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Michigan’s ITS Microwave Vehicle Detection System Had Construction Costs of $45,845 per Device Alongside Average Operation and Maintenance Cost of $1,908 per Device per Year.

This project evaluated the accuracy of traffic volume data collected by Intelligent Transportation Systems-Microwave Vehicle Detection System (ITS-MVDS) sites geographically distributed throughout…
08/26/2021
Taxonomy: Traffic, Traffic

An autonomous vehicle delivery robot can deliver a package for 80 percent less cost than a human.

This article referenced cost data from an autonomous robot delivery operator in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Cost of delivery using a robot: $2.00 to $2.50 per package Cost of delivery using a human…
04/13/2020
Taxonomy: Carrier Operations & Fleet Management, Freight Travel Planning

Cost to install eight public electric vehicle charging stations in a Michigan city estimated to be $100,000

The City of Saginaw, Michigan recently approved the installation of eight new public electric vehicle charging stations. The city will install these stations in and around the downtown area. In total…
08/14/2020
Taxonomy: Alternative Fuels

In Detroit, the design and construction of traffic signal interconnection upgrades, DSRC field infrastructure, and communication systems designed to support CV applications cost $1.33 million on a 6-mile corridor and $1.42 million on a 12-mile corrid

In response to state agency reporting requirements this source document outlined estimates for Connected Vehicle (CV) infrastructure deployment expenditures in SE Michigan. Details for two…
07/18/2019
Taxonomy: Traffic, Eco-Traffic Signal Timing, Infrastructure Management

The cost to deploy an advanced weigh station with a preclearance system was estimated at $3.3 million.

A benefit-cost analyses for existing fixed weigh stations and other enforcement sites was conducted as part of a study to provide recommendations to the Michigan DOT (MDOT) and the Michigan State…
05/23/2017
Taxonomy: Weight Screening

Annual operating cost of freeway courtesy patrol services in Michigan is $2.3 million.

This report analyzed the costs and benefits of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) deployments by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). At the time of publication, Michigan had 765…
02/09/2016
Taxonomy: Service Patrols

The cost to implement and operate a dynamic lane merge system for 11 weeks was estimated at $57,108.

This study tested the use of a dynamic late lane merge system installed at three work zones on I-94 and I-64 in Michigan during the 2006 construction season (July 17, 2006 through October 9, 2006).…
12/17/2013
Taxonomy: Lane Control

A SCATS adaptive signal control system costs approximately $28,800 per mile per year.

A Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS) was initially deployed at 28 intersections and then expanded through Faster and Safer Travel through Traffic Routing and Advanced Controls (FAST-…
03/05/2013
Taxonomy: Adaptive Signal Control

Regional implementation of Road Weather Information System in rural areas ranges from $2,060,000 to $4,020,000.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently completed architectures and pre-deployment plans for five of the state's seven regions. As part of this process, MDOT performed benefit-cost…
05/16/2011
Taxonomy: Atmospheric Conditions

Weather information costs range from $7,140 to $448,000 annually.

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Aurora Program funded this research project to provide a benefit-cost assessment of weather information in winter maintenance. Most states use a…
12/20/2011
Taxonomy: Atmospheric Conditions