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Title:

Utah RWIS Traveler Information Evaluation

Authors:

Peter Martin, Joseph Perrin, Blake Hansen, David Meldrum, and Isaac Quintana

University:

University of Utah

Publication Date:

Jun 2000

Report #:

MPC-01-119

Project #:

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Keywords:

advanced traveler information systems, commuters, distance, fog, highway travel, ice, information dissemination, radio, recreational trips, road weather information systems, sensors, snow, surveys, truck drivers, variable message signs, wind

Final Report (273K)

Abstract

This research document represents the analysis and recommendations of the University of Utah Traffic Laboratory (UTL) on the following Road Weather Information System (RWIS) topics: (1) public dissemination of RWIS station information and (2) the area of influence of available RWIS equipment.