This EAGER (Early-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research) project, awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), will identify gaps in translating traffic control theoretical research into practical traffic controls used in real-world settings. The $300,000 project, running from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, will attempt to discover scientific reasons for the disconnect between academic traffic control research and the legacy theories and models used in practice. By studying differences between widely accepted traffic flow models and actual public vehicle trajectory data, the researchers aim to determine the important traffic characteristics to consider for different types of traffic controls. This will help validate the effectiveness of existing traffic controls or lead to new traffic flow models that better incorporate relevant traffic behaviors. The results of this project are expected to provide a tighter connection between research and practitioners, ultimately leading to reduced traffic congestion and lower travel times for the public.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $300.0k | 8/13/24 |