Current ICT Project
Investigators:
  Prof. Ray Benekohal (Primary)
Project Title:
  Evaluation of Wireless Detection Systems at RR Crossings & Signalized Intersections
Start Date: 7/1/2008
End Date: 6/30/2010
Summary of Project:
  The performance of a wireless vehicle detection system under variety of traffic and environmental conditions is being evaluated. The detection system (Sensys brand) is being evaluated based on measure of effectiveness such as missed calls, false calls, stuck on calls, and dropped calls. Two intersections will be instrumented to do this evaluation. One of the locations is at an intersection close to a railroad grade crossing, and the other one is a typical intersection. The sensor’s potential as a backup to inductive loops that control the exit gates operation in a four quad-gate railroad crossing will be assessed.
Objective of Project:
  Evaluate the performance of wireless vehicle detection systems at railroad grade crossing locations as well as at signalized intersection.
Expected Outcome:
  The proposed research potentially would improve traffic operation and safety at railroad grade crossings and at signalized intersections. Accurate detection can reduce train-vehicle crashes at railroad crossings, increase on-time train operations, and improve traffic signal operation at intersections.
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Last Updated: 11/18/2009