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Systems Engineering Development & Integration
Our Systems Engineering Development and Integration program advances rural transportation with its research on integrating hardware, software and communication systems into rural transportation systems. We analyze, engineer and develop solutions by utilizing numerous technologies such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
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9 Projects
WSRTC Meeting Coordination, Western States Forum Travel Support and Website Maintenance (Task Order 13)
Started April, 2020
The objective of this project is to provide administrative and technical assistance to the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC).. .
See Full Project »Professional Capacity Building for Communications Systems Phase 5
Started April, 2020
This project will have an educational and professional capacity building focus and its primary goal is to have leading subject matter experts provide a hands-on learning experience in communications for rural ITS engineers and technicians.
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California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) Phase 8
Started February, 2020
The objective of this project is to conduct technology transfer activities and incubator projects to demonstrate ITS technologies for the Rural California/Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) project.. .
See Full Project »WSRTC Meeting Coordination, Western States Forum Travel Support and Website (Task Order 10)
Started March, 2017
The objective of this project is to provide administrative and technical assistance to the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC).. .
See Full Project »Integration of Aviation AWOS with RWIS, Phase 3
Started February, 2017
The objective of this project is to assist the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with ongoing development of Aviation WeatherShare, a weather information and forecasting website.. .
See Full Project »California and Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) Phase 7
Started February, 2017
The objective of this project is to conduct technology transfer activities and incubator projects to demonstrate ITS technologies for the Rural California/Oregon Advanced Transportation Systems (COATS) project.. .
See Full Project »Professional Capacity Building for Communications Systems Phase 4
Started December, 2016
The purpose of this project is to continue WTI’s work with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to determine the detailed content of prospective courses for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) engineers at Caltrans, identify suitable contractors to deliver the courses, and evaluate the courses.. .
See Full Project »Rural Traveler Information, One-Stop Shop, Phase 3
Started March, 2016
The goal of this overall project is to develop and evaluate a one-stop shop traveler information platform to assist planning of rural trips. The emphasis of this phase of the project is to refine and expand (data) coverage of the One-Stop Shop..
See Full Project »Weathershare, Phase 4
Started March, 2016
The goal of WeatherShare Phase 4 is to continue to develop the WeatherShare prototype system to match the needs of Caltrans maintenance and operations personnel in terms of combining functionality of WeatherShare, SCAN WebTM and SCAN SentryTM into a single, open system.. .
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62 Projects
WSRTC Meeting Coordination, Western States Forum Travel Support & Website Maintenance (Task Order 8)
Started March, 2016
The purpose of this project is to coordinate meetings and maintain the website for the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC), and to provide support for the Western States Forum.
Visit the forum website http://www.westernstatesforum.org. .
See Full Project »WSRTC Meeting Coordination Western States Forum Travel Support and Website Maintenance Task Order 5
Started August, 2014
The objective of this project is to coordinate meetings and maintain the website for the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC), as well as provide support for the annual Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum. .
See Full Project »Professional Capacity Building for Communication System, Phase 3
Started July, 2014
The goal of this project is to update the curriculum and conduct further training for Rural ITS communications in order to build the professional capacity of rural ITS engineers.
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See Full Project »California and Oregon Advanced Transportation System (COATS), Phase 6
Started June, 2014
COATS Phase 6 provided research and support activities to help California and Oregon achieve the COATS vision. These activities included: promoting technology transfer, investigating traveler information data quality, and evaluating the Fredonyer Pass icy curve warning system.
Technology transfer activities were centered on the growth and continuation of the annual Western States Forum. The evaluation of the Fredonyer Pass ICWS analyzed long-term speed and crash trends to establish true effectiveness of the system in terms of increased driver vigilance and reduced crashes
Road Weather for QuickMap
Started April, 2014
The focus of this project was to develop, for display in QuickMap, weather layers similar to those shown in the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC) One-Stop-Shop (OSS). Since layers in QuickMap were presented using Keyhole Markup Language (KML), it was desirable that these weather layers also be presented via KML so that they would be be readily usable. The relevant current weather layers in the WSRTC OSS were: Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, 1 Hour Precipitation, 24 Hour Precipitation, Advanced Hydrological Prediction Service 24 Hour Precipitation, and Wind
See Full Project »WSRTC Meeting Coordination, Western States Forum Travel Support and Website Maintenance, Task Order 4
Started May, 2013
The objective of this project is to assist the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium with specific tasks, including meeting coordination, website maintenance and the Western States Forum.. .
See Full Project »Weathershare, Phase 3
Started July, 2012
The objective of this project is to update the WeatherShare prototype system to match the needs of Caltrans maintenance and operations personnel.. .
See Full Project »Responder, Phase 3 Deployment Assistance
Started July, 2012
The objective of this project is to update the Responder prototype system to match current technology and enable greater use of the system.. .
See Full Project »Weathershare Phase 3 – UTC
Started July, 2012
The objective of this project is to update the WeatherShare prototype system to match the needs of Caltrans maintenance and operations personnel.. .
See Full Project »Rural Traveler Information (One-Stop Shop), Phase 2
Started October, 2011
The goal of this project is to investigate the expansion of a prototype information delivery mechanism throughout the western states region consisting of California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada.. .
See Full Project »California and Oregon Advanced Transportation System (COATS), Phase 5
Started September, 2011
The final report summarizes the major activities from Phase 5, including the Western States Forum and other general technology transfer activities, identification of Bluetooth reader deployment sites for future evaluation, a survey of automated safety warning devices and development of a regional ICM planning process.. .
See Full Project »ROCS, Phase 4 – UTC
Started July, 2011
The objective of this fourth phase of the Roadkill Observation Collection System (ROCS) project will be to implement the PDA based version of ROCS from Phase 3 on a Google Android –based smart-phone.. .
See Full Project »Professional Capacity Building for Communications System, Phase 2
Started June, 2011
The goal of this project is to develop, deliver, and evaluate a training curriculum on plant wired ITS communication technologies for rural ITS engineers and technicians.. .
See Full Project »WSRTC Meeting Coordination and Website Maintenance
Started June, 2011
The objective of this project is to coordinate meetings and maintain a website for the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC).. .
See Full Project »Evaluating the Effectiveness of Winter Chemicals on Reducing Crashes in Idaho
Started April, 2011
This research was performed for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) to investigate the safety issues involved with winter maintenance and to identify the most cost-effective and environmentally sound ways of using winter chemicals. The results are summarized in detail in the final report. Through lab testing, it was determined that the performance difference between salt brines and solid salts was insignificant, but brines posed less risk to vehicles, infrastructure and the natural environment
See Full Project »Jackson Hole Highway: A Mitigation Assessment for Animal Movement and Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Started April, 2011
WTI evaluated three highways in Jackson Hole outside of Grand Teton National Park to assess the best locations for wildlife crossing mitigation.. .
See Full Project »Rural Traveler Information (One Stop Shop), Phase 2 – UTC
Started January, 2011
The goal of this project is to investigate the expansion of a prototype information delivery mechanism throughout the western states region consisting of California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada.. .
See Full Project »Integration of AWOS w/RWIS, Phase 2 – UTC
Started January, 2011
The focus of this project was the development of a prototype system that integrates weather data from aviation Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) and surface transportation Roadside Weather Information System (RWIS), as well as surface and aloft weather forecasts alerts and warnings, satellite and radar imagery, roadside cameras and more. In addition to system development, the project team conducted a business case analysis, researched additional sources of relevant data, documented detailed system requirements, analyzed gaps in existing weather station coverage, and used three separate mechanisms to evaluate the system. Results of the evaluation and gap analysis are described in detail in the final report.
See Full Project »Professional Capacity Building for Communications Systems, Phase 2
Started January, 2011
The goal of this project is to develop, deliver, and evaluate a training curriculum on plant wired ITS communication technologies for rural ITS engineers and technicians.. .
See Full Project »California and Oregon Advanced Transportation System (COATS), Phase 5 – UTC
Started January, 2011
The final report summarizes the major activities from Phase 5, including the Western States Forum and other general technology transfer activities, identification of Bluetooth reader deployment sites for future evaluation, a survey of automated safety warning devices and development of a regional ICM planning process.. .
See Full Project »Western States Forum 2011 Event: Preparation and Outreach – UTC
Started January, 2011
The goal of this project is to facilitate preparation and outreach efforts related to the 2011 Western States Forum.. .
See Full Project »Western States One-Stop Shop for Rural Traveler Information
Started September, 2010
Within this project, a website was developed to display Clarus ESS data, along with other information streams such as DOT Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) field elements, CCTV, planned and active closures, incidents, weather sensor readings from non-DOT sources, National Weather Service forecast information, etc. covering all of California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada. The developed product displays weather information for this region in a manner that is easily accessed and understood by users
See Full Project »Coordinated Speed Management Systems to Reduce Speed-Related Crashes on Rural Roadways: Augmented Speed Enforcement (ASE)
Started June, 2010
As described in the final report, the purpose of the augmented Speed Enforcement (aSE) project was to detect and warn speeding vehicles in a work zone and provide warnings to work zone workers. The system developed by Montana State University consists of 28 orange traffic drums (called smart drums or sDrums) that were positioned adjacent to the orange cones marking the work zone lane closure. When the system detects a speeding vehicle approaching, it synchronously flashes the orange lights on top of the drums, warning the driver to slow down and the workers of a speeding vehicle
See Full Project »Automated Safety Warning System Controller, Phase II
Started April, 2010
As described in the final report, the controller developed and tested in phase 2 allows for remote access and administration via standard IP-based connections established through POTS dialup or direct connection to wired access points, but is not dependent on those connections for operation. In other words, the controller will remain locally
operable in the event that “outside” communication is unavailable for whatever reason. Even if a communication link to the outside is unavailable, the controller will continue to monitor and control its associated devices
Modeling Effective, Efficient and Sustainable Emergency Medical Service System for Rural Areas – UTC
Started March, 2010
As described in the final report, This modeling approach developed through this project could be used to produce an optimized output (after iterations) which accounts for various factors which affect EMS service in a given area. In addition, the compartmentalized nature of the overall modeling approach would allow for different factors to be employed and changed on an individual basis yet still interact with others overall. Collectively, the individual models and the simulation would produce a number of outputs, including performance metrics, budget information, resource needs and allocations, and data to support GIS mapping, among other items.
This work also identified a series of potential barriers which could present challenges to the eventual implementation of a modeling approach based on the conceptual framework developed
See Full Project »Automated Safety Warning System Controller, Phase 2 – UTC
Started January, 2010
As described in the final report, the controller developed and tested in phase 2 allows for remote access and administration via standard IP-based connections established through POTS dialup or direct connection to wired access points, but is not dependent on those connections for operation. In other words, the controller will remain locally operable in the event that “outside” communication is unavailable for whatever reason. Even if a communication link to the outside is unavailable, the controller will continue to monitor and control its associated devices
See Full Project »RWIS Implementation Plan
Started December, 2008
The goal of this project is to document how the Alaska Department of Transportation developed and deployed its RWIS system, and to provide recommendations for its future use.. .
See Full Project »Signage and Visitor Access Strategy
Started September, 2008
Rural Traveler Information (One Stop Shop), Phase 1
Started September, 2008
The objective of this project is to put a variety of real-time information together in a single web-based location in a user-friendly format. This will provide travelers making a trip in or through rural areas access to current travel information on a route-specific basis, customized for a specific origin and destination, enabling drivers to travel more safely and with a minimum of delay..
See Full Project »Professional Capacity Building for Communication Systems
Started September, 2008
The goal of this project is to provide training and build the professional capacity of rural ITS engineers and technicians by developing and delivering a hands-on rural ITS communications course.. .
See Full Project »Roadkill Observation Collection System, Phase III – UTC
Started April, 2008
Portable TMC-TMS Communications Demonstration – UTC
Started March, 2008
The general goal of the project is to present to Caltrans/other DOT technical staff a number of new, viable alternatives for TMC-TMS communications in a (semi-) realistic, portable demonstration environment using real ITS equipment. The primary outcome of the project is the demonstration, with the system itself and associated documentation as related deliverables..
See Full Project »Deploying Portable Traveler Information Systems
Started March, 2008
Provide expertise and support to the California Center for Innovative Transportation (CCIT) on a project looking at deploying portable, remotely controlled, changeable message signs that provide real-time delay information at critical times and locations as part of an integrated advanced traveler information system (ATIS).. .
See Full Project »WTI System Engineering and Integration of Transportation Technology Program (SEITTP) – UTC
Started November, 2007
This project is the second phase of the study examining the establishment of the WTI Systems Engineering and Integration of Transportation Technology Program (SEITTP). The purpose of this project is to address the decisions reached in the initial feasibility study conducted in Phase 1 and the development and status of the current systems engineering program area at WTI..
See Full Project »Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road-Kill Data, Phase 3
Started September, 2007
The objective of this project was to conduct a third phase of development of the Roadkill Observation Collection System, specifically to develop software, servers, and protocols that will facilitate transfer, storage and analysis of the data.. .
See Full Project »PDA Data Collection Package
Started August, 2007
Develop hands-free electronic data collection and reporting equipment and procedures to replace hand-written methods for Emergency Relief for Federally Owned (ERFO) Roads Damage Site Reports (DSRs), bridge inspections and field surveys.. .
See Full Project »Facilitating Special Event Congestion Management in Small Communities – UTC
Started August, 2007
The overall objective of this project is to develop and field test strategies and models that small urban and rural communities can use to reduce traffic congestion during special events.. .
See Full Project »Transportation Toolkit: United We Ride Project
Started August, 2007
Enhance the coordination/consolidation process to improve specialized and public transportation systems in Montana. This will be accomplished by surveying Transportation Advisory Committees (TACs) in the state to determine their needs and creating a set of tools to assist them with their processes, providing training events for stakeholders, and developing a system to manage communication among the agencies involved..
See Full Project »Integration of Aviation Automated Weather Observation System with RWIS – UTC
Started August, 2007
The overall goal of this project is to identify the benefits and costs of integrating AWOS/ASOS meteorological data with RWIS weather data, and to create and test a prototype of an integrated system.. .
See Full Project »Mobile Communication Briefcase – UTC
Started July, 2007
The general goal of the project is to determine if a mobile communications briefcase system is viable using an open architecture and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) equipment.. .
See Full Project »Integration of Aviation Automated Weather Observation System with RWIS
Started June, 2007
The overall goal of this project is to identify the benefits and costs of integrating AWOS/ASOS meteorological data with RWIS weather data, and to create and test a prototype of an integrated system.. .
See Full Project »Ant Colony Optimization for Transportation Optimization Problems – UTC
Started June, 2007
The overall objective of this project is to formalize, test and enhance propagation estimate techniques used to select the optimal placement of communications infrastructure using artificial intelligence.
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Systems Engineering Development & Integration Lab, Phase II – UTC
Started May, 2007
Western States Rural Transportation Implementers Forum – UTC
Started April, 2007
MANETs for Rural Public Safety
Started March, 2007
The overall objective of this project is to enhance or develop a routing protocol for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks and conduct proof-of-concept demonstration of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks, as a method for enhancing wireless communications for law enforcement agencies in remote, rural locations.. .
See Full Project »An Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road-Kill Data
Started August, 2006
Advanced CMS
Started July, 2006
To develop a new standard and specification for Caltrans Changeable Message Signs (CMS), incorporating the advances in technology and communications over the last twenty years, while trying to ensure that the benefits of standardization, such as spare parts, training and volume purchase discounts, are achieved.. .
See Full Project »An Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road-Kill Data – UTC
Started July, 2006
Automated Safety Warning System Controller
Started July, 2006
WTI will conduct research to develop an “Automated Safety Warning System Controller” that will interface with roadside sensors and signs. The controller will collect automated data and apply best practice algorithms to analyze sensor data and actuate related warning messages and signals..
See Full Project »Redding Responder, Phase 2
Started June, 2006
To evaluate and prepare for full corporate deployment of the Responder System, an at-scene incident information collection, sharing, and incident support information framework for remote rural areas.. .
See Full Project »Weathershare, Phase 2
Started June, 2006
To evaluate and prepare for full corporate deployment of the WeatherShare system – a project to streamline and integrate available road weather data in the Northern California area into a single source easily accessible by incident responders and potentially the traveling public.. .
See Full Project »An Integrated PDA/GPS System to Collect Standardized Road Kill Data, Phase 2
Started May, 2006
To adapt the prototype data collection software designed in Phase I and to conduct a Phase II pilot study of field-rugged PDA/GPS units that will enable transportation agencies, natural resource management agencies, and other interested parties to easily collect spatially accurate animal road kill data.. .
See Full Project »Improve Communications Between TMC & TMS Elements in a Rural Environment Through a System that is Deployable Statewide
Started May, 2006
To assist the California Department of Transportation by identifying solutions to communication challenges between TMCs and TMS field devices in rural areas.. .
See Full Project »511 in YNP
Started October, 2004
To automate the data collection of traveler information for Yellowstone National Park (YNP) and to make this information available to visitors via the Montana 511 system so that they can access up-to-date travel information.. .
See Full Project »Big Sky Snow Express Transportation Development Plan (TDP)
Started August, 2004
To provide support for the development of new routes and a schedule for the Snow Express transportation system in Big Sky, Montana, and assist with the development of a Transportation Development Plan (TDP).. .
See Full Project »National Center for Integration and Systems Engineering of Transportation Technology Feasibility Study
Started March, 2004
The objective of this study is to determine the feasibility of creating a National Center for Integration and Systems Engineering of Transportation Technology (NCISETT). This center will be dedicated to developing and promoting a systems engineering approach to the integration and deployment and evaluation of complex transportation technologies..
See Full Project »Redding Responder
Started June, 2003
Develop and implement an at-scene data collection system for Caltrans District 2.. .
See Full Project »Weathershare
Started May, 2003
The objective of this project is to streamline currently available weather data from Caltrans Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) sites, National Weather Service sites, the U.S. Forest Service, and other sources available in the Redding area into one accessible source in a manner that is easily accessible by incident responders and potentially the traveling public..
See Full Project »Evaluation of ITS Technologies in Rural Work Zones – Showcase Evaluation #12
Started April, 2003
To explore applicable ITS solutions for rural highway work zones and to develop a prototype system for real-time delay estimation and information dissemination for a two-lane highway work zone with a lane closure where a pilot car manages traffic… .
See Full Project »Transportation Research Applications and Instrumentation Laboratory (TRAIL)
Started October, 2002
The Western Transportation Institute’s Transportation Research, Applications and Instrumentation Laboratory (TRAIL) will demonstrate and evaluate various data acquisition, control systems, information delivery, and management systems in a small urban and rural environment. Systems will be deployed that relate to weather and winter mobility, highway infrastructure design and maintenance, wildlife and ecology, commercial vehicle operations, emergency medical services and public transportation. TRAIL will be developed and deployed in multiple phases with Phases 1 and 2 being deployed locally at Montana State University-Bozeman
See Full Project »Galavan Service Improvement Plan
Started December, 2001
To develop a comprehensive service improvement plan for Galavan, a local transportation provider for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.. .
See Full Project »Effects of Alternative Transportation Modes and Vehicles on Visitor Experience in Yellowstone National Park
Started November, 2001
A user-centered design process will be used to document requirements, develop low fidelity prototypes, and perform initial formative evaluation of an interactive Visit Enhancement System that could be used by visitors touring on alternative transportation modes in Yellowstone National Park.. .
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