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Benefits: Evacuation and Reentry Management (PS13)

6 unique benefits found.

A simulation analysis shows that a 30 percent connected vehicle (CV) penetration rate can reduce total delay up to 60 percent during a no-notice evacuation event.

Date Posted: 03/26/2018 | Source Date:

Evaluating the Impacts of Connected Vehicle Technology on Evacuation Delay

01/02/2017

In Washington D.C., allowing transit vehicles priority during a no-notice evacuation resulted in a 26 percent time saving for transit buses without impacting on personal vehicle travel time.

Date Posted: 01/30/2012 | Source Date:

Utility of Transit Signal Priority For No-Notice Urban Emergency Evacuation

05/02/2011

In Hampton Roads, Virginia, a hurricane evacuation plan indicated that lane reversal is warranted for any hurricane predicted to make landfall as a Category 4 or 5 storm, and is strongly recommended for any Category 3 storm.

Date Posted: 05/20/2008 | Source Date:

An Operational Analysis of the Hampton Roads Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Control Plan

01/22/2007

Freeway lane reversal improved traffic volumes by 44 percent following South Carolina hurricane

Date Posted: 01/19/2007 | Source Date:

Managing Demand Through Travel Information Services

01/02/2005

In the United Kingdom a survey of Travel Information Service Users found that 50 percent of drivers changed plans, and 87 percent saved time and reduced stress based on the information.

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Managing Demand Through Travel Information Services

01/02/2005

In Cologne, Germany, real-time parking information signs diverted cars to park-and-ride lots increasing transit usage. As a result traffic congestion due to cars searching for parking in downtown areas decreased by 25 percent.

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Managing Demand Through Travel Information Services

01/02/2005