Message from the Directors
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Brian Smith
Associate Professor
Civil Engineering, UVA |
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Cathy McGhee
Senior Research Scientist
Virginia Transportation Research
Council |
The
Smart Travel Lab is a state-of-the-art facility that supports research and
education
in
the
rapidly
emerging area of intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Using the latest
information technologies and analysis and modeling techniques, researchers
in the lab are developing prototype systems and applications that promise
to improve the effectiveness of ITS. This web site provides information on
Smart
Travel Lab activities and previews a number of prototypes developed in the
lab. Please check back with us often to learn of new developments.
The Smart Travel Lab is a joint effort between the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at the University of Virginia and the Virginia
Transportation Research Council.
The distinguishing characteristic of the lab is the direct connection established
between the lab and transportation management systems operated by the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT). This connection provides researchers with
direct access to real ITS data and systems. This direct access has allowed
the lab to provide substantive contributions to VDOT's ITS initiative, known
as the Smart Travel Program.
The mission of the Smart Travel Lab is to:
- Conduct applied ITS research and development
- Provide technical support to VDOT's Smart Travel Program
- Develop and deliver innovative education and training programs
Further Info
To obtain further information, e-mail the administrator,
call (434) 243-8595 or fax to (434) 982-2951.
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