Best Practices for Providing Traveler Information to Motorists at Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
The objective of this study was to look at what Kentucky and other states are doing to provide wireless Internet connectivity (i.e., Wi-Fi service) for motorists at rest areas, weigh stations, and truck rest havens, and to identify technologies and best practices that may have applicability to Kentucky. A secondary objective was to look at the use of kiosks to provide traveler information in rest areas and welcome centers. Information was gathered through a literature review, Internet searches, and telephone interviews with public officials in numerous states. The study identified 18 states that are providing (or have provided) Wi-Fi service to travelers at rest areas and/or welcome centers. Four states were identified for case studies on the use of Wi-Fi. With regard to the use of kiosks, six states were selected for case studies. Based on the information gathered and analysis of the case studies, conclusions and recommendations for Kentucky were developed and presented.
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Corporate Authors:
University of Kentucky, Lexington
Kentucky Transportation Center
College of Engineering, 176 Raymond Building
Lexington, KY United States 40506-0281Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY United States 40622Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Authors:
- Wallace, Candice Y
- Walton, Jennifer R
- Crabtree, Joseph Dale
- Publication Date: 2009-6
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Edition: Final Report
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 45p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Best practices; Case studies; Internet; Kiosks; Recommendations; Roadside rest areas; Traveler information and communication systems
- Identifier Terms: IEEE 802.11 (Standard)
- Geographic Terms: Kentucky
- Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01140733
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: KTC-09-13/SPR 387-08-1F
- Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Sep 28 2009 12:02PM