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21st Century Operations Using 21st Century Technologies

Raising Awareness of Artificial Intelligence for Transportation Systems Management and Operations

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1. Report No.

FHWA-HOP-19-052

2. Government Accession No.

3. Recipient's Catalog No.

4. Title and Subtitle

Raising Awareness of Artificial Intelligence for Transportation Systems Management and Operations

5. Report Date

December 2019

6. Performing Organization Code

7. Author(s)

Douglas Gettman, Ph.D. (KH)

8. Performing Organization Report No.

9. Performing Organization Name and Address

Kimley-Horn and Associates
7740 N. 16th Street, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 850200

under contract to Cambridge Systematics Inc.

10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS)

11. Contract or Grant No.

DTFH61-16-D-00051

12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Operations
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590

13. Type of Report and Period Covered

Final Report

14. Sponsoring Agency Code

HOP

15. Supplementary Notes

FHWA Task Order Contracting Officer's Representative (TOCOR): Jimmy Chu

16. Abstract

This report introduces the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and potential areas of AI applications in Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations; documents successful AI applications and lessons learned in TMC operations; showcases TMCs using AI to improve their operations; and identifies needs for future studies on this topic. The report provides guidance to assist transportation agencies with better preparation for the potential impacts of AI on operational activities, resources, system needs, and decisionmaking.

17. Key Words

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Transportation System Management and Operations, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Deep Learning, Video Analytics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Automated Vehicles

18. Distribution Statement

No restrictions.

19. Security Classif. (of this report)

Unclassified

20. Security Classif. (of this page)

Unclassified

21. No of Pages

76

22. Price

N/A
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