Research and Field-Testing of Vehicle-Traffic Control with Limited-Capacity Connected/Autonomous Vehicles Overview Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are believed to have great promise for the future of urban traffic control, and much research has been conducted in the past decade on the possibilities CAVs present for improving traffic flow in cities. However, the primary focus has…
Crowdsourcing Parking Data for Micromobility Vehicles Overview As dockless micromobility services become more commonplace, so too are instances of mis-parked bikes and scooters, and associated complaints from other travelers and residents. Concerns over problems with parking are responsible for delaying or limiting the scale of dockless services in some cities, which limits the utility of…
Connected Vehicles for Municipal Vehicular Fleets: Applications and Testing Framework Overview New York City operates a large and diverse fleet of vehicles, ranging from sanitation trucks to light-duty vehicles, each with its own safety needs. Currently, connected vehicle technology is being deployed in more than 8,000 vehicles in the city as part of the NYCDOT…