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The Estimated Cost for Building Ten Electric Charging Stations for Tenant Shippers at the Port of Oakland Ranged From $1.25M to $2M.

The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved the Seaport Air Quality 2020 and Beyond Plan in 2019 which establishes zero-emission operations as the policy direction of the Seaport. Among…
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10/31/2023

System costs for TMC construction and integration of communication systems were projected for upstate California; capital costs were estimated at $1.2 million per facility.

This research identified strategies to integrate ITS applications into the California Regional ITS Plan over the next ten years. Estimates of initial capital costs and ongoing annual operations and…
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07/29/2019

System costs for maintenance vehicle AVL systems were projected for upstate California; capital costs for on-board equipment were estimated at $5,000 to $15,000 per vehicle.

This research identified strategies to integrate ITS applications into the California Regional ITS Plan over the next ten years. Estimates of initial capital costs and ongoing annual operations and…
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07/29/2019

System costs for roadside traveler information systems were projected for upstate California; installation of changeable message signs (CMS) and mounting structures were estimated at $140K to $300K per site.

This research identified strategies to integrate ITS applications into the California Regional ITS Plan over the next ten years. Estimates of initial capital costs and ongoing annual operations and…
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07/29/2019

System costs for traffic surveillance and road weather information systems were projected for upstate California.

This research identified strategies to integrate ITS applications into the California Regional ITS Plan over the next ten years. Estimates of initial capital costs and ongoing annual operations and…
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06/30/2019

A seaport technology program planned for the Port of Oakland was projected to cost $30.6 million.

System costs for advanced signal operating strategies and automated roadside safety warning systems have been projected for upstate California.

This research identified strategies to integrate ITS applications into the California Regional ITS Plan over the next ten years. Estimates of initial capital costs and ongoing annual operations and…
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06/07/2019

Deployment of a new CAD/AVL and voice communication system to cost the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit $21 million.

This project replaces the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District’s Computer Aided Dispatch/Automated Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) and bus radio communication systems. The existing system was installed…
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02/14/2017

Based on data from six separate studies, the costs to retime a traffic signal range from $2,500 to $3,100 per intersection per update.

Optimizing signal timing is considered a low-cost approach to reducing congestion. Based on data from six separate studies, the costs range from $2,500 to $3,100 per signal per update. While this…
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01/19/2007

The average cost to retime signals under the MTC (California) program is $2,400 per intersection.

Optimizing signal timing is considered a low-cost approach to reducing congestion. Based on data from six separate studies, the costs range from $2,500 to $3,100 per signal per update. While this…
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01/19/2007

Plan for the Significant Lane Use Demand of Electronic Charging Stations for Zero-Emission Drayage Trucks.

Be aware of different charging/fueling standards. The absence of clear standards regarding voltage, amperage, phasing, “withstand rating”, and charging connectors makes it challenging for consistent…
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10/30/2023

Provide More Protected Bike Lanes and Bike Parking to Improve Safety and Support the Integration of Public Transit and Micromobility.

Provide more protected bike lanes and bike parking to improve safety and support the integration of public transit and micromobility.  Based on the survey results, having more protected bike…
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05/30/2023

When Implementing Pedestrian and Bicycle Automated Count Technologies, Select and Design Sites with Widths Compatible with Detector Parameters and Avoid Unconstrained Locations to Mitigate Bypass Errors.

Place counters strategically at the site to minimize bypass errors. Careful selection for the location of counters at the site plays an important role in the ultimate accuracy of the collected count…
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11/23/2021

Employ sensors that can account for a range of parking lot vehicle movements.

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Evaluation of the BART smart parking field test revealed that the greatest technical challenges arose from the in-ground parking sensor system. The sensor system utilized had previously been used on…
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08/09/2008

Consider the impact fees have on parking behavior.

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The determination of the fee structure for smart parking is a critical element to consider when developing any implementation plan. The cost of drive-in vs. advance reservations is a case in point.…
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08/09/2008

Consider and evaluate user needs when designing communication infrastructure.

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The objective of the BART smart parking program was to provide drivers with the necessary information to make informed decisions in order to streamline the parking process and improve parking…
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08/09/2008

Anticipate project delays and allocate sufficient time and funding to address key project variables.

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Throughout the design and implementation of a project, issues may arise that add time and money to the project schedule and budget. The following demonstrates the lessons learned from the schedule…
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08/09/2008

The California PASS Program deployed intelligent traffic signal systems throughout the Bay Area to achieve benefit-to-cost ratios ranging from 12:1 to 105:1.

As a part of each project, traffic counts were collected in the field to understand the traffic patterns and volumes along the corridors. The 7-day 24-hour volume counts (Average Daily Traffic), peak…
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08/30/2017

Estimated benefits for shippers using an integrated shipment, equipment, and freight status information system equate to a 6.2 percent reduction in shipment costs.

Benefits from an internet-based information system for tracking cargo from point-to-point were realized by increasing the efficiency of modal shifts from rail to truck, reducing errors in data entry…
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06/14/2010

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) smart parking system field test increased BART trips and resulted in an average of 9.7 fewer vehicle miles traveled and decreased the average commute time by 2.6 minutes.

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RESULTS The results from a before and after Internet-based user survey showed that:   Reduced overall vehicle miles traveled on average by 9.7 fewer miles per participant per month and…
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04/30/2009

Freeway Services Patrols: A State of the Practice