Helpdesk Request Responses

ITS Radar Helpdesk responses. The following is a list of ITS Radar helpdesk request responses:

• NEW - Automatic Incident Detection - Using video and radar technologies as an alternative to loop based detection.
• HOV Detection - A response which considers the potential for automated vehicle occupancy detection. It provides information on recent findings and pilot studies.
• Fibre-Optic Detection - With regard to fibre-optic detection, this article presents relevant literature on worldwide developments.
• Guidance for Implementation of Pilots - An investigation of the available guidance regarding the implementation of pilot products.
• Environmental Impacts of Ramp Metering - A feature presenting the findings on the environmental impacts of ramp metering.
• Electronic Roadside Warning Systems - An article that examines research carried concerning electronic roadside warning systems.
• Reaction to and Retention of Signal Information - Three research papers on the comprehention and retention of information presented in-vehicle, and the legibility of motorway variable message signs are presented.
• Worldwide Traffic/Journey time Forecasters - This response reviews five different traffic forecasters or journey planners, in Europe and North America.
• CCTV Images on the Internet - This response considers CCTV images on the Internet, with the focus on sites in the UK and Ireland. Information has been gathered on sites providing CCTV images, the image quality and also on disclaimers used.
• Harmonisation of VMS - This report includes VMS harmonisation activities worldwide - with particular reference to the Framework for Implementation of Variable message signs in Europe (FIVE) and application of the FIVE principles.
• Dynamic Road Markings/Variable Road Studs - This response includes information on studies of dynamic road markings and Variable Road Studs, with particular reference to Holland, featuring a number of case studies.
• The Gatsometer MCS Safety Camera 'Super Gatso' - This response includes information on the latest Multi Camera System (MCS) form Gatsometer, also known as ‘Super Gatso’ and ‘Big Daddy’.
• Gantry Maintenance - This query response presents information on how ITS devices at lightweight gantries are serviced and explores some of the maintenance methodologies used in other parts of the world.