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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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Benefit
Date Posted
05/23/2017
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Transit Traveler Information (PT08)
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San Francisco, California, United States   |   Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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Benefit
Date Posted
02/09/2016
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) En-Route Guidance (TI03), Automated Vehicle Operations (VS16), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01)
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A multi-jurisdictional emergency response crew in the Phoenix metropolitan area provides services to six cities with a benefit-cost ratio of 6.4:1.

Findings Some examples of benefits from regional transportation operations collaborations include: A multi-jurisdictional emergency response crew in the Phoenix metropolitan area provides…
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Benefit
Date Posted
10/02/2012
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Incident Scene Safety Monitoring (PS07), Traffic Incident Management System (TM08), Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Roadway Service Patrols (PS08), Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01), Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
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Phoenix, Arizona, United States   |   Hampton, Virginia, United States   |   Nationwide, United States   |   California, United States   |   Statewide, Kansas, United States   |   Maryland, United States   |   Statewide, Colorado, United States   |   Denver, Colorado, United States   |   Statewide, Nebraska, United States   |   Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada   |   Niagra Falls, New York, United States   |   Washington, United States   |   Minnesota, United States

Signal retiming projects in several U.S. and Canadian cities decreased delay by 13 to 94 percent, and improved travel times by 7 to 25 percent.

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RESULTS A synthesis of various traffic signal retiming projects across the U.S. and Canada revealed that: Delays can decrease by 13 to 94 percent. Travel time can fall by 7 to 25 percent.…
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Benefit
Date Posted
01/19/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Signal Control (TM03), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Gainesville, Florida, United States   |   St. Augustine, Florida, United States   |   Statewide, California, United States   |   Statewide, Texas, United States   |   Maryland, United States   |   Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Signal retiming projects in several U.S. and Canadian cities reduced fuel consumption by 2 to 9 percent.

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RESULTS A synthesis of various traffic signal retiming projects across the U.S. and Canada revealed that: Fuel consumption can decrease by 2 to 9 percent. Below are a few examples of successful…
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Benefit
Date Posted
01/19/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Signal Control (TM03), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Gainesville, Florida, United States   |   St. Augustine, Florida, United States   |   Statewide, California, United States   |   Statewide, Texas, United States   |   Maryland, United States   |   Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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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Lesson
Date Posted
08/16/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09), Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
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Houston, Texas, United States   |   Phoenix, Arizona, United States   |   Atlanta, Georgia, United States   |   Long Island, New York, United States   |   Detroit, Michigan, United States   |   Boston, Massachusetts, United States   |   Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States   |   Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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Lesson
Date Posted
08/16/2006
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
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Houston, Texas, United States   |   Phoenix, Arizona, United States   |   Atlanta, Georgia, United States   |   Long Island, New York, United States   |   Detroit, Michigan, United States   |   Boston, Massachusetts, United States   |   Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States   |   Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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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Lesson
Date Posted
08/16/2006
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Houston, Texas, United States   |   Phoenix, Arizona, United States   |   Atlanta, Georgia, United States   |   Long Island, New York, United States   |   Detroit, Michigan, United States   |   Boston, Massachusetts, United States   |   Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States   |   Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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