Use of Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Signs (TMCMS) During Scheduled & Unscheduled Operations Online Questionnaire

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We are currently working on a research project for the Texas Department of Transportation to look at the possible use of truck-mounted changeable message signs (TMCMS) to provide information to motorist. The scope of this project includes the examination of both scheduled operations (such as striping or other stationary or mobile projects) and unscheduled activities (such as debris removal or incident management). As part of this research, we are conducting interviews with appropriate DOT District personnel regarding your current use of TMCMS or your thoughts on possible future use of these signs.

1. Please leave us your contact information:

First Name Required Question

Last Name

Title

District

Email Address

Phone Number Required Question

Fax Number

General Questions:

2. Does your district currently use a TMCMS during scheduled or unscheduled operations? If yes, continue. If no, start at question 6.

3. During what situations (Operations) do you currently use the TMCMS?

4. During these operations, what information do you put on the TMCMS and do you feel the information is effective? (Collect information for each situation mentioned in #3)

5. What benefits (if any) did you recognize by using TMCMS during these operations?

6. Are there any operations (other than those already discussed) that you feel the use of TMCMS would be beneficial?
If yes, list operations and how TMCMS could benefit each operation. If no, please explain why you feel this way.

7. Are there specific hazards, concerns, incorrect driver decisions or behaviors that you have observed or heard about during either stationary or mobile operations that you feel could be addressed with a TMCMS?
If yes, list hazards/concerns and how you think they could be addressed:

Scheduled Operations:

8. When you conduct scheduled operations (mobile or stationary) on a two-lane highway, what are the main concerns or problems you may observe?

9. How do these concerns or problems change when you are working on a freeway or interstate (i.e., multi-lane facility)?

10. Do you think TMCMS would help to address these problems? If yes, how could TMCMS help? If no, why do you believe this would not be useful .

Unscheduled Operations:

Unscheduled operations are typically characterized by work that is present at any one location for a very short duration (such as debris removal, incident management, etc.). These operations were specifically brought to our attention as being possible applications for the use of TMCMS. The next few questions are aimed specifically at this type of work.

11. When you conduct unscheduled operations on a two-lane highway, what are the main concerns or problems you may observe?

12. How do these concerns or problems change when you are working on a freeway or interstate (i.e., multi-lane facility)?

13. Do you think TMCMS would help to address these problems? If yes, how could TMCMS help? If no, why do you believe it would not be useful?

Closing Questions:

14. Are there any other specific issues regarding the use of TMCMS that you would like us to address during this research?

15. (If district has a TMCMS): Later in this project, we will be collecting field data on TMCMS use. Do you anticipate any specific operations next year where you will be using the TMCMS? If yes, would it be possible for us to observe these operations?

Location:
Anticipated time frame:

16. Who would be the appropriate person to contact regarding this operation mentioned in #15?

NAME:
TITLE:
TELEPHONE:
DISTRICT:

17. That completes the survey, thank you for your participation. May we contact you if there are any follow-up questions?

	Yes
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