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Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox Demonstration: Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) OpenTripPlanner (OTP) Shared-Use Mobility, Evaluation Report

Published Date:

2020-07-01

Abstract:

This report evaluates the TriMet OpenTripPlanner (OTP) project, part of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) MOD Sandbox Program. The TriMet OTP project was designed to enhance the existing TriMet trip planner to include shared-use mobility (SUM)...

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[PDF - 8.61 MB]

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09/14/2020

National Fuel Cell Bus Program: Proterra HD 30 Fuel Cell Bus Demonstration

Published Date:

2020-09-01

Abstract:

This document is an addendum to the final report to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) covering the project performance and results on the development, build, and demonstration of a next generation Proterra fuel cell hybrid bus. The bus was bui...

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[PDF - 3.39 MB]

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09/14/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Phase 1 Project: Final Report

Published Date:

2019-06-28

Abstract:

This report provides a roadmap to details contained in six TOSCo Phase 1 detailed reports that focus on specific aspects of the four key technical objectives undertaken in the TOSCo Phase 1 project. The four key technical objectives that the project ...

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[PDF - 1.97 MB]

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09/14/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Phase 1 Project: Traffic-level Simulation and Performance Analysis Report

Published Date:

2019-06-28

Abstract:

This report presents the methodology and results of computer simulation activities supporting the development of the TOSCo system, especially the infrastructure-based algorithms. The research team also used computer simulation to evaluate the effecti...

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[PDF - 6.60 MB]

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09/14/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Phase 1: Project Infrastructure System Requirements and Architecture Specification

Published Date:

2019-06-28

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This document specifies the infrastructure design requirements, architecture, and data processes developed in Phase I of the TOSCo Phase 1 Project. It provides the following: • High-level requirements of the hardware and software components that re...

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[PDF - 1001.80 KB]

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09/14/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Phase 1 Project: Vehicle System Requirements and Architecture Specification

Published Date:

2019-06-28

Abstract:

This report provides details for the TOSCo vehicle system requirements and architecture. After an introduction of the overall TOSCo concept, this report provides descriptions of the seven TOSCo operating modes and the transitions from one operating m...

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[PDF - 2.55 MB]

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09/14/2020

Virtual Public Involvement Technical Assistance Workshop Summary Report: California Department of Transportation Virtual Workshop

Published Date:

2020-08-31

Abstract:

This report summarizes the presentations, activities, and discussions that took place during the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Virtual Public Involvement (VPI) Workshop hosted virtually by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans...

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[PDF - 1.10 MB]

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09/14/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo): Phase 1 Project Functional Safety Concept and Hazard Analysis

Published Date:

2019-06-28

Abstract:

This report details a step-by-step framework developed in accordance with the process defined in ISO 26262 and provides a summary and findings of the functional safety analysis. The report begins with a review of the TOSCo system followed by an intro...

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[PDF - 1.21 MB]

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09/14/2020

Haptic Warning Characteristics for V2V Safety Applications

Published Date:

2020-03-01

Abstract:

We examined three characteristics of haptic cues from a vibrotactile seat interface (intensity, inter-pulse interval, and directional information), each at five levels, and a baseline/no-alert condition. One hundred eighty participants in good genera...

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[PDF - 10.44 MB]

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09/10/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Phase 1 Project: Vehicle-level Simulation Report

Published Date:

2019-06-19

Abstract:

The Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) system consists of a series of innovative applications designed to optimize traffic flow and minimize vehicle emissions on signalized arterial roadways. The TOSCo system applies both infrastru...

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[PDF - 19.63 MB]

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09/08/2020

Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Phase I Project: Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) Vehicle Build and Testing Report

Published Date:

2019-06-28

Abstract:

This report documents the work completed in Task 8 of the Traffic Optimization for Signalized Corridors (TOSCo) Project. This project was conducted by the Crash Avoidance Metrics Partners LLC (CAMP) Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Consortium. The Par...

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[PDF - 9.02 MB]

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09/08/2020

Positive Train Control Braking Algorithm Evaluation Methodology Enhancement

Published Date:

2020-07-01

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This report describes the investigation and implementation of changes performed by Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) to improve the efficiency and capabilities of the current Positive Train Control (PTC) braking algorithm evaluation metho...

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[PDF - 2.66 MB]

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09/08/2020

Inclusive and Universal Accessible Design Considerations for Next Generation of Passenger Railcars

Published Date:

2020-07-01

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Oregon State University (OSU), with Federal Railroad Administration support, investigated universal, inclusive, and accessible design for the next generation of passenger rail cars. Working with the Next Generation Equipment Committee, OSU developed ...

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[PDF - 7.90 MB]

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09/08/2020

Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan 2020–2024

Published Date:

2020-07-01

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The Railroad Research and Development program is managed by the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T). Its mission is to improve railroad safety. This plan describes the strategies that RD&T will us...

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[PDF - 1.39 MB]

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09/08/2020

Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment: Findings from the 2019 Connected Vehicle and Automated Vehicle Survey

Published Date:

2020-06-01

Abstract:

This Report presents summary findings form the 2019 ITS JPO Connected Vehicle (CV) and Automated Vehicle (AV) Survey. The survey was administered online to freeway, arterial and transit agencies from 78 large metropolitan areas and 30 medium size cit...

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[PDF - 1.78 MB]

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09/08/2020

Feasibility of Load Shedding to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Energy Consumption on Passenger Locomotives, Phase I

Published Date:

2020-07-01

Abstract:

This report discusses the feasibility of temporarily shedding electrical demand associated with heating and ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) systems of passenger cars during periods of peak traction, with the goal of right-sizing the main engine o...

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[PDF - 1.12 MB]

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09/08/2020

Guide for e-Construction & Partnering: Collaborating with Information Technology Authorities to Assess e-Construction Solutions and Determine Future Needs

Published Date:

2020-02-01

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e-Construction practices are maturing quickly, changing the way and the rate at which technology is being implemented. Information technology (IT) governance models within State government vary. While some State departments of transportation (DOT) st...

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[PDF - 865.37 KB]

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09/08/2020

Load Shedding - Phase II & III: Concept Passenger Rail Equipment

Published Date:

2020-07-01

Abstract:

An investigation occurred by Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) of the feasibility of temporarily shedding electrical demand associated with passenger car heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems during periods of peak traction demand, wit...

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[PDF - 4.45 MB]

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09/08/2020

In-Service Performance of a Truck Component Inspection System

Published Date:

2020-08-01

Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in collaboration with the Association of American Railroads (AAR), sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) to conduct a revenue service test of an automated machine vision (MV) inspection sys...

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[PDF - 3.81 MB]

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09/08/2020

FMCSA Investigation Cost Survey

Published Date:

2020-07-01

Abstract:

In 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) produced estimates of the cost of conducting onsite investigations, based on field data collected from safety investigators, as part of the Operation Model Test for FMCSA’s Compliance...

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[PDF - 490.10 KB]

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09/08/2020

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