ITS Benefits
ITS
strategies have a variety of benefits, including:
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Trip times can be up to 20 percent more reliable with more efficient operations, expanded system and connectivity, and accurate real-time information about system conditions.
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Travel time can be up to 25 percent safer because of smoother traffic flows, collision warning and avoidance systems, and personal security technologies.
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The road system could accommodate up to 40 percent more vehicles through operational improvements alone.
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Vehicle emissions could be reduced up to 10 percent, and fuel economy could be increased up to 10 percent by more efficient operations and operational support for a flexible and balanced transportation system.
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Transportation users have broad access to all informational services needed to make and execute efficient travel and transport choices, both before and during trips.