Ramp Metering
This tool controls how vehicles enter the freeway.
What is ramp metering?
This is the main hub for freeway monitoring and response.
What is a Traffic Management Center (TMC)?
Crashes, stalled vehicles, weather, and work zones are examples of these.
What are disruptions?
These lanes give preference to vehicles with more passengers.
What are HOV lanes?
One goal of ramp metering is to reduce this near on-ramps.
What is merge turbulence?
These help agencies watch freeway conditions in real time.
What are cameras and traffic sensors?
Freeway operations is more than just this.
What is traffic flow?
This strategy uses freeway space more efficiently without always widening.
What are managed lanes?
This can happen on the ramp if ramp metering is not managed well.
What are long ramp queues?
These patrols help clear minor incidents quickly.
What are service patrols?
Connected vehicles, AI, and predictive analytics are part of the future of this.
What is freeway operations?
This is one example of using freeway space to support transit.
What is express bus service?