Connected Autonomous Traffic Signal Control Algorithms for Trucks and Fleet Vehicles

The standards and protocols of CAV (connected-autonomous vehicles) technologies are currently in development, with limited number of tests and implementations. The installation of CAV hardware/software in traffic signals in Wyoming creates opportunities for developing methods and algorithms that would help the State's unique transportation challenges. ConnexUs Lear connected-vehicle hardware will first be installed at six signalized intersections near freeway interchange ramps in Evanston, Rock Springs, Rawlins, Laramie and Cheyenne. This study will review the current protocols and recommend options applicable to Wyoming conditions. It will analyze, assess and develop traffic control algorithms that would use CAV technologies to improve operations and safety through signalized intersections. The focus will be on optimizing operations of freight and emergency vehicles through signalized intersections. The analyzed strategies will include emergency preemption, speed harmonization and freight priority. Other strategies that would improve traffic and operations will also be assessed for future implementation. The developed control algorithms will be tested in a virtual environment (through traffic microsimulation and driving simulation) and the recommendations for field implementation will be provided. The researchers will work closely with WYDOT engineers to develop control protocols that would have significant practical applications. The programs will be tested on the six signalized intersections, but the transferability to other locations will also be explored. Furthermore, because of the importance of these technologies on the national level, this study will benefits transportation agencies across the U.S., especially those that face similar transportation challenges.

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Language

English

Project

Status: Active
Funding: $148866
Contract Numbers:
RS03219

69A3551747108
Sponsor Organizations:
Wyoming Department of Transportation

5300 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY United States 82009-3340

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590
Managing Organizations:
Dept. of Civil and Architectural Engineering

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY United States

Mountain-Plains Consortium

North Dakota State University
P.O. Box 6050, Department 2880
Fargo, ND United States 58108-6050
Project Managers:
Splindler, Christina

Kline, Robin
Performing Organizations:
Mountain-Plains Consortium

North Dakota State University
P.O. Box 6050, Department 2880
Fargo, ND United States 58108-6050

Wyoming Department of Transportation

5300 Bishop Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY United States 82009-3340
Principal Investigators:
Zlatkovic, Milan

Ahmed, Mohamed
Start Date: 20190114
Expected Completion Date: 20201231
Actual Completion Date: 0
USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
Source Data: MPC-599

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Algorithms; Autonomous vehicles; Connected vehicles; Driving simulators; Emergency vehicles; Freight traffic; Microsimulation; Optimization; Signalized intersections; Traffic signal control systems; Truck traffic; Vehicle fleets
Geographic Terms: Wyoming
Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01732204
Record Type: Research project
Source Agency: Wyoming Department of Transportation
Contract Numbers: RS03219, 69A3551747108
Files: UTC, RiP, STATEDOT
Created Date: Feb 26 2020 2:03PM