Evaluation of a Motorist Information System Using Computer Display Terminals

Thompson, Beverly A.

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Evaluation of a Motorist Information System Using Computer Display Terminals

1992-08-01
By Thompson, Beverly A.

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Creators:

Thompson, Beverly A.
Corporate Creators:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Corporate Contributors:

Texas Department of Transportation
Subject/TRT Terms:

Acceptance Computer Operating Systems Cost Effectiveness Digital Displays Driver Information Systems Evaluation Intelligent Transportation Systems Real Time Control Real Time Data Processing Reliability Terminals (Communications) Traffic Congestion Traffic Mitigation Travel Behavior Urban Areas
Publication/ Report Number:

TX-92/958-lF
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Texas ; United States
Edition:

Final Report: March 1991- August 1992
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

Recurring and non-recurring traffic congestion are serious problems in urban areas. Thus, transportation engineers are working to find ways to alleviate such congestion. Providing better information to motorists regarding traffic conditions is one method of accomplishing this task. This research study was established to evaluate the effectiveness of one such experimental motorist information system. This system provides real-time traffic information for pre-trip planning purposes using computer display terminals within a major activity center in Houston, Texas. Study activities including on-site system investigations, written surveys of tenant employees, comparison studies of construction and incident messages, and cost evaluation were used to evaluate the system on the basis of the acceptance and utilization of the system's information by the public, the reliability of the information provided, and the cost-effectiveness of the system. The report covers a twenty-four-month evaluation period of the system and describes all of the study activities in detail. It also describes the results found in each activity and the basis for suggestions made to improve the effectiveness of the system.
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PDF
Funding:

2-12D-90-958
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
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