differential and Product Durability
  (06/2021), Status: Active
• User-centered Smart Traffic Sign Development Study
  (04/2021), Status: Active
• Performance Evaluation of Different Detection Technologies for Signalized Intersections in Minnesota
  (03/2021), Status: Active
• Cost/Benefit Analysis of Fuel Efficient Speed Control Using Signal Phasing and Timing (SPaT) Data: Evaluation for Future Connected Corridor Deployment
  (08/2020), Status: Completed
• Refining Inductive Loop Signature Technology for Statewide Vehicle Classification Counts
  (07/2020), Status: Completed
• Impact of speed limit changes on urban streets
  (07/2020), Status: Completed
• Driver Comprehension of Flashing Yellow Arrows
  (07/2020), Status: Completed
• Pedestrian Engineering and Enforcement at Signalized Intersections
  (07/2020), Status: Completed
• Towards Implementation of Max-Pressure Signal Timing on Minnesotan Roads
  (07/2019), Status: Completed
• Integrate RTMC Vehicle Length Classification to the Current Detector Volume Database
  (07/2019), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of Metro Freeway System Reliability and Resilience
  (04/2019), Status: Completed
• Establishing a Repeatable Method for Presenting Non Traditional Traffic Treatments to Maximize Stakeholder Support
  (04/2019), Status: Completed
• Criteria and Guidelines for Three-Lane Road Design and Operation
  (09/2018), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of Central Traffic Signal System and Best Practices for Implementation: Phase 1
  (10/2017), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Stop Lines in Increasing the Safety of Stop-Controlled Intersections
  (09/2017), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of Sustained Enforcement, Education, and Engineering Measures on Pedestrian Crossings
  (06/2017), Status: Completed
• Understanding and mitigating the dynamic behavior of RICWS and DMS under wind loading
  (05/2017), Status: Completed
• Work Zone Mapping and Tag Deployment System
  (04/2017), Status: Completed
• Examining the Relationship Between Speed Enforcement Laws and Traffic Safety
  (02/2017), Status: Completed
• Improve Traffic Volume Estimates from Regional Transportation Management Center
  (06/2016), Status: Completed
• Accessibility and Behavior Impacts of Bus-Highway System Interactions
  (06/2016), Status: Completed
• Long-Term Effects of Gateway R1-6 Treatment on Yielding to Pedestrians, Vehicle Speed, and Sign Survival
  (05/2016), Status: Completed
• Assessing the Impact of Pedestrian-Activated Crossing Systems
  (11/2015), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of the Smart Work Zone Speed Notification System
  (11/2015), Status: Completed
• Feasibility of vibration-based long-term bridge monitoring using I35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge
  (09/2015), Status: Completed
• Transportation Policy and Economic Competitiveness, year 3
  (07/2015), Status: Completed
• Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), FY16
  (07/2015), Status: Completed
• The Transportation Futures Project: Planning for Technology Change
  (04/2015), Status: Completed
• Building Expertise for Connected Vehicle Safety Applications
  (02/2015), Status: Completed
• Innovative Technology Workshop on 3D Lidar
  (01/2015), Status: Completed
• Directional Rumble Strips for Reducing Wrong-Way-Driving Freeway Entries
  (08/2014), Status: Completed
• Improving Railroad Grade Crossing Safety: Accident Prediction Models Using Macro- and Micro-Scale Analysis
  (08/2014), Status: Completed
• Improving Railroad Grade Crossing Safety: Accurate Prediction of Train Arrival Times for Emergency Response Management and Driver Decision Support
  (08/2014), Status: Completed
• Improving Railroad Grade Crossing Safety: Positioning, Planning, and Operation of Emergency Response Resources and Coordination Between Jurisdictions
  (08/2014), Status: Completed
• Safety in Numbers? Accessibility, Traffic, and Safety of Nonmotorized Travelers
  (08/2014), Status: Completed
• Development and Demonstration of Merge-Assist System Using Connected Vehicle Technology
  (06/2014), Status: Completed
• Estimation of Traffic Conflicts at Signalized Intersections Using High-Resolution Traffic Signal Data
  (05/2014), Status: Completed
• Driver Behavior in Left-Turn and Other Two-Vehicle Crashes
  (05/2014), Status: Completed
• Accessibility Observatory
  (11/2013), Status: Completed
• Advanced Solutions to Capture Mobility Data
  (06/2013), Status: Completed
• Sustainability for Superbus
  (06/2013), Status: Completed
• Development of Guidelines for Work Zone Diversion Rate and Capacity Reduction
  (05/2013), Status: Completed
• Automatic Generation of Traffic Signal Timing Plan
  (11/2012), Status: Completed
• Estimation of Winter Snow Operation Performance Measures with Traffic Flow Data, Phase 2
  (11/2012), Status: Completed
• Development of a Digital Highway Framework to Facilitate Crash Avoidance
  (10/2012), Status: Completed
• Investigation of the Impact the I-94 ATM System has on the Safety of the I-94 Commons High-Crash Area
  (08/2012), Status: Completed
• Development of Guidelines for Permitted Left-Turn Phasing Using Flashing Yellow Arrows
  (08/2012), Status: Completed
• SmartDrive: A Cleaner and More Efficient Traffic System through Network Vehicles and Infrastructure
  (07/2012), Status: Completed
• Identifying Issues Related to Deployment of Automated Speed Enforcement - FY12 TechPlan
  (11/2011), Status: Completed
• Development of Active Traffic Management Strategies for Minnesota Freeway Corridors with Enhanced Variable Speed Limit Control System
  (09/2011), Status: Completed
• Field Study of Driver Behavior at Flashing Yellow Arrow vs Green Ball Permitted Left-Turn Indications
  (07/2011), Status: Completed
• Effect of Signing and Striping on the Safety of a Two-Lane Roundabout
  (06/2011), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of the Effect MnPASS Lane Design has on Mobility and Safety
  (05/2011), Status: Completed
• Automate Traffic Data Quality Verification and Sensor Calibration for Weight-In-Motion Systems
  (04/2011), Status: Completed
• Rethinking How We Manage Traffic to Reduce Emissions While Maintaining Mobility: A New Paradigm for Traffic Management
  (02/2011), Status: Completed
• Toward Zero Deaths Regional Workshops, 2011
  (02/2011), Status: Completed
• Mn/DOT's Corridor Coalition Forums
  (12/2010), Status: Completed
• Mileage Based User Fee Policy Examination
  (12/2010), Status: Completed
• Monitoring the Use of HOV and HOT Lanes
  (10/2010), Status: Completed
• Traffic Impacts of Bridge Closures 2: Saint Croix Bridge
  (07/2010), Status: Completed
• Effectiveness of Urban Partnership Agreement (UPA) Traffic Operations Measures in the I-35W Corridor
  (06/2010), Status: Completed
• Estimating the Crash Reduction and Vehicle Dynamics Effects of Flashing LED Stop Signs
  (06/2010), Status: Completed
• Traffic Impacts of Bridge Closures 1: Lafayette Bridge
  (04/2010), Status: Completed
• Research Implementation of the SMART-Signal System on TH13
  (12/2009), Status: Completed
• Implementing Distance-Based User Fees as a Replacement for the Fuel Tax - FY10 TechPlan
  (10/2009), Status: Completed
• Development of Freeway Management and Operational Strategies with IRIS-In-LOOP Simulation
  (10/2009), Status: Completed
• Vehicle Probe Based Real-time Traffic Monitoring on Urban Roadway Networks
  (09/2009), Status: Completed
• Aggregating VMT Within Predefined Geographic Zones Using a Cellular Network
  (08/2009), Status: Completed
• Development of Hydrogen Based Power Systems for ITS Applications - FY10 NATSRL
  (06/2009), Status: Completed
• History of Minnesota Highways, Phase II
  (04/2009), Status: Completed
• Rural Intersection Collision Avoidance System (RICAS) Design, Integration and Project Management Services
  (02/2009), Status: Completed
• Transportable Low Cost Traffic Data Collection Device for Rapid Deployment for Intersections and Arterials
  (08/2007), Status: Completed
• Access to Destinations: Arterial Data Acquisition and Network- Wide Travel Time Estimation (Phase II)
  (07/2007), Status: Completed
• Automated Enforcement of Red-Light Running & Speeding Laws in Minnesota: Bridging Technology and Public Policy
  (07/2007), Status: Completed
• Assessing Coordination Between Agencies Involved in Traffic Incident Management - FY08 NATSRL
  (06/2007), Status: Completed
• Development of a Platoon Priority Control Strategy Without Smart Advance Warning Flasher for Isolated High-Speed Intersection
  (05/2007), Status: Completed
• TH-36 Full Closure Construction: Evaluation of Traffic Operations Alternatives
  (04/2007), Status: Completed
• Development of A Real-Time Arterial Performance Monitoring System Using Traffic Data Available from Existing Signal Systems
  (10/2006), Status: Completed
• The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs: Phase II
  (09/2006), Status: Completed
• MN Traffic Calming Website Update & Outreach
  (09/2006), Status: Completed
• Warning Efficacy of Active Versus Passive Warnings for Unsignalized Intersection and Mid-Block Pedestrian Cross-Walks
  (09/2006), Status: Completed
• Models For Predicting RWIS Sensor Misalignments and Their Causes - FY07 NATSRL
  (07/2006), Status: Completed
• Using Archived ITS Data To Improve Transit Performance and Management
  (07/2006), Status: Completed
• Estimating Running Time and Demand for a Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
  (07/2006), Status: Completed
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory for the Evaluation and Improvement of Stratified Metering Algorithm: Phase IV
  (06/2006), Status: Completed
• CICAS Stop Sign Assist (SSA) System
  (06/2006), Status: Completed
• Colleges and Universities in Greater Minnesota as Highway Traffic Generators
  (04/2006), Status: Completed
• Access to Destinations: Twin Cities Metro-wide Traffic Micro-Simulation: Feasibility Investigation
  (03/2006), Status: Completed
• Modeling Traffic Impact on Denali Park Road
  (03/2006), Status: Completed
• Cross-Median Crashes-Identifications and Countermeasures
  (02/2006), Status: Completed
• Freeway Network Traffic Detection and Monitoring Incidents
  (02/2006), Status: Completed
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory for improving the Stratified Metering Algorithm: Phase III
  (11/2005), Status: Completed
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Minnesota Speed Management Program
  (10/2005), Status: Completed
• A Predictive Study of Use Impacts on the Denali Park Road
  (08/2005), Status: Completed
• Development of Real-Time Traffic Adaptive Crash Reduction Measures for the Westbound I-94/35W Commons Section
  (05/2005), Status: Completed
• Integration of RTMS and SQL to Mn/DOT Next Generation R/WIS - Phase 2
  (02/2005), Status: Completed
• Bus Signal Priority Based on GPS and Wireless Communications
  (09/2004), Status: Completed
• Evaluation and Improvement of the Stratified Ramp Metering Algorithm through Microscopic Simulation
  (04/2004), Status: Completed
• Toward A Multi-State Consensus on Rural Intersection Decision Support
  (01/2004), Status: Completed
• Section Travel-Time Measurement Using Inductance Signatures of Loop Detectors
  (11/2003), Status: Completed
• Benchmarking Analysis of Fleet Performance and Maintenance (Fleet II) - FY04NATSRL
  (07/2003), Status: Completed
• Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) Special Events Traffic Flow Study: Phase II - Mobility Monitoring and Performance Measure via Dynamic Travel - FY04NATSRL
  (07/2003), Status: Completed
• The Effectiveness and Safety of Traffic and Non-Traffic Related Messages Presented on Changeable Message Signs
  (03/2003), Status: Completed
• Real-time Collision Warning and Avoidance at Intersections
  (03/2003), Status: Completed
• Accident Prevention Based on Automatic Detection of Accident Prone Traffic Conditions Phase I
  (11/2002), Status: Completed
• Passenger and Freight Costs and Benefits of ITS Technology
  (07/2002), Status: Completed
• Deer Avoidance Research-Use of Motion Detector Flashing Lights
  (03/2002), Status: Completed
• Development of Dynamic Route Clearance Strategies for Emergency Vehicle Operations, Phase I
  (02/2002), Status: Completed
• Intersection Decision Support
  (01/2002), Status: Completed
• Sensor-Based Ramp Monitoring
  (09/2001), Status: Completed
• Ramp Meter Delays, Freeway Congestion, and Driver Acceptance
  (08/2001), Status: Completed
• Dynamic Estimation of Freeway Weaving Capacity for Traffic Management and Operation, Phase II
  (03/2001), Status: Completed
• Effectiveness of In Lane Rumble Strips
  (02/2001), Status: Completed
• Managing Suburban Intersections Through Sensing
  (12/2000), Status: Completed
• Traffic Flow Modeling Simulation and Signal Timing Plans Evaluation of the Miller Hill Corridor
  (10/2000), Status: Completed
• Handling Pedestrian Control Issues at Busy Intersections and Monitoring Large Crowds
  (10/2000), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of Operating Strategies and Delay Analysis for Arterials
  (08/2000), Status: Completed
• Eliminating Driver Forward "Blindspots" at Rural Intersections
  (08/2000), Status: Completed
• A New Approach to Assessing Road User Charges: Evaluation of Core Technologies
  (08/2000), Status: Completed
• Automated Vehicle Control Algorithms and their Influence on Traffic
  (08/2000), Status: Completed
• Improving the Estimation of Travel Demand for Traffic Simulation
  (07/2000), Status: Completed
• Measuring the Equity and Efficiency of Ramp Meters
  (07/2000), Status: Completed
• Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Development and Testing of Advanced Control Strategies - Phase II
  (05/2000), Status: Completed
• Employment of the Traffic Management Laboratory (TRAMLAB) for Evaluating Ramp Control Strategies in the Twin Cities
  (03/2000), Status: Completed
• Monitoring Weaving Sections
  (12/1999), Status: Completed
• Building Our Way Out of Congestion? Highway Capacity for the Twin Cities
  (09/1999), Status: Completed
• Capacity Analysis for Dynamic Bottlenecks and Alternative Concepts for Coordinated Ramp Metering Operations
  (03/1999), Status: Completed
• Local and Regional Planning, Management, Design and Evaluation of Advanced Transportation Technologies
  (03/1999), Status: Completed
• Future TMC operations system prototype and testing facility: Phase II
  (12/1998), Status: Completed
• Integration of RTMS and SQL to Mn/DOT Next Generation R/WIS
  (12/1998), Status: Completed
• Development of a Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision Model to Support Neighborhood Traffic Control
  (11/1998), Status: Completed
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections: Phase IV
  (08/1998), Status: Completed
• Investigating the Effects of Traffic Calming Strategies on Driver Behavior
  (06/1998), Status: Completed
• Investigating the Effect on Driver Performance of Advanced Warning Flashers at Signalized Intersections
  (04/1998), Status: Completed
• Signal Operations Research Laboratory for Development and Testing of Advanced Control Strategies, Phase 1
  (01/1998), Status: Completed
• Determining the Value of Real Time Congestion Information for Commercial Vehicle Operators
  (11/1997), Status: Completed
• Next Generation R/WIS: Video Clip Based Integrated Visual R/WIS
  (08/1997), Status: Completed
• Integrated Simulation and Information System for Traffic Management, Operations and Control
  (07/1997), Status: Completed
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections: Phase III
  (02/1997), Status: Completed
• Maintaining the Traffic Control System - Phase II
  (02/1997), Status: Completed
• Investigating the Effect of Roadway Design on Driver Behavior
  (12/1996), Status: Completed
• Estimation of the Capacity in Freeway Weaving Areas for Traffic Management and Operations
  (08/1996), Status: Completed
• Activation of I-394 Lab for ITS Operational Testing: Phase II
  (06/1996), Status: Completed
• Real-Time Traffic Prediction and Control, Phase 3
  (06/1996), Status: Completed
• Development of Traffic Simulation Laboratory for Design, Planning and Traffic Operations: Phase II
  (06/1996), Status: Completed
• Evaluation of Road-Map Data for Intelligent Transportation Systems
  (03/1996), Status: Completed
• Development of Traffic Control Laboratory (TRAMLAB)
  (03/1996), Status: Completed
• Real Time Prediction of Freeway Occupancy for Congestion Control
  (02/1996), Status: Completed
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections - Phase II
  (09/1995), Status: Completed
• Development of On-Line Control Strategies in Freeway Networks, Phase 2
  (07/1995), Status: Completed
• Maintaining Traffic Light Control Systems
  (06/1995), Status: Completed
• Effective Speed Reduction in Work Zones
  (06/1995), Status: Completed
• Human Factors and Safety Aspects of Intelligent Transportation Systems
  (06/1995), Status: Completed
• Increasing Trip Capacity Through Traffic Calming
  (06/1995), Status: Completed
• Flashers at Rural Intersections
  (05/1995), Status: Completed
• Development of traffic simulation laboratory design, planning and traffic operations
  (11/1994), Status: Completed
• New Retroreflective Sheeting Materials on Highway Signs
  (09/1994), Status: Completed
• Pedestrian Control at Intersections - Phase I
  (09/1994), Status: Completed
• Congestion Pricing for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
  (09/1994), Status: Completed
• Enhancements of the KRONOS Simulation Package and Database, Phase 3
  (06/1994), Status: Completed
• Development and Application of On-Line Strategies for Optimal Intersection Control, Phase 3
  (03/1994), Status: Completed