Benefits: Commercial Vehicle Operations

169 unique benefits found.

In the mid-continent transportation corridor, a study of electronic screening technologies found that benefit-to-cost ratios for motor carriers and state agencies range from 6.0:1 to 11.9:1.
Date Posted: 05/23/2001 | Source Date:
In the mid-continent transportation corridor, a study of electronic border clearance technologies found that benefit-to-cost ratios for motor carriers range from 85:1 to 718:1
Date Posted: 05/23/2001 | Source Date:
A simulation study of an Indiana weigh station found that implementing weigh-in-motion technology and equipping 40 to 50 percent of trucks with electronic screening transponders would significantly reduce queue overflows.
Date Posted: 05/22/2001 | Source Date:
A driving simulator study in Finland indicated that drivers cannot accurately assess road surface friction, thus the use of adverse road condition driver support systems can assist drivers in assessing adverse road conditions and increase safety and
Date Posted: 01/15/2001 | Source Date:
Evaluation of an automated commercial vehicle safety enforcement system in New South Wales, Australia found that the system had a benefit-to-cost ratio of 2.5:1.
Date Posted: 01/04/2001 | Source Date:
In the south Swedish town of Eslov, most drivers participating in a field operational test reported that they preferred adaptive speed control to physical speed countermeasures such as humps, chicanes and mini-roundabouts.
Date Posted: 10/31/2000 | Source Date:
An evaluation of the Maryland Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks program indicated the program would have a benefit-to-cost ratio ranging from 3.17 to 4.83 over a 10 year lifecycle.
Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:
In Denver, on-board silent alarms installed on RTD buses contributed to a 33 percent reduction in bus passenger assaults between 1992 and 1997.
Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:
Motor carriers involved in the Automated Mileage and State Line Crossing Operational Test indicated that the automated reporting features tested have the potential to reduce International Fuel Tax Agreement and International Registration Plan reporti
Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:
Final Report: Commercial Fleet Management Project
Date Posted: 09/21/2000 | Source Date:
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