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Measuring the dynamic displacements of a structure provides a comprehensive understanding of the structure, especially when subjected to different types of dynamic loading (i.e., wind, traffic, impact loads, blast loads). Despite their usefulness, direct displacement measurements are typically not collected...
The rapid increase in traffic volume and heavy vehicle loads is causing accelerated deterioration of pavement infrastructure worldwide. This research investigates the impact of overweight and dynamic axle loads on pavement performance, employing advanced weigh-in-motion (WIM) systems and machine learning...
Understanding ramp queue length and queuing time is important for transportation agencies to manage and operate the ramps with optimum performance. Since these data are collected with conventional sensor systems such as coils, they are prone to error, especially during traffic congestion. The increased...
The Office of Highway Policy Information of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publishes statistical data about motor vehicle registrations reported by the 50 states and District of Columbia. According to its 2020 publication, the 97.94% of vehicles in the State of North Dakota are registered as either...
Adverse weather has long been recognized as one of the major causes of motor vehicle crashes due to its negative impact on visibility and road surface. Providing drivers with real-time weather information is therefore extremely important to ensure safe driving in adverse weather. However, identification...
As part of this study, 15 intersections with approximately 60 cameras were to be configured to collect traffic volumes and speeds. All of these cameras are the newer VISION models. In addition, the objectives of the study include building enhancements to the existing NDSU Traffic Analysis Tool and to...
Prior to this project, The Grand Forks – East Grand Forks MPO and City of Grand Forks were using approximately 150 (38 intersections) of the City's existing traffic detection cameras for traffic data collection. These cameras were set up during Phase I, II, and IIIa of the study. The data reported...
The Grand Forks – East Grand Forks MPO contacted ATAC with regards to expanding the use of existing traffic detection cameras for traffic data collection. Prior to this project, the City of Grand Forks had 31 intersections comprising of 122 cameras set for traffic data collection purposes. As part...
The Grand Forks – East Grand Forks MPO contacted ATAC with regards to extending the use of existing traffic detection cameras for traffic data collection and archival. The City of Grand Forks currently has approx. 43 intersections where Autoscope cameras are being used for traffic signal actuation...
ATAC was contacted by the Grand Forks - East Grand Forks MPO with regards to using the existing traffic detection cameras for traffic data collection and archival. Thirty sample intersections were setup for data collection and monitored by ATAC staff. Detectors, detector stations, and detector functions...
