Current Projects
South32 Hermosa Project Phase 1: Asset Inventory, Gap Analysis, and Innovative Pathways
PI: Bo Yang & Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
SPR-792: State of The Practice of a Data Management Office Within DOTs
PI: Mingfeng Shang, Ph.D. & Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Julie McIlwain
AI-Enabled Traffic Asset Management
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & James Tsai, Ph.D.
PM: Joe Sweet
NCHRP 07-34: Artificial Intelligence for Transportation Systems Management and Operations Applications
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Co-PI: Yinhai Wang, Ph.D., P.E., Michael Washkowiak, P.E.
Leveraging Existing Data Sources to Obtain Performance Measures for a Multi-modal Transportation System
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Ali Shamshiripour, Ph.D.
PM: Dr. Hyunsoo Noh
Pilot Study of Connected Vehicle Applications to Enhance Incident Response and Roadway Safety
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Traffic Engineering Tech Support for the City of Yuma (Phase 1-2)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Alyssa Ryan, Ph.D.
PM: David Wostenberg, P.E.
Evaluating Communication Technologies for Effective Traffic Monitoring
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Henrick Haule, Ph.D.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Investigating Safety Effectiveness of Red Light Running Cameras
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E & Alyssa Ryan, Ph.D.
PM: Reed Henry
Engineering Training for Traffic Signal Timing Optimization (Phase 2)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Henrick Haule, Ph.D.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Traffic Data Analytics Platform Development for TSMO : Statewide Mobility Analytics in Real-Time (SMART) Tool Expansion
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Susan Anderson, P.E., PTOE, John Robersts, & Steven Chesko
NCHRP 03-144: Leveraging Existing Traffic Signal Assets to Obtain Quality Traffic Counts and Enhance Transportation Monitoring Programs
PI: Ioannis Tsapakis, Ph.D. & Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Optimizing Traffic Signals Using Multi-Source Data: Phase 7
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Francisco Leyva
Automated Data Collection and Analysis for Arterial Traffic Operations (Phase 1 - 5)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Mohammad Shaon (Phase 1) & Abolfazl Karimpour (Phase 2 - 3)
PM: Diahn Swartz, P.E.
Past Projects
Investigating Road User's Compliance of Yellow and Clearance Time Intervals for Signal Timing Design (Phases 1 - 2)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Abolfazl Karimpour, Ph.D.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Optimizing Traffic Signals Using Multi-Source Data (Phases 1 - 6)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Xiaofeng Li, Ph.D. (Phases 5 & 6)
PM: Francisco Leyva
Comprehensive Literature Review for Traffic Signal Timing Issues/Events Related to Red-Light Running
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Abolfazl Karimpour, Ph.D.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Region-Wide Traffic Performance Evaluation and Performance Measure Development Using Multi-Source Data
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Xiaofeng Li, Ph.D.
Traffic Signal Performance Measurement: Case Study of McDowell Rd.
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Abolfazl Karimpour, Ph.D.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Feasibility Assessment for Adaptive Signal Control (ASC) System
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Xiaofeng Li, Ph.D.
PM: Richard Hooker
Statistical Comparisons of Traffic Data for Traffic Signal Re-Timing
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Abolfazl Karimpour, Ph.D.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Technical Support for Metropia Data Analytics & DynasT Modeling
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Alyssa Ryan (Phase 2)
Data-Driven Optimization for E-Scooter System Design
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Jianqiang Cheng, Ph.D.
Traffic Data Analytics Platform Development for TSMO – Expansion of Ramp Metering Evaluation Tool
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Susan Anderson, P.E., PTOE, John Roberts
Comparative Analysis and Integration of Region-Wide Traffic Data
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Hyunsoo Noh,Ph.D.
Evaluation of Emerging Transportation Technologies: Case Studies in Phoenix and Chandler
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Abolfazl Karimpour, Ph.D. (Phase 2) & Mohammad Shaon, Ph.D. (Phase 1)
Evaluation of Emerging Transportation Technologies: MAG Public Universities Task Force Support
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Shuyao Hong
Data-Driven Mobility Strategies for Multi-Modal Transportation
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Terry Yang, Ph.D. & Sirisha Kothuri, Ph.D.
Tech Support for Transportation Network Management System
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Abolfazl Karimpour, Ph.D. (Phase 2) & Mohammad Shaon, Ph.D. (Phase 1)
Development of Low-Cost Radar-Based Sensor for Multi-Modal Traffic Monitoring
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Siyang Cao, Ph.D.
Data Analytics for Traffic Signal Optimization
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Michelle Montagnino, P.E., PTOE
Land Use and Transportation Policies for a Sustainable Future with Autonomous Vehicles: Scenario Analysis with Simulations
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Liming Wang, Ph.D.
Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Advanced Traffic Management Systems
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Simon Ramos, P.E.
Development of a Regional Plan for Enhancing Future of Mobility and Technology
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Ram Pendyala, Ph.D.
Pima County Speed Management evaluation and Strategic Development: Data-Driven Enforcement
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Dean Papajohn, Ph.D.
PM: Stephen Wilson
Data-Driven Evaluation for ADOT Ramp Metering
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Vahid Goftar, P.E.
Developing of Quality of Signal Timing Performance Measure Methodology for Arterial Operations
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Zong Tian, Ph.D.
Before-and-After Traffic Study for Indirect Left Turns on Grant Rd., Tucson
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Traffic Study for Indirect Left Turns on Grant Rd., Tucson - After Phase 2: Stone/Park Construction
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Visualizing Performance Measures with Multi-Source Traffic Data
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Weihua Zhang
Incorporating Freeway Performance Measures into Real-Time Crash Prediction
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
PM: Vahid Goftar, P.E.
SHRP2 Implementation Assistance Program (IAP): Reliability Data and Analysis Tools
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
University of Arizona Bluetooth Solution - Oracle Rd. Travel Time Data Collection
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Analyzing Travel Time Data: Development of Traffic Data Quality Assurance Tool
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Multi-modal Arterial Performance Measurement Using Mult-source ITS Data
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Yi-Chang Chiu, Ph.D.
The Real-Time Signal Timing and Traffic Information Project (Tucson Bluetooth Systems Deployment)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Larry Head, Ph.D.
A Real-time Online Decision Support System for Intermodal Passenger Travel
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Mengqu Hu, Ph.D.
Development of a Region-Wide Traffic Emission Estimation Platform for Environmental Sustainability Evaluation
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Freeway Travel Time Estimation Using Existing Fixed Traffic Sensors (Phase 1 & 2)
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant: Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program
PI: Yao-Jan Wu, Ph.D., P.E. & Sarah L. Coffin, Ph.D.