INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS)
The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program leverages strategic planning and novel communication technologies to improve highway safety and efficiency. Researchers evaluate ITS and Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) technologies and help plan, implement, and manage related projects. The program promotes widespread adoption of safety best practices, evaluates information technologies for work zones and traffic incident management (TIM), and delivers TIM training to first responders.
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Optimizing Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Investments and Activities to Improve Safety and Increase Revenue Collections
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet owns and maintains 14 commercial vehicle enforcement facilities. As in many states, Kentucky has experienced a decline of personnel trained to operate weigh stations which adversely impacts safety enforcement and revenue collection. Due to the construction of new routes three CVE facilities would be impacted. ITS researchers evaluated the three facilities taking into account the level of compliance with tax related and safety regulations. The guidance developed in this study can be applied to all weigh station facilities to make decisions about whether a facility should be closed, replaced, or transitioned to remote monitoring.
Research in Progress
- Evaluation of KYTC’s Portable Queue Warning Alert System (PQWAS)
- Enhancement of Kentucky’s Truck Parking Information Management Systems
- Support for IRP, Inc. Data Repository Implementation
- Online Instructional Tools for Motor Carriers
- Maintenance of Roadside Screening Systems
- Kentucky CDL Adjudication Project
- Hosting, Maintenance and Enhancements to Kentucky’s mCDL Software (Collaboration with KY State Police)
- CDL Information Technology Enhancements (OIT/COT Project)
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
- Evaluation of KYTC’s Portable Queue Warning Alert System (PQWAS)
- Enhancement of Kentucky’s Truck Parking Information Management Systems
- Support for IRP, Inc. Data Repository Implementation
- Online Instructional Tools for Motor Carriers
- Maintenance of Roadside Screening Systems
- Kentucky CDL Adjudication Project
- Hosting, Maintenance and Enhancements to Kentucky’s mCDL Software (Collaboration with KY State Police)
- CDL Information Technology Enhancements (OIT/COT Project)
Recently Completed Projects
- Evaluation of Durable Pavement Striping
- Evaluation of New Technologies for Tracking the Distribution of Deicing Materials
- KYTC Emergency Repair Process Evaluation
- Evaluation of Liquid Additives for Winter Maintenance Applications
- Asset Management, Extreme Weather, and Proxy Indicators
- Transportation System Vulnerability and Resilience to Extreme Weather Events and Other Natural Hazards
- Snow and Ice Route Optimization for all KYTC Districts
COMPLETED PROJECTS
- Investigation of Driver License Issuance Alternatives
- Developing a Baseline for Customer Satisfaction in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Vehicle Regulation
- IFTA/IRP Data Quality Study
- mCDL Evaluation
- Replacement of Roadside Screening Equipment
- Roadside Screening Maintenance
- ITD Data Quality Initiative
- Administrative & Technical Support for Kentucky’s ITD and PRISM Programs
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INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FACULTY & STAFF
Jennifer Walton
Brian Howell
Andrew Martin
Mei Chen
Xiaobing Li
Senior Research Scientist