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Real-time digital transit information displays at trip planning decision points contributed to a five percent decrease in drive-alone commuters.
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TransitScreens can help eliminate a number of common annoyances to travelers, such as arriving at an empty bike-share station or having an unexpected 15 minutes wait at a bus stop or train station.…
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Date Posted
05/23/2017
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Traveler Information (PT08)
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In networks with work zones, connected vehicle market penetration rates under 40 percent may contribute to a safer traffic network, while market penetrations above 40 percent may decrease network safety.
FINDINGSConnected vehicle applications can reroute drivers around work zones but at the expense of longer average trip distances which can decrease safety. Combining the most conservative driver…
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Date Posted
02/09/2016
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
En-Route Guidance (TI03),
Automated Vehicle Operations (VS16),
Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01)
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In Toronto, connected vehicles have potential to reduce travel times by 37 percent, reduce emissions by 30 percent, and improve safety indicators by 45 percent.
METHODOLOGYThe model network represented traffic conditions in north Toronto where a variety of alternate routes are available to vehicles subject to lane closures, construction zones, and heavy…
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Date Posted
02/23/2015
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Connected Eco-Driving (ST09)
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Electronic supply chain manifest systems reduce the amount of time and paperwork required to transfer loads, and can improve operational efficiencies for shippers/receivers, trucking companies, and air cargo carriers.
FINDINGSThe following results show the time saving benefits of automated versus manual processing (biometric/smart-card authorization vs. manual duplication/photocopying of all paperwork) at transfer…
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Date Posted
01/01/2003
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Freight Administration (CVO02)
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.
FINDINGSDynamic Route Guidance DRG activity generated additional accidents as a result of increased link maneuvers and intersection turns. The total number of accidents in the network increased as…
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Date Posted
08/02/2001
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In Toronto, Canada, simulation models show that traffic-sensitive dynamic route guidance systems can increase throughput.
FINDINGSDynamic Route Guidance DRG-equipped vehicles increased network throughput.Safety-Enhanced Route Guidance The SRG application increased network throughput.
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Date Posted
08/02/2001
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In Toronto, Canada, simulation models show that traffic-sensitive dynamic route guidance systems can reduce travel times.
FINDINGS
Dynamic Route Guidance
The DRG-equipped vehicles re-routed frequently to reduce travel times under congested conditions.
Safety-Enhanced Route Guidance
The SRG application reduced…
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Date Posted
08/02/2001
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In Toronto, Canada adaptive signal control reduced ramp queues by 14 percent, decreased delay up to 42 percent, and reduced travel time by 6 to 11 percent; and transit signal priority reduced transit delay by 30 to 40 percent and travel time by 2 to
Measurable mobility benefits were reported during the following projects:
Deployment of a SCOOT Signal System in Toronto
SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique) was an adaptive signal…
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Date Posted
06/18/2001
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System (TM04),
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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An adaptive signal control system in Toronto, Canada reduced vehicle emissions by 3 to 6 percent and lowered fuel consumption by 4 to 7 percent.
Measurable energy and environmental benefits were reported during the following project.
Deployment of a SCOOT Signal System in Toronto
SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique) was an…
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Date Posted
06/18/2001
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An adaptive signal control system in Toronto, Canada increased traffic flow speeds by 3 to 16 percent.
Measurable efficiency benefits were reported during the following project.
Deployment of a SCOOT Signal System in Toronto
SCOOT (Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique) was an adaptive signal…
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Date Posted
06/18/2001
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The payback period for expansion of an adaptive signal control system in Toronto, Canada was estimated at less than two years.
Measurable productivity benefits were reported during the following projects:
Modernization of the City’s Main Traffic Signal System (MTSS)
Toronto embarked on a Communications Reconfiguration…
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Date Posted
06/18/2001
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In Toronto, Canada, an adaptive signal control system reduced travel time by 8 percent, decreased delay by 17 percent, and reduced vehicle stops by 22 percent.
FINDINGS
An on-street evaluation conducted from May-June 1993 found an eight percent average decrease in travel time, a 22 percent average decrease in vehicle stops, and a 17 percent average…
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
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Implementing traffic signal priority for a light-rail transit line in Toronto, Canada allowed system operators to remove one vehicle from service and maintain the same level of service to passengers.
FINDINGS
After implementing traffic signal priority for a light-rail transit (LRT) line along an urban arterial in Toronto, system operators were able to remove one vehicle from service and maintain…
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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In Toronto, the COMPASS traffic monitoring and incident information dissemination system on Highway 401 decreased the average incident duration from 86 to 30 minutes per incident.
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09),
Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01),
Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01)
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Fuel consumption fell by 5.7 percent, hydrocarbons declined by 3.7 percent, and carbon monoxide emissions were reduced by 5.0 percent when an adaptive signal control system was implemented in Toronto, Canada.
FINDINGSAn on-street evaluation conducted from May-June 1993 found a 5.7 percent average decrease in fuel consumption, a 3.7 percent average decrease in hydrocarbons, and a 5.0 percent average…
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
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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
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)
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
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
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
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