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The Nebraska Transportation Center (NTC) integrates transportation research, education, and technology transfer programs across the four NU campuses, making it one of the largest university transportation centers in the region. The Mid-America Transportation Center and Midwest Roadside Safety Facility operate under NTC.
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Transportation Seminar Series
Innovative Data-Driven Solutions for Traffic Operations
Dr. Yao-Jan Wu
Friday, November 15, 2024
11:00 - 11:50 AM Central Time
Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510, Lincoln
Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160, Omaha (remote)
With the advent of ubiquitous technologies and the emergence of modern traffic sensors, one of the primary strategies of transportation agencies for maintaining the safety, mobility, and efficiency of a transportation system is to use Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies and innovative data-driven strategies. An efficient transportation system should keep a balance between mobility on freeways and accessibility on arterials. This presentation will discuss the innovative data-driven solutions developed by the Center for Applied Transportation Sciences (CATS) at the University of Arizona and how these solutions can help transportation engineers deal with common traffic operations and safety issues on both freeways and arterials in Arizona. In addition, the presentation will also cover how CATS collaborates with multiple local jurisdictions to deal with larger transportation issues with specific strategies and a clear vision.
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Bicycles & Pedestrians
Safely and comfortably integrating pedestrians and cyclists.
Highways
Addressing the challenges of today's highways.
Pavements
Extend the life of existing pavements and optimize the surface.
Work Zones
Eliminating injuries and fatalities at work zones.
Economics
Reliable, efficient transportation ensures the vitality of the economy.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Railroad
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Logistics
Optimizing the flow of goods across the nation.
Roundabouts
Safer for both drivers and pedestrians than traditional intersections.
Freight
Safe and efficient movement of freight across the nation.
Multimodal Transportation
Utilizing multiple different modes of transportation.
Structures
Design, build, and maintain integral transportation structures.