PUBLIC INFORMATION PROBLEMS IN URBAN INTERSTATE OPERATION

DRIVER INFORMATION PROGRAMS ARE GENERALLY OF THREE TYPES: ON-THE-SPOT ADVICE OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND ALTERNATIVE ROUTES, PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS IN CONNECTION WITH EXTENSIVE OR PROLONGED MAINTENANCE, AND AREAWIDE COVERAGE AND COMMUNICATIONS. THE LATTER TWO ARE DISCUSSED ON THE BASIS GAINED FROM CHICAGO EXPRESSWAYS SINCE 1966. PROGRAM ELEMENTS ARE OUTLINED, AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VARIOUS MEASURES IS DISCUSSED.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Traffic Engineers

  2029 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC    20006
• Authors:
  • McLean, C H
• Publication Date: 1972-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 271-5
• Serial:
  • Institute of Traffic Engineers, Proceedings

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver information systems; Driving; Expressways; Highway maintenance; Public relations
• Identifier Terms: Interstate Highway System
• Uncontrolled Terms: Driving conditions
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00226569
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 23 1973 12:00AM