Project
Description
California Partners for Advanced Transit and Highways (PATH)
is evaluating a pilot project of Wi-Fi access at roadside rest stops operated
by Caltrans located at the Phillip S. Raine and Enoch Christoffersen rest stops
along State Route 99. The new Wi-Fi
system will give users access to information regarding historical sites,
traffic and safety information, and tourist information.
California PATH will evaluate the pilot project through interviews
with other states that have implemented similar Wi-Fi programs, focus groups,
surveys, and analysis of user data. The
research goals are to learn about the benefits and challenges of providing
Wi-Fi access at roadside rest stops, to provide Caltrans with an understanding
of user needs and perceptions, and to assist Caltrans in developing a model for
a statewide deployment of Wi-Fi at roadside rest stops.
Learn More
Texas Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/mnt/sra/wireless.htm
Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/maintenance/internetpages/restareas/restareas.htm
Highway Hotspots
http://www.highwayhotspots.com/
SiriCOMM
Truckstop.net
Road Connect