Evaluation of Dynamic Message Signs and Their Potential Impact on Traffic Flow

Evaluation of Dynamic Message Signs and Their Potential Impact on Traffic Flow
Author: Ali Ebadollahzadeh Haghani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2013
Genre: Traffic flow
ISBN:

Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) has a rich data archive of the messages posted to the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) and the time stamps when they were posted and taken down. The archive also contains traffic information surrounding the DMS signs, such as traffic volumes and speeds from various point or probe-based sensors. In this project, the research team used this data archive to study the impact of DMS messages on traffic conditions. Multiple Bluetooth sensors were deployed on a major travel corridor in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area to determine vehicle travel times and to monitor traffic diversions.

Use of Speed Monitoring and Communications Display for Traffic Control

Use of Speed Monitoring and Communications Display for Traffic Control
Author: Jon Michael Wertjes
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 59
Release: 1996
Genre: Roads
ISBN: 0788144804

A research report to identify or develop a speed monitoring display suitable for use in interstate highway work zones, & evaluate the display's effectiveness in reducing speeds in interstate work zones. A review of the literature & current practice was conducted to identify product availability & other state transportation use. Speed monitoring display alternatives were identified & evaluated according to essential requirements & project evaluation criteria. A lidar laser radar device was tested with a changeable message sign. The speed monitoring display was effective in reducing speeds higher than 70 mph.