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Consider Third-party Accessibility Testing to Enhance Digital Accessibility and Ensure Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Screen Readers.
Consider third-party accessibility testing to enhance digital accessibility and ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and screen readers. Valley Metro employed a third-…
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Date Posted
06/30/2023
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06)
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Understand the Importance of Independent Travel When Designing An AV MOD Service, Especially for Mobility-Disadvantaged Individuals.
Understand the importance of independent travel when designing an AV MOD service, especially for people with disabilities, older adults and low income households. The increased sense of…
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Date Posted
01/24/2022
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Transit Stop Request (PT15),
Route ID for the Visually Impaired (PT16),
Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06)
Geolocation links
Position Thermal Cameras on Stand-Alone Poles to Effectively Minimize False Detections for Wrong-Way Driving.
Install Thermal Cameras on stand-alone poles. The thermal cameras can register false-positive detections due to wind, pedestrians, truck occlusions, birds and other factors. This can be addressed…
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Date Posted
01/24/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Wrong Way Vehicle Detection and Warning (TM25),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
Geolocation links
Establish a System-wide Inventory of Traffic Signal System Technology to Improve Evaluation Capabilities and Effectively Monitor Agency Investments.
The following recommendations are summarized based on the study:
Maintain an inventory of deployed technology on arterial corridors. An inventory would help the agency personnel know exactly which…
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Date Posted
10/26/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
Recruit Twice the Number of Participants Needed to Ensure Statistically Viable Sample Size When A Study Is Implemented Over Time.
Different lessons learned were observed during project planning, technical development, data collection, user engagement and technical expertise, as summarized below:
Recruit twice the number of…
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Date Posted
06/22/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Transit Fare Collection Management (PT04),
Transit Traveler Information (PT08),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
Recruit Twice the Number of Participants Needed to Ensure Statistically Viable Sample Size When A Study Is Implemented Over Time.
Different lessons learned were observed during project planning, technical development, data collection, user engagement and technical expertise, as summarized below:
Recruit twice the number of…
Content type
Date Posted
06/22/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11),
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12),
Transit Fare Collection Management (PT04),
Transit Traveler Information (PT08),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
Develop a regional ITS architecture with a common data server to facilitate ITS integration in a region
The MMDI set in motion an aggressive schedule of ITS deployment in four regions: San Antonio, Phoenix, Seattle, and New York City metropolitan area (which included parts of three states, New York,…
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Date Posted
05/19/2010
Use non-proprietary software for ITS projects to ensure compatibility with other ITS components
The ITS software projects in the MMDI program sites were competitive with non-ITS transportation projects, particularly in the earlier stages of deployment. However, some projects eventually led to…
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Date Posted
05/17/2010
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
Electronic Toll Collection (TM10),
Road Use Charging (TM11),
Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Maintenance and Construction Activity Coordination (MC08),
Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations (METR) (VS17),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02)
Geolocation links
Secure high level management support and broad participation throughout an organization during the implementation and operation of transit automatic vehicle location systems.
The synthesis included the findings of a literature review, agency survey responses, and case study telephone interviews with agency personnel involved in the development and operation of bus AVL…
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Date Posted
09/18/2009
Implement travel demand management and ITS strategies to successfully reduce congestion and delay during special events.
The Phoenix International Raceway's (PIR) successful implementation of travel demand management (TDM) and ITS strategies is highlighted in the NCHRP 309 report. The raceway, located in the Phoenix…
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Date Posted
10/27/2008
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Traffic Incident Management System (TM08)
Geolocation links
Use appropriate procurement methods when contracting for operations for Transportation Management Centers (TMCs).
Effective procurement techniques are key to acquiring the right facility, systems, and services at a reasonable price. The following lessons outline and suggest various procurement methods to use…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Consider using contractors for TMC maintenance support.
One important topic highlighted by these experiences is the use of contractors for TMC maintenance support.
Recognize that contractors can be effectively used for TMC maintenance support. It is…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Select Transportation Management Center (TMC) design and location based on individual TMC needs and traffic realities.
One area discussed is the design factors that influence long-term control center operations and maintenance. One important design factor is based on considering individual TMC needs and traffic…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
Address noise and disruptions to TMCs through effective anticipation and planning.
Design factors that influence long-term control center operations and maintenance are very important. This lesson recommends addressing noise and disruptions to TMCs through effective anticipation…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Select map displays, computers, and software for transportation management centers (TMCs) that minimize cost and decrease complexity.
One subject discussed based on these experiences is that map displays, computers, and software for transportation management centers (TMCs) should be selected based on minimizing cost and complexity…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Adopt staffing practices for successful Transportation Management Center (TMC) staff hiring and retention.
The experiences described in the Metropolitan Transportation Management Center Concepts of Operation study provide insight into the operations at various Transportation Management Centers (TMCs)…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Select and implement security measures for Transportation Management Center (TMC) based on location and internal operations.
One subject discussed in this study is that certain security implementations should be considered for TMCs based on location and internal operations. Levels of security varied widely – some sites in…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
Use tested and effective traffic management systems for Transportation Management Centers (TMCs).
This document provides insight into the operations at various Transportation Management Centers (TMCs) within the United States and Canada. One subject discussed in this document is the lessons…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Choose staff training and documentation methods to match individual Transportation Management Center (TMC) needs.
An important challenge that the TMCs noted was related to selecting staff training and documentation methods to match individual Transportation Management Center (TMC) needs.
Implement sufficient…
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Date Posted
08/16/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
Use a systems engineering approach for technical integration of ITS.
The key to a successful interoperable transportation system is to integrate ITS via a systems engineering approach into all stages of planning, designing and deployment of transportation projects at…
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Date Posted
03/24/2006
Foster cooperation among stakeholders when building institutional integration for ITS deployment.
Institutional integration is key to the success of ITS projects. It is often difficult to bring agencies and other stakeholders together and sustain the relationships required to effect efficient…
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Date Posted
03/24/2006
Develop written policies to address liability issues early.
While institutional and legal impediments do exist, many of the barriers to successful ITS deployments and operations can be overcome with a consistently developed policy that has considered these…
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Date Posted
10/12/2005
Develop written policies that delimit the use and distribution of data.
The value of the MDI operations lay in the data that is generated by the equipment and systems involved. Data policy issues that have been reviewed and tackled by the MDI partners include resolving…
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Date Posted
10/12/2005
Address intellectual property rights issues early.
There is a continuing concern in the private sector that state or federal laws will require firms participating in public-private ITS partnerships to surrender valuable rights in intellectual…
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Date Posted
09/16/2005
Facilitate the participation of private sector technology companies in the deployment of ITS by using creative approaches to address the assignment of intellectual property rights.
Address intellectual property rights issues and questions of ownership of software and technology developed or enhanced during the course of the project through creative approaches. For example:…
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Date Posted
09/16/2005
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Maximize emergency resources and response by utilizing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) capabilities.
Maximize emergency resources and response by utilizing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) capabilities.
Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems relay the positions of emergency vehicles to a central…
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Date Posted
09/16/2005
Consider reconfiguring and integrating existing roadway management IT systems whenever possible to save costs associated with implementing new systems.
Determine if the desired scope and range of traveler information can be generated by upgrading and integrating existing traffic management IT systems.
In Phoenix’s case, because the new system was…
Content type
Date Posted
09/16/2005
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01),
Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
Geolocation links
Implement a communication structure across jurisdictions that facilitates the flow of traffic data and allows agencies to coordinate traffic signal timing.
Develop a cross-jurisdictional communications infrastructure that allows jurisdictions to share real-time traffic operations information and update signal plans. The idea of a multi-jurisdictional…
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Date Posted
09/16/2005
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
Mobility Platform Pilot Program Deployed in Phoenix Found 74 Percent of Users Reported Improved Access to Public Transportation.
METHODOLOGY
This study considered 12 distinct hypotheses to evaluate the pilot Mobility Platform program. The hypotheses ranged from user experiences (e.g., travel time reduction, underserved…
Content type
Date Posted
10/24/2023
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Connection Protection (PT17),
Integrated Multi-Modal Electronic Payment (TI05),
Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06),
Travel Services Information and Reservation (TI09)
Geolocation links
An Automated Vehicle Mobility Service Pilot in Greater Phoenix Found that Users' Safety Perception of the Service Improved By 26 Percent Over the Duration of the Pilot.
METHODOLOGY
People living near the metro Phoenix region were recruited to participate in the automated vehicle pilot demonstration called RideChoice. Survey samples were not randomly selected as the…
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Date Posted
01/24/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Stop Request (PT15),
Route ID for the Visually Impaired (PT16),
Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06)
Geolocation links
Wrong-Way Detection System Pilot Project Using Thermal Sensors in Arizona Detected Wrong-Way Drivers Much Faster Compared to Traditional Methods Such as 911 Calls.
METHODOLOGY
The system used thermal cameras for primary detection of wrong-way vehicles along exit ramps and at other potential points of entry onto the freeway’s mainline lanes. The system alerted…
Content type
Date Posted
01/24/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
V2V Basic Safety (VS02),
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
Geolocation links
More transit use, more walking, higher satisfaction: Early results from the Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox pilot projects.
FINDINGS
The following results were reported for FY2019:
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), San Francisco, California
BART received funding to pilot an integrated carpool-to-public-…
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Date Posted
03/30/2020
Wrong-way driver thermal detection system in Phoenix addressed 33 near-incidents in first six months of operation.
The system operates by sounding an alarm at ADOT's operations center when a wrong-way vehicle is thermally detected. A window appears on operators' workstations showing live video from the thermal…
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Date Posted
07/12/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance (VS13)
Geolocation links
Archived data management systems benefit planning and decision-making within agencies
BenefitsThe data collection and archival characteristics of ADMS are keys to the benefits identified through the case studies. These benefits are:Improved planningImproved policy decision-…
Content type
Date Posted
02/09/2016
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
ITS Data Warehouse (DM01),
Data Distribution (SU03),
Map Management (SU04),
Object Registration and Discovery (SU06),
Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations (METR) (VS17),
Maintenance and Construction Activity Coordination (MC08),
Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02)
Low Emissions Zones concept can potentially reduce emissions by 15-18 percent.
MethodologyModeling was performed using a regional-scale model of the MAG (Maricopa Area Governments) region in Phoenix, Arizona, an area chosen for its dense retail and residential activity. The LEZ…
Content type
Date Posted
02/09/2016
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Connected Eco-Driving (ST09),
Infrastructure Enhanced Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (VS15),
Automated Vehicle Operations (VS16),
Eco-Lanes Management (ST07),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
A multi-jurisdictional emergency response crew in the Phoenix metropolitan area provides services to six cities with a benefit-cost ratio of 6.4:1.
Findings
Some examples of benefits from regional transportation operations collaborations include:
A multi-jurisdictional emergency response crew in the Phoenix metropolitan area provides…
Content type
Date Posted
10/02/2012
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Incident Scene Safety Monitoring (PS07),
Traffic Incident Management System (TM08),
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Roadway Service Patrols (PS08),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
Geolocation links
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In Arizona, an electronic vehicle recognition (EVR) system has an estimated benefit-to-cost ratio of 2.03 due to improved vehicle registration and insurance compliance.
Methodology
This research estimated the benefits and costs of a theoretical electronic vehicle recognition (EVR) system in terms of its impact on registration and insurance compliance in Arizona.…
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Date Posted
10/02/2012
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Road Use Charging (TM11)
Geolocation links
In Arizona, an automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) system has an estimated benefit-to-cost ratio of 9.6 due to improved vehicle registration and insurance compliance.
METHODOLOGY
This research estimated the costs of deploying automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology that uses cameras and alphanumeric recognition software for reading license plates.…
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Date Posted
01/30/2012
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Road Use Charging (TM11)
Geolocation links
Red light cameras reduced the occurrence of severe right-angle and left-turn crashes while the number of rear-end crashes increased.
Four evaluation methodologies were designed and applied for this study:A simple before-after study.A before-after study with traffic flow corrections.A before-after study with a comparison group.An…
Content type
Date Posted
05/28/2008
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01)
Geolocation links
Arterial information allows travelers to make more informed decisions.
Advanced Traveler Information Systems that provide both static and dynamic information on arterial roadway conditions offer benefits in customer satisfaction and improved efficiency. In surveys…
Content type
Date Posted
01/19/2007
An evaluation of the Arizona 511 telephone traveler information system found that more than 70 percent of users surveyed were satisfied with the enhanced content provided.
RESULTS
Call volumes during the post-enhancement period increased 74 percent compared to the pre-enhancement period. Although much of the increase was the result of new callers, most of the…
Content type
Date Posted
06/20/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13),
Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
Geolocation links
Automated pedestrian detection at signalized intersections tested in three U.S. cities reduced the number of pedestrians who began crossing during the steady DON’T WALK signal by 81 percent.
Notes:See also:Hughes, Ronald, et al. ITS and Pedestrian Safety at Signalized Intersections, ITS Quarterly Vol. VII #2, ITS America, Washington DC. 1999.
Content type
Date Posted
01/01/2004
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
Crash risk along a corridor in Arizona was reduced by 6.7 percent due to traffic signal coordination among two jurisdictions.
The evaluation report contained and assessment of the impact of traffic signal coordination among two jurisdictions along the same arterial corridor. The evaluation team measured the impacts of…
Content type
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
In Phoenix, Arizona, an evaluation of website traveler information found that 16 percent of surveyed respondents thought the web site information was useful.
Evaluation results for ATIS included in the report present an assessment of customer satisfaction with the publicly operated Trailmaster web site and the Traffic Check cable TV traffic information…
Content type
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
Geolocation links
In Phoenix, Arizona, an evaluation of traveler information provided on cable television found that 29 percent of surveyed respondents thought the traffic channel was useful.
Evaluation results for ATIS included in the report present an assessment of customer satisfaction with the publicly operated Trailmaster web site and the Traffic Check cable TV traffic…
Content type
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01)
Geolocation links
Based on a travel reduction ordinance requiring Phoenix employers with over 100 employees to reduce single-occupancy commuting trips by 5 percent, the City Public Transport Agency led the development of a Bus Card Plus system and as of 1996, 190 comp
Content type
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Fare Collection Management (PT04)
Geolocation links
Vehicle-pedestrian conflicts were reduced by 89 percent in the first half of the crossing and 43 percent in the second half with automated pedestrian detection at intersections in Los Angeles, California; Rochester, New York; and Phoenix, Arizona.
Content type
Date Posted
01/01/2000
ADOT installs first-of-its-kind wrong-way driver thermal detection system in Phoenix for $3.7 million
In January 2018, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) began using a first-in-the-nation wrong-way detection system along a 15-mile stretch of Interstate 17 in Phoenix. The system includes…
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Made Public Date
05/20/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12),
Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01),
Regional Traffic Management (TM07),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01)
Geolocation links
Total cost of Phoenix, Arizona-based testbed facility used to identify top vehicle detection technologies estimated to be $566,000.
Limitations in current traffic monitoring abilities are an ongoing negative issue for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and for its customers in both urban and rural areas. In this…
Content type
Made Public Date
08/29/2014
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
Geolocation links
The Arizona DOT installed a freeway management system to control and monitor traffic on an 7.5-mile section of Loop 101 in the area of Scottsdale/Phoenix for approximately $1.6 million (2009).
The proposed work located on Loop 101 in Maricopa County extended from SR 51 to Princess Drive within the Cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale. The work consisted of expanding the existing Freeway…
Content type
Made Public Date
01/30/2012
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Emissions Monitoring (ST01),
Eco-Traffic Metering (ST03),
Traffic Metering (TM05),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01)
Geolocation links
The cost to implement the pre-enhanced Arizona Department of Transportation 511 system was estimated at $355,000; operating costs for 2002 were estimated at $137,000.
This report presents an analysis of the existing, pre-enhanced 511 traveler information system operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The cost presented represents the estimated…
Content type
Made Public Date
03/02/2004
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02),
Spot Weather Impact Warning (WX03),
Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13),
Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
Geolocation links
Start-up cost of the Phoenix Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative travel information kiosks was $459,732; O&M cost was $153,519.
During the Phoenix Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (Phoenix MMDI), the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) collected data from various traffic surveillance and freeway management…
Content type
Made Public Date
12/10/2003
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01)
Geolocation links
Costs to upgrade and redesign the Phoenix Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative traveler information Web site was $135,782.
During the Phoenix Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (Phoenix MMDI), the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) upgraded its Trailmaster traveler information website. As part of the…
Content type
Made Public Date
12/09/2003
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13),
Personalized Traveler Information (TI02),
Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
Geolocation links
Hand-held incident investigation units purchased at a cost of $13,000 per unit were used to reduce incident clearance time, increase safety of investigations, and improve investigation accuracy at accident sites in Phoenix.
The Phoenix Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (MMDI) integrated ITS components for traffic signal control, transit management, freeway management, emergency management, traveler information,…
Content type
Made Public Date
11/14/2003
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Incident Management System (TM08)
Geolocation links
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