STATUS OF ADOT ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

This paper explains the freeway management system (FMS) developed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for the I-17/I-10 corridor. This FMS will feature mainline detection, ramp metering with HOV bypass lanes, television monitoring, variable message signs, traffic interchange signals, a drainage monitoring system, and a new control center. The objectives of the FMS are to: (a) make optimum use of the freeway system by employing effective freeway management techniques, (b) provide a safe and efficient environment for the freeway's users, and (c) make efficient use of the ADOT resources.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • Wall, H B
  • Marsden, B G
  • Parlante, T A
• Conference:
  • 1992 Compendium of Technical Papers. Institute of Transportation Engineers Annual Meeting
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Date: 1992-8-9 to 1992-8-12
• Publication Date: 1992

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highway traffic control; Intelligent transportation systems; Ramp metering; Traffic signal controllers; Variable message signs
• Geographic Terms: Arizona
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00629412
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: May 20 1993 12:00AM