Perception of VMS effectiveness: a British and Canadian perspective

• Published in: 12th IEE International Conference on Road Transport Information & Control - RTIC 2004 pp. 175 - 185
• Main Authors: Cheng, J.J, Firmin, P.E
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Stevenage IEE 2004
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Buildings. Public works; Exact sciences and technology; Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction; Road operations (signalization, lighting, safety and accessories, snow clearance, acoustical panel, etc.); Road transportation and traffic; Traffic engineering computing; Transportation infrastructure; Canada; United Kingdom; North America; Europe; America; driver information systems; safety messages; UK Motorway network; North American Freeways; driver perception; variable message signs; road conditions; Correlation; Survey; Statistical analysis; International conference; Efficiency; System description; Variable message sign post; Perception; Road traffic; Road signalling; Comparative study; Recommendation

Variable Message Signs are becoming a common sight on the UK Motorway network and have been well established on North American Freeways for several decades, as highway authorities strive to better manage scarce road network resources and provide travellers with up-to-date traffic information and alt...