Knowledge Resource Updates - Benefits Database only Benefits of ITS http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov ITS Benefits >> Right angle crashes were reduced by 86 percent, total crashes by 57 percent, and estimated severity costs by $268,900 in a two year analysis of red-light traffic signal enforcement in New Jersey.05/09/2013 10:45:48 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00834?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Total crashes were reduced by 50-66 percent on bridge decks in North Dakota utilizing fixed automated spray technologies for anti-icing.05/09/2013 10:44:16 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00844?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Fixed automated spray technology systems for bridges in North Dakota produce 1.3 to 4.3 benefit-cost ratio over their twenty year lifecycle.05/09/2013 10:43:41 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00843?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Nearly 92 percent of warnings issued to drivers by an improved prototype Lane Departure Warning System are valid.05/09/2013 10:43:23 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00837?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Adding an Automated License Plate Reader system to supplement an electronic credentialing system produces an estimated benefit cost ratio of 26.2:1.05/09/2013 10:43:17 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00836?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Improvements in commercial vehicle travel times, fuel savings and emission reductions are five times greater when using an Automated License Plate Recognition system to determine inspection pull overs in conjunction with an electronic credentialling system.05/09/2013 10:43:12 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00835?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Red light violation cameras significantly reduce rates of red light running at ticketed intersections and those in the same travel corridor.05/09/2013 10:43:00 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00826?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Rural DMSs providing detour information for a full, 3 day bridge closure provided over $21,000 in benefits to motorists in Missouri.03/05/2013 09:31:56 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00830?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Vehicle speeds decreased significantly in work zones where DMSs were used to inform drivers upstream.03/05/2013 09:31:52 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00829?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Ninety-four percent of travelers took the action indicated by the DMSs in rural Missouri and drivers were very satisfied by the accuracy of the information provided.03/05/2013 09:31:47 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00828?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Steering responsive headlight technology can improve driver visibility on inside curves and reduce "bodily injury liability" claims by 17 percent.01/31/2013 09:39:55 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00824?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Audible "slow traffic ahead" alerts can improve drivers' situational awareness and increase safety on freeways.01/31/2013 09:39:53 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00823?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A decentralized adaptive signal control system has an expected benefit-cost ratio of almost 20:1 after five years of operation, if deployed city-wide in Pittsburgh.01/31/2013 09:39:49 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00822?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A decentralized adaptive signal control system could reduce fuel consumption by 4.3 million gallons and total emissions by 39K tonnes annually, if deployed city-wide in Pittsburgh.01/31/2013 09:39:45 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00821?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A decentralized signal system pilot showed overall improvements of greater than 25 percent for average travel time, vehicle speed, number of stops and wait time for twelve routes through the pilot test area.01/31/2013 09:39:42 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00820?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Implementation of an adaptive transit signal priority system resulted in 5 percent reductions in running time and 18 to 32 percent reductions in bus intersection delays in San Mateo County.01/31/2013 09:39:39 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00819?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Improve passenger information accuracy and reduce redundant hardware without overwhemling communications capacity, by integrating adaptive traffic signal priorty and dynamic passenger information systems into existing AVL/ACS systems on transit vehicles.01/31/2013 09:39:34 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00818?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> CO2 emissions can be reduced up to 15 percent using in-vehicle performance monitoring systems for Eco-Driver Coaching.01/31/2013 09:39:28 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2013-00817?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> A 33 percent mean reduction in risky driving behaviors was observed in a test involving 191 service drivers.01/31/2013 09:23:00 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00676?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Singapore, the Electronic Road Pricing program has enabled maintaining target speeds of 45 to 65 kilometers per hour on expressways and 20 to 30 kilometers per hour on arterials.01/31/2013 09:18:12 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00764?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> The Stockholm congestion tax project reduced traffic congestion by 20 percent and vehicle emissions by 10 to 14 percent in the Central Business District.01/31/2013 09:18:09 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00763?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Michigan, 8 of 108 volunteers who drove light vehicles equipped with an integrated crash warning system indicated the system prevented them from having a crash.01/31/2013 09:18:05 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00727?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Michigan, 108 volunteers who drove 16 vehicles equipped with crash warning systems indicated the blind-spot detection component of the lane-change/merge crash warning system was the most useful and satisfying aspect of the integrated system. 01/31/2013 09:18:00 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00726?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Hennepin County, MN, a public survey reported nearly 80 percent of respondents had improved awareness of approaching traffic after the installation of the intersection warning system.01/03/2013 05:50:30 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00749?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> NHTSA estimates that annual fatalities in backover crashes would be reduced by 95 to 112 fatalities and annual injuries by 7,072 to 8,374 injuries if all vehicles were equipped with rearview cameras.01/03/2013 05:49:51 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2011-00748?OpenDocument&Query=Home