Author: Joseph M. McDermottPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Express highways
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Chicago Area Expressway Surveillance and Control
Author: Joseph M. McDermottPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Express highways
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Urban Freeway Surveillance and Control
Author: Paul F. EverallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Public Roads
Author: Freeway Corridor Management
Author: Conrad L. DudekPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309053044
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This synthesis will be of interest to state and local traffic engineers, transportation planners, transit operators, law enforcement officials, public information agencies, and others responsible for the transportation elements of freeway corridors. Information is provided on the policies and procedures for freeway corridor management, and descriptions of a number of techniques and practices are presented. Traffic growth and increasing congestion on urban freeways require a comprehensive approach toward managing the complex elements of freeway operations. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on freeway corridor management strategies, the components of management, examples of effective applications of the strategies, and benefits of freeway corridor management. The management techniques that are discussed include freeway surveillance and control; corridor street surveillance and control; high-occupancy vehicle facilities and incentives; police enforcement and traffic control; hazardous material and other truck traffic restrictions; alternative route planning; motorist assistance patrols; motorist information techniques; and traffic management for recurrent congestion, for incidents, for special events, and for work zones.
Traffic Control Systems Handbook
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic traffic controls
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
This handbook, which was developed in recognition of the need for the compilation and dissemination of information on advanced traffic control systems, presents the basic principles for the planning, design, and implementation of such systems for urban streets and freeways. The presentation concept and organization of this handbook is developed from the viewpoint of systems engineering. Traffic control studies are described, and traffic control and surveillance concepts are reviewed. Hardware components are outlined, and computer concepts, and communication concepts are stated. Local and central controllers are described, as well as display, television and driver information systems. Available systems technology and candidate system definition, evaluation and implementation are also covered. The management of traffic control systems is discussed.
Simulation of Freeway Priority Strategies (FREQ3CP)
Author: Institute of Transportation and Traffic EngineeringPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Express highways
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Traffic Control
Author: Thomas R. HortonPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1468417223
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
At the close of the year 1900, motor vehicle registrations throughout the United States totaled 8000. These vehicles rode on unpaved and often dusty country roads. The only problem of traffic was an occasional pedestrian or a frightened horse or cow frenzied by the roar of this new creature. Today more than 82,000,000 registrations, representing 50% of the world's automobiles, are recorded in this country. In 1963 these vehicles traveled 798 billion miles over newly constructed modern highways, expressways, freeways, quickways, and thru ways, as well as improved rural and urban roads and streets. Out of all this has sprung the traffic engineer. Today's modern roadway is an engineering structure which has been developed through sound principles of design with provisions for safety and efficiency. An example of this safety factor can be found by the exacting specifications for cross sections, grades, roadside control, medians, and other design features. For many years, the responsi bility for controlling traffic fell naturally into the domain of the police. However, as traffic increased, many problems developed which were beyond the scope of normal police work. Since the highway system is an engineering structure which requires an engi neering approach to appraise operating problems and engineering techniques to solve them, the traffic engineer came into being.
Corridor Traffic Management for Major Highway Reconstruction
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Roads
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This publication, which describes reconstruction experiences, gives case studies which document the varied projects, and gives specific ideas for the management of major highway reconstruction. This report also discusses the use of incentive/disincentive provisions for early contract completion. Ways to expedite expressway and bridge rehabilitation are summarized, and a policy statememt is provided on the application of traffic management actions. Abstracts and summaries are given of recently published literature in the area of corridor traffic management for temporary flow disruptions.
Assessment of Advanced Technologies for Relieving Urban Traffic Congestion
Author: Peter DaviesPublisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309048637
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Smart Highways
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic traffic controls
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The General Accounting Office (GAO) examined the development and application of intelligent vehicle and highway systems (IVHS), more commonly known as smart highways, as a means of reducing traffic congestion. The following questions were addressed: What have the major studies concluded about the potential effects of IVHS, and to what extent are these findings empirically based? What additional information can be learned from IVHS field tests under way? What major obstacles could impede the realization of transportation benefits possible through IVHS technologies? In brief, GAO found that the empirical basis for judging the effects of IVHS is limited but nonetheless positive and promising.