Latest Benefits Updates

In Denver, soon after the conversion of HOV to HOT lanes on I-25/US-36, 10 to 15 percent of all daily person trips occurred in the HOT lanes, at full highway speeds, while those in the general-purpose lanes experienced stop-and-go congestion.
Date Posted: 02/25/2010 | Source Date:
In Puget Sound, planners estimated that the conversion of HOV to HOT on a nine mile section of SR-167 would allow 13 percent more vehicles to travel the SR-167 corridor daily, and increase use of HOV/HOT lanes by 38 percent.
Date Posted: 02/25/2010 | Source Date:
Customers were highly satisfied with the Virginia 511 website for traffic related information (e.g., 63 percent for the Travel Conditions page). Satisfaction levels were somewhat lower for the other types of information (e.g., 43 percent for Tourism
Date Posted: 02/15/2010 | Source Date:
Since introducing Electronic Road Pricing in the late 90's, Singapore has reduced weekday traffic in the "Restricted Zone" by 24 percent, resulting in an increase in the average speed of 10 kilometers per hour.
Date Posted: 02/12/2010 | Source Date:
Stakeholders and users of the Branson TRIP (Travel and Recreation Information Program) traveler information system, found the information to be useful when the system was fully functional. Between 50 and 65 percent of respondents indicated that the
Date Posted: 02/11/2010 | Source Date:
In the Acadia National Park, users are well served with tourism oriented traveler information systems. Of those who had used the services, 87 percent said they found it "valuable" or "very valuable."
Date Posted: 02/10/2010 | Source Date:
A survey of visitors to the Acadia National Park in Maine found that more than 80 percent who experienced on-board next-stop announcements and real-time bus departure signs agreed these technologies made it easier to get around.
Date Posted: 01/08/2010 | Source Date:
An Integrated Safety and Security Enforcement System (ISSES) for identifying high-risk heavy trucks was estimated to contribute to crash reductions between 63 and 629, personal injuries between 16 and163, and 7 fatalities per year.
Date Posted: 12/21/2009 | Source Date:
A Side Object Detection System (SODS) for transit buses was cost-effective with a baseline benefit-cost ratio of 1.43 and a ratio range of 0.37-3.55.
Date Posted: 12/15/2009 | Source Date:
Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategies that promote integration among freeways, arterials, and transit systems can help balance traffic flow and enhance corridor performance; simulation models indicate benefit-to-cost ratios for combined str
Date Posted: 11/06/2009 | Source Date:
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