NTL Record

Title Concepts for a Low-Cost Motorist Information System -Final Report
Record ID 24456
Personal Name
Creator
Smith, Steven A.; Miller, Lawrence M.
Corporate Creator JHK & Associates
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Federal Highway Administration
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Publication Date 19850100
Language English
Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate concepts for a low-cost, practical motorist information system. The system is designed to accomplish the following: Meet motorist trip-related information needs; Utilize existing or emerging technologies; Have acceptable costs to motorists and government; Address institutional and regulatory constraints and the concerns of interested groups including motorists, government operators, system maintainers, manufacturers, commercial broadcasters and others in the private sector; Be achievable and practical when viewed from the above perspective. The report includes an analysis of motorist information needs, a discussion of existing motorist information systems, a presentation of overall concepts designed to address motorist needs and an implementation plan describing how the concepts can be achieved. The motorist needs addressed by the concepts include traffic-related information, motorist services and attractions information, and infor- mation concerning the roadway itself. The concepts build on existing activities of both the public and private sectors and allow for the gradual integration of future technology into the system. 178 p.
Rosap ID dot:39062
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/39062
TRT Terms Intelligent transportation systems; Motorist aid systems; Traveler information and communication systems; Driver information systems; Costs; Public private partnerships
General Subjects ITS; Motorist information systems; Motorist information; motorist needs; Motorist services; Telephone system; Traffic information
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
771859
Contract Number DTFH61-83-C-00059
Report Number FHWA/RD-85/038
Availability Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
Resource type Research Paper
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/28000/28600/28642/9203.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository