Prospectus for Metropolitan Area Freeway Surveillance and Control System

This prospectus outlines the need for and nature of a system of freeway surveillance and control for the St. Paul-Minneapolis Metropolitan Area. Information is presented on the transportation trends in the Metropolitan Area showing heavy reliance on highway vehicular travel and indicating that capacity deficiencies will exit. The role that freeway surveillance and control may play in the development of a total transportation system is presented. Also included is information on the cost-effectiveness of various urban transportation modes.

The long-range plans and a description of the ultimate system are outlined along with a plan of implementation to develop the system in an organized manner.