Aurora Program (2025-2029)

The Aurora Program is a partnership of highway agencies which, beginning in 1996, collaborate on research, development, and the deployment of road weather information systems to improve the efficiency, safety, and reliability of surface transportation. Aurora’s initiatives are funded by member agencies to conduct research that serves the needs of its members who meet twice per year to set the agenda for road weather information systems (RWIS) research, keep informed about progress on program initiatives, and discuss solutions for common in-the-field problems. Newly selected initiatives are led by “champion” member agencies, managed by committees of Aurora members, and funded out of the pooled fund. Aurora has a strong relationship with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and its Snow and Ice Pooled Fund Cooperative Program (SICOP). In addition, Aurora coordinates with the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the National Severe Storm Laboratory, the ITS America, Clear Roads and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Furthermore, Aurora works closely with industry as well as university based research organizations. This forum facilitates the sharing of technological and institutional experiences gained from RWIS programs conceived and initiated by each participating entity. OBJECTIVES: The cooperative and collaborative objective of the Aurora Program is to promote an efficient use of resources rather than a series of independent initiatives. The synergistic effect of this forum is an accelerated implementation of road weather programs as well as the integration and operationalized use of weather data in transportation management, safety, and in serving progressive levels of connected and automated transportation.

Language

  • English

Project

  • Status: Programmed
  • Funding: $850000
  • Contract Numbers:

    TPF-5(543)

  • Sponsor Organizations:

    Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

    Research Development & Technology Transfer
    3132 Channel Dr
    Juneau, AK  United States 

    Iowa Department of Transportation

    800 Lincoln Way
    Ames, IA  United States  50010

    Kansas Department of Transportation

    Eisenhower State Office Building
    700 SW Harrison Street
    Topeka, KS  United States  66603-3754

    Michigan Department of Transportation

    Van Wagoner Building
    425 W. Ottawa Street
    Lansing, MI  United States  48909

    Missouri Department of Transportation

    1617 Missouri Blvd.
    P.O. Box 270
    Jefferson City, MO  United States  65102

    Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

    Keystone Building
    400 North Street
    Harrisburg, PA  United States  17120

    Utah Department of Transportation

    4501 South 2700 West
    Project Development
    Salt Lake City, UT  United States  84114-8380

    Wisconsin Department of Transportation

    PO Box 7910
    4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Room 104
    Madison, WI  United States  53707-7910

    Delaware Department of Transportation

    800 S Bay Road
    P.O. Box 778
    Dover, DE  United States  19903
  • Project Managers:

    Clute, Khyle

  • Start Date: 0
  • Expected Completion Date: 0
  • Actual Completion Date: 0

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01932995
  • Record Type: Research project
  • Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
  • Contract Numbers: TPF-5(543)
  • Files: RIP
  • Created Date: Oct 8 2024 3:15PM