ABSTRACT
Although multi-criteria analysis (MCA) has been commonly used to guide transportation decisions related to traditional infrastructure, limited applications are reported for intelligent transportation systems. The objective of this study is to apply MCA for selecting arterial routes for real-time traveler information, to conform with recent US federal regulations. This study applies the method in two metropolitan areas and the paper describes which criteria were chosen and how important each were considered. In all, this study guided the selection of seven arterial routes for deployment of real-time traveler information collection and dissemination. This study demonstrates how a transportation agency can apply MCA for traveler information planning and the method provides value for other agencies seeking to come into compliance with traveler information regulations.
Acknowledgements
This paper is based on the results of ICT-R27-119 Real-Time Information Dissemination Requirements for Illinois per New Federal Rule. ICT-R27-119 was conducted in cooperation with the Illinois Center for Transportation; the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Highways; and the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. Members of the Technical Review panel included: Kevin Price, Jeffrey L. Abel, Bruce Carmitchel, Lieutenant Bill Langheim, Jeff Galas, Alan Ho, Charles Sikaras, Linda Leonard, Randall Laninga, Dean Mentjes, Stephen Travia and Yamilée Volcy. Special thanks are due to Tom Murtha of CMAP and Larry Grither and Mark Ashby of EWGCOG.
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.
ORCID
Ryan Fries http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5864-4499