Climate Change Challenges International Transportation WebinarsJune 25, 2022 China Highway & Transportation Society is hosting a series of Climate Change Challenges International Transportation Webinars . TRB is pleased to cosponsor these events. Register for Webinar 2: Resilience of Urban Transportation Systems – Strength in Diversification. The urban transportation network is an integrated network in which multiple transportation modes are intertwined. Presenters ...
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Maritime Risk Symposium*August 25, 2021 Hosted by the University of Houston College of Technology, the 2021 Maritime Risk Symposium will now be held November 1 - 5 online. TRB is pleased to cosponsor this event. The 2021 Maritime Risk Symposium will bring together government, industry, and academic leaders—both domestic and international—to explore current and future risks associated with the maritime transportation system related to...
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Maritime Risk SymposiumAugust 25, 2021 Hosted by Argonne National Laboratory, the 2022 Maritime Risk Symposium will be held November 15-17,2022 in Lemont, IL. TRB is pleased to cosponsor this event. The Symposium brings together government, industry, and academic leaders to explore current and future risks associated with the maritime transportation system related to infrastructure, human factors, cyber vulnerabilities, and innovati...
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Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2021July 12, 2021 Convened by TRB, the 2021 Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS21) on July 12-15, 2021 online is the continuation of TRB's annual summer symposia on automated vehicle systems. This Symposium will continue to build on the previous symposia with discussions on the topics of shared mobility; cybersecurity; urban mobility planning; safety; artificial intelligence, and more. The Symposium w...
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Noted Speakers Scheduled for Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2021June 25, 2021 Continuing TRB's annual summer symposia on automated vehicle systems, TRB will host the virtual 2021 Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS21) July 12-15, 2021. TRB is pleased to announce an outstanding lineup of keynote, plenary, and breakout speakers bringing together the public, private, and academic sectors to cover a diverse range of topics. Joining our keynote speakers including U....
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters Will Keynote Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2021May 27, 2021 Have you registered for TRB's annual summer symposium on automated vehicle systems? TRB is hosting the virtual 2021 Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS21) July 12-15, 2021. U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan will discuss the future of mobility and the need for a regulatory framework that will safely usher the deployment of AVs during a keynote presentation. The Symposium offers some...
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Urmson and Sumwalt Will Keynote Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2021May 13, 2021 Have you registered for TRB's annual summer symposium on automated vehicle systems? TRB is hosting the virtual 2021 Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS21) July 12-15, 2021. TRB has added two more of the biggest names in AVs to the list of keynote speakers. Participants will hear from both Chris Urmson, Aurora Innovation cofounder and CEO, as well as Robert Sumwalt, National Transporta...
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Highway Capacity and Quality of ServiceMay 4, 2021 Convened by Transportation Research Board, the Highway Capacity and Quality of Service meeting will be held August 24-27, 2021. The event will focus on reviewing emerging issues for capacity analysis, including connected and automated vehicles and interchange designs.
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Buttigieg Invited Keynote Speaker at Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2021May 1, 2021 Continuing TRB's annual summer symposia on automated vehicle systems, TRB will host the virtual 2021 Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS21) July 12-15, 2021. Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Transportation Secretary is an invited keynote speaker, pending his schedule. During the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's hearing with Secretary Buttigieg in March, he noted the unique o...
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Registration Now Open for Automated Road Transportation Symposium 2021April 26, 2021 Continuing TRB's annual summer symposia on automated vehicle systems, TRB will host the virtual 2021 Automated Road Transportation Symposium (ARTS21) July 12-15, 2021. Register by June 12 for the best rates! Since 2012, the Symposium has offered the world’s largest, most diverse, collaborative, and participatory event on automated vehicles and their effects on road transportation. It will conti...
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Janet Napolitano interview in Issues in Science and TechnologyJanuary 15, 2021 In a recent interview Janet Napolitano spoke about the pandemic and how threats to the homeland have evolved in the 20 years since 9/11. She encouraged support for DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as well as the need for a federal infrastructure package. She has served as the president of the University of California system, former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Se...
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U.S. House Recommends TRB Report on Unmanned Systems to Coast GuardDecember 14, 2020 The Chair and Ranking Members of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure wrote a letter (as detailed in this House press release ) to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Karl L. Schultz urging adoption of the recommendations from TRB Special Report 335: Leveraging Unmanned Systems for Coast Guard Missions .
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Research needs statements on automated vehicles, shared mobility, pandemics, and equity now availableJuly 23, 2020 The National Academies-TRB Forum on Preparing for Automated Vehicles and Shared Mobility has developed a set of research needs statements on Automated Vehicles, Shared Mobility, Pandemics, and Equity. Transportation research organizations may use the research needs statements for their consideration in identifying, prioritizing, and funding research needed to address these critical issues. Thes...
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TRB Webinar: Why surface transportation agencies use dronesFebruary 13, 2020 Unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), or drones, have broad applications. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that explored UAS applications for surface transportation agencies. The webinar addressed how UASs can be implemented within state departments of transportation and what their applications are. Presenters discussed challenges and opportunities reg...
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VTPI: AVs impacts on planningFebruary 8, 2020 The impacts of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and their implications on planning issues are explored in Autonomous Vehicle Implementation Predictions: Implications for Transport Planning , a report from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute in Canada. This report investigates how quickly AVs are likely to develop and be deployed; their likely benefits and costs; and how they are likely to affect t...
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UC Davis: Ramp controls for CAVsFebruary 7, 2020 A ramp merging system for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) is discussed in Development of Eco-Friendly Ramp Control for Connected and Automated Vehicles , a report from the National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California at Davis. Sometimes ramp controls for CAVs may result in speed fluctuations, potentially increasing the traffic delays and excessive energ...
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UGPTI: Automation in the transit industryFebruary 6, 2020 Various U.S. transit industry uses of automation technologies are identified in Transit Automation Technologies: A Review of Transit Agency Perspective , a report from the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University. Examples of these technologies include lane-keep assist systems, collision avoidance systems, guidance systems for precise docking in Bus Rapid Tra...
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USDOT: Automated vehicle technologiesJanuary 23, 2020 Current collaborative efforts in automated vehicles are outlined in Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies , a report from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). This report covers safety, technology, and administrative tasks involved in maintaining an effective environment for automated vehicle innovations.
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US OIG: Can the FAA meet the NextGen requirements?January 17, 2020 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s adherence to the deadline in NextGen is assessed in a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General. The deadline in January 2020 requires all operators who intend on flying in most controlled domestic airspace to install new avionics on their aircrafts.
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VTTI: Pavement rutting from automated vehiclesJanuary 16, 2020 Automated vehicle (AV) lateral wandering patterns are measured in Optimizing the Lateral Wandering of Automated Vehicles to Improve Roadway Safety and Pavement Life , a report from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Most AVs are programmed to follow a set path and maintain a lateral position in the center of the lane, which will cause significant pavement rutting over time.
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2020 Forum on Preparing for Automated Vehicles and Shared MobilityDecember 26, 2019 The National Academies/TRB Forum on Preparing for Automated Vehicles and Shared Mobility will focus its 2020 efforts on identifying and preparing for future scenarios. These efforts are expected to include the following: Preparing summaries of top ten issues of concern to forum participants Identifying sample scenario(s) and their implications Developing visions and strategies Preparing impleme...
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Drone researchers covered in news, will present at #TRBAMDecember 2, 2019 Want to learn about a drone that can keep a train full of people or cargo from going off the tracks? Register and attend the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington DC January 12-16. Researchers from the University of New Mexico told their story recently to local affiliate KRQE News 13 and are also headed to DC in January to present their latest findings.
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London: Testing an automated vehicleNovember 24, 2019 A trial of an automated vehicle is explored in Smart Mobility Living Lab Shared Research Programme - Abridged Safety Case for Public Road Trials in London , a report from TRL. This report focuses on how the vehicle is being deployed safety, and collects research data about said vehicle.
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CRS: Rulemaking around autonomous vehiclesOctober 31, 2019 Legislation regarding autonomous vehicles is described in Issues in Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Deployment , a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service. This report delineates the obstacles to passing legislation regarding autonomous vehicles.
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Virginia Tech: Older drivers and advanced vehicle technologiesOctober 24, 2019 The ways in which drivers aged 70–79 accept, trust, and use mixed-function advanced vehicle technologies (AVTs) is investigated in Examining Senior Drivers Adaptation to Mixed Level Automated Vehicles: A Naturalistic Study , a report from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. AVTs include blind spot alerts, lane keep assist, lane alert, and adaptive cruise control. However, the degree to ...
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Making work zones saferOctober 12, 2019 Collision threats in work zones are predicted in Design and Evaluation of a Connected Work Zone Hazard Detection and Communication System for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) , a report from the Virginia Transportation Institute at Virginia Tech. The advent of connected and automated vehicles is driving work zone safety practitioners and vehicle designers towards implementing solutions t...
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Success of a connected vehicle pilot deployment program October 10, 2019 A pilot program is analyzed in Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program Independent Evaluation: Program Evaluation Plan , a report from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. This report describes a pilot program for deploying connected vehicles (CV) through the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. It determines whether the CV pilot program achieved its goals and estimates the program’s ...
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Protecting intelligent transportation systemsOctober 10, 2019 Practices in cyber security plans for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are presented in Cybersecurity and Intelligent Transportation Systems: A Best Practice Guide , a report from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. An ITS consists of information and communication technologies applied to transportation infrastructure that includes road networks and transit systems. Protecting the c...
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Engaging with connected and automated vehiclesOctober 10, 2019 County leaders are given an overview for engagement with the connected and automated vehicle (CAV) sector in Connected and Automated Vehicles Toolkit: A Primer for Counties , from the National Association of Counties (NACo). This toolkit provides an overview of how federal, state, and local governments are responding to this revolution to integrate technology, communications, vehicles, and infr...
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Pressure-Based Dispatch for Shared Autonomous VehiclesOctober 4, 2019 A policy for shared autonomous vehicle (SAV) systems is developed in a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. With a properly planned scheduling system, SAVs have the potential to offer low-cost, convenient mobility-on-demand to travelers.
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How Locals Need to Prepare for the Future of V2V/V2I Connected VehiclesSeptember 27, 2019 The complexities of connected vehicles are addressed in How Locals Need to Prepare for the Future of V2V/V2I Connected Vehicles , a report from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This report discusses the connected/automated vehicle (CAV) ecosystem and its background, potential CAV applications, and types of communication and hardware required for CAV systems.
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Connected vehicles on shared roadsSeptember 20, 2019 Vehicle connectivity is analyzed in Non-Linear Spacing Policy and Network Analysis for Shared-Road Platooning , a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report identifies problems in traffic flows, determines cyber-attack vulnerabilities, and discusses spacing policies for cooperative adaptive cruise control.
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NCHRP Announces New Connected/Automated Vehicle Projects - Panel Nominations due October 8, 2019September 18, 2019 TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has announced new tasks that focus on connected and automated vehicles (AV/CV). The objectives of these tasks, Project 20-102 , are to identify critical issues associated with CV/AVs that transportation agencies may face and conduct research to address those issues. This project also seeks to employ related technology transfer and info...
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An inclusive vision of intelligent transportationSeptember 18, 2019 The future of how people and goods will move is discussed in a video series from the Volpe Center at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sarah Kaufman, Associate Director of Urban Planning at the New York University Rudin Center for Transportation, will explore the promise and pitfalls of a new mobility future.
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FHWA R&T Now - July/August 2019September 11, 2019 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the latest issue of its Research and Technology (R&T) Now news update. Each issue reports on research, technology, and development activities taking place within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This edition features information about: Separated bike lanes Ultra-high performance concrete Certifications for bridge contractors ...
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Regulating bikesharing and ridesourcing appsSeptember 6, 2019 App-based mobility services are discussed in Regulating App-Based Mobility Services: Summary and Conclusions , a report from the International Transport Forum. This report is based on a roundtable discussion that focused primarily on bikesharing and ridesourcing apps. This report identifies potential regulatory principles to optimize consumer benefits of app-based mobility and ensure that these...
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Nationalizing personal injury insuranceAugust 24, 2019 A national approach to personal injury insurance for automated vehicles is explored in Motor Accident Injury Insurance and Automated Vehicles , a report from the National Transport Commission of Australia. The approach requires existing motor accident injury insurance policies to provide cover for injuries and deaths caused by a vehicle controlled by an automated driving system.
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Automated vehicles and privacyAugust 23, 2019 Privacy challenges associated with automated vehicle data is examined in Regulating Government Access to C-ITS and Automated Vehicle Data , a report from the National Transport Commission of Australia. The report reviews government collection and use of data likely to come from automated vehicle technology and identifies design principles to guide the development of automated vehicle laws.
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The ecosystem of connected and automated vehicles August 21, 2019 Traffic operations issues relating to connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are addressed in How Locals Need to Prepare for the Future of V2V/V2I Connected Vehicles , a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report discusses the CAV ecosystem and its background, potential CAV applications, types of communication and hardware required for CAV sys...
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Distracted driving in real conditionsAugust 16, 2019 The actual traffic and weather conditions under which drivers use cell phones is examined in Cognitive Underpinnings of Beliefs and Confidence in Beliefs about Fully Automated Vehicles , a report from the Upper Great Plains Institute at North Dakota State University. This report also investigates consumer attitudes toward fully automated vehicles.
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Modern vehicle technologies August 16, 2019 Transformative technologies in transportation – such as automated and connected vehicles – are discussed in a video series from the Volpe Center at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Bryan Mistele identifies vehicle-related business models and technologies, and discusses the potential for safety and efficiency gains with the advent of advanced vehicles.
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Using sonar and unmanned surface vessels to monitor bridge scourAugust 9, 2019 Various techniques to monitor bridge scour – the removal of sediment from around bridge supports or piers – during high-flow events are investigated in Unmanned Surface Vessels for Bridge Scour Monitoring , a report from the Michigan Department of Transportation. This report explores the usability of sonar devices and unmanned surface vessels.
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Public Roads: Summer 2019August 3, 2019 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's has released the latest edition of its Public Roads magazine. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. This edition features information about: Performance data for bridges Connected vehicle demonstrations Trucking food around the country Security systems for connected and automated vehicle...
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Opportunities of intelligent transportation systemsAugust 1, 2019 The opportunities and challenges of intelligent transportation systems are detailed in Connected Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities for Road Operators , a report from the World Road Association (PIARC). This report focuses on issues regarding road safety, traffic management, and data protection. It is available for no fee after logging onto the site.
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The Internet of Things and transportation systemsJuly 25, 2019 How the Internet of Things (IoT) may affect government agencies is explored in The Municipal Internet of Things (IoT) Blueprint , a report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This report identifies how IoT affects Smart Communities, transit systems, traffic, and streetlights, and which agencies may oversee these effects.
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Critical infrastructure and cybersecurityJuly 18, 2019 Critical infrastructure as it relates to cyber threats is examined in Critical Infrastructure: Emerging Trends and Policy Considerations for Congress , a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service. This report addresses cyber threats in several areas, including within the manufacturing processes of raw materials and among all modes of the transportation system.
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Regulating automated vehicle safetyJuly 18, 2019 Regulations for automated vehicles are outlined in In-service Safety for Automated Vehicles , a report from the National Transport Commission in Australia. This report seeks to develop a nationally consistent regulatory framework to support the safe commercial deployment of automated vehicles into Australia. Feedback from the public is welcomed.
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Connected vehicle technologies in other countriesJuly 17, 2019 Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) technologies are explored in Connected Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities for Road Operators , a report from the World Road Association (PIARC), which can be accessed for no fee after logging onto the site. This report outlines opportunities these technologies provide, as well as current practices from existing deployments for oth...
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Beyond Big Data to Useful DataJuly 14, 2019 The U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Center has released a video that examines how data may be analyzed in order to turn it into actionable analytics. The speaker explains the significance of deriving independent impact metrics through transportation data.
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Societal Consequences of Automated Vehicles: Norwegian ScenariosJuly 14, 2019 The Institute of Transport Economics in Norway has released a report that identifies possible societal impacts that automated vehicle (AV) technology may have in Norway. Societal impacts depend on ownership and usage of AVs, as well as policies that determine how ridesharing from public and private companies may occur.
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Deep Learning-Based Eco-Driving System for Battery Electric VehiclesJuly 12, 2019 The National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California at Davis has released a report that identifies research gaps in Eco-Approach and Departure (EAD) algorithms, which have shown promise at signalized intersections for connected and automated vehicles. This report also describes a deep-learning approach to address the gaps in EAD applications.
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Titan – An Interactive Web-Based Platform for Transportation Data Integration and AnalyticsJuly 5, 2019 The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has released a report that discusses the development of a web-based platform to utilize big data. MoDOT regularly collects and stores various types of data for different uses such as planning, traffic operations, design, and construction, but the size and complexity of data mining requires the use of advanced tools.
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I-94 Connected Vehicles Testbed Operations and MaintenanceJune 20, 2019 The Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota has released a report that extracts real-world vehicle trajectories from the I-94 Connected Vehicles Testbed in Minnesota. The testbed is a fully functional freeway safety-oriented vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) safety application development, implementation, and evaluation projects.
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Connected Vehicle (CV) Infrastructure – Urban Bus Operational Safety PlatformJune 16, 2019 The U.S. Federal Transit Administration has released a report that describes the Urban Bus Operational Safety Platform Project’s background and purpose. This report summarizes the project’s activities and results, outlines results from an independent evaluation, and identifies lessons learned through the project.
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Preparing Local Agencies for the Future of Connected and Autonomous VehiclesJune 7, 2019 The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report that summarizes information and research on the infrastructure and technologies for the preparation of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs). The goal of this report is to support transportation agencies’ research, development, and implementation efforts to prepare for widespread use of CAVs.
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Energy Implications of Current Travel and the Adoption of Automated VehiclesMay 23, 2019 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory at the U.S. Department of Energy has released a report that investigates how automated vehicle technology will affect driving and commuting habits. This report also identifies how different groups of people travel based on their residential area and their demographics.
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Public Roads: Spring 2019May 22, 2019 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's has released the latest edition of its Public Roads magazine. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. This edition features information about: Setting a course to interoperability of connected vehicles Managing adverse weather conditions on roadways Technology readiness assessments Connect...
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TRB Webinar: The Making of a Smart Airport: Preparing for the Internet of ThingsMay 9, 2019 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 191 : A Primer to Prepare for the Connected Airport and the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT), as defined by the International Telecommunications Union, is “a global infrastructure for the information society, e...
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Review: Federal Aviation Administration’s Cyber InitiativesMarch 29, 2019 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report that assesses the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) implementation of congressionally-mandated cyber initiatives. The FAA is required to enhance cybersecurity of aviation infrastructure by establishing a cybersecurity strategic plan, coordinating with other federal agencies to identify vul...
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Code of Practice: Automated Vehicle Trialling February 21, 2019 The Centre for Connected and Automated Vehicles in the United Kingdom (UK) has released a report that outlines the laws for organizations that test automated vehicles within the UK. The code of practice that is outlined serves to facilitate the safe development and introduction of these technologies to the UK’s roads. Testing any level of automated vehicle technology is possible on any UK road ...
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Video Report: Taking A Ride In An Autonomous Passenger ShuttleFebruary 11, 2019 The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a video that portrays the demonstration of a self-driving passenger shuttle bus at the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting. Attendees were able to ride this autonomous vehicle that is not equipped with either a steering wheel or pedals. Rather, it uses automation to avoid collisions and stay on course.
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Managing Cyber Risks & Business Exposure in the Surface Transportation EcosystemFebruary 3, 2019 The Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University has released a report that identifies the extent of threats on the information technology infrastructures of surface transportation (ST), both fixed and route-based. ST seeks to optimize the movement of people and goods, while ensuring safety and resiliency and minimizing environmental impact. The goal of this report is to define,...
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Changing Workforce Development Needs for Transportation Planning Agencies in CaliforniaJanuary 13, 2019 The National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California at Davis has released a report that determines how legislative mandates have impacted metropolitan planning agencies from a workforce standpoint. This report identifies several factors on workforce capacity that may have been affected by these mandates, particularly in the fields of engineering, construction mana...
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FHWA R&T Now - November/December 2018January 13, 2019 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the latest issue of its Research and Technology (R&T) Now news update. Each issue reports on research, technology, and development activities taking place within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This edition features information about: New federal guidance for automated vehicles Wildlife monitoring technologies Cooperative Au...
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Public Roads: Winter 2019January 11, 2019 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's has released the latest edition of its Public Roads magazine. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. This edition features information about: Information exchange on freight policy Self-diagnosing bridges Renewable roadsides Connected vehicles in Wyoming
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Safety Assurance for Automated Driving Systems Decision Regulation Impact StatementJanuary 3, 2019 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that evaluates options for the safety assurance of automated driving systems (ADSs). This report outlines four potential options, all of which have different levels of government oversight. The goal of this report is to develop a flexible and responsive regulatory environment for the commercial deployment of automated vehicles...
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TRB Volunteer Profile: Dr. Jonathan RubinDecember 23, 2018 Jonathan Rubin, Director of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine, is a featured volunteer in the TR News . His research specialties include economics of transportation energy, climate change, and alternative fuels. Dr. Rubin’s research focuses on the economics of cellulosic biofuels and the environmental impact of autonomous vehicles. His work has been supported by ...
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Operational Data to Assess Mobility and Crash Experience during Winter ConditionsDecember 15, 2018 The Iowa Department of Transportation has released a report that explores potential applications of expanded maintenance data and traffic data. This report focuses on using automated vehicle location and snowplow image capture technologies to examine winter weather events and their effects on crashes. These data resources have the potential to supplement existing efforts to monitor traffic, wea...
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Oversight and Processes for Unmanned Aircraft System WaiversDecember 2, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report that evaluates the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s processes for granting waivers under the rule for small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations. FAA is allowed to issue waivers for certain UAS operators. This report also evaluates the FAA’s oversight of these operators.
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Meeting Announcement: Committee for a Study of Mobility as a Service - Washington, D.C.December 2, 2018 TRB will host its first committee meeting for the Mobility as a Service Study on December 17-18, 2018 in Washington D.C. The meeting is open to the public, but an RSVP is required. This study will examine the role of new and expanding shared mobility options, such as transportation network companies, taxis, carsharing, bikesharing, scootersharing, and microtransit, in the provision of transport...
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TRB Webinar: Unmanned Aerial Systems at AirportsOctober 25, 2018 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, November 5, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)’s Legal Research Digest 32 : Evolving Law on Airport Implications by Unmanned Aerial Systems and ACRP Project 03-42 Topic A : Managing Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Vicinity of Airports. Airports are using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), a...
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Automated Vehicles 3.0: Preparing for the Future of TransportationOctober 20, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a report that outlines the federal policy for automated vehicles. This report identifies six principles that guide DOT programs and policies on automation. It also determines strategies for how the DOT can translate these principles into actions. The document considers automation broadly, addressing all levels of automation (defined by th...
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Regulating Government Access to C-ITS and Automated Vehicle DataOctober 8, 2018 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that discusses privacy challenges associated with government collection and use of information generated by cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) and automated technology. Specifically, this report addresses whether Australia’s information access framework is sufficient to address these challenges and proposes solu...
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UTC Spotlight: September 2018October 1, 2018 The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation has released the latest edition of its newsletter that highlights recent accomplishments and products from university transportation centers (UTCs). This edition features the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University, and discusses management of cyber risks and business ...
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Analysis of Dynamic Advisory Messaging – Phase II September 27, 2018 The Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University has released a report that evaluates sensor-driven messages with measurements of speed data under various winter weather conditions. This report is a continuation of Evaluation of Dynamic Advisory Messaging – Phase I, which explores how a dynamic advisory system might work within the Iowa Intelligent Transportation Systems platform.
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Towards a Smart World: Hazard Levels for Monitoring of Autonomous Vehicles’ SwarmsSeptember 16, 2018 The Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University has released a report that explores creating quantifiable indices to monitor the safe operations and movement of fleets of autonomous vehicles (AV) in restricted highway-like environments. Specifically, this report focuses on creating ad-hoc rules for monitoring lateral and longitudinal movement of multiple AVs based on behavior t...
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Top Ten Research Needs for for Automated Vehicles & Shared MobilitySeptember 12, 2018 The National Academies/TRB Forum on Preparing for Automated Vehicles & Shared Mobility has released a presentation summarizing the top ten research needs for automated vehicles and shared mobility. These research needs are ranked in order of most concern to the Forum's participants. The Forum will explore these topics by collecting and sharing information that is already available, an...
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Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Open Data RecommendationsAugust 30, 2018 Austroads has released a report that determines a strategy for supplying road operator data for use by connected and automated vehicles (CAV) in Australia. CAVs are expected to rely heavily on data from their sensors for vehicle control actions such as acceleration and braking. The report is available for no fee after logging into the site.
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Improving the Quality of Bridge Inspections Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)August 30, 2018 The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released a report that explores using drones (UAS) as a tool for improving the quality of bridge inspections. This report represents the third phase of the research, and identifies new drone technology and methods to address limitations identified in Phase II of the project.
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TRB Webinar: Disruptive Technologies: Impacts on Transportation RevenuesAugust 23, 2018 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM ET that examined the impacts of technologies such as connected/autonomous vehicles and ridesharing services on transportation revenues. As these technologies change the way people travel, they are displacing traditional revenue streams for transportation programs. This webinar addressed the current and anticipated im...
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TRB Webinar: Hacks and Attacks: Keeping Critical Transportation Infrastructure Resilient August 16, 2018 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that identifies recent attacks on transportation systems and describe practices that may avoid network breaches. As critical transportation infrastructure comes to rely on greater amounts of data, cyberattacks are an eminent threat. This webinar explored systems that are resilient to attacks and will offer ways to c...
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TRB Video Highlighting 2018 Automated Vehicles SymposiumJuly 29, 2018 TRB has released a new video highlighting the 2018 Automated Vehicles Symposium, held in San Francisco California July 9-12, 2018. Plan to attend the 2019 symposium, scheduled for July 15-18, 2019, in Orlando, Florida.
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Guide to Asset Management: Technical Information Part 14: Other AssetsJuly 28, 2018 Austroads has released a report that addresses road-related assets that are integral to the performance of the road system, including intelligent transportation systems, traffic facilities, and lighting. The Guide to Asset Management consists of 15 parts. The report can be downloaded for no fee after logging onto the site..
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Use of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAV) for Structural InspectionJuly 26, 2018 The Florida Department of Transportation has released a report that develops and demonstrates a small unmanned aerial vehicle system (sUAV) that may be used to perform structural inspections currently requiring under-bridge inspection vehicles. The goal of this project was to create an sUAV with the ability to provide data and deficiency identification with the same or better accuracy than that...
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U.S. Department of Transportation Public Listening Summit on Automated Vehicle PolicyJuly 21, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a report that summarizes automated vehicle perspectives and insights from government, industry, and other experts at the Automated Vehicle (AV) 3.0 Listening Session held March 1, 2018, at DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C. The summit allowed a diverse group of stakeholders to bring their ideas, reactions, and concerns directly to DOT s...
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems: An Overview of Strategies and Opportunities for MissouriJuly 12, 2018 The Missouri Department of Transportation has released a report that identifies opportunities for the adoption of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology in Missouri. This research identifies the ways in which other states are currently leveraging UAS technology to improve safety and efficiency in a cost-effective manner.
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Exploring Strategies to Improve Mobility and Safety on Roadway Segments in Urban AreasJuly 6, 2018 The Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University has released a report that investigates driver compliance rates with stop signs at all-way stop controls (AWSC) that are in close proximity to signalized intersections. Several strategies have been developed to alleviate the congestion and throughput problem experienced at AWSC in urban areas, including Intelligent Transportation ...
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Estimating Energy Efficiency of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles in a Mixed FleetJune 21, 2018 The Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University has released a report that identifies the feasibility of using rule-based ecological adaptive cruise control strategies for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) to improve the energy efficiency of individual vehicles and traffic flow. CAV technologies are likely to be gradually implemented over time and in a traffic environment consis...
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Changing Driving Laws to Support Automated VehiclesJune 15, 2018 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that identifies the responsible parties in situations when an automated driving system may drive a vehicle and establishes legal obligations that may be required for users of automated vehicles. This report also outlines any further work that needs to be done in order for legislative reform concerning automated vehicles to occur.
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An Evaluation of Michigan’s Continuous Count Station (CCS) DistributionMay 25, 2018 The Michigan Department of Transportation has released a report that evaluates Michigan’s current continuous counting program and identifies how to combine traffic data from Intelligent Transportation Systems sites and continuous counting stations (CCS) sites. Measuring traffic data from continuous counting programs is one way to gauge traffic volume, speed, and vehicle classification. Accurate...
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Public Roads: Spring 2018May 25, 2018 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's has released the latest edition of its Public Roads magazine. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. This edition features information about: Building sustainable bridges New pavement technologies Integrating connected and automated vehicle technologies into the transportation workformce ...
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TRB Volunteer Profile: Jim KruseMay 9, 2018 Jim Kruse, director of the Center for Ports and Waterways at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, is a featured volunteer in the TR News . Mr. Kruse administers research involving waterborne freight transportation and its multimodal connections—work that covers a range of ever-changing topics, from economic analyses of ports and waterways to statistical evaluations of vessel traffic...
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U.S. Department of Energy Makes $68.5 Million Available for Advanced Vehicle Technologies ResearchMay 4, 2018 The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced a new funding opportunity that will address priorities in advanced batteries and electrification, including cybersecurity related to electric vehicle charging; materials for both lighter weight vehicle structures and advanced powertrains; technology integration and energy-efficient mobility sy...
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Development of a Simulation Test Bed for Connected Vehicles using the LSU Driving SimulatorMay 2, 2018 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a report that discusses the development of a driving simulator test bed to investigate the impact of three connected vehicle safety applications on driving behavior. This report focuses on blind spot warning, forward collision warning, and do-not-pass warning applications on human subjects in the Louisiana State University ...
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TRB Webinar: Technology Changes Influencing the Decline of Vehicle EmissionsApril 16, 2018 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that highlighted emerging technologies and programs that are designed to mitigate emissions from vehicles. Presenters discussed hybrid-electric and fully electric vehicles, connected and autonomous vehicles, and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s Alternative Fuels Corridor Program. The goal of each of these e...
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Charging Electric Vehicles in Smart Cities: An EVI-Pro Analysis of Columbus, OhioApril 14, 2018 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory at the U.S. Department of Energy has released a report that offers guidance about plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging infrastructure to stakeholders in the Columbus area. This report seeks to ensure the effective use of private/public investments in PEV charging infrastructure. In 2016, the City of Columbus, Ohio, won the U.S. Department of Transport...
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Best Practices in Permitting Oversize and Overweight Vehicles: Final ReportApril 9, 2018 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a report that summarizes research about oversize and overweight permitting practices, including automated vehicle routing and escort driver certification. This report is intended to fulfill a recommendation by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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New Terms Added to the Transportation Research ThesaurusApril 9, 2018 The Transportation Research Thesaurus (TRT) is a tool to improve the indexing and retrieval of transportation information. New terms are added to the TRT quarterly to reflect current and common transportation-related concepts. Terms added this quarter include: conceptual models; drones; knowledge management; and unmanned aircraft systems. These terms are highlighted in the "Newest Terms" box on...
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Technology Related Transport Skill Requirements and AvailabilityMarch 30, 2018 The New Zealand Transport Agency has released a report that identifies intelligent transportation system (ITS) technologies likely to be desired in 2035. This report also identifies the associated industries, skills, and occupations in which ITS may be deployed, and assesses the role of training establishments needed to adapt to the migration of the related workforce.
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Review of FAA’s NextGen Development Funding March 15, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report that evaluates the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s procedures for selecting and justifying projects that receive NextGen funding. NextGen – Next Generation Air Transportation System – is an FAA initiative to modernize the national airspace system.
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Review of FAA’s Award and Oversight of SE2020 Acquisition ProgramMarch 10, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report that assesses the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Systems Engineering 2020 (SE2020) portfolio. FAA task orders are managed through the SE2020 program in order to support Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) initiatives. NextGen is intended to modernize the nation’s air traff...
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Roundtable on Data for Automated Vehicle Safety: Summary ReportMarch 1, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released a report that summarizes the Roundtable on Data for Automated Vehicle Safety the USDOT hosted on December 7, 2017. The roundtable brought together experts from various fields and organizations to gather feedback on the USDOT’s draft Guiding Principles on Voluntary Data Exchanges to Accelerate Safe Deployment of Automated Vehicles and dr...
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Public Roads: Winter 2018February 8, 2018 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration's has released the latest edition of its Public Roads magazine. The magazine highlights developments in federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology. This edition features information about: Ultra-high performance concrete Charging and fueling stations Unmanned aerial systems Project delivery Managing traffic at national parks
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State DOT CEO’s Share Value of Attending the 2018 TRB Annual Meeting in New VideoFebruary 1, 2018 The American Association for State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Transportation TV has released a video covering the 2018 TRB Annual Meeting. Among the 13,000 attendees, CEO’s from nearly three dozen state departments of transportation attended the meeting to exchange ideas and serve as panelists on one or more of the nearly 800 sessions. Investing in transportation infrastructu...
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Managing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the Vicinity of AirportsJanuary 22, 2018 TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has released a draft document titled, " Managing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the Vicinity of Airports " that provides guidance for airport operators and managers to manage UAS operations and related activities in and around airports. UAS operations that occur near airports may impact current and future airport operations as well as entities...
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2017 Review of Climate Change PoliciesJanuary 13, 2018 The Australian Department of the Environment and Energy has released a report that summarizes climate change policies in Australia, including policies that affect transportation. This report highlights how the Australian government is transitioning to a low-carbon transportation sector through policies that encourage connected vehicles, remove commercial barriers, and accelerate the production ...
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Automated Vehicles: Comprehensive Plan for Department of TransportationDecember 8, 2017 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that identifies potential safety and infrastructure challenges that automated vehicles may pose for policymakers. This report also discusses the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts to address these challenges.
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National Enforcement Guidelines for Automated VehiclesNovember 24, 2017 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that drafts national enforcement guidelines related to vehicles with automated features. The purpose of this report is to assist police in enforcing road traffic laws for automated vehicles. These guidelines accompany the Austroads publication, Clarifying Control of Automated Vehicles .
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Clarifying Control of Automated VehiclesNovember 24, 2017 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that outlines the rationale behind the national enforcement guidelines for automated vehicles, and seeks to clarify the regulatory concepts of control and proper control for vehicles with automated functions. These guidelines have been developed to support consistency across policies for various agencies’ adoption, and accompa...
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Assuring the Safety of Automated VehiclesNovember 17, 2017 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that outlines a high-level design for a safety assurance system for automated vehicles in Australia. This report identifies key steps to implement the safety assurance system by 2020, including legislative and registration changes.
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UTC Spotlight: November 2017November 4, 2017 The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation has released the latest edition of its newsletter that highlights recent accomplishments and products from university transportation centers (UTCs). This edition features Clemson University and highlights a connected vehicle testbed.
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Transportation TV Special Report: Automated Vehicles in AmericaNovember 2, 2017 NCHRP has partnered with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to develop a Transportation TV Special Report video on Automated Vehicles in America, featuring the results of Strategies to Advance Automated and Connected Vehicles: Briefing Document . It provides 18 policy and planning options for government decision makers that could influence the privat...
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TRB Webinar: Regulations and Policies Impacting AV/CV Introduction in TransitNovember 2, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that featured research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Web-Only Document 239 : Impacts of Laws and Regulations on CV and AV Technology Introduction in Transit Operations. This webinar discussed the changes in the way public transit agencies will approach operating policy with ...
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FAA’s Progress in Implementing NextGen PrioritiesOctober 29, 2017 The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General has released a report that identifies the steps the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration took to address the NextGen Advisory Committee’s (NAC) priorities. NAC oversees the NextGen program, which aims to modernize the Nation’s air traffic system and provide safer and more efficient air traffic management by 2025.
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TRB Webinar: Policy and Planning Actions to Address Connected and Automated VehiclesOctober 26, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET that features research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Research Report 845 : Advancing Automated and Connected Vehicles: Policy and Planning Strategies for State and Local Transportation Agencies, which is accompanied by Strategies to Advance Automated and Connected Vehicles: Brie...
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Changing Driving Laws to Support Automated VehiclesOctober 16, 2017 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that outlines legislative reform options to clarify how current driving laws may be applied to automated vehicles to establish legal obligations for automated driving system entities. The researchers are seeking feedback on whether current laws should be amended in order to develop recommendations for transportation ministers.
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Attitudes to Autonomous VehiclesAugust 19, 2017 TRL Academy in the United Kingdom has released a report that outlines the results of a survey that measures current attitudes to autonomous vehicles. This report assumes that public attitudes will play an important role in determining the level of success with which the automated vehicles are introduced. The report is available for no fee after logging onto the site.
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Cybersecurity Planning and Future ResourcesAugust 11, 2017 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Inspector General has released an audit report that determines whether the DOT’s Office of the Chief Information Officer expended appropriate funds to support cybersecurity initiatives and adequately planned for its cybersecurity funding needs. Between fiscal years 2012-2015, Congress appropriated more than $25 million to address cyberse...
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Future Environmental Net Assessment: Autonomous VehiclesJuly 6, 2017 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a report that assesses possible future risks to critical infrastructure to help federal, state, and local decision understand these emerging risks and begin preparations to address them. Some of these risks include those related to cybersecurity, and legal and regulatory issues.
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Regulatory Options to Assure Automated Vehicle Safety in AustraliaJuly 1, 2017 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that assesses regulatory options for Australia’s design of a safety assurance system for automated vehicles. In addition, the paper considers the role of government, safety issues, and road access and compliance.
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St. Lawrence Seaway: Overview of Safety, Efficiency, Operational, and Environmental IssuesJune 15, 2017 The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a report that examines the opportunities to improve St. Lawrence Seaway operations through the application of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology. The report summarized current conditions, documents operational challenges, and identifies preliminary opportunities to apply ITS concepts or technology to improve efficiency on the S...
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Managing the Transition to Driverless Road Freight TransportJune 2, 2017 The International Transport Forum has released a report that explores how a transition to driverless trucks could happen, the possible benefits to moving freight, and possible impacts to careers of those in the trucking industry.
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National Guidelines for Automated Vehicle TrialsMay 26, 2017 Australia’s National Transport Council has released a report that outlines the recommendations for national guidelines for automated vehicle trials in Australia. The report provides a flexible mechanism that may encourage innovation and help ensure that organizations supporting trials provide similar trial conditions across Australia.
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TRB Webinar: NextGen for Airports – Resources and GuidebooksMay 11, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that features research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). NextGen refers to federal programs that are designed to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS). ACRP’s NextGen initiative aims to inform airport operators about some of...
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TRB Webinar: NextGen for Airports - Introduction and OverviewMay 11, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, May 22, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that features research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). NextGen refers to federal programs that are designed to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS). ACRP’s NextGen initiative aims to inform airport operators about some of th...
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An Assessment of Autonomous Vehicles: Traffic Impacts and Infrastructure Needs, Final ReportApril 25, 2017 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that provides a systematic synthesis of contemporary smart driving technologies, including their technological maturity and their potential impacts. The report analyzes the general public’s perception towards such technologies and their willingness to adopt them.
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TRB Webinar: A Look at the Legal Environment for Driverless VehiclesApril 20, 2017 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that featured research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Legal Research Digest 69 : A Look at the Legal Environment for Driverless Vehicles. This webinar explored legal policy issues that may be associated with driverless vehicles. Presenters provided an introduction to the legal qualificat...
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Automated Vehicle Technologies Project Vision DocumentApril 19, 2017 The Iowa Department of Transportation has released a report that details the department’s vision for its role in the future transportation environment, including the creation of an environment where automated driving and advanced transportation technologies can thrive in Iowa. The report provides near and long-term goals, a deployment roadmap for automated vehicles and advanced transportation t...
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Clarifying Control of Automated Vehicles: Discussion PaperApril 17, 2017 The National Transport Commission in Australia has released a report that outlines the rationale for national enforcement guidelines of automated vehicles. The objective of the research is to clarify how regulatory concepts of control in the Australian Road Rules should apply to automated vehicles, which this report identifies as any vehicle operating with partial, conditional, high, or full au...
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Guidelines on CV Networking Information Flow Optimization for TexasApril 1, 2017 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that investigates the quality and security of information flow in the connected vehicle (CV) environment. The goal of the research is to identify key challenges and their potential solutions, and specifically analyzes technologies for V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) and V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure) com...
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Registration, Licensing and CTP Insurance Issues Associated with Automated VehiclesMarch 25, 2017 Austroads has released a report that examines the potential impacts on vehicle registration, driver licensing and compulsory third party (CTP) insurance arrangements that might arise from the introduction of automated vehicles (AVs) in Australia and New Zealand. This paper describes the rules and processes put in place by overseas and local jurisdictions to facilitate the testing and deployment...
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An Assessment of Autonomous Vehicles: Traffic Impacts and Infrastructure Needs— Final ReportMarch 22, 2017 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas Austin has released a report that analyzes the U.S. public’s perception toward automated vehicle technologies in order to identify infrastructure needs. The report also describes the potential crash, congestion, and other impacts of automated vehicles in Texas, and provides initial monetary estimates of those impacts.
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Visit the TRB Webpage on Transformational Technologies March 22, 2017 Visit the transformational technologies webpage to view TRB's latest research results, ongoing research, publications, news, and events in the area of transformational technologies. Key technologies include connected and automated vehicles, shared use services; unmanned aerial systems (drones); NextGen, Internet-of-Things, smart cities; big data; and cybersecurity.
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Best Practices for Modifying Transportation Design, Planning, and Project Evaluation In TexasMarch 16, 2017 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas Austin has released a report that analyzes the effects of connected and automated vehicles (CAV) market penetration. The Texas Department of Transportation maintains a widespread state-level transportation network, and this research was implemented in order to understand and respond to the increasing number of CAVs that are expec...
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UTC Spotlight:March 2017March 8, 2017 The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation has released the latest edition of its newsletter that highlights recent accomplishments and products from university transportation centers (UTCs). This edition features The University of Texas at Austin and highlights how the center is using big data to inform transportation decision-mak...
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World Road Association: Requests for ProposalsFebruary 10, 2017 The World Road Association (PIARC) has released two requests for proposals on the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to remotely collect data for road infrastructure and documenting unpredicted infrastructure failures . U.S based consultants, universities, and other organizations are encouraged to apply. Submit applications by March 11, 2017. Selected contractors will have six months to compl...
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FAA Oversight Process for Civil Unmanned Aircraft SystemsDecember 9, 2016 The U.S. Office of the Inspector General has released a report that summarizes the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s processes for approving civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems and overseeing their safe operation.
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Research Data Exchange Adds More Data Environments for DownloadNovember 25, 2016 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released new data sets on its web-based research data exchange that provides a transportation data sharing system for both archived and real-time data from multiple sources and modes. These data sets cover the following environments: Intelligent Network Flow Optimization Simulation (INFLO S...
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TRB Straight to Recording for All: Towards Cyber Physical Systems in ConstructionOctober 13, 2016 TRB recorded a series of videos in September 2016 on the development and use of cyber physical systems during the construction of transportation projects. Cyber physical systems integrate computing, sensing, networking, and communication capabilities with physical processes. The technology has the potential to improve the coordination, mobility, productivity, and safety during the construction ...
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Open Source Application Development Portal October 7, 2016 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released the Open Source Application Development Portal (OSADP) that provides access to ITS applications. These applications are available for download and are free to the public.
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Operationalising Austroads’ Product Acceptance ProcessAugust 27, 2016 Austroads has released a report that provides a governance framework to support operationalizing the national intelligent transportation systems product approval process. This report is available for no fee after logging onto the site.
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Increased Mobility Through Enhanced Transit ConnectivityAugust 21, 2016 The Urban Transportation Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago has released a report that provides an overview of transit challenges in the Chicago area, and an overview of area transit changes related to recent innovations, emerging technologies, rideshare services, and possible impacts of autonomous vehicles.
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Disruptive Technologies and TransportationJuly 21, 2016 The Transportation Policy Center at Texas A&M University has released a report that examines technology disruption and associated policies in the transportation sector, including the areas of mobile computing devices, automated vehicle technologies, and immersive interfaces.
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Connected Cars and Autonomous Vehicles Roundtable: Summary of an EventJune 30, 2016 TRB participated in a “Connected Cars and Autonomous Vehicles Roundtable” hosted by Congressman Dan Lipinksi (D-IL) on June 22, 2016. This event explored challenges and opportunities for the deployment of autonomous technology, and discussed potential policy solutions to promote full integration of connected vehicles into transportation networks. TRB Standing Committee volunteer, Ginger Goodin,...
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Review of Intelligent Transportation Systems of Rural and Urban Transit ProvidersJune 29, 2016 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that describes the extent to which urban and rural transit providers are using intelligent transportation systems, the benefits and challenges with deployment, and the extent to which the providers have utilized U.S. Department of Transportation resources.
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TRB Webinar: Unmanned Aircraft Systems at AirportsJune 29, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, from 2:00-3:30PM ET that featured research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) that assists airport operators in understanding how unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can operate safely on and around airports. The webinar discussed how the research helps airports prepare for bringing UAS activity to their facilities. Th...
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New Data Sets on the Research Data ExchangeJune 26, 2016 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released new data sets on its web-based research data exchange that provides a transportation data sharing system for both archived and real-time data from multiple sources and modes. These data sets cover the following environments: Intelligent Network Flow Optimization (INFLO), Integrated...
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TRB Straight to Recording For All: Automated Transit Future Impacts on the Built EnvironmentJune 15, 2016 TRB recorded a series of videos in May 2016 that provides information on the impact of automated transit systems on the built environment. Transit systems being planned and designed today will be functional for several decades. The introduction of fully automated and connected vehicles could have significant implications for transit facilities. These vehicles could provide who...
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New TRB Webpage on Transformational Technologies June 6, 2016 A new webpage on transformational technologies in transportation is now available from TRB. This resource contains the latest research results, ongoing research, publications, news and events in the area of transformational technologies. Key technologies include connected and automated vehicles, shared use services; unmanned aerial systems (drones); NextGen, Internet-of-Things, smart cities; bi...
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USDOT and Industry Efforts to Address Vehicle CybersecurityMay 1, 2016 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that discusses cybersecurity vulnerabilities in modern vehicles that could impact passenger safety; practices and technologies to mitigate vulnerabilities and potential attacks; and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) efforts to address vehicle cybersecurity.
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UTC Spotlight: April 2016April 17, 2016 The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation has released the latest edition of its newsletter that highlights recent accomplishments and products from university transportation centers. This month’s edition features San Jose State University, and the focus of the newsletter is on bikesharing and bike safety issues.
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Bikesharing and Bicycle SafetyMarch 12, 2016 The Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University has released a report that considers safety issues of bikesharing and evaluates injury rates of bikesharing compared with benchmarks of personal bicycling.
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Executive Director Neil Pedersen Featured on Transportation TVMarch 11, 2016 TRB Executive Director Neil Pedersen is featured in a video produced by AASHTO's Transportation TV discussing three critical transportation issues: Transformational Technologies, Resilience, and Public Health and Transportation. Pedersen explains how researchers are preparing for an evolutionary shift to connected and autonomous vehicles; how environmental changes are impacting infrastructure; ...
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TRB Webinar: Cities Beyond DrivingFebruary 25, 2016 TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM ET that focused on advanced solutions that may help transportation professionals envision cities beyond private vehicles. The goal of this webinar was to present diverse alternatives to driving a private car, from "alternative" multimodal transportation applications to autonomous vehicles. This webinar also introduced policy...
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Automated Vehicle Crash Rate Comparison Using Naturalistic DataFebruary 17, 2016 The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute has released a report that assesses driving risk in the United States nationally and for the Google Self-Driving Car Project by considering crash rates reported to the police, crash rates for different types of roadways, and scenarios that give rise to unreported crashes.
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Economic Effects of Ridesharing in AustraliaFebruary 14, 2016 Deloitte Access Economics has released a report that examines the economic effects of Uber and the uberX ridesharing platform in the context of the effects being an example of a sharing economy and digital disruption.
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Release 2.3 of the Research Data ExchangeJanuary 20, 2016 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released an updated version of its web-based research data exchange that provides a transportation data sharing system for both archived and real-time data from multiple sources and modes. This new version contains the Data Graph tool as an alternative method to view the data and select sub...
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TRB Webinar: Effective Practices for the Protection of Transit Infrastructure from Cyber IncidentsNovember 2, 2015 TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that presented material developed for the NCHRP Report 20-59(48): Effective Practices for the Protection of Transportation Infrastructure from Cyber Incidents . The project focuses on fundamental strategic, operational, and planning activities associated with transit control systems cybersecurity. Participant...
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TRB Webinar: Guidance for Understanding WiFi Disruptions and Cyber Security at AirportsOctober 26, 2015 TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 2:00 to 3:30PM ET that featured research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). The research discussed topics of ever growing concern to the airport community. Facility managers and planners, information technology professionals, and airport consultants and tenants gained an understanding of the issues caused b...
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Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment ProgramOctober 22, 2015 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology has released a summary of its connected vehicle pilot deployment program—a program that aims to enable safe, interoperable, networked wireless communications among vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communications devices.
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Connected Vehicles: Vehicle-to-Pedestrian CommunicationsSeptember 10, 2015 The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation has released a fact sheet that describes its ongoing vehicle-to pedestrian communications research and the associated devices and applications that can be used.
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Connected Vehicle Applications: SafetySeptember 4, 2015 The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a fact sheet that describes the connected vehicle safety applications are being designed to reduce or eliminate crashes through data transmissions that are vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-vehicle, and vehicle-to-pedestrian.
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TRB Webinar: Connected Vehicle Tracking to Improve Operational EfficiencyAugust 24, 2015 TRB conducted a webinar on August 26, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that focused on using information from connected vehicles to provide data for improved operational efficiency. Webinar presenters discussed how telematic information, such as vehicle location, engine diagnostic codes, snow plow operation details, Antilock Brake Systems (ABS) activation, differential wheel speeds, and camera im...
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Release 2.2 of the Research Data ExchangeJuly 16, 2015 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released an updated version of its web-based research data exchange that provides a transportation data sharing system for both archived and real-time data from multiple sources and modes. This new version contains two new data environments associated with intersection queues and weather se...
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Emerging Transportation Technologies White PapersMay 31, 2015 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a compilation of white papers that discusses the emerging technologies of autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, and cloud computing and crowdsourcing.
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Review of the FAA’s Approach to Address Cybersecurity During Transition to NextGenApril 19, 2015 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that identifies cybersecurity challenges facing the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in its shift to the NextGen air traffic control system. In addition, the report considers how FAA has begun addressing those challenges, and how FAA has followed federal guidelines for incorporating cybersecurity controls.
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Concept of Operations for C-ITS Core FunctionsMarch 30, 2015 Austroads has released a report that defines the core functions of the Cooperative-Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) platform including their objectives and capabilities. This report is available for no fee after logging on to the site.
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TRB Webinar: Next Generation Air Transportation System: A Research UpdateMarch 12, 2015 TRB conducted a webinar on March 17, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that featured an update on the research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on the Next Generation Air Transportation System (“NextGen”)—a term used to describe a number of federal programs designed to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS). Webinar presenters provided a general overview of ACRP...
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Evaluation of Automated Vehicle Technology for TransitFebruary 27, 2015 The National Center for Transit Research at the University of South Florida has released a report that reviews the state of automated vehicle technology in transit, including the technology that could be used in demonstration projects.
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Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Standards AssessmentFebruary 6, 2015 Austroads has released a report that documents an assessment of the emerging cooperative intelligent transportation systems (C-ITS) standards and provides guidance for determining which standards should be adopted locally. This report is available for no fee after logging on to the site.
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ITS 2015-2019 Strategic PlanDecember 19, 2014 The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released a report that details technical, policy, institutional, and organizational issues in advancing research across all surface transportation modes.
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Work Plan for Establishing Test Platforms for New Transportation SystemsDecember 19, 2014 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that describes the Texas Technology Task Force’s review of autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, electric vehicles, cloud computing, and crowdsourcing technologies to help ensure a market for these technologies in Texas.
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United States-Japan Evaluation Tools and MethodsDecember 12, 2014 The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office has released a summary that describes opportunities for the United and Japan to collaborate in the research and development of intelligent transportation systems.
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Review of USDOT's FY 2015 Top Management ChallengesNovember 21, 2014 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has released a report that reviews its management challenges for the coming fiscal year—such as those related to implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and safety oversight requirements in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)—as means to protect and manage U.S. transp...
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The Smart/Connected City and Its Implications for Connected TransportationNovember 21, 2014 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office has released a report, as prepared by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, that describes a framework—that includes intelligent infrastructure, new knowledge-generating processes, and a smart grid—for understanding the dynamics that could make smart/connected cities pos...
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Review of FAA’s Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the National Airspace SystemAugust 1, 2014 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has released a report that considers the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) efforts to mitigate safety risks for integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. In addition, the report evaluates FAA’s progress and challenges in meeting UAS requirements cited in the FAA Modernization and ...
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Autonomous Vehicles in TexasJuly 18, 2014 The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that examines autonomous vehicle technology, including possible safety benefits and challenges.
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Release 2 of the Research Data ExchangeJuly 11, 2014 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office has released a web-based research data exchange that provides a transportation data sharing system for both archived and real-time data from multiple sources and modes. This new data sharing capability may support the needs of ITS researchers and developers.
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Principle Other Vehicle WarningJune 13, 2014 VTI, the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute, has released a report that discusses implementation and evaluation of an automated vehicle warning system that connects a car’s horn and headlight to an already-existing sensor system. This report is written in Swedish and contains a summary in English.
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Review of Causes for NextGen Delays March 7, 2014 The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General has released a report that discusses long-standing issues, cost increases, schedule delays, and performance NextGen air traffic control projects.
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Review of Intelligent Transportation SystemsNovember 27, 2013 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that assesses the development of intelligent transportation systems technologies, challenges that may affect their deployment, and potential costs associated with these technologies.
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Review of FAA Budgeting of its Future Operations and Maintenance PrioritiesSeptember 27, 2013 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that discusses FAA’s progress in transitioning to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), the condition of its current air traffic control systems, and efforts to address maintenance requirements of its systems and facilities.
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Effects of Program and Contract Management on ERAM Delays and NextGen InitiativesOctober 8, 2012 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has released a report about the effects of program and contract management on implementation of the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM)—a part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen)—which is being developed to replace and enhance existing hardware and software for managing high-altitude air traffic.
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Review of Unmanned Aircraft Systems September 20, 2012 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that explores the status of obstacles identified in GAO’s 2008 report to integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the national airspace system. The report also addresses the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s progress in meeting its congressional requirements for UAS and highlights emerging issues related to UAS.
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Review of Federal Aviation Administration Implementation of Near-Term NextGen CapabilitiesAugust 13, 2012 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General has released a report that assesses the extent to which the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is responding to recommendations made by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA, Inc.), a not-for-profit corporation that develops consensus-based recommendations regarding communications, navigation, surveillance, and...
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Review of the U.S. Department of Transportation Use of Technology to Manage CongestionApril 23, 2012 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that explores the current and emerging uses of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies by state and local governments, the challenges these governments face in using ITS, and the extent to which the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts to promote and support ITS address these challenges and follow leading pract...
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Rocky Mountain National Park Intelligent Transportation System Evaluation PlanSeptember 7, 2011 The Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University has released a plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot intelligent transportation system composed of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) in reducing congestion and improving visitor experience at Rocky Mountain National Park. An in-depth discussion of the system and its implementation can be found ...
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Review of NextGen Air Transportation System: Mechanisms for Collaboration and Technology TransferJuly 13, 2011 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that explores the effectiveness of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s and the federal partner agencies’ mechanisms for collaborating and leveraging resources to develop and implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System. The report also examines the FAA’s mechanisms for working with and transferring technology to o...
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ITS Evaluation – Phase 3May 18, 2011 The Washington State Department of Transportation has released a report that explores a standardized approach for evaluating intelligent transportation system (ITS) projects to 17 ITS earmark projects.
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Analysis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Concept of Operations in ITS ApplicationsApril 6, 2011 The University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies has released a report that explores development of a framework for the design of concept of operations that use small uninhabited aerial systems to support intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications of highway and transportation infrastructure monitoring.
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Carsharing in a Small City: Ithaca Carshare's First Two YearsMarch 24, 2011 The New York Department of Transportation has released a report that summarizes the development and operation of Ithaca Carshare, Inc., upstate New York's first independent carsharing organization, during the 24-month period between launch on June 25, 2008, and June 25, 2010. Ithaca Carshare received seed funding from the New York State Department of Transportation.
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TechPlan: Planning and Policy for Intelligent Transportation SystemsSeptember 24, 2010 The University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies has released a report that explores the results of research on how technology affects decisions about roads, transportation funding, emergency response, and more. The report explores how collaborative agreements can be reached on technology-intensive transportation projects, the effect of technology on gathering public opinion abou...
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19th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus TransportationSeptember 2, 2010 TRB is sponsoring the 19th National Conference on Rural Public and Intercity Bus Transportation on October 24-27, 2010, in Burlington, Vermont. This conference is designed to address key rural public and intercity bus transportation themes including accessibility; rural transit policy and planning; alternative fuels; intelligent transportation systems and rural transit; regional systems; networ...
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Review of FAA and NASA Human Factors ResearchAugust 8, 2010 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report that explores the extent to which the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) human factors research is coordinated and supports NextGen. The Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) will transform the current radar-based air traffic control system ...
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Review of the NextGen Air Transportation SystemJuly 29, 2010 The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a report that examines metrics used by the Federal Aviation Administration to track the status and implementation of capabilities for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).
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Homeland Security Bottom-Up Review ReportJuly 14, 2010 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a report that explores ways to strengthen DHS performance in its core mission areas--preventing terrorism and enhancing security, securing and managing our borders, enforcing and administering immigration laws, safeguarding and securing cyberspace, and ensuring resilience to disasters. The report also examines how the department might ...
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Work Zone Training CompendiumJune 3, 2010 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a compendium of information on available work zone training and guides. The compendium is organized into nine categories that include design, inspection, intelligent transportation systems, law enforcement, work zone management, nighttime operations, short duration work, traffic control, and worker safety. The compendium includes information ...
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Travel Time Reliability Modeling for FloridaFebruary 10, 2010 The Florida Department of Transportation has released a report that explores refinements to existing models to allow for the analysis of the impacts of various intelligent transportation systems applications on travel time reliability.
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American Public Transportation Association Bus and Paratransit Conference*January 27, 2010 TRB is co-organizing the American Public Transportation Association Bus and Paratransit Conference on May 2-5, 2010, in Cleveland, Ohio. The conference is designed to enhance the technical skills and increase the effectiveness of today’s bus and paratransit workforce. Issues to be explored at the conference include bus rapid transit (BRT) operations, maintenance, and management; BRT and in...
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ITS Institute: 2009 Annual ReportNovember 20, 2009 The University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Institute has released its annual report that highlights the Institute's research, education, and outreach activities from July 2008 through June 2009.
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Autonomous Systems: Social, Legal and Ethical IssuesAugust 30, 2009 The Royal Academy of Engineering has released a report that explores the social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding the development and use of automated systems. The report focuses on the use of automated systems in transportation, such as autonomous vehicles, and in personal care and medical support.
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