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Oakland County
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42.59
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-83.34
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Adaptive signal control systems deployed in five metropolitan areas have reduced delay 19 to 44 percent.
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Adaptive signal control systems use algorithms that perform real-time optimization of traffic signals based on current traffic conditions, demand, and system capacity. Adaptive control…
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Date Posted
01/19/2007
Adaptive signal control systems reduced vehicle stops by 28 to 41 percent; improve safety.
Adaptive signal control systems use algorithms that perform real-time optimization of traffic signals based on current traffic conditions, demand, and system capacity. Adaptive control software…
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Date Posted
01/19/2007
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A simulation study of five intersections in Oakland, Michigan indicated that adaptive signal control resulted in lower travel times than optimized fixed-time signal control.
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Date Posted
05/29/2001
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Transit Signal Priority (PT09)
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Integrating an advanced traffic management system and an advanced traveler information system in Oakland County, Michigan increased average speed and reduced the number of stops by 33 percent.
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Preliminary floating car studies showed a decrease of 33 percent in the number of stops in system corridors, as well as increased average speeds, particularly during off-peak periods.
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
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A survey of drivers in Oakland County, Michigan revealed that 72 percent believe that they are better off after deployment of adaptive signal control.
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
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An adaptive signal control system in Oakland County, Michigan reduced travel time by 7.0 to 8.6 percent during peak periods.
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
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Crash frequency declined when an advanced traffic management system and an advanced traveler information system were integrated in Oakland County, Michigan.
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By controlling traffic signals the program has improved safety by reducing accidents (particularly those resulting in severe injuries).
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Date Posted
09/21/2000
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In Southeast Michigan, operating a freeway service patrol program ($2.5 million for 2004) proves cost effective.
In response to congestion problems caused by incidents, the Alliance for a Safer Greater Detroit implemented a Freeway Courtesy Patrol (FCP) program on a pilot basis in September 1994. Since its…
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Made Public Date
12/06/2006
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Roadway Service Patrols (PS08)
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In Southeast Michigan, operating a freeway service patrol program ($2.4 million for 2005) proves cost effective.
In response to congestion problems caused by incidents, the Alliance for a Safer Greater Detroit implemented a Freeway Courtesy Patrol (FCP) program on a pilot basis in September 1994. Since its…
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Made Public Date
12/06/2006
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Roadway Service Patrols (PS08)
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In Southeast Michigan, the 2003 freeway service patrol program proved cost effective.
In response to congestion problems caused by incidents, the Alliance for a Safer Greater Detroit implemented a Freeway Courtesy Patrol (FCP) program on a pilot basis in September 1994. Since its…
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Made Public Date
09/21/2004
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Roadway Service Patrols (PS08)
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Use a systems engineering approach for technical integration of ITS.
The key to a successful interoperable transportation system is to integrate ITS via a systems engineering approach into all stages of planning, designing and deployment of transportation projects at…
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Date Posted
03/24/2006
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