System Benefits

Traffic management systems like COMPASS have been successfully used by many large cities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their track record has shown significant benefits for motorists.

Improved emergency assistance for motorists in the case of collisions or vehicle breakdown.

More detailed and timely traffic information available to help motorists anticipate conditions ahead.

Decreased number and severity of motor vehicle collisions on the highway.

Increased safety assurance in highway travel particularly around construction zones.

Reductions in congestion and the associated delay during rush hour periods and emergency situations.

Adjacent communities benefit from more effective utilization of available road capacity.

Commercial traffic benefits from reduced travel times and more uniform traffic flow.

Less time spent idling in traffic leads to reduced fuel consumption and vehicle emissions.