Project
Basic standards for variable message signing (VSS1999/115)
Funding origin:
Switzerland
STRIA Roadmaps:
Network and traffic management systems (NTM)
Transport mode:
Road
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/05/1999,
End date: 01/10/2000
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Overview
Background & policy context:
The VSS Norm SN 640 526 "Variable message signing", published in 1980, has been long since overtaken by the technical advances in this field.
Present day traffic policy leans increasingly towards making better use of existing road systems and improving their management, by means of directing and guiding traffic in a more rational and efficient manner. Dynamic signaling is proving to be a suitable means of influencing traffic flow and can be tailored to real-time events, whilst taking due note of available alternatives.
Objectives:
The objective of the project is to work out the fundamentals and preparing a suggestion for the creation of the basic standard for the package of standards on variable message signing.
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