Expanding TTI’s Research Reach FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) urban research and implementation offices foster local agency cooperation and help assure implementable research results. Beyond its headquarters in Bryan/College Station, TTI supports eight urban offices across Texas; one urban office in Washington, D.C.; and two international offices in Doha,…
Clear the Way! Emergency Vehicles En Route FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) During an emergency, seconds matter. However, navigating through busy urban arterials may sometimes be a tricky task for emergency response vehicles, particularly through busy intersections. In 2021, of the 633,499 roadway crashes in Texas, nearly 37 percent occurred at intersections, emphasizing the…
Just How Effective Are Peak-Hour Lanes? FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the United States. With a population of over 7.5 million people — and growing — the area has rapidly become a desirable place for families and businesses to locate…
TTI Provides Technical Assistance Study on Railway Grade Crossings in Mexico FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) Mexico’s national railway network consists of 16,700 miles of railway lines. Following a restructuring and privatization completed in 1998, the system is operated under long-term concessions to the federal government. The restructuring has resulted in the steady growth…
Do Not Enter! You’re Driving the Wrong Way FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) Few scenarios are more terrifying for a motorist than encountering someone driving the wrong way on a freeway. When a crash occurs because of wrong-way driving (WWD), the results are often catastrophic. Such was the case on March 15, 2011, when…
AI in the Sky: Satellites, Imaging, New Technology Applications in Transportation FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) If you watch police procedurals on television, you’ve probably seen an episode where traffic cameras play a pivotal role in solving the crime. Usually, an analyst zooms in to identify the perpetrator’s license plate, providing the clue needed…
Visualizing Disruptions on Our Roadways FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) Roadway congestion continues to be a frustration for drivers across the nation. Delays and slowdowns caused by crashes, extreme weather or even road debris dramatically affect the reliability of the transportation system and can add grueling hours to commuter drive times. While congestion may…
Communication Is Key — TTI Mobility Coordinator Eases the Burden of Construction in Waco FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) Since 2012, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has conducted the My35 Construction Project along I-35 in Central Texas. Called “Main Street Texas” for the vital role the corridor plays in international commerce, I-35 is…
Visualizing (and Simplifying) the Future of Transportation Planning FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) For many years, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) has provided travel demand model (TDM) technique support for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) as the base of the urban transportation planning process. The TDM is critical to the transportation planning…
TTI News FROM VOLUME 58, NUMBER 3 (2022) TTI Researchers Participate in TRB SETT Conference Several TTI researchers participated in the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB’s) Sustainability and Emerging Transportation Technology (SETT) Conference. TRB hosted the conference May 31–June 2 at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, Calif. “TTI was well represented at the…
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