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National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology

Physical Address:

875 Perimeter Dr, MS 0901
Moscow, ID 83844-0901

Phone: 208-885-0576

Fax: 208-885-2877

Email: niatt@uidaho.edu

Transportation Research Institute

Physical Address:

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0241

Phone: 757-683-3753

Fax: 757-683-5354

Email: mcetin@odu.edu

Physical Address:

L.C. Smith College of Engineering & Computer Science
223 Link Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244

Phone: 315-443.2545

Email: omsalem@syr.edu

Innovative Transportation Research Institute

Physical Address:

College of Science & Technology
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Avenue
Houston, Texas 77004-9986

Phone: 713-313-7282

Fax: 713-313-1856

Email: yu_lx@tsu.edu

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

Physical Address:

3500 Transportation Research Plaza
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540-231-1500

Fax: 540-231-1555

Email: hrakha@vtti.vt.edu

Developing Short Range Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication Systems

Project Title

Developing Short Range Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication Systems

University

Texas Southern

Principal Investigator

Fengxiang Qiao
TSU Representative to TransLIVE, Texas Southern University

PI Contact Information

Fengxiang Qiao

Funding Sources and Amounts Provided

US Department of Transportation/TranLIVE — $100,000
Texas Southern University — $100,000

Total Project Cost

$200,000

Agency ID or Contract Number

DTRT12GUTC17, KLK900-SB-003

Start Date

5/9/13

End Date

1/31/16

Description of Research Project

This project will develop dedicated short-range communication systems (DSCS) to connect vehicles with roadside infrastructures (traffic signs, work zone barrels, traffic signals…) so as to not only enhance the safety but also reduce emissions and fuel consumptions of vehicles. The field test beds will be selected in typical work zone and stop sign areas, and simulations in the driving simulator will also be conducted to understand the drivers’ reactions due to this type of short range communication system.

Implementation of Research Outcomes

Developing a RFID based V2I system to enhance the communication between vehicles and infrastructure (such as a traffic sign, traffic light, etc.).

Impacts and Benefits of the Project

The developed RFID based V2I system can improve driving behaviors, enhance safety and reduce vehicle emissions.

Papers

  • Qi Zhao, Sicong Zhu, Lei Yu, Fengxiang Qiao (2015). Experimental Development and Testing of Smartphone Eco-driving App. TRB 15-3211. Accepted for presentation at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, DC, Jan 11-15, 2015.
  • Rahman, R., F. Qiao, Q. Li, L. Yu, and P.-H. Kuo (2015). Smart Phone Based Forward Collision Warning Message in Work Zones to Enhance Safety and Reduce Emissions. Accepted for Publication in the Journal of Transportation Research Record, Transportation Research Board of National Academy of Sciences.
  • You, B., F. Qiao, Q., and L. Yu. (2015). Implications of Left Turn Smartphone Warning Messages in Work Zone Termination Areas through Driving Simulator Tests. Accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association (ICTPA), May 14-16, 2015, Los Angeles, USA.
  • Li, Q., F. Qiao, and L. Yu. (2015). Update Flow Dispersion Model to Incorporate Impacts of V2I Advanced Warning Message. Accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association (ICTPA), May 14-16, 2015, Los Angeles, USA.
  • Li, Q., F. Qiao, X. Wang, and L. Yu. (2015). Measures of Performance when Drivers Approaching STOP Sign Intersections with the Presence of Drivers Smart Advisory System. Accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association (ICTPA), May 14-16, 2015, Los Angeles, USA.
  • Johora Munni, Fengxiang Qiao, Qing Li, Lei Yu, and Po-Hsien Kuo. (2015). Driving Behavior and Emission Analysis at Yellow Intervals with Advanced Warning Message under Foggy Weather Condition: A Simulator Test. Accepted by the Transportation Research Forum for the 56th Annual Forum to be held March 12-14, 2015 in Atlanta, GA.
  • Li, Q. and F. Qiao. (2014). How Drivers’ Smart Advisory System Improves Driving Performance? A Simulator Imitation of Wireless Warning on Traffic Signal under Sun Glare. LAMBERT Academic Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-57193-0.
  • Li, Q., F. Qiao, and L. Yu (2014). Calibration of Traffic Flow Dispersion Model with Vehicle to Infrastructure Communication System in Effect. Publication in the Proceedings of The National Technical Association (NTA) 86th Annual National Conference. Cleveland, Ohio, September 24-26, 2014.
  • Li, Q., F. Qiao, and L. Yu (2014). Impacts of Vehicles to Infrastructure Communication Technologies on Vehicle Emissions. Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, American Academy of Sciences, Houston, TX, June 9-13, 2014.
  • Qiao, F., Li, Q., and L. Yu (2014). Testing Impacts of Work Zone X2V Communication System on Safety and Air Quality in Driving Simulator, Proceedings of the 21st ITS World Congress, Detroit, USA, September 7-11, 2014.
  • Qiao, F., J. Jia, L. Yu, Q. Li, and D. Zai. “Radio Frequency Identification-Based Drivers' Smart Assistance System to Enhance Safety and Reduce Emissions in Work Zone”. Publication in Transportation Research Record: Journal of Transportation Research Board series, Washington, DC, January 12-16, 2014. In print.
  • Qiao, F., Q. Li, and L. Yu. (2014). Testing Impacts of Work Zone X2V Communication System on Safety and Air Quality in Driving Simulator. Accepted for presentation and publication in the proceedings of the 2014 Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) World Conference, Detroit, USA. September 7-11, 2014
  • Qing Li, Fengxiang Qiao, and Lei Yu. Impacts of Vehicle to Infrastructure Communication Technologies on Vehicle Emissions. Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference of Environmental Science and Technology (IC EST2014) by American Academy of Sciences, June 9 -13, 2014, Crowne Plaza, Houston, Texas, USA. Paper Number: IC EST2014 # 946.
  • Qiao F., Y. Qiao, X. Wang, and L. Yu (2013), Developing Wireless Warning System to Enhance the Workers Safety in Work Zone Area, Publication in the proceedings of The XIII World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), July 15-18, 2013, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Qiao, F., J. Jia, and L. Yu (2013), An RFID Based Smart Warning System at Signalized Intersection, Publication in the proceedings of The XIII World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR), July 15-18, 2013, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • Li, Q., F. Qiao, X. Wang. and L. Yu (2013). Impacts of P2V Wireless Communication on Safety and Environment in Work Zones through Driving Simulator Tests (paper # 26-179). Publication in the proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association (ICTPA), May 24-26, 2013, Tampa, Florida.
  • Qiao, F., X. Wang, and L. Yu. (2013). Short-range Wireless Systems for Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communications (paper # 26-180). Publication in the proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association (ICTPA), May 24-26, 2013, Tampa, Florida, USA.
  • Qiao, F., X. Wang, L. Yu, and J. Jia (2013). Using RFID to Improve Drivers Awareness of STOP Sign at Unsignalized Intersections. Publication in the proceedings of the 92nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, Washington, DC, Jan 2013.
  • Qiao, F., J. Jia, L. Yu. (2013). A Short Range Vehicle to Infrastructure System at Work Zones and Intersections (paper # 1027). Publication in the proceedings of and win the “Best Paper Award” in the 2013 Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) World Conference in Tokyo, Japan. October 14-18, 2013.

Presentation

  • Qiao, F., Q. Li, and L. Yu. (2014). Testing Impacts of Work Zone X2V Communication System on Safety and Air Quality in Driving Simulator. Accepted for presentation and publication in the proceedings of the 2014 Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) World Conference, Detroit, USA. September 7-11, 2014

Web Links

Final Report: TranLIVE_TSU-16-03_Developing a Short-Range Vehicle to Infrastructure Communication System to Enhance the Safety at STOP Sign Intersections

Keywords

  • RFID
  • Drivers Smart Assistance System
  • STOP sign
  • Fatal Crash
  • Vehicle Emissions
  • Driving Performance

Partner Universities

National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology

Physical Address:

875 Perimeter Dr, MS 0901
Moscow, ID 83844-0901

Phone: 208-885-0576

Fax: 208-885-2877

Email: niatt@uidaho.edu

Transportation Research Institute

Physical Address:

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0241

Phone: 757-683-3753

Fax: 757-683-5354

Email: mcetin@odu.edu

Physical Address:

L.C. Smith College of Engineering & Computer Science
223 Link Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244

Phone: 315-443.2545

Email: omsalem@syr.edu

Innovative Transportation Research Institute

Physical Address:

College of Science & Technology
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Avenue
Houston, Texas 77004-9986

Phone: 713-313-7282

Fax: 713-313-1856

Email: yu_lx@tsu.edu

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

Physical Address:

3500 Transportation Research Plaza
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540-231-1500

Fax: 540-231-1555

Email: hrakha@vtti.vt.edu