Evaluating the appropriate level of service for Michigan rest areas and welcome centers considering safety and economic factors : executive summary.

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• Creators:
  Gates, Timothy J. ; Savolainen, Peter T. ; Datta, Tapan K. ; Todd, Ryan G. ; Boileau, Stephanie
• Corporate Creators:
  Wayne State University. Transportation Research Group ; Wayne State University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Corporate Contributors:
  Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Research Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Roadside rest areas
  • Highway facilities for motorized users
  • Highway facilities
  • Financial analysis
  • Financial ratios
  • Operating ratios
  • Benefit cost analysis
  • Costs
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Value of service pricing
  More +
• Publication/ Report Number:
  RC-1570 ; MDOT ORBP project number: OR10-045
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Michigan
• Edition:
  Executive summary.
• Corporate Publisher:
  Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Research and Best Practices
• Abstract:
  The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) currently operates and maintains ; 81 rest areas, including 14 welcome centers, along freeways and other major roadways. Public ; rest areas in Michigan serve a broad range of travelers, including vacation/recreational travelers, ; commercial vehicle operators, commuters, motorcyclists, bus tours, and others. A majority of ; travelers stopping at rest areas desire a restroom break or simply a stretch or short break. Other ; patrons utilize rest areas for picnicking, vending machines, relief for children or pets, vehicle ; maintenance, to change drivers, obtain travel information, or even sleep. Rest areas provide the ; distinct advantage of quick access and facilities that are open 24 hours per day.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  2010-0298
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/24424/dot_24424_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 305.46 KB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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