MPC
Project Details

Title:	Incident Detection Algorithm Evaluation
Principal Investigators:	Peter Martin
University:	University of Utah
Status:	Completed
Year:	1999
Project #:	MPC-185

Abstract

This project will research, evaluate and recommend an incident detection algorithm to operate in the TOCs (Traffic Operations Centers) of the Salt Lake Valley. The purpose of the algorithm is to notify TOC operators of potential incidents so they can respond quickly. The value of this is that incidents can be responded to quickly by incident management teams. This, in turn, has many benefits, including the reduction in the resulting traffic congestion and faster response to serious injuries. Several incident detection algorithms are in use in North America. This project will evaluate the current literature on the different algorithms and current incident detection performance measures. This information will be used to determine acceptable performance criteria for the use of incident detection algorithms in the Salt Lake Valley, which will in turn be used to evaluate each algorithm in more detail.

Project Deliverables

• [Final Report] Incident Detection Algorithm Evaluation — MPC-01-122