Intelligent Transportation Systems

Bus Lanes/Bus Rapid Transit Systems on Highways: Review of the Literature

Miller, Mark A.
2009

This report presents the findings of a study of commercial motor vehicle inspection and screening station practices with a focus on the use of various technologies to help address problems related to safety, security, roadway infrastructure, and air quality. A review of industry literature identified the various types of inspection and screening practices that have been and are being implemented including weight and size management, on-board equipment checking, driver-related violations and cargo monitoring, credential checking, and exhaust emissions monitoring. The review also identified...

Hybrid Traffic Data Collection Roadmap: Pilot Procurement of Third-Party Traffic Data

Bayen, Alexandre
Sharafsaleh, Mohammad
Patire, Anthony D.
2013

This research investigates the feasibility and the business case for purchasing third‐party probe data and fusing it with Caltrans’ existing data for the purpose of estimating travel times. The intent was to demonstrate an efficient and cost-effective use of alternative traffic data sources to complement the detection systems currently installed and operated by Caltrans.