Rural TMC-TMS Communications - An Evaluation of Alternatives

In cooperation with the California Department of Transportation, Montana State University's Western Transportation Institute has conducted an evaluation of communication technologies for application to TMC-TMS (Traffic Management Center to Traffic Management Site) communications in Caltrans District 1. Wireless and wired technologies have been evaluated for prospective use, with pros and cons presented in general as well as site-specific analysis. The results of this study are applicable to other Districts and DOTS, for both rural and urban use.