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Refining Max-Pressure Traffic Signal Control to Improve Traffic Flow

Effective traffic signal control technologies facilitate optimal traffic flow and travel time. Building on previous research, this project made significant progress toward field implementation of a novel adaptive signal control technology. This research phase demonstrated the max-pressure traffic signal algorithm can successfully integrate into Hennepin County traffic signal hardware and respond to changing traffic conditions in real time, providing confidence to move to the next step and test the system in the field. 

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New Project: Cost/Benefit Analysis of Fuel Efficient Speed Control Using Signal Phasing and Timing Data

Due to rising fuel costs and environmental impact, consumers are increasingly aware of fuel efficiency (MPG) in the vehicles they purchase, which is reflected in increasing hybrid and electric vehicle sales. A major source of fuel consumption is acceleration and deceleration cycles caused by stopping at red lights—acceleration from a full stop requires significant power.

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