ROAD-READY TECHNOLOGY WINS MANY BACKERS

This article presents excerpts from interviews conducted at Demo '97 held in August 1997 in San Diego, California. Participants commented on the cutting edge, automotive technology showcased by the National Automated Highway System (AHS) Consortium and the fact that many AHS technologies are road-ready today. Others highlighted the importance of AHS spinoffs for improved highway safety, the role of state and local governments in AHS implementation, and the importance of public acceptance of new technologies.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001
• Authors:
  • Maki, R
• Publication Date: 1997

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 12-14
• Serial:
  • AASHTO Quarterly Magazine
  • Volume: 76
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
  • ISSN: 0147-4820

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated highway systems; Highway safety; Interviewing; Public opinion; Public policy; Technological innovations
• Geographic Terms: San Diego (California)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00756606
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 12 1998 12:00AM