Projects
There are several initiatives the TOPS Laboratory is either leading or supporting. Check the Publications page to see completed projects and other resources.
| ID # | Name of Project | Principal Investigator | Project Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-01 | Lane Closure System Phase 2 | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | In Progress |
| 4-02 | WisTransPortal Statewide Crash Reports Archive | Steven Parker, David Noyce | Complete |
| 4-03 | WisTransPortal Transportation Data Hub Phase 3 | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 4-04 | TE Field Services Support Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 4-05 | TOIP Maintenance Phase 1 | David Noyce, Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 4-06 | Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Evaluation | David Noyce | In Progress |
| WisTransPortal Safety Data Enhancements | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| Local Safety Improvement Decision Support System | Xiao Qin | In progress | |
| Safety Information Resource Guide | David Noyce | Complete | |
| Evaluation of the Flashing Yellow Arrow Permissive Left-Turn Indication Field Implementation | David Noyce | Complete | |
| The Effect of Centerline Rumble Strips (CLRS) on Vehicular Speeds on STH 142 in Kenosha County, Wisconsin | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| The Effectiveness of Overhead Mounted Regulatory Speed Signs on Operating Speed | David Noyce | Complete | |
| Optimization of Dynamic Red-Light-Hold System for Detection and Treatment of Red-Light Running | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| Southeast Wisconsin Ramp Meter Re-timing Project | Bin Ran | In Progress | |
| The Cost Effectiveness of Approach Guardrail on County State-Aid Bridges | David Noyce | ||
| 4-07 | Safety Analyst Evaluation | Xiao Qin, Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 4-08 | Highway Improvement Project Traffic Ops. As-Builts Plan Management | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 4-09 | Wisconsin Truck Size and Weight Study | Teresa Adams, Jason Bittner | Complete |
| 4-10 | Statewide Roundabout Operations Monitoring and Evaluation | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 4-11 | High Risk Rural Road Program Evaluation Support | Xiao Qin | In Progress |
| 4-12 | Retrofit and Predictive Median Barrier Warrants for Crossover Median Crashes | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 4-13 | Wisconsin's Evaluation of Real Time Intelligent Work Zone Systems | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 4-14 | Freight Operations and Planning Analysis Program Support | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 4-16 | Development of a Virtual Road Safety Audit Methodology | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 4-17 | Lane Closure Analysis and Traffic Incident Alerts Requirement Development | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 4-18 | Traffic Management System Information System Support and Development Phase 3 | Steven Parker, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 4-19 | LINK Interagency Video Sharing Hardware Enhancements | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 3-01 | Traffic Engineering Field Services Operations and Research Support 1 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-02 | Traffic Engineering Field Services Operations and Research Support 2 | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 3-03 | COTS Intersection Crash Mapping Evaluation | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-04 | Traffic Management System Information Systems Support and Development Phase 2 | David Noyce, Steven Parker | Complete |
| 3-05 | Interagency Video and Data Sharing Support Services |
Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 3-06 | Detour Map Production and Automation Support Services Phase 2 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-07 | Evaluation of Wisconsin Median Cable Barrier Systems | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 3-08 | STN/WISLR Mapping Integration | Xiao Qin, Andy Graettinger | Complete |
| 3-09 | Intersection Safety Countermeasures Plan and Pilot Development-Phase 2 | David Noyce, Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 3-10 | 511 Program Management Services Phase 2 | David Noyce, Steven Parker | Complete |
| 3-11 | Lane Closure Planning System Phase 1 | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 3-12 | Evaluation of Mobile Data Sources for Traffic Management | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 3-13 | WisDOT State Patrol CAD and ATMS Integration (InterCAD) | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 3-14 | Advanced Work Zone Evaluation and Training | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-15 | TOPS Program Management Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-16 | Road Safety Audit Program Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-17 | Wisconsin Crash and Analysis Map Integration | Xiao Qin, Andy Graettinger | Complete |
| 3-18 | WisTransPortal Traffic Operations Software Maintenance and Enhancements | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 3-19 | NTPEP Pavement Marking Test Deck Support Phase 2 | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 3-20 | Six Year Analysis of Crossover Median Crash (CMC) Safety Impacts in Wisconsin- (2006 Date Updated) | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-21 | 511 Program Management Services Phase 3 | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 3-22 | Freeway Reconstruction Program: Traffic Management Evaluation | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 3-23 | Detour Map Production and Automation Support Services Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 3-24 | STH 164 Speed Monitoring and Safety Improvement Evaluation Phase 1 | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 3-25 | STH 164 Speed Monitoring and Safety Improvement Evaluation Phase 2 | Xiao Qin | In Progress |
| 2-01 | Program Management, Years 3-4 | Bin Ran, David Noyce | Complete |
| 2-02 | Crash Mapping Demonstration Project | David Noyce | Complete |
| 2-03 | Traffic Management System Information Systems Support and Development | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 2-04 | Work Zone Capacity Analysis Tool (WZCAT) Phase 2 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 2-05 | 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Analysis | Keith Knapp | Complete |
| 2-06 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 3 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 2-07 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 4 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 2-08 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 5 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 2-09 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 6 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 2-10 | TransPortal - Phase 2 | Bin Ran | In Progress |
| 2-11 | 511 Program Management - Wisconsin Statewide Deployment | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 2-12 | Operational and Safety Impacts of ROR Crashes in Wisconsin: Tree, Fence and Pole Hits | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 2-13 | Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Engineering Program Support | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 2-16 | Winter Weather Mobility Impact Evaluation | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 1-01 | Staff Support for Wisconsin Traffic Lab | Bin Ran, David Noyce | Complete |
| 1-02 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 1 | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 1-03 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 2 | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 1-04 | Archived Data Management System (WisTransPortal) | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 1-05 | Traffic Crash Analysis Support | Keith Knapp | Complete |
| 1-06 | Compass Analysis and Reporting Project | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 1-07 | State Traffic Operations Plan - Program Audit Services | Bin Ran | |
| 1-08 | National Highway Visibility Conference Coordination Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 1-09 | Road Weather Safety Audit Plan and Initial Implementation | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 1-10 | Intersection Safety Countermeasures Plan and Pilot Development | David Noyce | Complete |
| 1-11 | Median Crossover / CODES Study | David Noyce | Complete |
| 1-12 | National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) - Pavement Marking Test Deck Evaluation Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 1-13 | Work Zone Queue Analysis Calibration/Validation Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 1-14 | Winter Storm Cost Prediction Development | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 1-15 | Preventative Maintenance Strategies for WisDOT | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 1-16 | Compass 2004 Data Analysis and Reporting | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 1-17 | Travel Forecasting and Analysis Support | Bin Ran | In Progress |
| 1-18 | Data Extractor Enhancements and Management | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 1-19 | Advanced Work Zone Management & Safety Evaluation and Speed Monitoring Program Support | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 1-20 | Detour Map Production and Automation Support Services | Steven Parker | Complete |