| Title |
Concepts for a low-cost motorist information system : final report |
| Record ID |
24456 |
Personal Name
Creator |
Smith, Steven A.; Miller, Lawrence M. |
| Publisher |
Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation Systems  |
| Publication Date |
19850100 |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate concepts for a low-cost, practical motorist information system. The system is designed to accomplish the following: Meet motorist trip-related information needs; Utilize existing or emerging technologies; Have acceptable costs to motorists and government; Address institutional and regulatory constraints and the concerns of interested groups including motorists, government operators, system maintainers, manufacturers, commercial broadcasters and others in the private sector; Be achievable and practical when viewed from the above perspective. The report includes an analysis of motorist information needs, a discussion of existing motorist information systems, a presentation of overall concepts designed to address motorist needs and an implementation plan describing how the concepts can be achieved. The motorist needs addressed by the concepts include traffic-related information, motorist services and attractions information, and infor- mation concerning the roadway itself. The concepts build on existing activities of both the public and private sectors and allow for the gradual integration of future technology into the system. 178 p. |
| TRT Terms |
Intelligent transportation systems ; Motorist aid systems ; Traveler information and communication systems ; Driver information systems ; Costs ; Public private partnerships |
| General Subjects |
ITS; Motorist information systems |
| Classification |
NTL - INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
Geographical
Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number |
FHWA/RD-85/038
|
| Resource type |
Research Paper |
| URL |
http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE//9203.pdf |
| Format |
PDF |
| Language: |
English |
| Database |
Other Transportation Web Sites |
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