IDOT-ICT Research Showcase brings together industry, academia

10/14/2024 McCall Macomber

Written by McCall Macomber

Illinois Center for Transportation researchers shared their Illinois Department of Transportation-sponsored research at the IDOT-ICT Research Showcase on Wednesday, October 9.

The event allowed IDOT staff members to learn about research collaboration with the Bureau of Research and ICT.

Showcased IDOT-ICT projects included designing smart work zone systems, analyzing transit ridership, developing guidelines for dynamic message signs, advancing Illinois’ air mobility, predicting bridge deterioration, improving pavement design, and more.

IDOT and ICT bring together industry members, academic professionals and government agencies to improve the transportation system in Illinois and beyond. Altogether, they’ve completed over 320 joint projects, with over 40 scheduled to be in progress by this fall.

Their goal is to steer the development and implementation of cost-effective technologies that enhance safety, reduce congestion and minimize environmental impacts.

Examples of implementation include developing software, creating decision-making tools, training IDOT staff and contractors, developing steering committees, and updating IDOT’s policies, procedures and specifications.

Below is a full list of IDOT-ICT projects featured at the Research Showcase:


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This story was published October 14, 2024.