Maryland (40 unique benefit summaries found)

At the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport, 81 percent of surveyed travelers agreed that the advanced parking management system made parking easier compared to other airports.(January 2007)

Based on all police-reported crashes in 7 states over 2 years, electronic stability control (ESC) reduced single-vehicle crash involvement risk by approximately 41 percent and single-vehicle injury crash involvement risk by 41 percent.(8 October 2004)

An analysis of the effectiveness of electronic stability control (ESC) at reducing single-vehicle crashes in passenger cars and SUVs (1997-2002 crash data from five States) suggested that single-vehicle crashes were reduced by 35 percent for passenger cars and by 67 percent for SUVs.(September 2004)

In 2002, the Maryland CHART highway incident management program reduced delay by about 30 million vehicle hours and saved about 5 million gallons of fuel.(November 2003)

In 2002 the Maryland State CHART highway incident management system facilitated a 28.6 percent reduction on the average incident duration leading to an estimated 377 fewer secondary incidents. (November 2003)

Automatic anti-icing systems on bridges reduced crashes by 25 to 100 percent and benefit-to-cost ratios ranged from 1.8:1 to 3.4:1.(August 2003)

A simulation study in the Washington, DC area found that regular users of pre trip traveler information reduced their frequency early and late arrivals by 56 and 52 percent, respectively.(12-16 January 2003)

A simulation study in the Washington, DC area found that 40 percent of travelers who use pre-trip traveler information would save $60.00 or more per year as a result of fewer early and late arrivals.(12-16 January 2003)

In Baltimore, a "second train coming" warning system decreased the frequency of the most common risky behavior at crossings (i.e., drivers that crossed the tracks after the protection gates began to ascend from the first train before the protection gates could be redeployed for the second train) by 26 percent.(November 2002)

A study of the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team in Maryland found that the system reduced incident duration and saved approximately 4.1 million gallons of fuel in 2000.(14-17 October 2002)

A study of the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team in Maryland found that the system reduced average incident duration by 57 percent in 2000.(14-17 October 2002)

An evaluation of CVISN technologies found that electronic credentialing enabled carriers to commission new vehicles 60 percent faster, and saved 60 to 75 percent on credentialing costs by reducing paperwork.(March 2002)

In Kentucky and Virginia, state overhead costs required to maintain motor carrier accounts were estimated to decrease 35 percent for each motor carrier participating in electronic credentialing. (March 2002)

Most truck drivers who participated in an evaluation of CVISN technology felt that electronic screening saved them time but lacked a set of standards governing inspection selection; motor carriers were concerned with the cost-effectiveness of the technology.(March 2002)

An evaluation of CVISN technologies found that electronic screening techniques that promote compliance with commercial vehicle safety inspections could prevent thousands of truck accidents each year.(March 2002)

CVO inspectors participating in CVISN focus groups felt that CVISN technology saved time, and improved the speed and accuracy of data reporting. (March 2002)

An evaluation of electronic toll collection systems at three major toll plazas outside Baltimore, Maryland indicated these systems reduced environmentally harmful emissions by 16 to 63 percent. (January 2002)

In the United States, approximately 60 to 80 percent of survey respondents approve of automated enforcement systems at traffic signals. (13 August 2001)

Automated enforcement at intersections in the United States reduced traffic signal violations by 20 to 87 percent.(13 August 2001)

In 2000, a survey of Maryland motor carriers indicated that electronic data interchange and Internet technologies were valued more by carriers with large fleets (25 or more vehicles) that conduct business with state agencies.(14 November 2000)

In 2000, a survey of Maryland motor carriers asked them if electronic screening at mainline speeds would decrease unsafe and illegal carriers; approximately 32 percent agreed, 25 percent disagreed, and 42 percent were neutral; 24 percent were willing to participate despite the possibility of incurring more costs.(14 November 2000)

In 1997, the Maryland CHART highway incident management program reduced delay by approximately 15.6 million vehicle hours and saved about 5.85 million gallons of fuel.(May 2000)

In 1997, the Maryland CHART highway incident management program facilitated a 35 percent reduction in the average incident duration which led to an estimated 337 fewer secondary incidents. (May 2000)

Automated red light enforcement systems have reduced right-angle crashes by 32 percent in Victoria, Australia; and decreased crash frequency by 47 percent and red light violations by 53 percent in Howard County, Maryland.(January/February 2000)

Automated enforcement systems in Arizona, California, Maryland, and New York have reduced red-light violations by 20 to 60 percent and crashes by 22 to 51 percent. (December 1999)

An automated enforcement systems in California decreased highway-rail grade crossing violations by up to 92 percent.(December 1999)

Evaluation of an automated commercial vehicle safety enforcement system in New South Wales, Australia found that the system had a benefit-to-cost ratio of 2.5:1. (December 1999)

An evaluation of the Maryland Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks program indicated the program would have a benefit-to-cost ratio ranging from 3.17 to 4.83 over a 10 year lifecycle.(November 1998)

In Maryland, electronic screening and credentialing systems deployed as part of the CVISN program had an overall estimated benefit-to-cost ratio ranging from 3.28 to 4.68.(November 1998)

A survey of travelers in the Washington, DC region indicated that 86 percent favored the use of video technology to enforce aggressive driving laws.(11 September 1998)

Evaluation Results of Three Prototype Automatic Truck Rollover Warning Systems(11-15 January 1998)

Intelligent Time Savers, Life Savers(December 1997)

Studies in six metropolitan areas of the United States and Australia, automated enforcement systems reduced red light violations by 20 to 60 percent, decreased right-angle crashes by 30 percent, and reduced crash injuries by 10 percent.(August 1997)

An initial evaluation of the Maryland CHART program indicated that lane sensors and freeway video cameras in the coverage area supported incident management and contributed to a 5 percent reduction in non-recurrent congestion delay.(May 1996)

In Kansas City, transit AVL systems improved on-time bus performance from 80 to 90 percent.(November 1995)

Smart card electronic payment systems can increase ridership, reduce administrative costs, and decrease fare evasion.(November 1995)

In Kansas City, a transit AVL system reduced the time required to respond to bus drivers' calls for assistance.(November 1995)

Transit AVL can improve O&M and reduce operating expenses.(November 1995)

In Baltimore and Kansas City, AVL improved on-time bus performance by 23 percent and 12 percent, respectively; in Milwaukee, AVL contributed to a 28 percent reduction in buses behind schedule by more than one minute.(July 1995)