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>> Benefits Documents

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, work zone surveillance and response at the "Big I" Interchange reduced average clearance time by 44 percent.(4-7 June 2001)

In the Minneapolis/St. Paul, traffic speed data collected at two interstate work zones showed that when portable traffic management systems were deployed, work zone traffic volumes increased 4 to 7 percent during peak periods.(May 1997)

>> System Costs Documents

A real-time work zone traffic control system leased by the Illinois Department of Transportation cost $785,000.(October 2004)

North Carolina DOT leased its first smart work zone system along I-95 near Fayetteville at a cost of $235,000.(3 June 2003)

In Arkansas, the contract bid costs for two different automated work zone information system ranged from $390 to $750 per day.(12-16 January 2003)

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) leased an automated work zone information system in West Memphis for $495,000 which was less than 4% of the total recontruction project cost. West Memphis is one of four locations highlighted in a cross cutting study.(November 2002)

>> Lessons Learned Documents

Consider deploying ITS in a work zone to improve traffic safety and mobility during construction.(October 2008)

Use ITS to implement a reliable communications system in work zones.(1/1/2004)

Address critical issues early in the ITS work zone management system development and deployment processes, and allow sufficient start-up time.(November 2002)

Employ a proactive approach for building public awareness of the project requiring a work zone and deliver accurate information to the public. (November 2002)