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Fixed automated spray technology systems for bridges in North Dakota produce 1.3 to 4.3 benefit-cost ratio over their twenty year lifecycle.

FindingsBuxton Bridge FAST systemDue to the reduction in crashes attributed to the installation of the FAST system on Buxton Bridge, there is an annual safety benefit of $78,738. Reduced maintenance…
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Benefit
Date Posted
05/09/2013
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03), Winter Maintenance (MC04)
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Fargo, North Dakota, United States   |   Cummings, North Dakota, United States

Total crashes were reduced by 50-66 percent on bridge decks in North Dakota utilizing fixed automated spray technologies for anti-icing.

MethodData for twelve winter seasons from January 1, 1996 through May 31, 2008 were collected from NDDOT and Mn/DOT in order to analyze the effectiveness of the FAST systems. Crashes occurring…
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Benefit
Date Posted
05/09/2013
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03), Winter Maintenance (MC04)
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Fargo, North Dakota, United States   |   Cummings, North Dakota, United States

Simulation revealed that a freeway management system in Fargo, North Dakota could reduce network travel times by 8 percent and increase speeds by 8 percent when DMS are used to warn drivers of incidents.

FINDINGSResults of the investigation indicated that a freeway management system consisting of variable message signs to alert motorists of upcoming incidents can have a significant positive impact on…
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Benefit
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Simulation revealed that, in Fargo, North Dakota, a freeway management system displaying incident warnings on DMS and integrated with adaptive signal control could decrease travel times by 18 percent and increase speeds by 21 percent.

FINDINGS A simulation model indicated that in a city of moderate size, such as Fargo, a freeway management system that displays incident warnings on DMS and is integrated with adaptive signal…
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Benefit
Date Posted
09/21/2000
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Signal Control (TM03), Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System (TM04)
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Fargo, North Dakota, United States
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