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Results from a Small-Scale Simulator Study Found a 3.69-Second Reduction in Reaction Time to Automated Vehicles When an External Human-Machine Interface to Communicate Intent Was Included.

Methodology Fully immersive, three-dimensional VR scenarios were created for a simulation where human participants interacted with AVs at typical urban or suburban intersections. Each participant…
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10/19/2022

Smart Travel Technology Leads to 14 Percent Increase in Completion of Pre-Trip Tasks and Street Crossing Skills for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities.

Methodology Informal usability testing was conducted with local volunteers with cognitive disabilities to observe their interactions with interfaces, navigation strategies, feature options, and…
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06/25/2021

New Mexico's scheduling/billing sofware leads to better customer service, more efficient reporting and billing, and better coordination between transportation providers and funding agencies.

The Client Referral, Ridership, and Financial Tracking (CRRAFT) system is an inter-agency effort that grew out of the desire to better coordinate and monitor rural transportation funding. Access to…
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06/10/2010

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, work zone surveillance and response at the "Big I" Interchange reduced average clearance time by 44 percent.

FINDINGS After approximately one year of operations the average clearance time on the "BIG I" was 20 minutes faster than the historical average clearance time of 45 minutes.
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11/19/2001

During the first year of operations at the "Big I" work zone in Albuquerque, temporary traffic management and motorist assistance patrols reduced the average incident response time to less than eight minutes, and no fatalities were reported.

FINDINGS After approximately one year of operations, the average incident response time was under eight minutes and no fatalities were reported.
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11/19/2001

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, an ambulance provider increased its efficiency by 10 to 15 percent using AVL/CAD to improve route guidance.

In Albuquerque, New Mexico an ambulance service used a map-based computer-aided dispatch system to direct ambulances to exact locations in need of emergency response. The company's efficiency…
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09/21/2000

Use ITS to implement a reliable communications system in work zones.

Ensure initial and ongoing success of ITS deployments by providing sufficient start-up time, maintaining flexibility, and performing maintenance needs in-house.

Build public awareness of large-scale construction projects and keep the public informed of work zone schedules to help minimize the associated travel impacts.

It is important for agencies undertaking large-scale construction projects to take a proactive approach at building public awareness for the project. Of equal importance is making sure the general…
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09/16/2005

Coordinate extensively with other stakeholder agencies.

Involving other stakeholder agencies early in the process of developing and implementing an ITS work zone system will greatly aid in the success of the system’s deployment. During the deployment of…
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09/16/2005