Funds will use adaptive ramp meters to reduce travel times on I-15 The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has secured a $39.6 million federal Congestion Relief Grant to install coordinated adaptive ramp meters (CARM) along southbound I-15 from South Salt Lake to Bluffdale. UDOT will be one of the first in the nation to use […]
UDOT among first in nation to implement LiDAR safety software
Engineers use 3D view of intersections to identify potential safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is one of the first states in the U.S. to use LiDAR technology to improve safety at intersections. While prior detection devices only granted engineers a view of the stop line, LiDAR uses eye-safe […]
UDOT to “Connect the West” with major federal grant
$20 million grant to allow UDOT to continue innovating new technologies that will save lives and increase mobility Today the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) a $20 million grant to connect the west with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. This technology uses sensors and wireless connectivity so vehicles can connect […]
UDOT launches new versions of UDOT Traffic website and mobile app
New features will help make it easier for everyone to get where they are going, no matter how they get there The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) launched new versions of its traffic website and app today. The website – udottraffic.utah.gov – and corresponding UDOT Traffic app will allow users to more easily access real-time […]
UDOT helps keep traffic signals clear of snow with new “heat tape”
Custom design, which is a first for any DOT nationwide, melts snow on traffic signals during winter weather The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has begun installing new heat tape devices on traffic signals statewide to help drivers see them clearly during heavy snowfall. The heat tape, which sits on the underside of the hood/visor […]
UDOT Traffic App Reaches 1 Million Downloads
The UDOT Traffic smartphone application achieved a significant milestone when it surpassed 1 million downloads. Launched in 2011, UDOT Traffic was one of the first traffic apps created by a state department of transportation. The UDOT Traffic app is a one-stop shop for all the information drivers need to effectively plan their trips, including construction […]
Building Information Highways to Connect Rural Communities to Vital Digital Resources
CARES Act funding was used to provide internet access for telemedicine, distance learning and telecommuting UDOT installed a fiber conduit systems in two Utah rural locations to increase internet connectivity for communities and enhance mobility and safety on Utah’s highways. Utah legislators allocated $30 million of the CARES Act funding to UDOT to support the […]
Partnership with Panasonic to Build “Smart Roadways” Data Network Announced
New system to transform the future of transportation by monitoring and sharing data in real-time to enhance safety and improve traffic flow UDOT announced on June 25, 2019 a partnership with Panasonic Corporation of North America to develop the nation’s most advanced transportation data network. This network will improve safety and mobility on the road by sharing […]
UDOT Showcased Groundbreaking Connected Vehicle Technology to U.S. Transportation Officials
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) showcased the nation’s first operational deployment of a new radio-based connected vehicle technology (CAV) to state and national transportation officials. The demonstration was part of a three-day workshop with several transportation leaders to share best practices and highlight the department’s nationally recognized Redwood Road CAV project. “We are innovating […]
Happy Birthday Lester Wire
As drivers hit the road, it’s easy to take for granted the innovations of modern driving. One of those, the traffic light, has history to the beehive state. Lester Farnsworth Wire is one of the first to develop a working traffic signal. Lester was born September 3, 1887 in Utah and worked as a Salt […]