Effective and Efficient Deployment of Dynamic Message Signs to Display Travel Time: [Summary]

2011PDFBriefBDK77 977-09Person miles of travelTravel timeVariable message signsData communicationsSensorsData and Information TechnologyHighwaysSignageDisplaysOperations and Traffic ManagementPlanning and ForecastingI72: Traffic and Transport PlanningTravel time predictionUnited StatesFloridaFlorida. Dept. of TransportationYin, YafengFlorida. Dept. of TransportationUniversity of FloridaUS Transportation CollectionThe dynamic message sign (DMS) is becoming a more common sight on the nation\u2019s highways. These signs can display timely messages related to travel. In typical workday traffic, DMSs can tell drivers how long it is likely to take them to reach a specific point further down the highway. Under special circumstances, a DMS can make drivers aware of incidents that affect traffic flow, and the signs can instruct drivers about detours. In the event of a large-scale event, DMSs can guide drivers along evacuation routes