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 […]
Riding along for traffic data
You’ve used the app. You’ve seen the traffic cameras on TV or online, and you might have even seen the Traffic Operations Center in person. But have you ever wondered what exactly goes into getting the information? We’ll take you on a “ride along” and show you how. Through the technology and data of the […]
Variable Speed Limit Signs Activated on I-80
The UDOT Traffic Operations Center (TOC) has a tool to enhance safety for drivers on I-80 – one of the most heavily-traveled roads in the state. On Jan. 8, 2014, 15 new variable speed limit (VSL) signs were activated along I-80 in Parley’s Canyon. The signs are controlled by the TOC to help maintain consistent […]
Optimizing Mobility – UDOT’s Traffic Management Division
The UDOT Traffic Management Division (TMD) houses UDOT’s Traffic Operations Center (TOC), the traffic signal management division, traveler information program and deployment and maintenance for Utah’s robust Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network. UDOT utilizes the resources from within the TMD to plan for and react to any type of event that reduces capacity on Utah […]
Copper Wire Theft
Driving in the dark lately? You may have noticed the lights are out along some sections of major interstates, like I-15, I-80, and I-215. But don’t blame the power company or burned out light bulbs…the real culprits are thieves who are in the business of stealing copper wire. When you and I drive past the […]
Move for Safety
Moving away from traffic lanes after a fender-bender is safer than staying put.
Signal History
The story of how modern signal systems were developed starts in Utah.