Benefits for Road Management and
Traveler Information
Optimizing road network can be done with smart planning, as well as by smart operation. Studies have shown that ROI (return on investment) on intelligent transportation systems is five times faster than the ROI on paving a new road.
The main benefits of real time, accurate and reliable traffic information include:
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Incident alerts – about 25% of congestions are caused by traffic incidents such as an accident or flat tire. These delays can be significantly reduced if the incident is detected immediately and cleared as soon as possible. Immediate notification to drivers and quick re-routing of traffic can also contribute significantly to traffic mitigation and reduced delays.
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Travel time measurements – when there are several alternative routes, measuring travel times and the resulting delays can help road operators in balancing loaded routes and mitigate congestions.
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Average speed over small segments – enables road operators to fine-tune ramp metering in real time and avoid blocking the main routes.
Incident alert and travel time data is also very beneficial for the commuters themselves, who are able to make smart, informed decisions that will ease their own traffic experience and at the same time contribute to traffic mitigation in the whole area.
Due to TrafficSense, it is the first time that real time, accurate traffic data collection system can be deployed over complete metro area at reasonable cost, enabling departments of transportations, road operators and other state and local agencies to significantly improve traffic conditions and services to their commuters.
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