Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Study for the Buffalo and Niagara Falls Metropolitan Area, Erie and Niagara Counties, New York. Final Report. Technical Summary
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1997-06-18
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By De Leuw, Cather & Company ...
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Abstract:This document provides a technical summary for the seven working papers prepared for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Buffalo and Niagara Falls Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Study. ITS is the use of modern computers and communications to improve traffic and transit system flow and safety. Examples of ITS are advanced traffic control systems to monitor and control flow, and incident detection and management systems to quickly locate and respond to accidents and breakdowns disrupting traffic operations. The main objectives of the ITS Study were to evaluate the transportation needs of the Buffalo/Niagara Falls region; to make an assessment of the ability of ITS to meet these needs; and to develop an ITS implementation strategy. In order to meet these objectives, smaller goals had to be met throughout the study. These goals included: determining existing transportation system deficiencies, identifying any current ITS systems, developing a critical stakeholder outreach program, determining required user services, researching alternative technologies, developing the system architecture, and finally recommending a strategic ITS plan. This technical summary presents an overview of the ITS Study. Further details can be found in the Working Papers following the summary.
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