Artificial Intelligence Deployment Center of Excellence (AI COE)
The AI COE Collection is a central resource for transportation stakeholders that may aid in deployment of safe and responsible AI in surface transportation. The collection will feature current and emerging resources, innovations, and technologies. For more information on the AI COE, go to https://highways.dot.gov/ai-coe.
In the realm of traffic safety, weather-related road traffic crashes pose a significant public health concern, leading to numerous injuries and fatalities. Past research has explored crash severity prediction using statistical machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL)models, each with its strengths and limitations. This study strategically selec
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Ogungbire, A., Kalambay, P., Gajera, H., & Pulugurtha, S. S. (2023). Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Statistical Models for Weather-Related Crash Severity Prediction [Research Brief] (Report No. 2320). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73168
Ogungbire, Abimbola, Panick Kalambay, Hardik Gajera, and Srinivas S. Pulugurtha. Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Statistical Models for Weather-Related Crash Severity Prediction [Research Brief]. Report no. 2320. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73168.
Ogungbire, Abimbola, et al. Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Statistical Models for Weather-Related Crash Severity Prediction [Research Brief]. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. 2320, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73168.
In the fast-paced and time-sensitive fields of construction and concrete production, real-time monitoring of concrete strength is crucial. Traditional testing methods, such as hydraulic compression (ASTM C 39) and maturity methods (ASTM C 1074), are often laborious and challenging to implement on-site. Building on prior research (SPR-4210 and SPR-4
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Kong, Z., & Lu, N. (. (2023). Field Implementation of Concrete Strength Sensor to Determine Optimal Traffic Opening Time (Report No. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/07). Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75214
Kong, Zhihao and Na (Luna) Lu. Field Implementation of Concrete Strength Sensor to Determine Optimal Traffic Opening Time. Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/07. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75214.
Kong, Zhihao, and Na (Luna) Lu Field Implementation of Concrete Strength Sensor to Determine Optimal Traffic Opening Time. Purdue University. Joint Transportation Research Program, 2023, Report no. FHWA/IN/JTRP-2024/07, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75214.
The main objective was to provide the outcome in traffic engineering terms that can be used by the TMC, the team needed to translate the traffic congestion recorded into Level of Service (LOS), and traffic density, or occupancy. The team enhanced the algorithm developed in Phase I by following a specific framework and pieces of algorithm to perform
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Zhang, Y., Kourtellis, A., Post, J., Tang, H., Yelchuri, K., & Porter, B. (2023). Corridor-Wide Surveillance Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems [Policy Brief]. University of South Florida. National Institute for Congestion Reduction. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89336
Zhang, Yu, Achilleas Kourtellis, Joseph Post, Hualong Tang, Keerthana Yelchuri, and Brian Porter. Corridor-Wide Surveillance Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems [Policy Brief]. University of South Florida. National Institute for Congestion Reduction, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89336.
Zhang, Yu, et al. Corridor-Wide Surveillance Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems [Policy Brief]. University of South Florida. National Institute for Congestion Reduction, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89336.
In the second phase of the project, the research team continued traffic data collection with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and dual sensors (RGB and thermal cameras) for roadways under normal operational conditions and during incident clearance. The research team conducted a thorough literature review of incident detection methods. Based on the rev
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Zhang, Y., Kourtellis, A., Post, J., Tang, H., Yelchuri, K., & Porter, B. (2023). Corridor-Wide Surveillance Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems. University of South Florida. National Institute for Congestion Reduction. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89333
Zhang, Yu, Achilleas Kourtellis, Joseph Post, Hualong Tang, Keerthana Yelchuri, and Brian Porter. Corridor-Wide Surveillance Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems. University of South Florida. National Institute for Congestion Reduction, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89333.
Zhang, Yu, et al. Corridor-Wide Surveillance Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems. University of South Florida. National Institute for Congestion Reduction, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89333.
Nearly 5,000 people are killed and more than 418,000 are injured in weather-related traffic incidents each year. Assessments of the effectiveness of statistical models applied to crash severity prediction compared to machine learning (ML) and deep learning techniques (DL) help researchers and practitioners know what models are most effective under
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Dataset
Ogungbire, A., Kalambay, P., Gajera, H., & Pulugurtha, S. S. (2023). Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Statistical Models for Weather-Related Crash Severity Prediction [supporting dataset] (Report No. 2320 23-32). Mineta Transportation Institute. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2320
Ogungbire, Abimbola, Panick Kalambay, Hardik Gajera, and Srinivas S. Pulugurtha. Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Statistical Models for Weather-Related Crash Severity Prediction [supporting dataset]. Report no. 2320 23-32. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2320.
Ogungbire, Abimbola, et al. Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Statistical Models for Weather-Related Crash Severity Prediction [supporting dataset]. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. 2320 23-32, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2320.
Driver process models play a central role in the testing, verification, and development of automated and autonomous vehicle technologies. Prior models developed from control theory and physics-based rules are limited in automated vehicle applications due to their restricted behavioral repertoire. Data-driven machine learning models are more capable
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Garcia, A., & McDonald, A. D. (2023). Enhancing Automated Vehicle Safety Through Testing with Realistic Driver Models. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73296
Garcia, Alfredo and Anthony D McDonald. Enhancing Automated Vehicle Safety Through Testing with Realistic Driver Models. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC), 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73296.
Garcia, Alfredo, and Anthony D McDonald Enhancing Automated Vehicle Safety Through Testing with Realistic Driver Models. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC), 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73296.
Automatic traffic monitoring is becoming an important investment for transportation specialists, especially as the overall volume of traffic continues to increase, as do crashes at intersections. Infrastructure cameras can be a good source of information for automatic monitoring of traffic situations at intersections. However, efficient computer vi
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Sarkar, A., Papakis, I., Herbers, E., & Viray, R. (2023). Development of an Infrastructure Based Data Acquisition System to Naturalistically Collect the Roadway Environment (Report No. 04-121). Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73407
Sarkar, Abhijit, Ioannis Papakis, Eileen Herbers, and Reginald Viray. Development of an Infrastructure Based Data Acquisition System to Naturalistically Collect the Roadway Environment. Report no. 04-121. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC), 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73407.
Sarkar, Abhijit, et al. Development of an Infrastructure Based Data Acquisition System to Naturalistically Collect the Roadway Environment. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC), 2023, Report no. 04-121, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73407.
This project introduces an innovative solution employing computer vision and machine learning algorithms to automate the roadside safety evaluation process. Utilizing pre-trained models such as VGG16 and images captured from Utah roadways, the research team develops a robust algorithm for automated safety evaluation that aligns with the FHWA rating
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Markovic, N., Rashidi, A., & Mashhadi, A. H. (2023). Intelligent Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways Using Automated Image and Video Analysis [Research Brief] (Report No. MPC 23-510). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73729
Markovic, Nikola, Abbas Rashidi, and Ali Hassandokht Mashhadi. Intelligent Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways Using Automated Image and Video Analysis [Research Brief]. Report no. MPC 23-510. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73729.
Markovic, Nikola, et al. Intelligent Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways Using Automated Image and Video Analysis [Research Brief]. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023, Report no. MPC 23-510, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73729.
The multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test, per AASHTO M 332, or as a supplement to M 320, has been widely implemented across the United States and in other parts of the world for assessing the rutting resistance of asphalt binder. Meanwhile, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has conducted wide-ranging MSCR testing since 2006 but
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Hajj, R., & Asadi, B. (2023). Review of Illinois Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery Data for Future Implementation (Report No. FHWA-ICT-23-020). Illinois Center for Transportation. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-027
Hajj, Ramez and Babak Asadi. Review of Illinois Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery Data for Future Implementation. Report no. FHWA-ICT-23-020. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2023. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-027.
Hajj, Ramez, and Babak Asadi Review of Illinois Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery Data for Future Implementation. Illinois Center for Transportation, 2023, Report no. FHWA-ICT-23-020, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/23-027.
New technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and machine learning, have been used to conduct imagery-based bridge inspections and evaluate damage on bridges. However, corrosion detection is still an open problem, and corrosion detection algorithms have only proven adequate in certain environments and conditions. The main goal of this p
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Tien, I., & Herndon, H. (2023). UAS-Assisted Inspection of Bridges for Corrosion Effects (Report No. FHWA-GA-23-2201). Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72841
Tien, Iris and Hana Herndon. UAS-Assisted Inspection of Bridges for Corrosion Effects. Report no. FHWA-GA-23-2201. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72841.
Tien, Iris, and Hana Herndon UAS-Assisted Inspection of Bridges for Corrosion Effects. Georgia. Department of Transportation. Office of Performance-Based Management & Research, 2023, Report no. FHWA-GA-23-2201, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72841.
Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety is a major concern in the United States, including the District of Columbia (DC), where CMVs make up 15% of traffic. This research uses a comprehensive approach, combining statistical analysis and machine learning techniques, to investigate the impact of road pavement conditions on CMV accidents. The study inte
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Dataset
Arhin, S., Manandhar, B., & Gatiba, A. (2023). Influence of Pavement Conditions on Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes [supporting dataset] (Report No. 23-38). San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2343
Arhin, Stephen, Babin Manandhar, and Adam Gatiba. Influence of Pavement Conditions on Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes [supporting dataset]. Report no. 23-38. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2343.
Arhin, Stephen, et al. Influence of Pavement Conditions on Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes [supporting dataset]. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. 23-38, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2343.
Roadside safety is a critical aspect of transportation management, with elements like rigid obstacles, guardrails, clear zones, and side slopes significantly impacting accident outcomes. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides a valuable rating system for Department of Transportation (DOTs), but the manual rating process is time-consumin
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Mashhadi, A. H., Markovic, N., & Rashidi, A. (2023). Intelligent Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways Using Automated Image and Video Analysis (Report No. MPC-669). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73316
Mashhadi, Ali Hassandokht, Nikola Markovic, and Abbas Rashidi. Intelligent Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways Using Automated Image and Video Analysis. Report no. MPC-669. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73316.
Mashhadi, Ali Hassandokht, et al. Intelligent Safety Assessment of Rural Roadways Using Automated Image and Video Analysis. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023, Report no. MPC-669, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73316.
Intersection-related traffic crashes and fatalities are major concerns for road safety. This project aimed to understand the major causes of conflicts at intersections by studying the intricate interplay between roadway agents. The approach involved using the current traffic camera systems to automatically process traffic video data. As manual anno
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Sonth, A., Sarkar, A., Jain, S., Bhagat, H., & Doerzaph, Z. (2023). Real-time Risk Prediction at Signalized Intersections Using a Graph Neural Network [Report] (Report No. 06-012). Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC). https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73406
Sonth, Akash, Abhijit Sarkar, Sparsh Jain, Hirva Bhagat, and Zachary Doerzaph. Real-time Risk Prediction at Signalized Intersections Using a Graph Neural Network [Report]. Report no. 06-012. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC), 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73406.
Sonth, Akash, et al. Real-time Risk Prediction at Signalized Intersections Using a Graph Neural Network [Report]. Safety through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center (UTC), 2023, Report no. 06-012, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73406.
Traditional safety assessment methodologies are profoundly dependent on reactive crash data. The Highway Safety Manual (HSM) approach recommends 3-5 worth of crash data before and after the implementation of safety countermeasures. Waiting for such a long period of time might not be feasible to address safety issues at various roadway facilities. F
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Ahmed, M., Mohamed, A., Li, L., Sigdel, M., & Maddineni, V. (2023). Rapid Safety Assessment Tool for Non-Conventional Roadway Designs and Emerging Technologies: Innovative Artificial Intelligence Application (Report No. WY- 2405F). Wyoming. Department of Transportation. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75474
Ahmed, Mohamed, Ahmed Mohamed, Lizhe Li, Mandip Sigdel, and Vamsi Maddineni. Rapid Safety Assessment Tool for Non-Conventional Roadway Designs and Emerging Technologies: Innovative Artificial Intelligence Application. Report no. WY- 2405F. Wyoming. Department of Transportation, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75474.
Ahmed, Mohamed, et al. Rapid Safety Assessment Tool for Non-Conventional Roadway Designs and Emerging Technologies: Innovative Artificial Intelligence Application. Wyoming. Department of Transportation, 2023, Report no. WY- 2405F, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/75474.
The performance of asphalt pavements decreases with time because of traffic loading and environmental conditions. Performance decay models are needed in pavement management systems to program pavement preservation and rehabilitation treatments to extend the service life and improve the performance of flexible pavements. Many factors affect pavement
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Dataset
Kassem, E. (2023). The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Pavement Engineering [supporting dataset] (Report No. 2021-M-UAF-2). Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC). https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/MNNA7G
Kassem, Emad. The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Pavement Engineering [supporting dataset]. Report no. 2021-M-UAF-2. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2023. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/MNNA7G.
Kassem, Emad The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Pavement Engineering [supporting dataset]. Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) (UTC), 2023, Report no. 2021-M-UAF-2, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/MNNA7G.
There are over 590,000 bridges dispersed across the roadway network that stretches across the United States alone. Each bridge with a length of 20 feet or greater must be inspected at least once every 24 months, according to the Federal Highway Act (FHWA) of 1968. This research developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based framework for bridge an
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Kulhandjian, H. (2023). AI-Based Bridge and Road Inspection Framework Using Drones (Report No. 23-28). San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2226
Kulhandjian, Hovannes. AI-Based Bridge and Road Inspection Framework Using Drones. Report no. 23-28. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2226.
Kulhandjian, Hovannes AI-Based Bridge and Road Inspection Framework Using Drones. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. 23-28, ROSA P. https://doi.org/10.31979/mti.2023.2226.
There are over 590,000 bridges dispersed across the roadway network that stretches across the United States alone. Each bridge with a length of 20 feet or greater must be inspected at least once every 24 months, according to the Federal Highway Act (FHWA) of 1968. This research developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based framework for bridge an
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Kulhandjian, H. (2023). AI-Based Bridge and Road Inspection Framework Using Drones [Research Brief] (Report No. 2226). San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72748
Kulhandjian, Hovannes. AI-Based Bridge and Road Inspection Framework Using Drones [Research Brief]. Report no. 2226. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72748.
Kulhandjian, Hovannes AI-Based Bridge and Road Inspection Framework Using Drones [Research Brief]. San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2023, Report no. 2226, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72748.
The emerging field of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) presents myriad opportunities for disrupting traditional modes of transport, including passenger travel to cargo logistics. However, its path to full-scale adoption is fraught with regulatory, market, and logistical challenges. This report presents a nuanced understanding of AAM's complexities and i
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Bridgelall, R., & Tolliver, D. (2023). Autonomous Aircraft: Challenges and Opportunities [Brief]. Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72612
Bridgelall, Raj and Denver Tolliver. Autonomous Aircraft: Challenges and Opportunities [Brief]. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72612.
Bridgelall, Raj, and Denver Tolliver Autonomous Aircraft: Challenges and Opportunities [Brief]. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72612.
Understanding the queue length and queuing time of ramp is important for transportation agencies to manage and operate the ramps with optimum performance. Since these data are collected with conventional sensors system such as coil, which are prone to error specially during the congestion. The increased deployment of cameras and recent advancements
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Tiwari, S., Rashidi, A., & Markovic, N. (2023). Evaluating Different Methods for Estimating Queue Length on Access Ramps (Report No. MPC-699). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72889
Tiwari, Sushant, Abbas Rashidi, and Nikola Markovic. Evaluating Different Methods for Estimating Queue Length on Access Ramps. Report no. MPC-699. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72889.
Tiwari, Sushant, et al. Evaluating Different Methods for Estimating Queue Length on Access Ramps. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023, Report no. MPC-699, ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72889.
Researchers used surveillance camera videos from four locations along Interstate Highway 15 in Utah to develop and evaluate the framework for using object detection and tracking algorithms. Researchers developed the framework by combining object detection and tracking to extract data from the access ramps. The framework uses the videos as input to
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Markovic, N., Rashidi, A., & Tiwari, S. (2023). Evaluating Different Methods for Estimating Queue Length on Access Ramps [Research Brief] (Report No. MPC 23-507 (project 699)). Mountain-Plains Consortium. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73021
Markovic, Nikola, Abbas Rashidi, and Sushant Tiwari. Evaluating Different Methods for Estimating Queue Length on Access Ramps [Research Brief]. Report no. MPC 23-507 (project 699). Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73021.
Markovic, Nikola, et al. Evaluating Different Methods for Estimating Queue Length on Access Ramps [Research Brief]. Mountain-Plains Consortium, 2023, Report no. MPC 23-507 (project 699), ROSA P. https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/73021.
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