Application of Commercial Radio to Freeway Communications – a Study of Driver Attitudes

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• Creators:
  Dudek, Conrad L. ; Cummings, Dannie
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas Highway Department ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Radio navigation
  • Freeways
  • Urban areas
  • Attitudes
  • Driving behavior
  • Communication systems
• Publication/ Report Number:
  139-3
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas ; United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Abstract:
  Ramp metering has proven to be an effective means of improving the operational efficiency of an over-crowded urban freeway. Freeway control systems can now prevent a breakdown under "normal" conditions. However, adequate control of demand under "abnormal" conditions, such as accidents or lane blockages, is not possible. Real-time driver communications are therefore necessary to increase safety and efficiency. One method of transmitting information to the driver is through the use of commercial radio. This study discusses the results of a questionnaire survey directed toward the evaluation of commercial radio for real-time freeway communications. The conclusion is reached that commercial radio could play a vital role as part of an effective real-time traffic information system for urban freeways.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  2-8-69-139
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/84600/dot_84600_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.44 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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