ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Texas at Arlington issued the following news release:
Every time millions of Texans hit the highway, their vehicles collect what's known as connected-vehicle data-information such as speed, hard braking and seatbelt use-and send it back to manufacturers. Now, a researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to put that information to use in hopes that it leads to fewer traffic headaches.
Taylor Li, an associate professor of civil engineering at UTA who specializes in transportation and intelligent traffic systems, has received a research grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). He is developing a faster, smarter way to process connected-vehicle data and deliver...