Unit Cost Entry

Unit Cost Element - Dynamic Message Sign Tower

Unit Cost Component - Variable Message Sign Tower

Houston, Texas, USA

Description

Dynamic message sign (DMS) tower structure is a T-structure on the side of the road. Structure is approximately 20 feet tall. Cost includes installation.

Cost Type

Actual

Data Date

2002

Reported Units



Units

Each (EA)

Year (Dollars)

2002

Capital Cost per Unit ($)

$16,500.00

O & M Cost per Unit ($)



Lifetime

20 years


Notes

Source

ITS Integration Program Unit Cost Data Collection Sheet: Houston ITS Priority Corridor Work Order # 15 Critical Links - Houston, TX (FY99 Yr2)

Author: David E. Fink


Unit Cost Details

Capital Cost per Unit: $16,500.00

O&M Cost per Unit:

Year (Dollars): 2002

Lifetime: 20 years

Application Areas

Intelligent Transportation Systems > Road Weather Management > Information Dissemination > Dynamic Message Signs

Intelligent Transportation Systems > Freeway Management > Information Dissemination > Dynamic Message Signs

Related Unit Cost Subsystems

Roadside Information (RS-I)

Keywords

DMS, CMS, VMS, Changeable Message Signs, Variable Message Signs

ID: 2010-00597