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Automating the Implementation of the Updated Grade Severity Rating System (GSRS) for Wyoming Mountain Passes (Mar 2023, MPC-23-496)
Vincent-Michael K. Ampadu, Muhammad Tahmidul Haq, and Khaled Ksaibati

Truck crashes on steep downgrades caused by excessive brake heating is an ongoing concern for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Crashes resulting from brake failure on downgrades cause a devastating toll on lives and property. To counter such crashes, WYDOT initiated a research project...

Wyoming Freight Movement System Vulnerabilities and ITS (Dec 2013, MPC-13-261)
Rhonda Young, Joel Liesman, David Lucke, and Shane Schieck

This report summarizes the work performed during the second phase of a two-phase research project. The first phase focused on two main areas: freight safety and wind vulnerability, and the identification of critical infrastructure. Phase I also tackled another major but less defined task in bringing...

Traffic Safety Vulnerability Information Platform for Highways in Mountainous Areas Using Geospatial Multimedia Technology (Dec 2008, MPC-08-209)
Suren Chen, Juhua Liu, Feng Chen, and Jun Wu

An integrated mobile testing study that utilized a large truck equipped with various testing equipment was conducted on Interstate I-70 in Colorado. The field study integrated wind measurement, vehicle dynamic monitoring and geospatial multimedia technology on a real-time and synchronized basis. Essential...

An Evaluation of the Impacts of ITS/CVO Technologies on Safety and the Associated Benefits Throughout the Supply Chain (Aug 2000, MPC-01-117A)
Brenda Lantz

This report contains a brief description of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and ITS technologies for Commercial Vehicle Operations (ITS/CVO). Second, it discusses previous literature regarding benefits of ITS/CVO for motor carriers, as well as managing the change due to technology. In addition...