- Major Initiatives
- Traffic Data and Systems
- Transportation Systems Management and Operation
- Traffic Safety Engineering
The TOPS Lab is currently engaged in several interdisciplinary initiatives:
The TD&S research area has developed a variety of practitioner and research tools for:
- Accessing crash data
- Sharing traffic video with partner agencies
- Translating real-time law enforcement data for traffic management use
- Archiving and retrieving traffic flow data
- Managing winter weather event data
- Improving traveler information
The TSM&O research area leads a variety of on-going research and support initiatives:
- Facilitation of multi-state transportation coalitions (e.g., Great Lakes Transportation Operations Coalition from Ontario to Minnesota)
- ITS asset management systems development and support
- Evaluation and testing of emerging ITS technologies
- Design and support for traveler information systems
The TSE research area leads a variety of research including:
- Driving simulator research and studies for new traffic control devices or roadway configurations
- Roundabout safety and operations analysis
- Programmatic support for DOT safety programs
- Strategic Highway Safety Plan development support
- Flashing yellow arrow research
- New technology evaluation for signalized intersections