Implementation Issues and Strategies for Deployment of Traveler Information Systems in Texas

This research product provides in-depth analysis of the benefits and costs of Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) deployment to enhance toll road operations in Texas, the implementation issues of ATIS, and funding opportunities for ATIS implementations. A case study of cost-benefit analysis was conducted using the Austin transportation network. The evaluation results show that ATIS deployment proposed in a previous simulation study is cost-effective. A practical framework for ATIS implementation was developed. In general, Texas traffic management centers (TMCs) are capable of providing the traveler information desired by the public. The funding opportunities for ATIS deployment are generally from the public sector. The funding opportunities from the private sector are very limited and need substantial marketing effort. Several business models are reviewed. It was found that most TMCs in Texas are using the Public-Centered Operations model. There is significant scope left for private sector involvement.

• Record URL:
  http://www.utexas.edu/research/ctr/pdf_reports/0_5079_P3.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  University of Texas, Austin

  Center for Transportation Research, 3208 Red River Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78705

  Texas Department of Transportation

  Research and Technology Implementation Office, P.O. Box 5080
  Austin, TX  United States  78763-5080

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Persad, Khali
  • Walton, C Michael
  • Wang, Zhong
• Publication Date: 2006-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 56p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced traveler information systems; Benefit cost analysis; Businesses; Case studies; Cost effectiveness; Deployment; Financing; Implementation; Private enterprise; Strategic planning; Toll roads; Traffic control centers
• Geographic Terms: Austin (Texas); Texas
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Research; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01051959
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Product 0-5079-P3
• Contract Numbers: Project 0-5079
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 21 2007 8:09AM