ODOT maintains and operates a statewide traveler information system called TripCheck. Local agencies can request access to enter construction, road conditions, and weather hazards into TripCheck Local Entry (TLE). Events entered into TLE appear on the statewide TripCheck traveler information website and are published by the TripCheck data portal.
2024
Drones Use for Better Vantage Point
A major benefit to using drones is being able to obtain a significantly better vantage point (i.e., “birds eye view”) while keeping employees away from dangerous conditions such as severe weather, flooded roads, slides, and confined spaces.
Legacy Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) Replaced with Intelligent Roadway Information System (IRIS) Open Source ATMS Software
Replaced a legacy ATMS with IRIS in North Dakota.
Roadway Debris Removal Devices
MoDOT has deployed 2 different off-the-shelf, low cost, debris removal devices on vehicles to 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.
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.