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Efficient and Safe Merging Solutions - Advanced Freeway Merge Assistance

FHWA-HRT-14-045.pdf (839.86 KB)

Publication Information

Publication Type:
Fact Sheet
Publication Number:
FHWA-HRT-14-045
Abstract:

This fact sheet summaries the research of one of the major traffic bottlenecks and safety concerns on today’s busy roads occurs during freeway merges. “Advanced Freeway Merge Assistance: Harnessing the Potential of Connected Vehicles” is an Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program project designed to improve the efficiency and safety of freeway merges using connected vehicle technology. This project was awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 2009, and was conducted by the University of Virginia Center for Transportation Studies (UVA CTS).

Publishing Date:
February 2014
Author(s):
Ferlis, Robert
FHWA Program(s):
Research
Exploratory Advanced Research
AMRP Program(s):
Exploratory Advanced Research
FHWA Activities:
Highway Safety Improvement Program
Subject Area:
Research