Symposium on Integrated Traffic Management Systems

Planning, designing, and operating integrated traffic management systems (ITMS) is a complex undertaking involving multiple agencies and jurisdictions. In order to better understand the issues associated with implementing and operating these systems, the Transportation Research Board Freeway Operations Committee and Traffic Signal Systems Committee--in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration-- sponsored the Symposium on Integrated Traffic Management Systems. The symposium was held at the Beckman Center in Irvine, California on June 24-26, 1992. Its function was to bring together transportation professionals from the public and private sectors to discuss techniques and approaches for developing and operating ITMS. This Circular contains the proceedings of the symposium, including the complete text of the keynote presentations and summaries of the symposium workshop sessions. Material is included on planning, designing, and operating ITMS, as well as the use of advanced technologies, funding, and institutional issues. Innovative approaches being used by some agencies to address these and other issues are presented. These proceedings represent a valuable resource for transportation professionals and others interested in the planning, design, and operation of ITMS. Furthermore, the proceedings serve as a valuable source of information about the experiences of many current ITMS projects and plans for future activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of urban transportation systems.