Advanced Interactive Multimedia Traveler Information Kiosks

Contract Number
96007
MSRC Award
$182,250.00
Project Background

Deployed 47 traveler information kiosks in 14 communities in the South Coast Air District providing information in categories such as: Real-time Freeway Conditions; Real-Time Weather Forecasts; Personalized Transit Route Selection; Metrolink Schedules and Information; Metro Rail Schedules and Information; Local Feeder Shuttle Service Information; Street Finder for Location addresses on Interactive Maps; Ridematching Information; Carpool and Vanpool Information; Maps of Park & Ride Lots, Transit Stations and Bike Routes; Alternative Commute Mode Educational Materials; and Host Location Information.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

348400.00

Project Implementation

The cities of Artesia, Compton, Costa Mesa, Irvine, La Habra, Lake Elsinore, Long Beach, Montebello, Orange, Pomona, San Dimas, Santa Ana, South Gate and West Covina.

Project Results Description

The kiosk inquiries showed that 10% of the data requested involved carpooling, vanpooling and public transit information. Estimated emission reduction based upon the inquiries are: Reactive Organic Gases, 650 pounds; Oxides of Nitrogen, 825 pounds; and Particulate Matter, 315 pounds.

Project Status Description

Programming information, color renditions of the various kiosk screens available to the system user, monitoring information, and suggestions for expanded usage. The report details the type of consumer information requested and the recommendations for additional sites and suggestions for further kiosk utilization.

Project Year
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$348,400.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Contractor Address
330 Main Street
Contractor Agency
Ecotek, Inc.
Contractor City
Seal Beach
Contractor Contact
Larry J. Mahar
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
96007
Contractor Zip
90740
Co Participants
California State University Northridge, California State University Fullerton, Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA)
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No