Knowledge Resource Updates - Benefits Database only Benefits of ITS http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov ITS Benefits >> On the Pennsylvania Turnpike, EZ-Pass participation and variable tolling were projected to decrease peak period traffic congestion at urban interchanges by 15 to 20 percent and have minimal impacts on non-turnpike diversion routes.08/08/2008 03:52:19 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00548?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Automatic anti-icing systems on bridges reduced crashes by 25 to 100 percent and benefit-to-cost ratios ranged from 1.8:1 to 3.4:1.08/08/2008 01:02:35 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00534?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Tennessee, a low visibility warning system installed on I-75 dramatically reduced fog-related crashes.08/05/2008 11:32:21 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00531?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In North Carolina, a wet pavement detection system on I-85 yielded a 39 percent reduction in the annual crash rate under wet conditions.07/30/2008 03:03:19 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00530?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Minneapolis, Minnesota, survey data collected prior to the deployment of MnPASS Express Lanes (HOT lanes) on I-394 examined travelers' willingness-to-pay to avoid congestion. 07/30/2008 09:10:29 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00550?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Myrtle Creek, Oregon an advanced curve speed warning system installed on I-5 reduced the speed of 76 percent of drivers surveyed.07/11/2008 04:21:46 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00517?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Intersection collision avoidance systems deployed at intersections with high crash frequencies or high rates of severe injury are projected to recoup initial costs within one year, through a reduction in crashes.06/03/2008 01:48:21 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00573?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Florida, the addition of Open Road Tolling (ORT) to an existing Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) mainline toll plaza decreased delay by 50 percent for manual cash customers and by 55 percent for automatic coin machine customers, and increased speed by 57 percent in the express lanes.05/30/2008 08:55:21 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00553?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Florida, the addition of Open Road Tolling (ORT) to an existing Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) mainline toll plaza decreased crashes by an estimated 22 to 26 percent.05/30/2008 08:55:16 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00552?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Los Angeles, transit signal priority reduced total transit travel time by approximately 25 percent.05/29/2008 02:45:13 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00544?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In the Netherlands, a five month field operational test (FOT) of 20 cars equipped with lane departure warning (LDW) systems found that the number of unintentional lane crossings decreased by 35 percent on secondary roads and 30 percent on highways due to the use of LDW.05/29/2008 02:07:30 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00574?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> 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.05/29/2008 09:51:27 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00579?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> 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.05/29/2008 09:50:58 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00577?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In rural areas, communication networks that provide immediate access to remote data controls on field data can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and maintenance activities.05/29/2008 09:26:03 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00537?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Two surveys asked motor carriers what the motivation was for safety technology installation. A clear majority of the respondents indicated that crash reduction (68%) and lower insurance rates (52%) were key benefits.05/28/2008 03:59:07 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00582?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Los Angeles, California, the installation of a "second train coming" warning system at a light rail transit grade crossing reduced risky behavior of pedestrians and surveyed pedestrians felt that safety was improved.05/28/2008 10:01:29 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00520?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Colorado, a downhill truck speed warning system installed on a curved section of I-70 reduced 85th percentile truck speeds by 27 percent.05/28/2008 10:01:22 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00518?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> At the Breezewood Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, installation of a truck rollover warning system immediately reduced the occurrence of truck rollover crashes.05/28/2008 10:00:48 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00516?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Arizona, red light cameras reduced the occurrence of severe right-angle and left-turn crashes while the number of rear-end crashes increased.05/28/2008 10:00:30 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00512?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> At the Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) airport, 81percent of surveyed travelers agreed that the advanced parking management system made parking easier compared to other airports.05/28/2008 09:46:02 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00511?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In St. Paul, Minnesota, an advanced parking management system reduced travel times by nine percent.05/28/2008 09:45:48 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00508?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> Approximately 80 percent of the truck drivers surveyed indicated that collision warning systems made them more vigilant, helped them maintain a safer following distance, and increased their reaction time and awareness.05/23/2008 08:09:56 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00589?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> The initial costs for collision warning systems (CWS) can be high making it difficult for fleets that experience few crashes to deploy cost-effective solutions.05/23/2008 08:04:51 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00581?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Central Florida, focus group participants involved in a smart card study using a single card for multiple payment applications indicated that the card provided convenience and improved their transportation experience.05/22/2008 09:46:07 AMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00558?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Benefits >> In Hampton Roads, Virginia, a hurricane evacuation plan indicated that lane reversal is warranted for any hurricane predicted to make landfall as a Category 4 or 5 storm, and is strongly recommended for any Category 3 storm.05/20/2008 03:08:25 PMhttp://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/SummID/B2008-00547?OpenDocument&Query=Home