Latest Benefits Updates

Evaluation data show that anti-icing programs can cut snow and ice control costs in half.
Date Posted: 04/28/2008 | Source Date:
In Oregon and Colorado, downhill speed warning systems decreased truck crashes up to 13 percent at problem sites.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
At a tunnel in Pennsylvania, an overheight/overwidth warning system improved safety; occasional crashes demonstrate value of system and importance of maintenance.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
Evaluation data show that anti-icing and pre-wetting strategies can reduce sanding applications by 20 to 30 percent, decrease chemical applications by 10 percent, and reduce chloride and sediment runoff in local waterways.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
In Salt Lake City, Utah, a transit Connection Protection system yielded a small, but not statistically significant, increase in the number of travelers satisfied with their travel experience; 87 percent compared to 85 percent.
Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
In Idaho, 80 percent of motorist surveyed who used Road-Weather Integrated Data System information as a traveler information resource indicated that the information they received made them better prepared for adverse weather.
Date Posted: 04/11/2008 | Source Date:
In Virginia, ADMS stakeholders (i.e., VDOT administrators, planners, and researchers) were pleased with the ability of the system to provide a variety of data, but wanted more information on traffic counts, turning movements, and work zones, as well
Date Posted: 04/11/2008 | Source Date:
In Colorado, an automated commercial vehicle pre-screening system installed at three ports of entry check stations saved approximately 8,000 vehicle hours of delay per month.
Date Posted: 04/11/2008 | Source Date:
In Colorado, an automated commercial vehicle pre-screening system installed at three ports of entry check stations saved 48,200 gallons of fuel per month.
Date Posted: 04/11/2008 | Source Date:
In Oregon, approximately 90 percent of motorists surveyed indicated that they would slow down in response to messages displayed by an automated high wind warning system.
Date Posted: 03/13/2008 | Source Date:
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