When an Automated Highway System (AHS) is deployed, its design and operational attributes will differ considerably depending on whether or not commercial and transit vehicles are accounted for. This activity analyzes the implications of commercial and transit operations on an AHS. The physical characteristics of large vehicles are analyzed with regard to differences they may cause in AHS design and operation. The influence of operational issues, such as differences in acceleration and braking, on facility design are considered. Human issues, such as acceptance by passenger car occupants, safety, comfort, and actual versus perceived risks, are examined. Issues related to the expected number of heavy vehicles which would use AHS are addressed. Social and political issues related to transit use of AHS are addressed. It is recommended that these issues be weighed along with technical issues as AHS planning proceeds.
Precursor Systems Analyses of Automated Highway Systems. Activity Area F. Commercial and Transit AHS Analysis
1995
60 pages
Report
No indication
English
Highway Engineering , Road Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Transportation , Automatic highways , Highway design , Transportation planning , Cargo vehicles , Trucks , Pavement design , Braking , Vehicle merging , Rapid transit systems , Automated Highway Systems , IVHS(Intelligent Vehicle Highway System)