Projects
There are several initiatives the TOPS Laboratory is either leading or supporting. Check the Publications page to see completed projects and other resources.
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| Project # | Name of Project | Principal Investigator | Project Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 Winter Roads Application Development | Bin Ran, Steven Parker, Peter Rafferty | In Progress | |
| Joint Public Safety / Traffic Ops Software (InterCAD Phase | Steven Parker | In Progress | |
| PRJ63NH | Traffic Engineering Field Services, Phase 5 | Madhav Chitturi | In Progress |
| SPF and Crash Modification Factors Development | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| Free Speed Limit Study | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| Multi-State Corridor Operations and Management Program Support | Peter Rafferty, David Noyce | In Progress | |
| Cross Median Hot Spot Analysis 2012 | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| PRJ63RF | Safety and Traffic Operations Program Support | Andi Bill, David Noyce, John Shaw | In Progress |
| PRJ63RE | ITSNet Communications Analysis | Steven Parker, Todd Szymkowski | In Progess |
| Lane Closure System Freight Operations Enhancements | Steven Parker, Bin Ran, Yeng Cheng | In Progress | |
| Virtual Road Safety Audit of the Watertown Plank Road Interchange | David Noyce | In Progress | |
| Southwest Region Beltline Origin-Destination Study Support Stage 1 | Madhav Chitturi, John Shaw | In Progress | |
| Lighting Safety Study | In Progress | ||
| 144-PRJ49KF | Analysis of Roundabouts at Ramp Terminals | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ55YW | WISLR Crash Mapping and Analysis Phase 3 | Steven Parker, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ49RR | RADIUS Traffic Volume Database and Project Management | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ49KE | Safety Evaluation of Horizontal Curves in Wisconsin | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ52HQ | Wisconsin Struck-by and Secondary Incident Research | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ57NQ | Bridge Safety Improvements Prioritization Methodology Development | David Noyce | In Progress |
| WisTransPortal Phase 4 | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | In Progress | |
| 144-PRJ56SS | 511 Projects CMS, Phase 2 | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | In Progress |
| PRJ59PF | Regional Transportation Operations | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| PRJ61SZ | Roundabout Software Evaluation - Phase 2 | David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ59LY | Roundabout Operations ans Safety Evaluation - Phase 2 | David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ61PS | Strategic Highway Safety Plan Implementation Support | Andi Bill, David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ61CV | RADIUS Phase 2 Project Management, Traffic Volume Database & Technical | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| PRJ62KQ | RICAS Maintenance - Phase 1 | Madhav Chitturi | In Progress |
| PRJ63ED | Work Zone Capacity and Impact Mitigation | Madhav Chitturi | In Progress |
| Bottleneck Reduction & Freeway Design Phase 2 | Steven Parker | In Progress | |
| PRJ63RG | Safety Evaluation of 2 Lane to 4 Lane Conversions | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ36VJ | Work Zone Communication Tools Support | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ36VL | Freeway Corridor Bottleneck Reduction Stud | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ36ZA | ITS As-Built Drawings Hosting and Maintenance | Steven Parker, David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ36VI | Intersection Traffic Data Collection Pilot Project | David Noyce, Madhav Chutturi | Complete |
| 133-PRJ36VK | WisTransPortal Hourly Traffic Data Integration | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-PRJ38IL | Automation and Web Interface for the Intersection Safety Evaluation Tool | David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ42MF | Crossover Median Crash Hotspot Analysis Project | David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ48JX | WisTransPortal ITS / Operations Software Maintenance and Enhancements | Steven Parker, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ48GG | STOC Hardware and Software Support | Steven Parker, David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ48EG | STOC Hardware and Software Support | Steven Parker, David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ45HF | Retrofit and Predictive Median Barrier Warrants for Crossover Median Crashes Amendment | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ49DJ | TOPS Program Management 5 | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ44GC | Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program Support and Engineering | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ46ES | Strategic Highway Safety Plan Support | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ48IY | HSIP Program Support | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ48WR | Highway Improvement Program Spatial Info As-Built Support | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ31LI | InterCAD Phase 2 | Steven Parker | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ26XU | TOPS Program Management Phase 4 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ37EN | Traffic Engineering Field Services, Phase | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ33PJ | Crash and Analysis Mapping-Phase 2 | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 144-PRJ39HU | Wisconsin Snow and Ice Management Technology Evaluation | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ33YY | Southeast Region Transportation Research and Technical Support Services | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ34KB | System-wide Large Truck Safety Analysis in Wisconsin | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ35YT | Work Zone Detour Map Production, Crash Data Processing, and OSOW Routing | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ37EJ | Work Zone Management & Construction Impact Traffic Pattern Evaluation | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ37EI | ITS and Communications Technology Support Services | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ36AD | Freight Operations Program Management | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ37EM | Work Zone Traffic Operations Program Management Support Services | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144-PRJ38IM | Evaluation of Wisconsin Median Cable Barrier Systems-Phase 2 | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ36ZB | Roundabout Software Evaluation | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ36ZD | Variable Speed Limit Pilot Deployment | David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ49DZ | Trail Crossing Treatments | David Noyce | In Progress |
| PRJ49YV | Complete Streets | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 133-PRJ15ZY | Lane Closure System Phase 2 | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-PRJ21SP | WisTransPortal Statewide Crash Reports Archive | Steven Parker, David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ27RL | WisTransPortal Transportation Data Hub Phase 3 | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15LN | TE Field Services Support Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15LZ | TOIP Maintenance Phase 1 | David Noyce, Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15RP | Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Evaluation | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | Complete |
| 144QD44 | WisTransPortal Safety Data Enhancements | David Noyce | In Progress |
| 144QD43 | Local Safety Improvement Decision Support System | Xiao Qin | In progress |
| 144PX07 | Safety Information Resource Guide | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144PN32 | 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 | ||
| 144-PRJ15HE | Safety Analyst Evaluation | Xiao Qin, Steven Parker | Complete |
| 144-PRJ19KZ | Highway Improvement Project Traffic Ops. As-Builts Plan Management | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15FY | Wisconsin Truck Size and Weight Study | Teresa Adams, Jason Bittner | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15RW | Statewide Roundabout Operations Monitoring and Evaluation | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ24MF | High Risk Rural Road Program Evaluation Support | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15LJ | Retrofit and Predictive Median Barrier Warrants for Crossover Median Crashes | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ15SA | Wisconsin's Evaluation of Real Time Intelligent Work Zone Systems | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ18MJ | Freight Operations and Planning Analysis Program Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ27HL | Development of a Virtual Road Safety Audit Methodology | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ24QT | Lane Closure Analysis and Traffic Incident Alerts Requirement Development | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 144-PRJ24LK | Traffic Management System Information System Support and Development Phase 3 | Steven Parker, David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ27MV | LINK Interagency Video Sharing Hardware Enhancements | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 144-PP09 | Traffic Engineering Field Services Operations and Research Support 1 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-QH31 | Traffic Engineering Field Services Operations and Research Support 2 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-JK63 | COTS Intersection Crash Mapping Evaluation | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PU77 | Traffic Management System Information Systems Support and Development Phase 2 | David Noyce, Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-JK65 | Interagency Video and Data Sharing Support Services |
Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 133-JK61 | Detour Map Production and Automation Support Services Phase 2 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-QC23 | Evaluation of Wisconsin Median Cable Barrier Systems | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 144-QC18 | STN/WISLR Mapping Integration | Xiao Qin, Andy Graettinger | Complete |
| 133-KF08 | Intersection Safety Countermeasures Plan and Pilot Development-Phase 2 | David Noyce, Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 133-JZ92 | 511 Program Management Services Phase 2 | David Noyce, Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-JZ89 | Lane Closure Planning System Phase 1 | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 133-PRJ11BX | Evaluation of Mobile Data Sources for Traffic Management | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 133-JZ90 | WisDOT State Patrol CAD and ATMS Integration (InterCAD) | Steven Parker, Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-QJ09 | Advanced Work Zone Evaluation and Training | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-QJ10 | TOPS Program Management Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-QJ11 | Road Safety Audit Program Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-QJ08 | Wisconsin Crash and Analysis Map Integration | Xiao Qin, Andy Graettinger | Complete |
| 133-PRJ11BS | WisTransPortal Traffic Operations Software Maintenance and Enhancements | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 144-QH39 | NTPEP Pavement Marking Test Deck Support Phase 2 | Xiao Qin, David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ13BU | Six Year Analysis of Crossover Median Crash (CMC) Safety Impacts in Wisconsin- (2006 Date Updated) | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PRJ14BU | 511 Program Management Services Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ13IK | Freeway Reconstruction Program: Traffic Management Evaluation | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ13BV | Detour Map Production and Automation Support Services Phase 3 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-PRJ13DJ | STH 164 Speed Monitoring and Safety Improvement Evaluation Phase 1 | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 144-PRJ15JL | STH 164 Speed Monitoring and Safety Improvement Evaluation Phase 2 | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 144-NN04 | Program Management, Years 3-4 | Bin Ran, David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-NQ76 | Crash Mapping Demonstration Project | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-HF82 | Traffic Management System Information Systems Support and Development | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-PA88 | Work Zone Capacity Analysis Tool (WZCAT) Phase 2 | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-HL55 | 4 to 3 Lane Conversion Analysis | Keith Knapp | Complete |
| 133-JB47 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 3 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 133-JB50 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 4 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 133-JB51 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 5 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 133-JB53 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 6 | Bin Ran | Development |
| 133-JB48 | TransPortal - Phase 2 | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-PG69 | 511 Program Management - Wisconsin Statewide Deployment | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-JA45 | Operational and Safety Impacts of ROR Crashes in Wisconsin: Tree, Fence and Pole Hits | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-PU16 | Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Engineering Program Support | Xiao Qin | Complete |
| 144-PJ24 | Winter Weather Mobility Impact Evaluation | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144--LS30 | Staff Support for Wisconsin Traffic Lab | Bin Ran, David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-LX25 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 1 | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-LX26 | Freeway System Operational Assessment (FSOA) Support 2 | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-LY02 | Archived Data Management System (WisTransPortal) | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-LY73 | Traffic Crash Analysis Support | Keith Knapp | Complete |
| 144-ME80 | Compass Analysis and Reporting Project | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 144-LY46 | State Traffic Operations Plan - Program Audit Services | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-MG51 | National Highway Visibility Conference Coordination Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-MP24 | Road Weather Safety Audit Plan and Initial Implementation | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-MX44 | Intersection Safety Countermeasures Plan and Pilot Development | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-MP71 | Median Crossover / CODES Study | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-MW10 | National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) - Pavement Marking Test Deck Evaluation Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-MZ40 | Work Zone Queue Analysis Calibration/Validation Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 144-NC28 | Winter Storm Cost Prediction Development | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 144-ND30 | Preventative Maintenance Strategies for WisDOT | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 144-ND55 | Compass 2004 Data Analysis and Reporting | Teresa Adams | Complete |
| 144-NH81 | Travel Forecasting and Analysis Support | Bin Ran | Complete |
| 144-NK93 | Data Extractor Enhancements and Management | Steven Parker | Complete |
| 144-NN41 | Advanced Work Zone Management & Safety Evaluation and Speed Monitoring Program Support | David Noyce | Complete |
| 133-HC18 | Detour Map Production and Automation Support Services | Steven Parker | Complete |