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In Denver, Colorado, anti-icing on interstate freeways reduced snow and ice related crashes by 14 percent.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 05/22/2008 | Source Date:
In Switzerland, an animal warning system installed at 7 sites decreased collisions with large animals by more than 80 percent.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 05/02/2008 | Source Date:
In North Carolina, a survey of local residents near the Smart Work Zone systems found that over 95 percent of motorists surveyed would support use of these systems in the future.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 04/29/2008 | Source Date:
In North Carolina, Smart Work Zone systems increased alternate route usage by 10 to 15 percent when specific delay and alternate route information was posted on roadside dynamic message signs.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 04/29/2008 | Source Date:
Evaluation data show that anti-icing programs can cut snow and ice control costs in half.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 04/28/2008 | Source Date:
Evaluation data show that anti-icing and pre-wetting strategies can reduce sanding applications by 20 to 30 percent, decrease chemical applications by 10 percent, and reduce chloride and sediment runoff in local waterways.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
In Oregon and Colorado, downhill speed warning systems decreased truck crashes up to 13 percent at problem sites.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
At a tunnel in Pennsylvania, an overheight/overwidth warning system improved safety; occasional crashes demonstrate value of system and importance of maintenance.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 04/25/2008 | Source Date:
In Oregon, approximately 90 percent of motorists surveyed indicated that they would slow down in response to messages displayed by an automated high wind warning system.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 03/13/2008 | Source Date:
In Kentucky, 94 percent of travelers surveyed said they were satisfied with the information provided by 511 Tourism Service operators.
Content Type: Benefit | Date Posted: 03/30/2007 | Source Date:
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