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OFFICE OF RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY AT THE TURNER-FAIRBANK HIGHWAY RESEARCH CENTER

Improve the Functionality of the Adaptive Control Software Lite

Project Information

Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-07-0045
Project Abstract:

No summary provided.

Research HUB ID:
2381
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$530,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
  • Operations
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
  • FY 2002-2022 / Operations
Project Outputs:

Adaptive Control Software (ACS) Lite is a traffic signal timing technology that was created to improve traffic flow in small and medium-size communities by adjusting signal timing to accommodate changing traffic patterns.

The average improvement to traffic flow observed in field tests on typical weekday shows a 22 percent reduction in travel time and over 4,000 gallons of fuel savings per intersection annually. Testing in Florida and other locations around the country have shown an estimated roadway user cost savings from $88,000 to $757,000 annually. In addition, this technology is easily deployable, compatible with existing closed loop systems, and can be installed at a low cost.

Project Outcomes/Impact:

This technology is currently be used in the following states: Ohio, California, Texas and Florida.

AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan

Contact Information

Management Organizations

Sponsor Organization

Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development

Managing Organization

Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development

Performing Organization

Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
University of Illinois Chicago
Contact Role:
Project Contact