| ITS Deployment Evaluation

Benefits: Weather Data Collection (WX01)

36 unique benefits found.

On the A16 Motorway in the Netherlands, an automatic fog warning system prompted drivers to slow down by 8 to 10 km/hr and drive at more uniform speeds; however, during extremely foggy conditions the system increased the average vehicle speed by 31 k

Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:

Evaluation of A16 Motorway Fog-Signaling System with Respect to Driving Behavior

01/02/1995

In Finland, a road weather information system was projected to yield a benefit-to-cost ratio of 5:1 by reducing annual vehicle costs, and improving motorist travel time and safety.

Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:

Road Weather Service System in Finland and Savings in Driving Costs

01/02/1993

In Finland, a road weather information system was estimated to improve response times for road treatments, decrease the duration of slippery road conditions by 10 to 30 minutes, and eliminate 3 to 17 percent of crashes.

Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:

Road Weather Service System in Finland and Savings in Driving Costs

01/02/1993

In Finland, a road weather information system was estimated to save an average of 23 minutes per de-icing activity and improve traffic conditions.

Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:

Road Weather Service System in Finland and Savings in Driving Costs

01/02/1993

All divisions at the Utah DOT TOC experienced improved staffing and better resource allocations when they had improved weather information.

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Evaluation of the Utah DOT Weather Operations/RWIS Program on Traffic Operations

11/02/2009

Idaho Storm Warning System Operational Test - Final Report

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Idaho Storm Warning System Operational Test - Final Report

03/14/2001