摘要: |
Planning for the early deployment of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the Richmond/Tri-Cities area has followed the evolving guidelines of the Federal Highway Administration. The eight-step process, from problem definition through strategic deployment, has served as a guide to this important effort. The products of this study are a series of specific projects and a long-term direction for integrating ITS operations with the existing transportation systems, and for combining new and existing intelligent transportation features into a cohesive, region-wide system. This report represents the culmination of a twelve-month planning process that commenced in October, 1995. Within the context of the ITS planning guidelines, this report represents the conclusion of the planning process. This report recommends specific ITS projects, needs, and directions. It identifies the most important requirements for the Richmond/Tri-Cities area, and also other considerations that should be taken into account over the next twenty years. What these projects are and who should plan, build, operate, and maintain them are described in this report. Funding and institutional issues are also discussed in this document. This report also presents the system architecture and technology guidelines that will need to be considered with respect to both the projects specifically referenced and those inferred for the future. |