LAWTHER, Wendell C. <br/><br/>
Public-private partnership in transportation policy :  the case of advanced traveler information systems 

 - Philadelphia :  Routledge,  2005 
<br/><br/> Increasing roadway usage has made achieving public transportation goals more challenging. Federal legislation has recognized that advanced technology, creating systems deployed by public-private partnerships (PPPs), can help meet these goals. Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) represent efforts to provide travelers with information about real-time traffic conditions so that they can make informed decisions about travel plans. Five model ATIS PPPs found in varying US metropolitan areas are proposed, each reflecting different roles and responsibilities of public and private partners. Actual experience is assessed, noting that ATIS PPPs often must evolve from one model to another to maximize effectiveness.