A Return on Investment (ROI) study of the SSP in Hampton Roads, Virginia analyzed 33,877 incidents that had occurred during the evaluation period. The study includes a comparison of the average…
A Return on Investment (ROI) study of the SSP in Hampton Roads, Virginia compared the average incident duration for incidents (accidents, breakdowns and debris) on SSP routes to similar incidents and…
A Return on Investment (ROI) study of the SSP in Hampton Roads, Virginia estimated the benefits attributable to the SSP from reductions in motorist delay, fuel consumption and emissions by analyzing…
RESULTSThe assessment indicated that lane reversal is warranted for any hurricane predicted to make landfall as a Category 4 or 5 storm, and is strongly recommended for any Category 3 storm. In…
An examination of databases and a sampling of locations reveal at least 12 metropolitan areas that are providing travel time messages on DMS. But at least 25 other metropolitan areas are gathering…
The lead private-sector contractor for the Hampton Roads Advanced Traveler Information System (HRATIS), originally planned to use a standardized, open-source DATEX-ASN protocol interface between the…
Procurement for an ITS project is not like procuring asphalt and concrete. The HRATIS project experienced multiple iterations of the contract between Virginia DOT (VDOT) and the prime contractor.…
Innovative funding can have a significant impact on a region trying to support its transportation facilities. Almost every transportation agency identifies inadequate funding as a major concern. At…
Safety service patrols (SSP) support mobility by quickly responding to and clearing incidents. It is increasingly imperative for state DOTs to demonstrate the benefits of SSP in order to maintain…