1. Introduction -- 2. Cost effective design process -- 3. Functional ITS design issues -- 4. Non-recurrent congestion: improvement of time to clear accidents -- 5. Nonrecurrent congestion: incident information to motorists -- 6. Recurrent congestion: information to motorists -- 7. Ramp metering -- 8. Communications for ITS -- 9. Transportation management centers -- 10. Evaluation of system design and operation -- 11. Compact disk -- List of symbols, abbreviations and acronyms -- Appendix A. Sources of additional information on evaluation models -- Appendix B. Relative effectiveness of CCTV coverage -- Appendix C. Examples of benefits for incident management -- Appendix D. Message display software for Southern State Parkway -- Appendix E. Washington State fuzzy logic ramp metering algorithm -- Appendix F. Benefits model for motorist assistance patrols -- Index
Summary
Focuses on the efficient use of resources in the design of Intelligent Freeway Transportation Systems. This book discusses the principles of top down design starting with objectives and requirements, and provides guidance for the development and evaluation of functional design alternatives according to cost effectiveness principles
