Entrance/Exit Meters
General Description:
Entrance/Exit meters are used to detect and count vehicles entering and exiting parking facilities. They are typically used in a Parking Monitoring System that determines inflows and outflows and informs motorists with Variable Message Signs (VMS) of available parking locations.
Effects of Solution:
¨ Increase Passenger Throughput
¨ Increase Roadway Capacity
¨ Manage System Efficiency
¨ Reduce Local Demand
Entrance/Exit Meters are not a solution in themselves. They must be used with other equipment in order to be effective.
Examples of Implementation:
See the Parking Monitoring System fact sheet for more information.
Cost/Financial Information:
Source: United States Department of Transportation Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS Benefits, Costs and Lessons Learned Databases. Available at http://www.benefitcost.its.dot.gov (Cost/financial information is estimated, and will vary based on size and scope of project, number of units, etc.)
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Capital Cost |
Operating Cost |
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Entrance/Exit Ramp Meters |
$2-5K |
$.2-.5K |
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