The funding comes from the Transportation
Investment Generating Recovery, or TIGER, program, which is part of a federal
economic stimulus package administered by the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
The warning systems will inform motorists
of intersection conflicts ahead to help them to better judge gaps in traffic.
This project is the result of an extensive planning effort and is part of Minnesota
“Intersection conflict warning systems
have the potential to significantly reduce collisions and improve safety at
rural intersections,” said Sue Mulvihill, MnDOT deputy commissioner and chief
engineer. “Based on the average daily traffic at these intersections, drivers
and passengers in more than 80,000 vehicles will experience the added safety
and security offered by these systems on a daily basis.
“This innovative system provides a safe and affordable alternative to traditional traffic safety improvements,” she said.
For more information about rural
intersection conflict warning systems, see mndot.gov/trafficeng/signals/conflictwarning.html.
They are one of many ways that MnDOT is using intelligent
transportation systems to improve safety on Minnesota Minnesota
In addition to MnDOT’s award, the Duluth
Seaway Port Authority will receive $10 million in TIGER funds to rebuild and
expand a general cargo dock and also will fund improvements to existing road
and train connections.
