Variable Speed Limits. Implementation Actions Upon Long-Term Trial Landerfors, Lars O ; Bergh, Torsten
Publication details: Bryssel ITS in daily life: 16th world congress and exhibition on intelligent transport systems and services, Stockholm 21-25 September 2009. Paper, 2009Description: 7 sSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI P1835:16 [World]Location: Abstract: Variable Speed Limits (VSL) are successfully being implemented in Sweden, upon a 5-year trial period. Motorist acceptance is high for all applications, while the bulk of potentially cost-efficient objects will be VSL-controlled intersections. Experience is gained on developed applications, on improved technology and on management of VSL operations. A program is decided to implement another 20 cost-effective VSL sites until 2011, mostly at stop or give-way controlled intersections with secondary road flows from 1500 to 2000 vehicles a day and upwards. VSL is also a standard option in the preparation of the next National Investment Plan 2010-2021 to be decided by the Swedish Government late 2009. Furthermore, follow-up studies will be carried out to validate effects on road user behavior.| Current library | Status | |
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Variable Speed Limits (VSL) are successfully being implemented in Sweden, upon a 5-year trial period. Motorist acceptance is high for all applications, while the bulk of potentially cost-efficient objects will be VSL-controlled intersections. Experience is gained on developed applications, on improved technology and on management of VSL operations. A program is decided to implement another 20 cost-effective VSL sites until 2011, mostly at stop or give-way controlled intersections with secondary road flows from 1500 to 2000 vehicles a day and upwards. VSL is also a standard option in the preparation of the next National Investment Plan 2010-2021 to be decided by the Swedish Government late 2009. Furthermore, follow-up studies will be carried out to validate effects on road user behavior.