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Title:

Use of ITS for Operation of Roadway Segments in High Wind Conditions

Abstract:

The focus of this research is truck safety in high wind conditions, in particular the use of Intelligent Transportation System technology for operating roadway segments during high wind conditions. The high wind conditions frequently present throughout the state of Wyoming cause trucks to overturn and often cause the closure of the road, resulting in large delays and economic impacts. The paper examines how critical conditions can be identified, what the various levels of operations could be depending on these conditions, means of identifying at-risk vehicles, and the benefits of implementing the system.

Source(s):

86th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, University of Wyoming. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: 2007

Author:

Young, Liesman

Keywords:


Motorist warning system
Safety
Benefits
Traveler information

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