From The News & Observer: As drones become more readily available, the technology has caught the eye of public safety officials who see them as a new tool to keep first responders and the public safe….
On Tuesday, May 16, Dr. Rahmi Akçelik will present a guest lecture at ITRE titled “Key Parameters in Traffic Modeling” to discuss all fundamental aspects of traffic modeling. Dr. Akçelik is director of Akcelik &…
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Earlier this October, ITRE helped to launch NC Vision Zero, a new initiative focused on eliminating deaths North Carolina’s roadways. Recognizing that the number of people who are killed on North Carolina roads each year…
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Outer Banks visitors and residents will have a faster way to get to Ocracoke Island, thanks to a new passenger-only ferry that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) plans to introduce as soon as…
From WCQS News: Public transportation in Western North Carolina primarily serves elderly, disabled, and other customers needing a shuttle to medical appointments in larger nearby cities. However, these agencies are also seeing a growing demand…
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Researchers at ITRE have found that a new traffic treatment called a “zipper merge” has the potential to reduce traffic backups by as much as 50 percent in areas where there are lane reductions, or…
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For the last several years, ITRE has supported the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) efforts to improve safety and traffic operations through the installation of Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDI). This summer, ITRE completed the…
From WNCN.com: State transportation officials are working with ITRE to see if a new way of merging can ease congestion. A “zipper merge” is when drivers allow enough space in front of their vehicle to…
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From Raleigh Magazine: If you’ve been pulled over recently and gently reminded that it is a law to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk, you are not alone. All summer, the Institute for Transportation Research…
In honor of Dr. Nagui Rouphail, ITRE will be hosting a floating reception celebrating his successful 15 year tenure as Director of ITRE. Nagui is returning to the CCEE Department to continue research and teaching. The…
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