9/28/2012
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What is the Transportation Operations Laboratory?
•New state-of-the-art research laboratory at TFHRC
•Combines testbeds into one integrated laboratory environment for development and testing of operations strategies
•Capabilities that complement FHWA R&D activities:
•Repository for research findings and tools
•Resources for modeling and simulation activities
•Real-world test environment
•Hands-on, collaborative environment for new transportation operations strategies and concepts
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§The solution is able to capture the most variety of features accurately and reliably
§Many key aspects of the solution can ultimately be automated, a key requirement for large scale deployment
§The solution provides data collection opportunity to meet several needs beyond connected vehicle thus has the potential for synergistic effort development
§The solution Can be more easily integrated into current mapping stakeholder activities including pavement monitoring programs as well as roadway asset mapping and inventory
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