Latest Benefits Updates

In Salt Lake City, Utah the ADVISE fog warning system tested on a two-mile section of I-215 promoted more uniform traffic flow, reducing vehicle speed variability by 22 percent while speeds increased 11 percent.
Date Posted: 03/23/2005 | Source Date:
In Southeast Pennsylvania, survey results indicated that users of the SmarTraveler website were more likely to use the service again compared to users of the SmarTraveler telephone service.
Date Posted: 10/06/2004 | Source Date:
In Virginia, an evaluation of 511 services indicated 90 percent of callers found the service useful, and nearly half adjusted their travel plans based on the information provided.
Date Posted: 09/28/2004 | Source Date:
Evaluation of Variable Message Signs in Wisconsin: Driver Survey
Date Posted: 09/28/2004 | Source Date:
Freight Information Real-Time System for Transport (FIRST): Evaluation Final Report
Date Posted: 06/07/2004 | Source Date:
Coordinated signal timing on the arterial network in Syracuse, New York reduced vehicular delay by 14 to 19 percent, decreased total stops by 11 to 16 percent, and increased average speed by 7 to 17 percent.
Date Posted: 05/21/2004 | Source Date:
A survey of bus riders within Acadia National Park in Maine found that 44 percent who experienced real-time parking information agreed the information helped them decide to ride the bus.
Date Posted: 03/31/2004 | Source Date:
An I-40 work zone in Arkansas equipped with an automated work zone information system had fewer fatal crashes compared to similar sites without the technology.
Date Posted: 02/19/2004 | Source Date:
Final Report of the FORETELL Consortium Operational Test: Weather Information for Surface Transportation
Date Posted: 01/06/2004 | Source Date:
In a mountainous area of Spokane, Washington, 94 percent of travelers surveyed indicated that a road weather information website made them better prepared to travel; 56 percent agreed the information helped them avoid travel delays.
Date Posted: 01/01/2004 | Source Date:
ITS Deployment Evaluation

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