Benefits: Traveler Information

253 unique benefits found.

A simulation study of existing ITS (traveler information, ramp metering, and DMS) on a Detroit freeway demonstrated how these technologies can increase average vehicle speed, decreased average trip time, and reduce commuter delay by as much as 22 per
Date Posted: 10/03/2001 | Source Date:
In San Antonio, a modeling study found that if traffic congestion were to increase by 25 percent, posting nearby railroad crossing closing delays on freeway dynamic message signs would reduce total network delay by up to 6.7 percent.
Date Posted: 09/19/2001 | Source Date:
In San Antonio, a modeling study found that if traffic congestion were to increase by 25 percent, posting nearby railroad crossing closing delays on freeway dynamic message signs would reduce crashes by 8.7 percent.
Date Posted: 09/19/2001 | Source Date:
A small-scale study of truck drivers who experienced a dynamic truck down hill speed warning system in Colorado indicated that most drivers thought it was helpful.
Date Posted: 09/19/2001 | Source Date:
A dynamic truck down hill speed warning system installed on I-70 in Colorado reduced the average speed of passing trucks by approximately 5.2 mi/hr.
Date Posted: 09/19/2001 | Source Date:
In San Francisco, the TravInfo telephone service had a high level of customer satisfaction with the two highest ranking aspects of TravInfo being convenience (average score = 4.2) and ease of comprehension (average score = 4.3) on a scale of one to f
Date Posted: 08/29/2001 | Source Date:
In Toronto, Canada, simulation models show that traffic-sensitive dynamic route guidance systems can reduce travel times.
Date Posted: 08/02/2001 | Source Date:
In Toronto, Canada, simulation models show that traffic-sensitive dynamic route guidance systems can increase throughput.
Date Posted: 08/02/2001 | Source Date:
In Toronto, Canada, accident prediction models show that traffic-sensitive route guidance can increase crashes at low market penetrations and decrease crashes at higher market penetrations.
Date Posted: 08/02/2001 | Source Date:
A simulation study indicated that vehicle throughput would increase if arterial data were integrated with freeway data in an Advanced Traveler Information System in Seattle, Washington.
Date Posted: 06/15/2001 | Source Date:
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