摘要: |
Ada County was chosen to be a part of the national Operational Test for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). ITS applies new technologies and concepts to improve transportation systems, efficiency, mobility, energy and environmental impacts, and create a viable industry. During the month of 1995.3, the last of a three-phase Operational Test was conducted in Ada County. This phase is discussed in this document. This test was designed to determine if Remote Sensing Devices (RSD) can be used to enhance the existing idle emissions testing program in Ada County. Both the technological and economical feasibility of using this new technology were evaluated. RSD used infrared sensors to measure pollutant levels in an auto's exhaust while the auto was moving at normal speed on roadways. This technology also used a video camera to take a picture of the auto's license plate. With this data, an auto and its emissions could be identified. This executive summary identifies key results and conclusions of the chapters in this Individual Evaluation Test Plan Report: (1) emissions monitoring of all vehicles in Ada County; and (2) institutional, legal, and public acceptance issues. |