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In Denver, the cost for a pilot of self-driving low-speed shuttles was $150,000.

In January 2019, Denver's Regional Transportation District launched a pilot of a low speed autonomous shuttle on public roads. The project's objectives are to: Introduce AV technology safely on…
03/26/2019
Taxonomy: Navigation / Route Guidance

Between 2003 and 2007, annual operating costs and revenues at 15 tolling agencies averaged $85.825 million and $265.753 million, respectively.

This report covered an analysis of tolling systems to help state officials and other policy makers discuss the implementation and operational costs of alternative revenue-generating systems. Three to…
12/14/2011
Taxonomy: Pricing, Toll Collection, High-Occupancy Vehicle Facilities, High-Occupancy Vehicle Facilities, Pricing

Value pricing projects conducted in three metropolitan areas indicated the costs to convert HOV lanes to HOT lanes ranged from $9 million to $17.9 million.

This research synthesized evaluation findings from 24 projects sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Congestion and Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) between 1991 and 2006.…
02/02/2010
Taxonomy: Pricing, Toll Collection

For the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the cost to time signals ranges from $1,800 to $2,000 per intersection.

Optimizing signal timing is considered a low-cost approach to reducing congestion. Based on data from six separate studies, the costs range from $2,500 to $3,100 per signal per update. While this…
01/19/2007
Taxonomy: Advanced Signal Systems

Based on data from six separate studies, the costs to retime a traffic signal range from $2,500 to $3,100 per intersection per update.

Optimizing signal timing is considered a low-cost approach to reducing congestion. Based on data from six separate studies, the costs range from $2,500 to $3,100 per signal per update. While this…
01/19/2007
Taxonomy: Advanced Signal Systems

Colorado DOT launches service patrol program along I-70; 2005 operating costs are $1.5 million.

Beginning as a pilot project in 1993, Colorado Department of Transportation continues to support the Mile High Courtesy Patrol in the Denver metropolitan area. Services provided by the courtesy…
10/31/2006
Taxonomy: Service Patrols

Detailed communications equipment costs for the Denver Regional Transportation District regional transit AVL/CAD system.

The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) implemented an Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to upgrade communications, improve safety, and…
01/29/2004
Taxonomy: With Carrier / Dispatch, Automatic Vehicle Location / Computer-Aided Dispatch, Transit

Based on information from 18 agencies worldwide, the costs of real-time bus arrival information systems vary depending on AVL technology, fleet size, and provisioning of real-time information.

This TCRP synthesis report presents information on the state of the practice in real-time bus arrival information systems based on literature research and survey of transit agencies in the United…
06/01/2004
Taxonomy: In-Terminal / Wayside, Automatic Vehicle Location / Computer-Aided Dispatch

The Denver Regional Transportation District deployed a regional transit AVL/CAD system for $10.4 million; O&M costs were estimated at $1.9 million.

The Denver RTD implemented an Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to upgrade communications, improve safety, and monitor bus schedule adherence in real…
11/07/2003
Taxonomy: With Carrier / Dispatch, Automatic Vehicle Location / Computer-Aided Dispatch, Transit

At a cost of roughly $40,000, the Denver Regional Transportation District implemented a voice-recognition system that lets riders know if their bus is on schedule.

The Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado, implemented a voice recognition call-in system called Talk-n-Ride which enables transit riders to call a toll-free number and check if their…
11/07/2003
Taxonomy: Internet / Wireless / Phone