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Informational Product

North/West Passage TPF Study Work Plan: Phase 3

This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 3 of the Work Plan. The purpose of these phase 3 projects is to develop, expand implementation, and evaluate integrated traveler information systems. They also continue the understanding and development of coordinated maintenance ope

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North/West Passage TPF Study Work Plan: Phase 2

This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 2 of the Work plan, namely, ITS Integrated Corridor Strategic Planning INcluding Development of Traveler Information and Maintenance Network. The purpose of these projects is to develop a North/West Passage ITS Integrated C

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Research

North/West Passage TPF Study Work Plan: Phase 1

This document is a report on the projects accomplished in phase 1 of the Work Plan, namely, Integrated Traveler Information and Maintenance Network. The purpose of these projects is to implement and evaluate integrated traveler information systems and coordinate maintenance operations across stat

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Informational Product

North/West Passage Work Plan

This webpage contains all of the North/West Passage Work Plan Phase Summaries. There are 9 phases total, beginning in December 2003 and continuing to today. Each Phase has multiple projects within it, and each project has a final report, all of which are accessible through this webpage.

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Software Tool

Knowledge Resources

This webpage contains a multitude of information on the benefits, costs, deployment, and lessons learned regarding Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies and operations. The U.S. DOT's ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) developed this database of resources. The information is divided i

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Research

Communications to Support Rural ITS

Despite the vast accessibility of wireless technology and cellular services, there are still challenges in using such technologies in rural areas. This project's goal is to identify, demonstrate, and evaluate emerging communication technologies that could be used by transportation agencies to com

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Research

Crashworthiness and Protection of ITS Field Devices

Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices include a variety of traffic control device displays that are required to be within the roadway clear zone. These devices are required to be crashworthy. Agencies planning to utilize ITS devices within the clear zone must ensure that they are crashw

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Publications

The Next Era of Traveler Information

Due to the nature of today's technology, including information platforms like social media, it is increasingly difficult to plan, evaluate, operate, and enhance traveler information services because of limited resources, huge amounts of information and data, and rapidly changing dynamics. The pur

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Standards & Recommended Practices

Planning Guidance for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Devices

This document is a summary of the activities completed in order to develop warrants for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices, including Closed Circuit Television, Dynamic Message Signs, Highway Advisory Radio, Road Weather Information Systems, Variable Speed Limit Signs, Dynamic Speed

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