Regional transportation information centers are collection points for all traffic data. Specialists who work at these centers monitor the traffic data then inform travelers about congestion and improve response time of emergency vehicles. Observe actual conditions on the road. Supply travelers with immediate information about crashes, congestion, and other traffic slow downs. They report conditions affecting freeways and major roads to better manage freeway flow.
Information is collected from a variety of sources.
Every minute an incident remains on the roadway causes an additional five minutes of delay after the incident is cleared. Detects crashes, disabled vehicles, spilled debris, and other traffic incidents as quickly as possible. Coordinates information between various respondents, such as police, fire, emergency medical service, highway maintenance, and traveler assistance. Real-time information such as traffic flow, weather and travel conditions, and transit service information. Highway message signs Radio advisory stations On-line computer services Handheld computers Cable TV Telephones Transit Management Transit management systems increase ridership, raise operating efficiencies, and lower costs.