Interstate 35 motorists north and south of Austin are now able to decide, with just one glance, if taking the toll road is the better choice. Developed and installed by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), dynamic travel-time signs comparing estimated I-35 and State Highway 130 toll road […]
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Researchers Study Traffic Make Up on Texas’ I-35 & SH 130
In the Austin area, more than 220,000 vehicles travel on I-35 on a daily basis. In contrast, SH 130, the tolled bypass around Austin only carries 40,000 vehicles daily. Why do more vehicles choose the I-35 route? What would make travelers, particularly big trucks, more likely to use SH 130? Associate Research Scientist Tina Geiselbrecht […]
TTI, TxDOT Team Up to Test Connected Vehicle Technology
Connected vehicles are coming. The transportation industry is already working on standards and prototypes. And part of developing those is testing both to ensure the future of transportation is as safe, efficient and reliable as possible. A portion of I-35 could soon become a national test bed for connected vehicle research, thanks in part to […]
TTI Seeks Public Opinion on I-35 Traveler Information Effort
The I-35 corridor is getting an overhaul, especially between Hillsboro and Salado. Are you making the most of the travel information available to you? Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) want to hear from travelers about what information is useful, what isn’t, and what more could be provided. To participate in the brief, anonymous survey, […]
TRB Poster Session Highlights I-35 Model Outreach Effort
It’s common, even required at stages, to engage the public during the planning and development of a transportation project. But to continue that effort throughout the construction phase is rare. TxDOT’s I-35 Mobility Initiative lets motorists and business owners along the interstate know what improvements are coming, what the impacts will be during construction, and […]
Plan to Be Safe This Thanksgiving
Traditionally, Wednesday, Nov. 21, is the most traveled day during the Thanksgiving holiday. It doesn’t take a mathematician to figure that more cars on the road mean more potential for injuries and fatalities. So, as you travel to be with family and friends this Thanksgiving, choose your route carefully, know what to expect along the […]
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