Considerations for the application of a route guidance system in the Greater Toronto Area

The feasibility of applying a route guidance system of the Q-route type is examined, and some system design aspects that one would have to consider before embarking on such a project are explored. The need for a comprehensive system that can deal consistently with all different types of dissemination media is emphasized. The development of a Central Traffic Information Clearance Center is proposed as a hub to link the various traffic control centres within the Area. Proposed configurations for the traffic/map/routeing database are presented, and the consequences of applying different communications systems for disseminating these data are explored.<>