Driver Assistance (46 unique benefit summaries found)

HAZMAT safety and security technologies can have tremendous societal cost savings well beyond the break even point for benefits and costs.(11 November 2004)

HAZMAT safety and security technologies can reduce the potential for terrorist consequences by approximately 36 percent.(11 November 2004)

In Toronto, Canada, accident prediction models show that traffic-sensitive route guidance can increase crashes at low market penetrations and decrease crashes at higher market penetrations.(7-11 January 2001)

In Toronto, Canada models of traffic-sensitive dynamic route guidance show that with a 20 percent market penetration rate, average travel times would decrease and throughput would increase.(7-11 January 2001)

In Toronto, Canada, models of traffic-sensitive dynamic route guidance show that with a 20 percent market penetration rate, average travel times would decrease and throughput would increase.(7-11 January 2001)

Modeling performed as part of an evaluation of nine ITS implementation projects in San Antonio, Texas indicated that drivers of vehicles with in-vehicle navigation devices could experience an 8.1 percent reduction in delay.(May 2000)

In San Antonio, Texas, 60 percent of drivers of transit vehicles equipped with in-vehicle navigation devices reported that they saved time and felt safer.(May 2000)

In 1999, a study in Seattle, Washington indicated that participants who used traveler information devices including wrist watches, in-vehicle components, and portable computers found the information was useful for making travel decisions.(5 January 1999)

The Japanese Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) began operations in Spring 1994 and according to the results of several road tests, the amount of time saved with the dynamic route guidance system in VICS was approximately 15 percent.(January 1998)

The Advanced Driver and Vehicle Advisory Navigation Concept (ADVANCE) simulation study in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago indicated that motorists could use dynamic route guidance and reduce travel time by 4 percent under normal or recurring conditions.(July 1996)

A TravTek simulation found that using a market penetration rate of 30 percent and a constant average trip duration as a surrogate for maintaining a given level-of-service, dynamic route guidance would allow the system to handle a 10 percent increase in demand.(March 1996)

A TravTek evaluation found that the availability of navigational information may help reduce travel stress for drivers in unfamiliar areas; 38 percent of rental car users and 63 percent of local drivers found the device helpful for finding specific destinations in unfamiliar territory.(March 1996)

In Orlando, a TravTek simulation study found that motorists that use navigation devices reduce their crash risk by 4 percent as a result of improved wrong turn performance and the tendency of the system to route them through higher class (normally safer) facilities.(January 1996)

A study found that use of the TravTek system for route planning yielded a time savings of 80 percent.(October 1995)

Increasing integration between AVL systems, components, and interfaces has improved the ability of transit agencies to collect data on location and schedule adherence; support operational control, service restoration, and planning activities.(2008)

HAZMAT safety and security technologies can have tremendous societal cost savings well beyond the break even point for benefits and costs.(11 November 2004)

HAZMAT safety and security technologies can reduce the potential for terrorist consequences by approximately 36 percent.(11 November 2004)

In Portland, Oregon, the Tri-Met transit agency used archived AVL data to reduce variation in run times, improve schedule efficiency, and make effective use of resources.(June 2003)

Final Report: Commercial Fleet Management Project(January 1998)

Fleet Increases Productivity by 15% using AVL System(April 1995)

In the central area of Chicago, a feasibility study indicated that driver assistance technologies and transit signal priority for bus rapid transit would be cost-effective.(8/19/2004)

Evaluation data show that forward collision warning systems (CWS) alone, and CWS bundled with adaptive cruise control (ACC) and advanced braking systems (AdvBS) can improve safety for commercial vehicles.(21-25 January 2007 )

The initial costs for collision warning systems (CWS) can be high making it difficult for fleets that experience few crashes to deploy cost-effective solutions.(1/5/2007)

Trucks equipped with collision warning systems, adaptive cruise control, and advanced braking systems have the potential to reduce truck-initiated rear-end crashes by up to 28 percent.(1/5/2007)

Approximately 80 percent of the truck drivers surveyed indicated that collision warning systems made them more vigilant, helped them maintain a safer following distance, and increased their reaction time and awareness.(1/5/2007)

An integrated system of forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control functions was projected to prevent about 10 percent of all rear-end crashes, and 10 to 20 percent of severe near-crashes.(April 2006)

Survey data collected from tractor trailer drivers with one to three years of experience driving with intelligent vehicle safety systems (IVSS) indicate that IVSS lowers their perceived workload by 14 to 21 percent over a range of driving conditions.(28 October 2004)

Evaluation of the Environmental Effects of Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) Vehicles(7-11 January 2001)

In Torino, Italy, an automated speed control system was able to automatically adjust vehicle following distances, and use real-time TMC signal control timing data to regulate intersection approach speeds and optimize travel speeds between green lights to improve travel times by up to 10 percent.(8-12 November 1999)

In Torino, Italy, a simulation study found that an automated speed control system designed to optimize travel speeds between green lights can reduce fuel consumption by 8.3 to 13.8 percent, reduce CO2 emissions by 3.9 to 5.4 percent; reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 4.2 to 6.9 percent, and reduce NOx emissions by 7.9 to 11.3 percent. (8-12 November 1999)

In Torino, Italy, a simulation study found that an automated speed control system designed to optimize vehicle speeds between green lights can increase link capacity by 3.3 to 6.3 percent.(8-12 November 1999)

In Torino, Italy, an automated speed control system designed to optimize travel speeds between green lights was judged as good or very good by 55 percent of drivers surveyed.(8-12 November 1999)

In Michigan, a survey of test drivers indicated that participants preferred using "adaptive cruise control" over "conventional cruise control" or "manual control" in terms of comfort, convenience, and enjoyment; however, with respect to safety, drivers preferred "manual control."(October 1999)

In Michigan, an evaluation of adaptive cruise control indicated that the technology was effective at reducing risky lane changes in response to slower traffic, but took 0.3 seconds longer than manually controlled vehicles to respond to lead vehicle brake lights.(October 1999)

In Michigan, an evaluation of adaptive cruise control indicated that the technology would improve roadway capacity under conditions of high velocity and short time-headway settings (one second), and reduce road capacity if longer time-headway settings (two seconds) were used.(October 1999)

In Michigan, an analysis of adaptive cruise control indicated that the technology reduced fuel consumption and emissions by limiting throttle fluctuations.(October 1999)

Impact of Intelligent Cruise Control Strategies and Equipment Rate on Road Capacity(12-16 October 1998)

A preliminary analyses of the potential impacts of an automated highway system on the Long Island Expressway and I-495 Capital Beltway was projected to improve capacity and reduce travel time by 38 to 48 percent.(October 1995)

In the central area of Chicago, a feasibility study indicated that driver assistance technologies and transit signal priority for bus rapid transit would be cost-effective.(8/19/2004)

A driving simulator study in Finland indicated that drivers cannot accurately assess road surface friction, thus the use of adverse road condition driver support systems can assist drivers in assessing adverse road conditions and increase safety and travel speeds. (2000)

In Torino, Italy, an automated speed control system was able to automatically adjust vehicle following distances, and use real-time TMC signal control timing data to regulate intersection approach speeds and optimize travel speeds between green lights to improve travel times by up to 10 percent.(8-12 November 1999)

In Torino, Italy, a simulation study found that an automated speed control system designed to optimize travel speeds between green lights can reduce fuel consumption by 8.3 to 13.8 percent, reduce CO2 emissions by 3.9 to 5.4 percent; reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 4.2 to 6.9 percent, and reduce NOx emissions by 7.9 to 11.3 percent. (8-12 November 1999)

In Torino, Italy, a simulation study found that an automated speed control system designed to optimize vehicle speeds between green lights can increase link capacity by 3.3 to 6.3 percent.(8-12 November 1999)

In Torino, Italy, an automated speed control system designed to optimize travel speeds between green lights was judged as good or very good by 55 percent of drivers surveyed.(8-12 November 1999)

In Sweden, test drivers of a prototype system indicated that the intelligent speed adaptation feature was well received.(August 1999)

In the south Swedish town of Eslov, most drivers participating in a field operational test reported that they preferred adaptive speed control to physical speed countermeasures such as humps, chicanes and mini-roundabouts.(12-16 October 1998)

In the central area of Chicago, a feasibility study indicated that driver assistance technologies and transit signal priority for bus rapid transit would be cost-effective.(8/19/2004)

While both cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) benefit from electronic stability control (ESC) systems, evaluation data suggest that the reduction in the risk of single-vehicle crashes was significantly greater for SUVs (49 percent) than for cars (33 percent). (13 June 2006. )

Two surveys asked motor carriers what the motivation was for safety technology installation. A clear majority of the respondents indicated that crash reduction (68%) and lower insurance rates (52%) were key benefits.(22-26 January 2006)

Based on all police-reported crashes in 7 states over 2 years, electronic stability control (ESC) reduced single-vehicle crash involvement risk by approximately 41 percent and single-vehicle injury crash involvement risk by 41 percent.(8 October 2004)

An analysis of the effectiveness of electronic stability control (ESC) at reducing single-vehicle crashes in passenger cars and SUVs (1997-2002 crash data from five States) suggested that single-vehicle crashes were reduced by 35 percent for passenger cars and by 67 percent for SUVs.(September 2004)

In-vehicle computer visioning technology designed to detect and warn truck drivers of lane departure and driver drowsiness reduced fuel consumption by 15 percent, increased safety, and provided drivers with more comfortable working conditions.(20 July 1999)

In the central area of Chicago, a feasibility study indicated that driver assistance technologies and transit signal priority for bus rapid transit would be cost-effective.(8/19/2004)

Fuel Consumption Reduction Experienced by Two PROMOTE-CHAUFFEUR Trucks in Electronic Towbar Operation(6-9 November 2000)

Increasing integration between AVL systems, components, and interfaces has improved the ability of transit agencies to collect data on location and schedule adherence; support operational control, service restoration, and planning activities.(2008)

HAZMAT safety and security technologies can reduce the potential for terrorist consequences by approximately 36 percent.(11 November 2004)

In Denver, on-board silent alarms installed on RTD buses contributed to a 33 percent reduction in bus passenger assaults between 1992 and 1997. (August 2000)

Increasing integration between AVL systems, components, and interfaces has improved the ability of transit agencies to collect data on location and schedule adherence; support operational control, service restoration, and planning activities.(2008)

Two surveys asked motor carriers what the motivation was for safety technology installation. A clear majority of the respondents indicated that crash reduction (68%) and lower insurance rates (52%) were key benefits.(22-26 January 2006)