Title: Use of Traveler Information to Improve Texas Transportation Network Operations in the Context of Toll Roads 6. Performing Organization Code
Abstract: Enhanced diversion of traffic to toll roads would have two benefits: increase toll road usage, and reduce congestion on non-tolled roads. Evaluation of the dual benefits is the primary objective and the essence of this study. The research team first synthesized the state-of-the-art in ATIS implementations. Then a commuter survey was conducted in Austin, Texas to examine commuter’s travel patterns, preferences and requirements on traveler information, and attitude toward toll roads and ATIS implementations. Next, based on the survey results, a simulation case study was conducted on the transportation network of Austin, Texas using DYNASMART-P model. Finally, ATIS benefit and cost analysis, implementation issues, technologies, funding opportunities, and potential business models were investigated. It was found that the impact of traveler information on commuter’s route switching and toll road choice is positive. The simulation results indicate that providing traveler information could significantly increase toll road (SH 130) usage and toll revenue. As a result of a portion of traffic diverting to toll road, the traffic operations on the non-tolled alternative route were improved. Deploying ATIS can be a very promising method to increase toll revenue and relieve traffic congestions on the non-tolled alternative route.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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