CROSS-CUTTING STUDY OF ADVANCED RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) FIELD OPERATIONAL TESTS

USDOT has funded seven Advanced Rural Transportation System (ARTS) projects focused on traveler safety under the ITS Field Operational Test Program. Booz-Allen & Hamilton was contracted to oversee the evaluation of these (as well as 50+ other) field operational tests funded by FHWA. As the tests have advanced towards completion, Booz-Allen & Hamilton has studied groups of similar tests, identifying common issues and comparing findings. A significant component of this effort is a program of outreach to share these results, as well as lessons learned in implementing the projects, so that other ARTS deployments continue to build on the success established by these early projects. This paper describes the cross-cutting study of these seven tests: Advanced Rural Transportation Information and Coordination (ARTIC), Herald En-route Driver Advisory System Via AM Sub Carrier - Phase II, Idaho Storm Warning System, Oregon Green Light Commercial Vehicle Operations Test, San Diego Smart Call Box, TransCal Interregional Traveler Information System, and Travel Aid.