SUMMARY OF THE 1968 NATIONAL REST AREA USAGE STUDY
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES THE FINDINGS OF SURVEYS CONDUCTED AT 113 REST AREAS DURING THE SUMMER OF 1968. TABULAR AND GRAPHIC PRESENTATIONS ON NUMBER OF REST AREAS, PERCENTAGE OF VEHICLES STOPPING, TYPE OF VEHICLE STOPPING, FACILITY USAGE, TRIP DISTANCE, WATER CONSUMPTION, VEHICLE ACCUMULATION, DISTANCE FROM AND TO OTHER REST STOPS, AND PARKING SPACES ARE COMMENTED UPON BRIEFLY. THE NEED TO CONCENTRATE EFFORT ON REST AREAS WITH COMFORT FACILITIES ON THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM IS ACCENTED.
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Authors:
- Litz, L E
- Publication Date: 1969-10
Media Info
- Features: Figures;
- Pagination: p. 32-40
- Serial:
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Comfort; Motorist aid systems; Questionnaires; Roadside rest areas; Travel patterns; User benefits
- Identifier Terms: Interstate Highway System
- Uncontrolled Terms: Convenience
- Old TRIS Terms: Highway user services
- Subject Areas: Design; Environment; Highways; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00205188
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 18 1972 12:00AM