VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS: THE ITS TECHNOLOGY TO WATCH

About a dozen large American metropolitan areas now display variable message signs (VMS), usually on structures across interstate highways or other main arteries. The signs are a component of advanced traveler information systems technology and one that motorists are most likely to encounter in their daily trips. George Mason University's multi-year study of motorist attitudes revealed that the technology has great potential for public service but also may confront formidable resistance. The article reviews the broad scope of the findings.

• Corporate Authors:

  ITS America

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  Washington, DC  United States  20036
• Authors:
  • Benson, B
• Publication Date: 1996-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 6-10
• Serial:
  • ITS QUARTERLY
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: ITS America

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced traveler information systems; Intelligent transportation systems; Passenger information systems; Technology assessment; Traveler information and communication systems; Variable message signs
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00724273
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 3 1996 12:00AM