Intelligent Infrastructure - Road Weather Management - Information Dissemination - Advisory Strategies Information Dissemination - Advisory Strategies http://www.itsoverview.its.dot.gov/RWM.asp ITS Costs >> Alaska's NewGen 511 Traveler Information System cost $440k to develop and $140k annually to operate.01/02/2013 09:50:26 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2012-00263?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> In Wenatchee, Washington, the construction of a Transportation Management Center (TMC) and the installation of the associated ITS field equipment cost $460,000.01/02/2013 09:48:17 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2012-00259?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> In Yakima, Washington, the deployment of a Traveler Information System cost $333,000.01/02/2013 09:48:05 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2012-00256?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> All divisions at the Utah DOT TOC experienced improved staffing and better resource allocations when they had improved weather information.10/02/2012 08:32:15 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2012-00797?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> In Washington State, a traveler information system was installed between the Washington-Oregon border at a cost of $358,000.01/30/2012 09:13:37 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2012-00254?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Use the self-evaluation and integration planning process to create wider awareness of the benefits of weather integration to improve TMC operations.08/17/2011 02:27:27 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/1E4C25BF2CD62649852578C4007026A5?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> Weather Information Integration into Transportation Management Center estimated at $314,500, with $49,500 in annual maintenance costs. 07/31/2011 05:11:17 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2011-00225?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Ensure good data quality to successfully integrate weather alert system with Road Weather Information System.05/13/2011 12:06:29 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/96849CA974E026C18525788400705EB3?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Provide written procedures and training for issuing warnings to Regional Transportation Management Center operators for successful weather integration. 05/12/2011 12:29:23 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/DDEC78E641B33D0985257884005A2D5B?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Weather Notification System issues on time alerts 88.9 percent of time, but message coverage remains incomplete.05/06/2011 09:31:21 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00671?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) used by MaineDOT aided maintenance crews by providing visual aids to track storms, recommending treatments, extending trend forecasts, and creating training opportunities.12/19/2010 10:08:45 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00655?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) in Denver Colorado helped reduce maintenance operations labors hours, and had a benefit / cost ratio of 1.34.12/19/2010 10:08:22 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2010-00654?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Salt Lake City, Utah, staff meteorologists stationed at a TOC provided detailed weather forecast data to winter maintenance personnel, reducing costs for snow and ice control activities, and yielding a benefit-to-cost ratio of 10:1.11/19/2008 03:19:53 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00527?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> A modeling study evaluated the potential deployment of full ITS capabilities in Cincinnati. The annualized life-cycle cost was estimated at $98.2 million.09/17/2008 03:34:03 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00164?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> The Pennsylvania (PA) Turnpike Commission expanded its statewide advanced traveler information system (ATIS) to better inform motorists of traffic, weather, and emergency conditions along the PA Turnpike. The overall project cost was $8.2 million.08/22/2008 10:39:02 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00168?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In North Carolina, a wet pavement detection system on I-85 yielded a 39 percent reduction in the annual crash rate under wet conditions.07/30/2008 03:03:19 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00530?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> TMC central hardware costs can exceed $200,000 if regional communications and system integration are required.07/08/2008 11:51:44 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00162?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Finland, a benefit-cost analysis supported the deployment of a weather information controlled variable speed limit system on highly trafficked road segments.05/20/2008 02:47:46 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00528?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> In Finland, the average implementation cost for a weather responsive roadside VSL system on a dual carriageway was estimated at 80,000€; average maintenance costs (including replacement costs) were estimated at 3,500 €/km/year. 04/28/2008 08:53:48 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/SC2008-00145?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Idaho, 80 percent of motorist surveyed who used Road-Weather Integrated Data System information as a traveler information resource indicated that the information they received made them better prepared for adverse weather.04/11/2008 02:12:23 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00522ITS Lessons >> Recognize integration issues in Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) Projects, and follow the systems engineering approach to establish a project's foundation.03/03/2008 12:53:15 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&52ABFEB1D8A28B58852573FD0058554E^HomeITS Lessons >> Recognize staffing and communication needs for Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) projects.03/03/2008 12:52:40 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&4CBB11F165FAB986852573FD005727B3^HomeITS Lessons >> Assess needs and communication infrastructure capabilities for the design of an Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS).03/03/2008 12:52:30 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&B0DA92635BC905EF852573FD00514BDF^HomeITS Costs >> Costs to develop the Alaska 511 traveler information system under the CARS/511 pooled fund consortium was $1,209,600.07/23/2007 09:58:07 PMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/0/4A08BA97E840407A8525732200096730?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Costs >> From the 511 Deployment Coalition case study: total costs (to design, implement, and operate for one year) averaged $2.5 million among six statewide systems and $1.8 million among three metropolitan systems.05/17/2007 08:58:28 AMhttp://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/0/DE036516C6B910C3852572DD0064D08C