Traffic Incident Management > Surveillance & Detection > Detectors
TMC staff in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania found real-time traffic information useful and noted that it improved coverage for incident management.(5 September 2002)
A simulation study indicated that integrating traveler information with traffic and incident management systems in Seattle, Washington could reduce emissions by 1 to 3 percent, lower fuel consumption by 0.8 percent, and improve fuel economy by 1.3 percent.(September 1999)
A simulation study indicated that integrating traveler information with traffic and incident management systems in Seattle, Washington could diminish delay by 1 to 7 percent, reduce stops by about 5 percent, lower travel time variability by 2.5 percent, and improve trip time reliability by 1.2 percent.(September 1999)
Advanced traffic management systems in Amsterdam and Germany reduced crash rates by 20 to 23 percent.(August 1999)
The delay reduction benefits of improved incident management in the Greater Houston area saved motorists approximately $8,440,000 annually.
(7 February 1997)
In Toronto, the COMPASS traffic monitoring and incident information dissemination system on Highway 401 decreased the average incident duration from 86 to 30 minutes per incident.(1997)
Florida DOT District IV 2006 budget supports a variety of SMART SunGuide transportation management center programs.(January 2007)
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.(April 2006)
Florida DOT District IV 2005 budget supports a variety of SMART SunGuide transportation management center programs.(31 January 2006)
The cost of O&M at the Arizona TMC was estimated at $2 million per year.(January 2006)
The integrated freeway/incident management system covering 28.9 miles in San Antonio was deployed for approximately $26.6 million.(May 2000)
Utilize technology sharing and training opportunities to form mutually beneficial relationships for successful incident management programs.(1/1/2004)
Identify innovative solutions for deploying Information Stations that report real-time data for weather and traffic monitoring in the event of a hurricane.(11/1/2003)
Develop partnerships for a cost-effective approach to deploy remote traffic count stations that will provide real-time traffic data during a hurricane evacuation.(11/1/2003)
Deploy ITS systems strategically to achieve benefits.(6/1/2001)
Integrate freeway and alternate route operations to achieve greater benefits.(6/1/2001)
Focus on detection, response and clearance to improve incident management, only turn to planning diversion routes after these are as robust as possible.(6/1/1998)
Consider cost-saving strategies and long term needs when making communications investments.(6/1/1998)
