Small Projects
Development of a Low Cost RWIS
University: Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016)
PI: Billy Connor (UAF), bgconnor@alaska.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015-12/15/2016
This project will develop a prototype low cost, low maintenance Remote Weather Information System (RWIS.) Current RWIS cost in excess of $150,000. In remote areas they require expensive and high maintenance power generation system since small solar and wind power are unreliable in Alaska.
Understanding Interdependencies Between Systems Towards Resilient Critical Lifeline Infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest
University: Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016)
PI: Haizhong Wang (OSU), Haizhong.Wang@oregonstate.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015-12/16/2016
Status: Completed
UTC Project Information
Final Technical Report
The objective of this proposal is to pursue a fundamental understanding of the interdependencies between systems towards resilient critical lifeline infrastructures in the Pacific Northwest for future smart cities.
A Network-Level Decision Making Tool for Pavement Maintenance and User Safety
University: Oregon State University, Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016)
PI: Erdem Coleri (OSU), erdem.coleri@oregonstate.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015-12/15/2016
Status: Completed
UTC Project Information
Final Technical Report
Data from NCHRP 720 report (Chatti and Zaabar, 2012) show that reducing the road roughness by maintenance and rehabilitation can create $0.4 to $0.8 reduction in user costs (mostly related to vehicle maintenance and fuel consumption) for one truck for one lane mile. This data alone suggests that hundreds of millions of dollars can be saved annually by developing more effective pavement management strategies for the entire Pacific Northwest road network. Read More
Improved Safety and Efficiency of Protected/Permitted Right Turns for Bicycles in the Pacific Northwest
University: Oregon State University, Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016)
PI: David S. Hurwitz (OSU), david.hurwitz@oregonstate.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015-12/15/2016
Status: Completed
UTC Project Information
Final Technical Report
The goal of the research is to develop an understanding of the safety and operational implications of using the FYA to indicate a permitted right turn, and to provide general guidance as to when Protected/Permitted Right Turn (PPRT) phasing should be used to maximize the safety of non-motorized road users and the overall efficiency of signalized intersections in the Pacific Northwest. This goal is consistent with the PacTrans theme of Safe Travel on Mixed-Use Roads as the primary focus is to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists in close proximity turning vehicles at signalized intersections.
Deployment and Validation of Low-Cost Wireless Sensors for Real- Time Lifeline Condition Assessment
University: Oregon State University, Small Projects Year 4 (2015-2016)
PI: Daniel James Borello (OSU), daniel.borello@oregonstate.edu
Dates: 12/16/2015-12/15/2016
Status: completed
UTC Project Information
Final Technical Report
The Cascadia Subduction Zone along the coast of Oregon and Washington and the Circum-Pacific seismic belt near Alaska present significant seismic and tsunami risks to the Pacific Northwest. These natural hazards are capable of crippling the transportation lifeline infrastructure, particularly bridges, following a major event. Deployment of wireless sensors on transportation lifeline infrastructure would enable rapid evaluation of the condition and effective deployment of first responders and increasing the community resilience and safety of the transportation network.