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SHRP 2 L11: Final Report
Table 6.3 Key Information Collection and Dissemination Strategies
Strategy
2.1.Surveillance
and Detection
2.2. Probe
Vehicles and
Point Detection
Treatments
Remote Verification
(CCTV)
Driver Qualification
Automated
Enforcement
(Speed, red-light,
Toll, HOV)
GPS, Video
Detection,
Microwave Radar,
Transponders,
Bluetooth MAC
Readers
SWOT Technology Status
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Improves mobility
due to quick
response to
incidents
Improves safety,
adds
convenience, and
reduces
congestion.
Impartial
Improves safety
and reduces
congestion.
Levels the playing
field for drivers
Improve travel
time estimation by
capturing real time
information
Cost, Public
acceptance
Cost, Public
acceptance
Needs further
testing and
research
Good portion of
roadway networks
can be covered due
to decreasing costs
of technology
Can be self
sustaining
Implemented by
private contractors.
Good portion of
roadway networks
can be covered due
to decreasing costs
of technology
Public
acceptance
Public
acceptance
Low,
Medium,
High
Low
Medium
Medium
High
Current,
Emerging,
New
Current and
Emerging
Current and
Emerging
Current and
Emerging
New
Application
to Sources of
Congestion
Traffic Control
Devices
Special
Events
Weather
Incidents
Traffic
Incidents
Traffic
Incidents
Bottlenecks
Traffic Control
Devices
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