TxDOT Uses of Real-Time Commercial Traffic Data: Opportunity Matrix (0-6659-P1)
Author(s):
D.R. Middleton, R. Rajbhandari, R.E. Brydia, P. Songchitruksa, E. Kraus, S. Hernandez, K. Cheu, V. Iragavarapu, S.M. Turner
Publication Date:
January 2012
Abstract:
This product reviews the various opportunities for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to continue using use private-sector data on a widespread basis to improve traffic management. The list of opportunities considered includes:
- Enhance traveler information in urban areas such as: o Travel-time information., o Levels of congestion. o Speed measurement. o Alternative routes.
- Introduce traveler information in areas where intelligent transportation system (ITS) deployment is not cost-effective.
- Improve continuity of data based on existing ITS coverage across jurisdictions.
- Develop a statewide 511 system.
- Reduce ITS deployment costs by limiting deployment of fixed data-collection devices. Researchers recommend that TxDOT select two or more providers of private-sector data and select a trial network that already has a means of verification or could easily be modified to serve that purpose. This might be a corridor with sufficient fixed sensors, probe vehicles, toll readers, or Bluetooth devices.
Report Number:
0-6659-P1
Electronic Link(s):
Document/Product: http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-6659-P1.pdf
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