Urban Freeway Surveillance and Control

Urban Freeway Surveillance and Control
Author: Paul F. Everall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 190
Release: 1972
Genre: Electronic traffic controls
ISBN:

Describes freeway conditions which are subject to improvement by means of electronic surveillance and control. Ramp metering is presented along with a benefit-cost analysis of its effectiveness.

Freeway Corridor Management

Freeway Corridor Management
Author: Conrad L. Dudek
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1992
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780309053044

This synthesis will be of interest to state and local traffic engineers, transportation planners, transit operators, law enforcement officials, public information agencies, and others responsible for the transportation elements of freeway corridors. Information is provided on the policies and procedures for freeway corridor management, and descriptions of a number of techniques and practices are presented. Traffic growth and increasing congestion on urban freeways require a comprehensive approach toward managing the complex elements of freeway operations. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on freeway corridor management strategies, the components of management, examples of effective applications of the strategies, and benefits of freeway corridor management. The management techniques that are discussed include freeway surveillance and control; corridor street surveillance and control; high-occupancy vehicle facilities and incentives; police enforcement and traffic control; hazardous material and other truck traffic restrictions; alternative route planning; motorist assistance patrols; motorist information techniques; and traffic management for recurrent congestion, for incidents, for special events, and for work zones.

Traffic Control Systems Handbook

Traffic Control Systems Handbook
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 670
Release: 1976
Genre: Electronic traffic controls
ISBN:

This handbook, which was developed in recognition of the need for the compilation and dissemination of information on advanced traffic control systems, presents the basic principles for the planning, design, and implementation of such systems for urban streets and freeways. The presentation concept and organization of this handbook is developed from the viewpoint of systems engineering. Traffic control studies are described, and traffic control and surveillance concepts are reviewed. Hardware components are outlined, and computer concepts, and communication concepts are stated. Local and central controllers are described, as well as display, television and driver information systems. Available systems technology and candidate system definition, evaluation and implementation are also covered. The management of traffic control systems is discussed.

Active Traffic Management for Arterials

Active Traffic Management for Arterials
Author: Richard Gerhard Dowling
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2013
Genre: Traffic congestion
ISBN: 0309223970

"Active traffic management (ATM) includes a suite of traffic management and control strategies that improve operational efficiency. These strategies are used to manage traffic flow to enhance capacity and safety. This synthesis documents the state of the practice associated with designing, implementing, and operating ATM on arterial roadways."--Preface.

Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook

Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook
Author: Wolfgang S. Homburger
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 904
Release: 1982
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Emphasizes the major elements of total transportation planning, particularly as they relate to traffic engineering. Updates essential facts about the vehicle, the highway and the driver, and all matters related to these three principal concerns of the traffic engineer.