MnDOT researched streaming video practices to assist in upgrading still images to streaming video. Streaming video provides more context and visual information on traffic and road conditions for many different user groups.
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Roadway Debris Removal Devices on Freeway Incident Response Safety Team (FIRST) Vehicles
MnDOT is testing and evaluating three different off-the-shelf, low cost, debris removal devices on FIRST vehicles to determine the applicability of expanding to the metro area and greater Minnesota. The use of the debris removal device will enhance safety by providing the ability to move debris out of the roadway without having to get out of the truck on a roadway.
Work Zone Smart Vests for Worker Presence
A contractor in Minnesota initiated a test of the wearable vest for worker presence. An initial test is being conducted with four wearable vest sensors being used in an active work zone, which are supporting the testing of different types of applications in a virtual environment. Data from the sensors are being provided via a Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) feed to Waze but not to MnDOT.
Real-Time Arrow Board Status Information
In 2018, MnDOT conducted a one year pilot project through a contract with a vendor (Street Smart) that installed a monitoring device on 20 arrow boards that provided arrow board status information (e.g., right arrow on, left arrow on) to the vendor’s server. The arrow board status information from the server was then integrated with MnDOT’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) and then their Road Condition Reporting System (RCRS).
Freeway Closure Plans for Full Road Closures
MnDOT developed 525 freeway closures for the metro freeway system to be used during major incidents to help coordinate incident response by MnDOT and determine traffic control needs for a full road closure.
Model System Engineering Documents for Six Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Applications
MnDOT completed systems engineering documents for six ITS applications (dynamic message signs, video, traffic detection, communications and radio, flood warning, and ramp metering) for use in future project planning and implementation to ensure compliance of 23 CFR 940 and to address Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) readiness for Minnesota.