| Title | Research Studies on Weather and Traffic Flow: Modeling Traffic Response to Adverse Weather |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 33721 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Alfelor, Roemer M. |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Road Weather Management |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Office of Transportation Management |
| Publisher | United States. Federal Highway Administration |
| Publication Date | 20100200 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Weather causes a variety of impacts on the transportation system. While severe winter storms, hurricanes, or fl ooding can result in major stoppages or evacuations and cost millions of dollars, the day-to-day weather events such as rain, fog, snow, and freezing rain can have a serious impact on the mobility and safety of users. The application of IntelliDriveTM technologies, Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), and weather/traffi c data collection and forecasting technologies, presents new opportunities to improve the safety and mobility of the traveling public through improved knowledge and understanding of how individual drivers behave during adverse weather, and analyzing how their decisions collectively impact traffi c fl ow. This information can then be used to support weather-responsive traffi c management strategies such as real-time modifi cation of traffi c signal and ramp meter timings, automated deicing systems, and variable speed limits. Despite the documented impacts of adverse weather on transportation, understanding the linkages between inclement weather conditions and traffi c fl ow remain tenuous. |
| Rosap ID | dot:39403 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/39403 |
| TRT Terms | Road weather information systems; Evacuation; Highway traffic control; Real time information; Traffic flow |
| General Subjects | Road weather information; Baselining road weather information; Quality attribute matrix; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning |
| Classification | NTL - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS - OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1173160 |
| Report Number | FHWA-JPO-10-021; EDL 14526 |
| Availability | Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33700/33721/TrafficFlow_508_web/trafficflow_pdf.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |