Smart Highways: An Assessment of Their Potential to Improve Travel
PEMD-91-18
Published: May 01, 1991. Publicly Released: May 01, 1991.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the potential of intelligent vehicle and highway systems (IVHS) technologies, focusing on: (1) the results of major IVHS studies; (2) current IVHS tests; and (3) possible barriers to effective IVHS deployment.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should explicitly note in IVHS legislation the goals of congestion, safety, the economy, energy, and the environment and, within this legislative guidance, require DOT to develop and execute research aimed at determining the role of IVHS technologies in achieving these concurrent goals. | The recently passed highway bill reflects the report recommendation. | |
| Congress should consider requiring DOT, in IVHS legislation, to select, design, and evaluate high-priority operation field tests in accordance with a strategic IVHS research plan. | The recently passed highway bill reflects the recommendation. | |
| Congress should include in IVHS legislation a requirement for an analysis of optimal funding options to achieving desired IVHS benefits and that such analysis include a consideration of alternative federal, local, and private partnership arrangements. | The recently passed highway bill reflects the recommendation. |
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Cost sharing (finance)Driver information systemsFederal aid for highwaysGround transportationHighway planningHighway researchTechnology transferTestingTraffic regulationTraffic surveillanceReal time driver information systems