Advanced Transportation Management Technologies: Industry Partner Technologies, Demonstration Project No. 105. June 1997

Halkias, John A. · 1997 · ROSA P / United States. Federal Highway Administration

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This document, titled "Advanced Transportation Management Technologies: Industry Partner Technologies," serves as a technical reference for Demonstration Project No. 105, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in 1997. The primary objective is to facilitate technology transfer regarding state-of-the-practice transportation management techniques to improve mobility and safety. It provides detailed descriptions of hardware and software systems demonstrated at a workshop, targeting decision-makers, highway managers, and engineers from state and local Departments of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and public works agencies. The report catalogs specific technologies provided by various industry partners, detailing their functional capabilities, technical specifications, and deployment sites. Key systems described include Allied Signal’s EasyStreet, a mainframe software system that analyzes roadway data (speed, volume, occupancy) to generate alarms and automate incident response scenarios; Ball Corporation’s MetroView, a map display workstation for dispatch and fleet management that integrates real-time traffic conditions with geographic data; and Bi Tran Systems’ QuicNet/4, a Windows NT-based traffic management system offering flexible coordination groups and traffic-responsive control. The text also covers surveillance and control hardware, such as Cohu’s CCTV camera systems for incident verification, Eagle Traffic Control Systems’ MONARC management software and SCOOT adaptive signal control system, and various controller units like the EPAC300 and Model 2070. Additional technologies include Farradyne’s MIST 2.0, Lockheed Martin’s ASSIST, Mark IV’s electronic toll collection, and McCain Traffic Supply’s dynamic message signs. The findings presented are descriptive rather than experimental, focusing on the operational features and proven applications of these technologies. For instance, the SCOOT system is noted for its ability to optimize signal timings in real-time based on continuous traffic demand measurements, with studies in Toronto showing improvements in stops, delays, and fuel consumption. The document lists specific deployment sites for each technology, such as the San Francisco Bay Area Freeway Service Patrol for MetroView and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation for Cohu CCTV systems. These examples serve to validate the reliability and widespread adoption of the technologies within major metropolitan areas across North America. The significance of this report lies in its role as a comprehensive guide for the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). By documenting the specific capabilities and real-world deployments of these technologies, the FHWA aims to increase awareness of how advanced management tools can enhance traffic flow, incident response, and overall transportation safety. The document supports the transition from theoretical concepts to practical application, providing transportation professionals with the necessary information to evaluate and integrate these systems into their infrastructure. It underscores the importance of integrated, real-time data management and automated control systems in addressing the complexities of modern urban and freeway traffic management.

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The document catalogs a wide array of advanced transportation management technologies and their deployment sites but does not present original empirical research results or comparative performance data.

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