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A variety of applications support pre-trip traveler information programs. Typically regional and/or multimodal in nature, these programs may include 511 telephone information systems, internet website, TV and radio programs, and/or traveler information kiosks.
Evaluation of Arterial Travel Time Information System in Minneapolis suburb costs $180,000(October 2010)
Alaska's NewGen 511 Traveler Information System cost $440k to develop and $140k annually to operate.(April 2010)
Deployment of an Advanced Public Transit System (APTS) for a mid-size transit system costs $150,000.(July 2009)
In Washington State, the implementation of the SR 14 Traveler Information System cost $511,300(June 2009)
In Yakima, Washington, the deployment of a Traveler Information System cost $333,000.(June 2009)
The cost of O&M at the Arizona TMC was estimated at $2 million per year.(January 2006)
The cost to enhance the Arizona regional, multi-modal 511 traveler information system was just under $1.5 million.(30 September 2005)
Detailed costs of road weather information systems deployed at several sites north of Spokane, WA.(8 January 2004)
First year funding for the Nebraska 511 traveler information system was $120,000; estimated annual operations and maintenance costs are $110,000.(December 2001/January 2002)
Multi-modal traveler information Website - Capital cost/unit - $34000 - O&M cost/unit - $3160(February 2009)
Interactive voice response (IVR) system - Capital cost/unit - $104000 - O&M cost/unit - $10160(February 2009)
Multi-modal traveler information Website - Capital cost/unit - $88000 - O&M cost/unit - $8320(February 2009)
Interactive voice response (IVR) system - Capital cost/unit - $104000 - O&M cost/unit - $10160(February 2009)
DSL Communications - Capital cost/unit - $4000 - O&M cost/unit - $300 - Lifetime - 5 years(7/5/2005)
Software for Traveler Information Dissemination - Capital cost/unit - $71000 - Lifetime - 7 years(7/5/2005)
Software Upgrade for Interactive Information - Capital cost/unit - $413000 - Lifetime - 20 years(6/30/2004)
An adaptive signal timing system in Gresham, Oregon reduced average travel times by 10 percent.(09/01/2013)
Arterial Travel Time Information Systems provide accurate and useful travel time(October 2010)
A personalized travel planning system helps commuters choose environmentally friendly routes and modes; reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 20 percent.(16-20 November 2008.)
In 2006, improvements to Florida's SMART SunGuide Website increased hits to 16,778,000 from 115,000 hits recorded in 2005.(January 2007)
An evaluation of the Arizona 511 telephone traveler information system found that more than 70 percent of users surveyed were satisfied with the enhanced content provided.(30 September 2005)
TMC staff in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania found real-time traffic information useful and noted that it improved coverage for incident management.(5 September 2002)
Features of Traffic and Transit Internet Sites(February 2000)
In 1995, analysis of the TravLink test in the Minneapolis area found that slightly more than one access per participant per week.(November 1995)
A Smart City must address real-world challenges, not just deploy technology. (01/03/2017)
When implementing traveler information systems that promote voluntary changes in travel behavior, incorporate functions for feedback, advice, and action-planning.(16-20 November 2008.)
Prepare traveler information Web sites for high usage under emergency or disaster conditions.(6/1/2006)
Focus on usability when designing traffic information Web sites.(6/1/2006)
Assess what users want when developing a traffic information Web site.(6/1/2006)
Integrate traveler information Web site development with existing systems and other organizations.(6/1/2006)
Invest in research and development for emergency integration.(2/28/2006)
Use ITS to implement a reliable communications system in work zones.(1/1/2004)
Provide traveler information in rural areas to allow for good travel decisions in inclement weather and construction season.(November 2001)
Integrate market research in the planning process for consumer-oriented projects.(2001)
Provide consistent and high-quality information to influence traveler behavior.(6/1/1998)