This report presents the results of a major nationwide data gathering effort to track the deployment of the metropolitan Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technology in statewide and rural areas in the United States. This report summarizes the results of a survey conducted in 2002 of state departments of transportation in each of the 50 states. ITS deployment tracking has been on-going since 1996, but previous surveys were limited to major metropolitan areas exclusively. In 2002 this scope was expanded to include surveys of medium sized cities and tourist areas as well as statewide/rural deployments in each state. Tracking the deployment of ITS infrastructure is an important element of ITS program assessment since implementation of ITS is an indirect measure of effectiveness of the ITS program. Information regarding deployment activities provides feedback on progress of the program that can help stakeholders establish strategies for continued market growth. Understanding the extent of ITS deployment can lead to insights regarding future program changes, redefinition of goals, or maintenance of current program direction. The methodology followed to complete this effort is based on gathering data in five areas of statewide/rural ITS deployment: Crash Prevention and Security, Traffic Management, Operations and Maintenance, Surface Transportation Weather, and Traveler and Tourism Information. Systems and functions were defined for each of these areas and surveys developed and distributed to gather data on the extent and key characteristics of these systems and functions. (Author/publisher)
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