U.S. DOT FY 2024.2 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A
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55 results found
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Standalone Application or Webtool?
Should the final tool be a standalone application for desktop or tablet or some type of webapp?
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Should proposed solution expand on existing AI capabilities?
Is this solicitation looking for AI advances in areas where capabilities already exist, such as using Nearmap for satellite image recognition, or looking for advances where there are technology gaps that stand in the way of achieving the Complete Streets vision?
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Focus on new ideas or existing technology?
We understand the purpose of this initiative is to propel early-stage concepts out of R&D and into a nationwide product for public and private use. We are an existing company with an existing software that is already in use across the country. Does this preclude us from responding to this initiative?
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Granularity of Analysis
How granular could the decision support tool analysis, solution recommendation and operational impacts be? How does the USDOT anticipate this granularity scaling over the phases of the program? The level of detail that is reasonable to collect for a 200k pilot project in a small area may not be reasonable when scaled to 50% of the US.
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System Considerations and Integrations
Considering the initiative's goal to develop decision-support software tools that assist in the design, deployment, and operation of Complete Streets, how should applicants address the integration of their proposed solutions with existing planning and mapping platforms widely used by state, local, and tribal transportation agencies? Are there specific tools or platforms that the DOT recommends or requires compatibility with, to facilitate the broad adoption and effective use of the developed tools among practitioners?
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Travel Behavior/Safety
What methodologies can be employed to assess traveler behavior and safety within the context of implementing Complete Streets treatments? Do you consider investigating the influence of monetary and non-monetary incentives and access to transportation modes on commuters' mode behavior?
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james.menendez@alliedmission.com
Simple Initial Questions:
1. How are geographic areas selected or assigned?
2. Can multiple parties work on the same area?
3. Is there a preference or targeted benefit from starting in a community area that is part of a larger SMSA that will prove effective for broader analysis, testing/proofing, and deployment?
4. Is there additional value from leveraging both urban and rural community examples for initial research to drive a broader data and analytic set and provide correlations between them to gain broader coverage?
5. Are sustainability factors meaningful to add to scoring models for infrastructure or are broader ESG…2 votes -
Privacy Standards
What privacy standards does USDOT prioritize? Should the vendor leverage methods like synthetic or modeled data to safeguard PII?
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Does DoT have a processes, heuristics, criteria or a rubric for working the problem statement?
Any methods/metrics for establishing either the need for improvement or analyzing the quantitative value of infrastructure to be evaluated and/or remediated?
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Focus of the decision support tool?
If the proposed the decision support tool for this project is focused on a particular data element listed in Table 2 of Appendix A, like on-street curb management, would that be a broad enough scope for this project given the multimodal nature of managing curbs safely and effectively?
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Testing Our Traffic Planning Tools: How important are simulation features for our tools, and what should they include?
Example: Incorporate simulation modes for visualizing traffic flow changes with 3D models and heatmaps.
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Learning from Tool Users: How should we collect and manage user feedback for tool improvement?
Example: Use a feedback portal within the tool for users to submit suggestions and report issues.
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Keeping Traffic Tools Up-to-Date: What’s the expected frequency for data updates in our tools?
Example: Refresh data nightly and schedule major software updates quarterly based on user feedback.
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Tools Working Together: How can we ensure compatibility of our tools with other urban planning systems?
Example: Develop APIs for easy data exchange with common traffic management systems.
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Updating Traffic Information in Real-Time: How critical is real-time data processing for our tools, and what are the expectations?
Example: Real-time processing with data updates within 1 minute is crucial for traffic management.
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Designing User-Friendly Tools: What features should be included to make the traffic tools user-friendly?
Example: Incorporate intuitive dashboards with real-time traffic visualizations.
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Detailed Traffic Data Needs: Could you provide more details on the specific traffic data to focus on?
Example: Concentrate on lane usage data, peak traffic hours, and bike lane occupancy.
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Choosing the Right AI Techniques: What AI or machine learning methods are preferred for transparent traffic predictions?
Example: Use models that provide explanations for their predictions, such as decision trees.
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Making Tools Easy for Everyone to Use: How do we ensure our tools are accessible to users with disabilities?
Example: Follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines for accessibility, like screen reader compatibility.
2 votes