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Graphic-aided messages on dynamic message signs found to have faster comprehension time and greater comprehension accuracy in simulator study.

Methodology The study consisted of a three pronged approach: a traffic data analysis, a driver questionnaire, and driving simulation experiment.   Traffic data analysis: traffic data,…
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Date Posted
09/04/2020

Use text-only messages instead of graphic-aided messages on dynamic message signs during traffic slow-downs.

Methodology The study took a three pronged approach: Traffic data analysis: traffic data, including volume and speeds, were collected near DMSs in Rhode Island for a two week period. The study…
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10/09/2017

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation implemented an interoperable video sharing system costing between $4,000 and $15,000 per facility.

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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Transportation Management Center (TMC) installed video sharing equipment to enhance coordination between E911 operators, TMC personnel, and…
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06/24/2009

Integrate traveler information Web site development with existing systems and other organizations.

When implementing a new traveler information Web site, it is important to consider the compatibility of the Web site with the agency's existing systems. Various functional units that can contribute…
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Date Posted
12/08/2006

Be sure to identify and take into account features unique to each state when designing and deploying ITS technology projects across multiple states.

The use of the databases and human interfaces, developed as part of the FOT projects, varied significantly among the participating states. A survey of commercial vehicle inspectors in late 1999 found…
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Date Posted
05/11/2006