The TOPS Laboratory provides several services related to Traffic and Safety Engineering. The following describes the core service areas the TOPS Laboratory supports:
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Core Service Area 1: Traffic Operations & Safety Engineering
- Microscopic Traffic Modeling
- 3D/4D Modeling of Transportation Systems
- Signal System Design & Timing Plan Support
- Safety Audits
- Hazard Elimination Projects
- Crash Analysis Support
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Studies
- Local Community Speed Studies
- Driver Behavior/Comprehension Studies
- Human Factors Studies
- Full-Scale Driver Simulation Studies
- Work Zone Congestion Management
- Variable Speed Limits Research
- Winter Related VMS Use
- Traffic Inventory (Speed Zones, Pavement Marking, etc.)
- Traveler Warning and Information Services
- Functional Performance Measures System Resources
Core Service Area 2: Traffic Operations Technology & Services Development
- Public–Private Partnerships
- Real-World Transportation Product Research and Development
- Develop Proof of Concept / Beta Testing
- Product Testing and Evaluation
- Market Research
- Hardware-in-the-loop (real-time integration between hardware and analysis programs)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Related Product Evaluation
Core Service Area 3: Traffic Operations Program Review
- External Independent Review of Traffic Ops. And Safety Related Deliverables
- State Traffic Operations Plan (STOP) Audit Support
- Geometric Improvements Evaluation
- Operations Enhancements Evaluation
- Operations Related Program Evaluation
- Access Management Support
Core Service Area 4: Traffic Operations Policy Support
- State / Federal Legislative Impact Analysis
- Communications and Outreach Planning Analysis
- Enforcement Community Coordination
Core Service Area 5: Traffic Operations Program Administration
- Grant Application Writing
- Event / Conference Coordination Support
- Outreach Development Support
- Website / Multimedia Development
- Technology Transfer
Core Service Area 6: Knowledge Management
- Training Curriculum Development
- Conduct Training Courses
- Transportation Operations Manual Development
- Information Clearinghouse (Training, on-line traffic resources, etc.)
Core Service Area 7: Transportation Operations Data Management
- Transportation Operations Data Management
- Archived Data Management System Development and Support
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Based Transportation Applications Development
- Transportation Related Data Collection (e.g., traffic counts, license plate surveys, speed, safety belt use, etc.)
- Prototyping of Data Management Tools