Agencies across the country must contend with the transportation implications of hosting planned special events. Events can be large or small; they can be scheduled only once or repeat on a regular basis. All planned special events present challenges to host communities. ITS, which include equipment to sense current traffic conditions, to control traffic flow and to inform travelers of what to expect, as well as centers to bring all these functions together, can help agencies meet these challenges. This cross-cutting study examines how six agencies in five states used and continue to use ITS to reduce congestion generated by planned special events, thereby reducing crashes, increasing travel time reliability, and reducing driver frustration. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting