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Title:

Another Step Toward a Nationally Integrated Traveler Information System

Abstract:

This document presents an overview of traveler information including definition, explanation of growth, USDOT role and vision, and next steps. In its simplest form, traveler information is any information provided to assist travelers in getting from point A to point B more safely and easily. Traveler information started decades ago in the form of simple traffic and weather alerts over the radio. Today, traveler information has matured into the use of more advanced systems that use varying methods to collect and disseminate the information. Traveler information is important to both the transportation community and the traveling public. To the traffic operations manager, traveler information means the roadway will be safer. To the traveling public, it will let them know in advance what to expect and will allow them to adjust their trip accordingly. Weather information is an important component of traveler information. There are very important benefits that come from having good weather information and good traveler information. Safety is the principal benefit, but other benefits include improved traveler mobility and greater economic productivity.

Source(s):

Public Roads (Vol. 63, No. 1), FHWA

https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/36814

Date: 1999

Author:

Thompson

Keywords:


Weather information

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