Download or read book Evaluation of Video Detection Systems and Development of Application Guidelines at Signalized Intersections written by PeiFeng Fu and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report documents the results of a study on evaluating three major video imaging vehicle detection systems (VIVDS) currently deployed in Nevada's urban areas. The report first provides a brief review of the features and functions of some major VIVDSs. The evaluation was based on videos collected at selected intersections in both Northern Nevada and Southern Nevada. The dataset included a total of 10 intersections consisting of 30 intersection approaches and about 48 hours of video for each approach. These videos were directly recorded with detection overlays from the VIVDSs at the sites. The detection accuracy was later verified manually by watching video playbacks in the lab. The performance of the VIVDS was assessed based on the accuracy level, taking into account the total missed and false detections. Missed and false detections were the two major sources of error considered in this study. Specific detection errors and possible causes were discussed for each site. Recommendations were provided for potentially reducing video detection errors. A set of guidelines were also provided for improving VIVDS' performance at existing intersections or future deployments.
Download or read book Evaluation of Selected Video Detection Systems at Signalized Intersections written by Jeromy L. Grenard and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Development and Evaluation of a Detection control System for Rural Intersections written by James A. Bonneson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluation of Stop Bar Video Detection Accuracy at Signalized Intersections written by Avery Rhodes and published by . This book was released on 2006-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In service Evaluation of a Detection control System for High speed Signalized Intersections written by Karl Zimmerman and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traffic engineers are often faced with operational and safety challenges at rural, high-speed signalized intersections. Vehicle-actuated control, combined with multiple advance detectors, is often used to improve operations and safety. However, this type of detection and control has not always resulted in a significant number of crashes. Crashes sometimes continue to occur at high-speed intersections, and delays to traffic movements can be unnecessarily long. An innovative detection-control system was developed for the Texas Department of Transportation to minimize both delay and crash frequency at rural intersections. This system was subsequently implemented at several intersections in Texas and its safety and operational benefits were evaluated. This report documents the findings and conclusions reached as a result of a three-year implementation project. The Detection-Control System was installed at each of eight intersections in Texas during the three-year period. Five of the intersections were suitable for a before-after study of safety and operational data. An evaluation of the before-after data indicated that the Detection-Control System was able to reduce delay by 14 percent, stop frequency by 9 percent, red-light violations by 58 percent, heavy-vehicle red-light violations by 80 percent, and severe crash frequency by 39 percent.
Download or read book Improving Stop Line Detection Using Video Imaging Detectors written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Department of Transportation and other state departments of transportation as well as cities nationwide are using video detection successfully at signalized intersections. However, operational issues with video imaging vehicle detection systems (VIVDS) products occur at some locations. The resulting issues vary but have included: camera contrast loss resulting in max-recall operation, failure to detect vehicles leading to excessive delay and red-light violations, and degraded detection accuracy during nighttime hours. This research resulted in the development of a formalized VIVDS test protocol and a set of performance measures that agencies can incorporate in future purchase orders and use to uniformly evaluate VIVDS products. It also resulted in the development of a VIVDS video library and conceptual plans for a field laboratory for future projects to deploy a range of VIVDS products at an operational signalized intersection. Researchers evaluated alternative VIVDS stop line detection designs and developed methods for enhancing the operation of VIVDS through adjustments in controller settings for day versus night versus transition periods, zone placement, and camera placement.
Download or read book Development of a Second Generation Detection control System for Safer Operation of High Speed Signalized Intersections written by Karl H. Zimmerman and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis project improved and evaluated a detection-control system (D-CS) for enhanced traffic safety at high speed signalized intersections. A literature review was conducted to identify potential enhancements to the D-CS control algorithm required to create the "second generation" D-CS algorithm. The needed enhancements included dilemma zone protection based on vehicle size, real-time dilemma zone changes, coordination, and real-time measures of effectiveness reporting. After selecting the most feasible enhancements, the control algorithm was modified and tested in the laboratory. Based on laboratory test results and refinements, a "second generation" D-CS control algorithm was developed capable of providing dilemma zone protection specific to vehicle type using a modified system to prevent max out during "Stage 2" operation.
Download or read book Evaluation of Vehicle Detection Systems for Traffic Signal System Operations written by Riannon L. Zender and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Typical vehicle detection systems used in traffic signal operations are comprised of inductive loop detectors. Because of costs, installation challenges, and operation and maintenance issues, many alternative "non-intrusive" systems have been developed and are now commercially available. Field-testing was conducted to evaluate eight alternative vehicle detection systems (four video, one radar, one infrared, and two hybrid) at the stop bar zone of a signalized intersection under six conditions: (a) daytime, (b) nighttime, (c) favorable conditions, (d) windy conditions, (e) rain, and (f) snow. With several exceptions, performance generally degraded in nighttime when compared with day light conditions, and in adverse versus favorable weather conditions. In general, radar and hybrid systems performed with the greatest accuracy.
Download or read book Evaluation of automated pedestrian detection at signalized intersections written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Development and Field Testing of an Automatic Turning Movement Identification System written by Ping Yi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today many intersections are operated based on data input from nonintrusive video detection systems. With those systems the video detectors can be easily deployed/modified for different application requirements. This research project is initiated to improve the convenience and coverage and reduce cost in turning movement data collection, by taking advantage of the existing video detection system at signalized intersections. This research involves hardware design and algorithm testing, where an automatic turning movement identification system (ATMIS) is developed to interface the current signal control system at each intersection. The ATMIS is tested in different scenarios with variations in intersection configuration and weather conditions. The turning movement data obtained from the system are compared with the ground truth by watching the synchronous video. While the average accuracy level in the first phase of tests for most intersection movements reached 90%, additional improvements in the algorithm and hardware design to handle large-sized vehicles, irregular geometrics and pedestrians, have further advanced the data accuracy to be over 95% for the entire intersection. The major problem leading to the errors is due to turning buses at small intersections, where the size of vehicles can cause false detections. We found an effective solution to this problem by adjusting the camera angle or height, but it was not done for every such case partly because it adds to the busy daily work for the city engineers and partly due to the low volume for the turning movements at small intersections, where the error can be contained in the ADT data. It has been demonstrated that the ATMIS algorithm can effectively address variations in geometrics within the scope of this project, with no obvious degrading impact on the accuracy level by normal rain and snow.
Download or read book Evaluation of Video Detection Systems written by Juan C. Medina and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traffic Engineering Handbook written by ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a complete look into modern traffic engineering solutions Traffic Engineering Handbook, Seventh Edition is a newly revised text that builds upon the reputation as the go-to source of essential traffic engineering solutions that this book has maintained for the past 70 years. The updated content reflects changes in key industry standards, and shines a spotlight on the needs of all users, the design of context-sensitive roadways, and the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. Additionally, this resource features a new organizational structure that promotes a more functionally-driven, multimodal approach to planning, designing, and implementing transportation solutions. A branch of civil engineering, traffic engineering concerns the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along roadways. Traffic flow, road geometry, sidewalks, crosswalks, cycle facilities, shared lane markings, traffic signs, traffic lights, and more—all of these elements must be considered when designing public and private sector transportation solutions. Explore the fundamental concepts of traffic engineering as they relate to operation, design, and management Access updated content that reflects changes in key industry-leading resources, such as the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASSHTO Policy on Geometric Design, Highway Safety Manual (HSM), and Americans with Disabilities Act Understand the current state of the traffic engineering field Leverage revised information that homes in on the key topics most relevant to traffic engineering in today's world, such as context-sensitive roadways and sustainable transportation solutions Traffic Engineering Handbook, Seventh Edition is an essential text for public and private sector transportation practitioners, transportation decision makers, public officials, and even upper-level undergraduate and graduate students who are studying transportation engineering.
Download or read book Evaluation of Video Detection Systems written by Juan C. Medina and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluation of Some Existing Technologies for Vehicle Detection written by Dan R. Middleton and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most vehicle detection today relies on inductive loop detectors (ILDs). However, problems with installation and maintenance of these detectors have necessitated evaluation of alternative detection systems. Replacing ILDs with better detectors requires a thorough evaluation of the alternatives. This evaluation included examination of the functional quality, reliability, and cost of these technologies as well as development of recommendations for application. Primary detection technologies included in this study are video image detection systems (VIDS), passive infrared, active infrared, passive magnetic, radar, Doppler microwave, passive acoustic, and ILDs. Results of new detector testing clearly indicate promising alternatives to ILDs, but the limitations of these new detectors must also be accepted. Researchers found that some technologies performed quite well while, in some cases, offering features that are more flexible than ILDs. These technologies include VIDS, passive infrared, active infrared, radar, Doppler microwave, and pulse ultrasonic.
Download or read book Highway Research Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assessment of Advanced Technologies for Relieving Urban Traffic Congestion written by Peter Davies and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 1991 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
