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I-70 Corridor ITS Study identifies system costs for several technology applications.

The purpose of the I-70 Corridor Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Technology Applications Study was to evaluate and plan for innovative technologies that could enhance the safety and…
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System Cost
Made Public Date
07/12/2013
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Electronic Clearance (CVO03), Smart Roadside and Virtual WIM (CVO08), Intelligent Access Program - Weight Monitoring (CVO18), Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12), Road Weather Motorist Alert and Warning (VS07), Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02), Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12), Vehicle Turning Right in Front of a Transit Vehicle (PT13), Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01), Electronic Toll Collection (TM10), Road Use Charging (TM11), Vehicle Emergency Response (PS05), Incident Scene Pre-Arrival Staging Guidance for Emergency Responders (PS06), Disaster Response and Recovery (PS12), Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09), Intermittent Bus Lanes (PT10), Regional Traffic Management (TM07), Restricted Lane Warnings (VS10), Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01), Roadway Automated Treatment (MC03), Spot Weather Impact Warning (WX03), Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09)
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Missouri, United States   |   Maryland, United States   |   Kansas City, Missouri, United States   |   Reno, Nevada, United States   |   Springfield, Illinois, United States

Consider using real time traffic control system to overcome mobility and safety obstacles in a work zone.

During an extensive bridge and highway reconstruction project on Interstate 55, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) implemented a Real Time Traffic Control System (RTTCS) to ensure…
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Lesson
Date Posted
01/21/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Work Zone Management (MC06), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Springfield, Illinois, United States

The Illinois DOT indicated that an automated traffic control system deployed during the reconstruction of I-55 improved mobility by preventing severe congestion in the work zone.

Although no official evaluation of the RTTCS was performed, DOT officials were satisfied with the performance of the system. The benefits of the RTTCS were documented during interviews with key…
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Benefit
Date Posted
01/19/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02), Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08), Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
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Springfield, Illinois, United States

The Illinois DOT reduced operating costs during the reconstruction of I-55 by deploying an automated traffic control system and eliminating the need for constant traffic monitoring.

Although no official evaluation of the RTTCS was performed, DOT officials were satisfied with the performance of the system. The automated system design minimized operating costs by eliminating the…
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Benefit
Date Posted
01/19/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09), Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08)
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Springfield, Illinois, United States

The Illinois DOT staff reported a high level of satisfaction with the automated traffic control system deployed during the reconstruction of Interstate 55.

Although no official evaluation of the RTTCS was performed, DOT officials were satisfied with the performance of the system. The DOT staff reported a high level of satisfaction with the RTTCS…
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Benefit
Date Posted
01/19/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09), Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08)
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Springfield, Illinois, United States

The Illinois DOT enhanced work zone safety on I-55 by deploying an automated traffic control system that posted traffic information and enforcement updates (number of citations issued) on dynamic message signs located upstream of the work zone.

Although no official evaluation of the RTTCS was performed, DOT officials were satisfied with the performance of the system. There were only two crashes in the work zone due the lack of traffic…
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Benefit
Date Posted
01/19/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02), Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08), Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
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Springfield, Illinois, United States

Employ a proactive approach for building public awareness of the project requiring a work zone and deliver accurate information to the public.

The experiences of four state DOTs examined in this study enable other regions to benefit from the knowledge gained by state departments of transportation that have been early deployers of ITS in…
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Lesson
Date Posted
01/03/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Incident Management System (TM08), Work Zone Management (MC06), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09)
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States   |   West Memphis, Tennessee, United States   |   Springfield, Illinois, United States   |   Lansing, Michigan, United States

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) leased an automated work zone information system in West Memphis for $495,000 which was less than 4% of the total recontruction project cost. West Memphis is one of four locations highl

This report provides real-world experiences of using intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in work zones in four locations across the U.S.: Springfield, IL I-55 Lansing, MI I-496…
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System Cost
Made Public Date
03/05/2004
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure (VS09), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02), Work Zone Management (MC06), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08), Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01), Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04)
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States   |   West Memphis, Arkansas, United States   |   Springfield, Illinois, United States   |   Lansing, Michigan, United States

The cost of a prototype truck rollover warning system on the Capital Beltway in Virginia and Maryland was estimated at $166,462 for a one-lane ramp and $268,507 for a two-lane ramp.

Three prototype automatic ramp rollover warning systems were deployed around the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The systems were designed and installed at three curved exit ramps on the Capital…
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System Cost
Made Public Date
12/12/2003
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) In-Vehicle Signage (TI07), Autonomous Vehicle Safety Systems (VS01)
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Springfield, Virginia, United States   |   McLean, Virginia, United States   |   Beltsville, Maryland, United States
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