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Latitude
26.28
Longitude
-98.56
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A preemptive signal control system used to minimize truck stops in Sullivan City, Texas has resulted in cost savings due to reduced fuel consumption and emissions, less pavement wear, and reduced tire and brake wear.
FINDINGS
The signal control system benefited about four percent of the trucks on the roadway since holds were placed only when trucks needed extended green time. For a weekly volume of 2500 trucks,…
Content type
Date Posted
06/11/2001
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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In Sullivan City, Texas, a signal control system that gives priority to trucks has reduced truck stops by 100 for a weekly volume of 2,500 trucks and has reduced truck delay.
FINDINGS
The signal control system benefited about four percent of the trucks on the roadway since holds were placed only when trucks needed extended green time. For a weekly volume of 2500 trucks,…
Content type
Date Posted
06/11/2001
Taxonomy (ARC-IT)
Traffic Signal Control (TM03),
Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
