Commercial Operations

This paper focuses on recent changes concerning the European Project on VMS
harmonization Mare Nostrum VMS (MN-VMS) now re-named European Study 4 (ES-4) in the
new frame of European ITS studies and implementation EASYWAY 2007-2013. Late in 2006,
MN-VMS welcomed the incorporation of Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden, and
United Kingdom. New members within this larger group were t h e n required to update,
completing the so-called “working book” (where VMS signing practices of the all group are
gathered), and performing the empirical test done by older members (see 14th World Congress on
ITS 2007). Finally, the group is now focused on the elaboration of the ES-4 Guidelines, bringing
the experience on the “working book” to a set of recommendations. This paper focuses on this

new work growing context of MN-VMS/ES-4.
Servei Català de Tránsit, Spain

SETRA, France

University of Valencia, Spain

Transport Scotland, UK

Highways Agency, UK

Rijkswaterstaat-AVV, Netherlands

BRISA, Portugal

SINA, Italy

Vägverket, Sweden

DARS, Slovenia

Presented at the ITS America Annual Conference and Exposition, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York

Today’s motorways utilize innovative technologies to manage a real-time traffic information database whichsupplies users with information via FM 107.7 radio, variable message panels and the internet. In the future, information willbe supplied directly to intelligent in-vehicle systems based on GPS technology. This data exchange will be a two-way process, with the vehicle sending information to the infrastructure, and even to other vehicles. Driver, vehicle and infrastructure will form an interactive triangle in which information exchange performs a key function. From this perspective ASFA members are participating to the CVIS, SAFESPOT and COOPERS projects
to use the data collecting on the infrastructure, including invehicle data, to provide better information on board the vehicle. In this paper, we propose a comparative synthesis of these 3
major European projects dealing with cooperative systems; we introduce the contribution of ASFA members for CVIS and SAFESPOT; a section is dedicated to their contribution for COOPERS. We also introduce the European strategy regarding Intelligent Transport Systems.

Gwenaelle Toulminet, Jacques Boussuge, And Claude Laurgeau

Presented at the ITS America Annual Conference and Exposition, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York

Geographical information systems represent an irreplaceable basis for various types of analyses
which may be needed in road traffic engineering. Geo-referenced video as one of data layer in
GIS application enables a new dimension of virtual space visualization and recording from the
driver’s perspective, ensures simplified data collecting process and gives opportunity for
virtually unlimited data post processing capabilities and detailed analysis. When used for
documenting road infrastructure condition, geo-referenced video enables the analysis of road
infrastructure from the driver’s perspective in laboratory conditions, which provides basis for
accurate data processing and gives opportunity for detailed perception of analyzed objects.

Institute of Transport and Communications

Faculty of Traffic and Transport Sciences

Presented at the ITS America Annual Conference and Exposition, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York

Use of robust traffic detection and advanced data archives in comprehensive performance
assessment
• Performance assessment and operational analysis methods in measuring impact of ITS
strategies at a corridor level
• Interagency coordination in San Francisco Bay Area in corridor management planning
• Impact of results to date and expected value of future results

California Department of Transportation, District 4

Presented at the ITS America Annual Conference and Exposition, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York

In cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, Montana State University's
Western Transportation Institute has conducted an evaluation of communication technologies
for application to TMC-TMS (Traffic Management Center to Traffic Management Site)
communications in Caltrans District 1. Wireless and wired technologies have been evaluated
for prospective use, with pros and cons presented in general as well as site-specific analysis.
The results of this study are applicable to other Districts and DOTS, for both rural and urban
use.

Western Transportation Institute

Presented at the ITS America Annual Conference and Exposition, November 16-20, 2008, New York, New York