Benefits Goals: Efficiency

220 unique benefits found.

Autonomous vehicles are expected to reduce fuel consumption by 15 percent while VMT increases by 23 percent by 2040.
Date Posted: 12/12/2017 | Source Date:
The conversion of HOV to HOT lanes in Los Angeles increased vehicle throughput on I-10 and I-110, however, fuel consumption increased at an estimated cost of $104,566,154 with increased VMT.
Date Posted: 08/31/2017 | Source Date:
Implementing bus rapid transit concepts on Brooklyn, New York’s B44 bus route reduced traffic volume by 9 to 13 percent on arterials served by the route.
Date Posted: 07/31/2017 | Source Date:
Real-time digital transit information displays at trip planning decision points contributed to a five percent decrease in drive-alone commuters.
Date Posted: 05/23/2017 | Source Date:
Fuel efficiency test of platooning technology near Salt Lake City reports a 10 percent fuel consumption reduction for the trailing tractor trailer and 4.5 percent reduction for the lead tractor trailer
Date Posted: 03/28/2017 | Source Date:
Inductive charging on Utah State Univeristy electric bus enables lighter, cheaper batteries while achieving 90 percent power transfer efficiency.
Date Posted: 12/09/2016 | Source Date:
Dynamic parking management strategies may improve the ability to find on-street parking and improve access to local businesses
Date Posted: 12/06/2016 | Source Date:
Deployment of Bluetooth devices to collect arterial travel time data in Cobb County, Georgia helped with signal timing project evaluation and monitoring real-time traffic conditions.
Date Posted: 12/06/2016 | Source Date:
Collecting intersection data through their adaptive signal control system has helped Bellevue, Washington develop a better understanding of traffic patterns in the city and adjust timing plans accordingly.
Date Posted: 12/06/2016 | Source Date:
Transit Smart Card fare payment has ability to significantly reduce time buses spend waiting at bus stops for passengers to board.
Date Posted: 12/05/2016 | Source Date:
ITS Deployment Evaluation

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