State-of-the-Art of Motorist Aid Systems

Ritch, Gene P.

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State-of-the-Art of Motorist Aid Systems

1975-06-01
By Ritch, Gene P.

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English

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Creators:

Ritch, Gene P.
Corporate Creators:

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

Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Benefit Cost Analysis Communication Systems Contracts Lighting Motorist Aid Systems Questionnaires Radio Recommendations Signs State Highways State Of The Art Surveys Urban Transportation Vandalism Vehicle Components
Publication/ Report Number:

165-17
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Interim: September 1971 - June 1975
Corporate Publisher:

Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
Abstract:

This report presents the analysis of a questionnaire survey administrated to the responsible governmental agencies which have or had motorist aid systems (MAS) and those manufacturers of recent MAS equipment. The topics covered with each agency include: 1) Indication of present MAS configuration; 2). Reasons for removal and alternatives provided; 3) Recurring costs and systems benefits; 4) Experiences, desired changes, and definite problems; and 5) Trends in MAS. The four manufacturers surveyed covered: 1) Basic statement of primary product; 2) Communications techniques employed; 3) Problems in contracting agencies' expertise; and 4) Future trends in MAS communications.
Format:

PDF
Funding:

2-18-72-165
Collection(s):

US Transportation Collection
Main Document Checksum:

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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85276/dot_85276_DS1.pdf
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File Language:

English

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