Traveler and Traffic Information (Project Related)
State of the Art
Accurate real-time work zone (construction/maintenance/utility operations) information is provided to the road users in sufficient time to make informed travel decisions.
To achieve state-of-the-art traveler and traffic information at the project level, transportation agencies would need to:
- Monitor work zone traffic conditions on all NHS projects on a statewide/area-wide
basis through fixed traffic management systems, portable traffic management
systems, and/or cameras tied into a statewide/area-wide communications
system.
- Display real-time work zone traffic conditions on
the Internet, large screens at rest areas, welcome centers, weigh
stations, truck stops, major tourist attractions, large parking garages,
large office buildings, employment centers, and/or other large traffic
generators.
- Use changeable message signs, traffic advisory radio, and early
warning systems to warn motorists approaching congested work zones.
- Use ITS hardware to safely guide motorists through the work zone.
- Develop media and private sector partnerships that provide real-time work zone information to the public.
