The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) estimates that traffic signal improvements can reduce travel time by 8 to 25 percent.
ITE Developed a Toolbox to Support Decision-Making with Regard to Traffic Congestion.
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Nationwide, United States
Nationwide,
United States
Identifier
2000-B00070
A Toolbox for Alleviating Traffic Congestion and Enhancing Mobility
Summary Information
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) developed a toolbox for alleviating traffic congestion, highlighting a range of tools and associated benefits supporting the reduction of traffic congestion, including some IVHS/ITS strategies.
FINDINGS
- Freeway incident detection and management systems can reduce incident duration by an average of 10 minutes.
- Ramp metering systems increase highway speeds by an average of 29 percent.
- Traffic signal improvements (e.g., advanced computer board plans, signal timing optimization) improve speed or travel time by 8 to 25 percent.
A Toolbox for Alleviating Traffic Congestion and Enhancing Mobility
A Toolbox for Alleviating Traffic Congestion and Enhancing Mobility
Source Publication Date
01/02/1997
Publisher
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Other Reference Number
Report No. IR-054B
Goal Areas
Results Type
Deployment Locations
