DEMONSTRATION PROJECT 93--MAKING THE MOST OF TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY

Demonstration Project 93 is an initiative of the Office of Technology Applications (OTA) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It encompasses the efforts of 25 domestic and foreign manufacturers and the FHWA to promote and demonstrate the latest available traffic control technology to state and local jurisdictions. Technology is provided by industry (at no cost) and FHWA supplies the labor and resources to mobilize and demonstrate the technology. A 2-day presentation operates out of a customized mobile exhibit and classroom. Workshop presentations and hands-on demonstrations allow participants to operate and evaluate the latest in traffic control technology. This article applauds the effort of such a project in light of urban traffic congestion problems. Statistics support improvements in traffic control, particularly at signalized intersections where the benefits are extensive. A sidebar highlights the mission of the OTA and lists the formal objectives of Demonstration Project 93.

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  • Accession Number: 00720407
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Apr 8 1996 12:00AM